MMA clinch v.s Aikido

[@webosm6494]

The thing with Aikido on youtube is that most videos are from training sessions. I have seen two real fights on the street with someone who clearly very good in Aikido. The fights were over in about one second with the attacker lying on the floor screaming in pain. A training session is very slow, this enables you to learn the technique. You practice it a million times until the technique is part of your muscle memory and will execute lightning fast. My two kids learn Aikido and they have never been in a fight. Running away is still the best technique. Nobody gets hurt and nobody looses/wins. But if the need arise to defend yourself, you better have those techniques available.

[@aikidomark1]

My friend you rock.A wise man once told me "Word's only have power that you let them have." They know not of what they say.Your a good Man Period.

[@mythicrampage9909]

I've been taking aikido over 20 years & I like your philosophy towards a real situation. You got my thumbs up , and subscription.

[@SLYSCOMBATIVECONCEPTS13]

Thank you so much I really appreciate it

[@mythicrampage9909]

@@SLYSCOMBATIVECONCEPTS13 Our Dojo is Tenshinkai federation of Canada.

[@tysonvslewis12]

Hello, i love your content! I box using the 52 style and have been in numerous fights (cause of immaturity) I think your approach is right on the money. Aikido ain't the problem its just some of the training methods. I'm sub to your online school. Where do I begin. Are the lists in order? I'm In your tenshin, combativite online program if that helps. Thank you!

[@torosdepamplona]

To all criticizing his MMA clinch because it isn’t “MMA”: what is MMA? Isn’t it a new martial arts concept blending different skills from multiple disciplines? Back in the day, when Gene LeBell did that famous fight versus the boxer, Milo Savage, you could talk about mixed martial arts tournaments. (Vale Tudo is another example). Gene has black belts in Judo, Jiu-Jitsu, and Karate. That’s MMA! If you’re just talking about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, that’s another story. MMA and BJJ aren’t the same thing. BJJ is great with one attacker or as a sports discipline. Not so great in the street with a gang of mofos trying to kill you. I’ll take my chances with my Aikido and my Walther, thank you!

[@live2win4freedom82]

Do your thing Lenny S. Haters don’t count. Appreciate your vids

[@MartinShihan]

I think you are a real inspiration for the people in the Aikido world to keep growing, challenging our limitations and to keep thinking outside the box. The naysayers will always have some negative comments to put others down. Please keep doing what you are doing. You are inspiring so many people. Martin Acton Founder, Director and Chief Aikido Instructor Northern ireland

[@johnaio]

FINALLY! It's about time! This guy is the real deal. NOW I would train Aikido under an instructor like this. EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT instructor! If traditional Aikido was like this from the onset, it would never have the bad rap it's earned.

[@williamorr3084]

One of the best teachers of Aikido online.

[@williamorr3084]

Note how he fully states what's illegal in MMA, he is correct. What he is proving here is that there is a response with numerous reactions and applications to control the fight... The difference is literally in how it is applied and taught. This guy is proving it works...

[@Symbrio]

I know I'm late with my reply but you are very right. If you have time look for a "gator grip" from defense system called Defence Lab. Being gripped and basically skin teared WILL make you react and you WILL let that grab go, I don't care who you are. Now, who in their right mind would try to apply that in a sparring???? So in MMA logic that doesn't work. But it DOES!

[@leostationfact8836]

I trained under Suganuma sensei in Fukuoka and have to say that I appreciate your efforts here. Aikido is a beautiful art that many people misunderstand. MMA has its own rules which negate many moves in TMA. MMA is a sport. Aikido is martial art devised pre WWII to first and foremost avoid the fight! Second to disarm an armed attacker. 3rd, neutralize the threat/threats without killing if possible. Many techniques were created with multiple attackers with weapons in mind. I say this because of all the misconceptions that are prevalent especially in the US. Aikido can be a very effective method of self defense but it's also a lot more than that. It's a philosophy. A way of thinking differently about confrontation and ways to avoid it. It's also truly an art.

