Basic Bokken, body timings

This is a video that explains the natural timings of the body. Understanding these is critical to understanding ma-ai in sword work, Aikido or otherwise.

[@ratlips4363]

Excellent explanation of something that is rarely discussed. I recall during my earlier Kenpo years in competition, I was taught to watch the midsection of the body. If I saw my opponent do the same, that meant I could feign a movement, not with my hand or foot, but my body. However, no one ever spoke about the different speeds. As I started studying Aikido, the same, it was never discussed...thank you

[@ChuShinTani]

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

[@radioface3306]

This has application and is excellent way of teaching about maai.

[@tavtav3526]

My sensei only taught me that natural distance in aikido is one and half step. But he doesn't explain it as detail as yours. Thanks for the detail. I never thought aikido need distancing training cause it's not a fighting martial art but I was wrong all this time, distancing is indeed the most important(correct me if I'm wrong).

[@ChuShinTani]

You are right, when contact is an issue distancing is always important. I believe in Aikido distancing is very important BECAUSE it's not a fighting art. Thanks for your comments.

[@AK_UK_]

So are you you saying that at long range, no one can close the gap? How would they close the gap - say in a boxing match? Good video

[@ChuShinTani]

I'm not exactly sure what you are asking.

[@Tanstaaflitis]

Very clear explanation of Silver and how it applies to defense.

[@ChuShinTani]

Thank you, kind of you to say.

[@ronin2167]

間合.....it's why most Aikido is useless in a fight. People ignore this basic concept and allow a would-be attacker inside their ma-ai.

[@joaocoelho8331]

Too much talking

[@ChuShinTani]

I agree, you should do much more training.