[@ookami219odinswolf5]

I love your version of aikido I use to train in combat oriented judo,they cut the traditional crap and use only practical techniques, keep your vids coming Sensei, osu

[@crsgrabs5466]

I agree with you 100% what you say. 99% of the people who talk smack never trained in any martial arts a day in their life.

[@standalone886]

Sensei Lenny, I enjoy your videos. Please do not bother to reply to people who throw shit around. I am a Wing Chun Practitioner, but I still appreciate your style.

[@SLYSCOMBATIVECONCEPTS13]

Thank you I really appreciate that.

[@martingarant]

Hi sir. Great idea to work with that kind of situation (grappling). I love what you came up with on working on the elbow. I look forward to trying it during my training. I'm pleased to see people like you try to adapt aikido to modern situations. It makes it evolve. I practice aikido since 2000 and I'm always watching what others do, whatever the style, to see what I can add to my aikido. Nice work.

[@sivinrosado2307]

Thank you Lenny for having the cojones for putting out this content. I've been training in a little known style of Aikido for 10 years and found I wanted to improve my personal skills with striking so I took up Muay Thai to add to my repertoire. A lot of what you do resembled my own thoughts so thank you for showing me that guys like us aren't truly alone. I've been following you and Rokas for years. Keep kicking ass and not giving a fuck!

[@AzraelCaptain]

The part where you said "change your art, or it will change you" really struck a chord with me. I used to be really hardcore about training traditional Aikido and hoping against hope that it would work. Overtime I realized that the whole thing were just theatrics, that even though I was putting my heart and soul into techniques, it was wholly dependent on the other guy's give, at least the way it is typically trained. What really set me off was how manipulative some of the senseis were. Fortunately the one I trained under wasn't a dick, just another flavor of gullible (and sincerely talented as well!), but his own master was a scumbag picking bullshit political fights with other scumbags. I regret having to have said goodbye when I found another art, but I wouldn't go back. Even if I loved the time I spent practicing it and it has certainly given me some principles that have stuck, it's just ineffective at a very basic level in its typical expression.

[@jeffcoder8594]

As a karate practitioner who trains in practical applied karate, I see sensei Lenny's videos as very refreshing. I think sensei Lenny is the guy who has the best opportunity to save aikido from itself by bringing it back to its original fighting roots in aikijujutsu. I see a lot of hidden aikido in karate katas. Sensei Lenny is an aikido Bad Ass! Keep up the good work!

[@bigmoecosmo8232]

You have the best attitude about martial arts in real world applications. I'm a big fan...wish you had been my instructor when I started training 40 yrs sgo. I very much enjoy your videos.

[@Manuel1972]

Thank you for your videos, they are great. I enjoy and like the videos and techniques. Don't pay attention to the trolls. You are wasting your time and effort addressing them. Thanks again.

[@rctjacksonville]

Joe Rogen has commented that Aikido is not real and does not work. From my personal experience training in Aikido for years, I personally know he is wrong. Your channel is fantastic for the growth of the martial art, keep up the EXCELLENT WORK!

[@leonpse]

Joe Rogen joints are made of rubber.

[@bentesyete7203]

joe rogan is none believer of aikido he hates steven seagal his the one who destroy the image of aikido bcoz his alot of exposure and being a commentator.

[@mikehauben3091]

@@bentesyete7203 because Seagall is a joke, and anyone who think's he's not is just as ridiculous rofl

[@rogerstover3106]

Sly sensai.... you sir are exactly what aikido and most martial arts need!! Growing up in a very ruff area... I had to learn the hard way of what really works and what is bs!! Thank you for all that you do!!

[@RT-vt1fd]

I’ve watched a lot of your videos. With all due respect, I would love to see you spar against a BJJ practitioner or any other MMA practitioner. The points you made in this video are very valid ....so put your Aikido to the test by accepting a challenge. If Aikido or your version of it is practical then my request shouldn’t be a big deal, as most other martial artist spar, take on challenges, and enter tournaments everyday. You have a black belt and a popular youtube channel...you are in a perfect position to showcase the effectiveness of Aikido.

[@user-mu2mw2yr4w]

I agree, I’m an aikido practitioner in a rather modern and more effective style of aikido but this would be a great opportunity to prove that it works

[@mbphorseback7709]

Aikido is purely a self defense art. why would he have to try it on the ring plus with resistance? If he has to face a BJJ in the ring then he has to stick with BJJ not aikido. take for example BJJ or MMA in a street fight are you willing to risk yur self by taking down yur opponent on the ground? what if there are 8 of them and your on the ground? I wouldn't do that if I were on the street and your dead for sure because in a street fight bringing your opponent to the ground will be the least thing you'll do. Self defense Martial art is different from sports style Martial arts.

[@SLYSCOMBATIVECONCEPTS13]

So be my guest and prove that it works

[@SLYSCOMBATIVECONCEPTS13]

Exactly and well said I totally agree with you. Some people just DONT GET IT.

[@IlluminatedBlackSheep]

Telling him to put his Aikido to the test by challenging a MMA practitioner when he clearly is not claiming or guaranteeing his aikido will be effective on a experienced and trained mixed martial artist or bjj practitioner. If he was claiming and selling it as if he could dominate any martial art or fighting style then it would be a different story. It’d be like you asking me to challenge a mma practitioner because I am a bjj practitioner that trains/competes in sport bjj. Two different worlds.

[@pinkpanther5088]

Yes ! MAKE AIKIDO GREAT AGAIN.

[@jamescurcurato5779]

you should contact Joe Rogan and be a Guest, Love your take on Real World Aikido application. Keep up the Great work!

[@SLYSCOMBATIVECONCEPTS13]

We don’t know how to directly get ahold of him otherwise I would.

[@jamescurcurato5779]

@@SLYSCOMBATIVECONCEPTS13 ping him on Twitter you never know

[@JoseFuentes-fn3dl]

@@SLYSCOMBATIVECONCEPTS13 www.joerogan.com/contact

[@tomastelensky-vlog8723]

would love to see that. Wonder if it would get any different from this Aikidoka at Joe Rogan's: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmfSnX-PnrKpg5Yh29m48s

[@tomastelensky-vlog8723]

especially the point here, which is what Lenny is saying a lot: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmfSnX-PnrKpg5Yh40m50s

[@adamcrap]

Thanks for doing what you’re doing! Great job Lenny and all Rouge Warriors!

[@jj-wp6wc]

I like your Aikido much better than the common Aikido. Nice technique, good way to escape the clinch, Muay Thai techniques have very similar methods, it's going to be tough to get that arm lock after the escape on an experienced fighter. But hey guys, I know MMA communities rarely give respect to Aikido, but every school has something to offer.

[@thunderflower7998]

congratulations for restoring the Aikido Way of Being! finally a guy who deciphers and explains systematically and methodically the keys encrypted in such a lethally noble art!!! all your videos will become a manual for all students to study with the blessings of O-Sensei!!! Now all we learn in the art under your light MAKES SENSE...IN ANY SITUATION!!! may God bless you and your family

[@SLYSCOMBATIVECONCEPTS13]

Awesome comment, thank you. I have over 300 instructional video's on TenShin aikido. You can be come a member at www.roguewarriorstc.com Just click Online dojo in the menu.

[@ictpilot]

Aikido like Judo and Karate were developed in Japan when it was serious business. What Ueshiba was trying to do was develop a martial art that would be effective for defense but not permanently damage an opponent.

[@superdunninger]

I like your thinking for aikido the same as jkd. Absorb what is useful, reject what is useless keep it up.

[@bekabel310]

Man,the way you practise Aikido is spontaneous,realistic,practical none flashy,aggressive and powerful and all these attributes are necessary in any physical confrontation,so keep up the good work and don't worry so much about the negative people that are only on this planet to criticize and try to discourage others so that they may feel good about themselves.

[@SLYSCOMBATIVECONCEPTS13]

beka bel Love your comment, thank you.

[@bekabel310]

You are welcome man

[@bekabel310]

I am a Judo Sandan and I have made some experiments of mixing some Judo moves with Aikido moves and they work very well,I see that you use some judo moves too, like Sode Tsurikomi Goshi,Koshi Guruma,ippon Seio Nage.

[@SLYSCOMBATIVECONCEPTS13]

+beka bel Although I didn't learn them from judo. I picked them up from training in other systems

[@bekabel310]

That's good man.

[@clouddragon8673]

I'm not an Aikido guy, I'm a Practical Tai Chi Chuan instructor, the MMA fans comments often frustrate or anger me as they know little of real TCC. I think it's great you are biting back and at the same time showing some practical Aikido. Well done Sir !

[@SLYSCOMBATIVECONCEPTS13]

Thank you I really appreciate it.

[@gmcenroe]

Very nice demonstration of your technique. I like your videos because they focus on what works vs. what people think you should be doing in traditional aikido.

[@masakatsudojoschoolforaiki1600]

Thank you Lenny, what's done in the real world is just black and white difference from what's allowed or not in the ring! I wish I knew this Ikkyo application from this all too common clinch, I will definitely work on this to own it as Rokus, I had another approach to it and I will share it on some future video. Shihan Larry taught me that double whami arm pin on his hand and arm lock from the outside as you called it "overkill". I love this and cannot wait to see more, in Loss Prevention this Principle technique would have been great to know, but that's okay, If we can save others and keep them off the ground, what you are doing is Phenomenal, you are gonna do wonders for Rokus Aikido and mine, Domo Arigato!

[@PaulArchety]

It's great to see how you apply your technics in such a practical way. Here in Brazil, we don't take traditionalism so seriously and I think that what my Sensei is doing in our dojo is not that different from what you are doing. Looks like a converging moviment toward aikido's evolution is growing. I think it would be great if we could exchange experiences one day soon.

[@thecounsellor1521]

Ur videos are always awesome! Yes i am also a practitioner of aikio and yes i damb so agree that we train to anticipate real world situations not inside the dojo application;and your videos exactly is what i neede most! They are GREAT!!!!

[@panosbith4582]

Respect for everyone who is analyzing and is trying to develop something. This is how martial arts were born and evolved. For the rest of you who are just being rude, you are only repeating what you have been taught. Nothing exceptional to that. Maybe you should put your skills where your mouth is. Keep up with the videos and good luck with your journey in aikido. Greetings from a Greek.

[@anthonyfoley3377]

Well done Lenny it’s about time Aikido is practice as a martial art the way it was intended keep it going and don’t mind the people playing mind games Aikido is an evolving martial art the way it was intended to be like all martial arts, keep up the good workI for one always look forward to your next video.

[@Seadiver-]

Great video. Big fan from France where many Aikido styles have become rigid and set in their own ways. Love the connection with Rokas and others who are trying to challenge things. Keep it up and thank you for sharing your vision despite the useless critics.

[@chriswallace2298]

"Taking Aikido Back Global Seminar "?? Can't wait. Thanks for making me fall in love with this art, again. Keep on keeping on. I would encourage the trolls to come up out of their mama's basement and join you in The Compound for a video presenting one of their "critiques." It should be quite entertaining.

[@princepatrick9927]

Lenny i love your videos and think you are the best. Keep making those bad ass videos brother and keep kicking ass.

[@SLYSCOMBATIVECONCEPTS13]

Thanks a lot bro, really appreciate it.

[@OmniphonProductions]

That is BEAUTIFUL!!! I have to thank you. I was no slouch before, but your videos are making me even better; I'm seeing things I wouldn't have in the past. With this video, as soon as I saw the clinch, I thought, "Push his elbow up." Before, I would have been been (as you discussed) trying to get his head down, so I could work the knees. This Ikkyo approach takes so much less energy! What's really funny is that, when he brought the clinch in tight, I thought, "A good shot to the ribs should loosen him up," and about halfway through my thought, you did exactly what I was thinking...a very NOT traditional Aikido "attack defense". LOVE IT! By the way, regarding your comments about the peanut gallery, (A) like you said, most of the trolls aren't worth addressing...though that is, kind of, how we became friends, LOL, and (B) I am admittedly fat and out of shape, but with 20+ years of principle-based training, you know I'm can still do some damage. (San Soo Sr. Grandmaster Greg Jones, Sr. says, "I'm at my fighting weight...because I'm too fat to run away. LOL)

[@nevilleparis3932]

Wise words mate, wise words and you philosophy is the truth. One of the reasons I left Yoshinkan Aikido aftrr 11 years.

[@peterpuga9177]

I have trained in aikido for a while now and your videos are great . I add your style to my training your style only compliments traditional aikido.

[@SuperScott6666]

Hey Sensei as always thanks for another awesome video in my dojo I was just thinking about try a new way to apply an ikkyo application and now I have one. Sometime I think I know way to apply an technique and you show me otherwise. Thank you for making my aikido that much stronger. Sensei you're the best!!! Keep up the AWESOME WORK!!!!

[@niscent_]

it's really nice to hear someone talking about self defense and multiple options. too many people says "there's that one solution that will work in every cases, everything else will fail no matter the context." you say: "you can break the clinch that way and you get nice follow up for those techniques" you even explain how the technique could fail and the variations you could do when it happens. you clearly show that when things don't go as planned, you may and should strike to keep an advantage. you insist that you shouldn't stay on the ground to control an opponent. great video, it's not every day i see one without any major flow, especially when it's about aikido.

[@ThanosKali]

Tha akward moment you hear the "sit back and relax" and you putt your foots on desk to watch aikido :D :D :D i love your pasion and your style.

[@thomass715]

I very much liked what you said at the end about the ney-sayers, Rokus and yourself. I feel that you and Rokus are really pushing in the right direction. Hopefully others will join you which will change aikido on a global scale.

[@rachaelwilkes7043]

hey im steve from the uk...i train an fight MMA but i really do want to learn another M/A...this upload is great..its easy to remember an easy to put into action....so thank you...im going to take a look at your other uploads now...thank you.

[@grinchonetime1]

I enjoy your videos. I have my nindan in iwama ryu and every once in awhile we would do oyo waza and always had a blast. You are definitely taking aikido back to it's roots in my opinion. I hope to get back to a schedule when I can start back up a club. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@IsaacLausell]

“trailblazers get arrows shoot at them”. That’s where all the hating, the keyboard warriors and the KZbin experts come in. It’s to take cheap shots at someone who is pursuing excellence and stepping out of the comfort zone into the deep end. These are the growing pains, the unavoidable path towards wisdom. Keep up the good work sensei and don’t let the negative people stain your spirit.

[@RemoVegas]

MY MAN - LENNY SLY..! 10X BETTER THAN ANY SHOW ON NETFLIX..!

[@primalcoach1]

I like this guy. I've been in and around the martial arts world for over fifty years and he's one of the few that puts his money where his mouth is and demonstrates how to evolve your martial arts. I like karate, and when it's practiced for real world combat, it's highly effective, but one can never know too much.

[@observerfx212]

Great technique! I'll be checking out more of this terrific channel! I've also gone to ground fighting an MMA guy who got his arms under mine and got me off the ground, then drops me and quickly scuttles into an arm bar with his legs across my chest. Those low clinches can be tricky! Also boxing jab combos, and certain rear chokes. Let the BSers carry on in ignorance! Many are just TV fanboys. Aikido has improved and preserved my life, and these days I apply it mentally in other ways. So yes, the physical is there, but so are the mind aspects--and here is where Aikido has a greater social benefit than a mere combat art, which espouses mere conflict and egotistical victory (which can also be losing). Keep up the great work!

[@ToryBohn]

I love BJJ been doing it for 6 years now after wrestling through highschool and college. I appreciate your videos as I can recognize why some of your arm locks can be functional and I enjoy taking what i see in your videos and playing around with the options in BJJ it helps me to be more creative in finding my own style as I train for self defense first, competition second. Also, you are absolutely right in saying what works for you may not work for me. We are different people training differently with different body types. I hope you continue to investigate ways in which you can improve your variation of Aikido and show it to the masses. Also, if you don't have any friends that train boxing, Muay Thai, BJJ, or simply an MMA guy, I'd say try and find some and do some friendly sparing with them, it may help both parties find holes that need to be filled. Keep up the awesome work.

[@ToryBohn]

I didn't mention it because it's not a focus but I also do Muay Thai, Boxing and work in some Judo (there was a reason i mentioned the styles as useful). I like Judo as I feel it is great for self defense, finish the fight by throwing the guy on the ground hard enough they don't want to get up, combined with BJJ, if i get taken down i can escape, combined with boxing to learn how to avoid getting punched in the face. Every style has something to offer. In the end if you are training for self defense it comes down to how you train and not which style or how many. When I train BJJ, i always try to incorporate punches into the mix (never full on but a little tap here and there to ensure it's available). I also occasionally work with some of the pro fighters that come in (they kick my ass, but that's not the point). I am just going to reiterate, it's not the style that matters when training for self defense, it's how you train.

[@primalcoach1]

Problem with that is, a lot of street fights go to the ground. If you're training in self defense, I say do some mat work.

[@keithkruger7270]

Another great video Lenny! I also just saw the video you made with Rokas from AikidoSiauliai and you are to be commended for connecting with him to expand his knowledge and that of his students. Regardless of what anyone says, you ARE preserving aikido by helping it evolve. The basics of aikido revolve around proper movement for evasion, using an attackers force/momentum against them and choice. You are doing ALL those things in what you teach. Keep up the great work. I'm swiping your stuff regularly for the students I'm teaching...lol

[@DsDs-wr4mp]

U R SO RIGHT...i train AikiDO and MMA and Aikido NEEDS TO EVOLVE !!! i think we dont hv anymore that old masters (like monks) that study martial arts all their intire life and only dedicate to MA. Bruce Lee also said that if not eficient u simple dont train it. Aikido is a bit overpast by the modern fight (like MMA) simply didnt kept up with the evolution of the MAs. It is very efficient in some parts of the fight but u need to choose it right and some times u would not be able to execute the techenique cuz ur oponnent is so strong and TOO FAST! U R PART of one of the few that are trying to put AIKIDO in the right track and make it evolve so he can be as effective as other MAs, and Aikido deserves it by its philosophy (finish a fight without even start/no one kick their asss of each other). I myself am trying to do it also. after i have much more experient in Aikido and MMA i will do it and visit some others so we can evolve Aikido. Good videos and thx 4 sharing m8. u r awesome gj

[@tellitlikeitis5045]

Thank you very much for the video sensei. It is very much appreciated. Sensei you said, “you are not going to fight a skilled fighter out there in the real world.” Even though I agree, your comment is only 98% true. You have to consider the fact that a very small number of martial artists are bullies and do like to go out in the real world looking for fights. I hate to say this, but there are people like that. Much love to you sensei. Keep on producing the great content you always do. Blessings

[@shobukan5555]

Keep, keeping it real L! Appreciate your ability to remain honest, objective, and based in reality!

[@paris2410]

Lenny, don't worry about the "nay" sayers. There's a Dutch saying that goes, "all the (supposedly) best ship captains are standing on land and yelling commands to the ones on the ships". So keep doing your thing, brother.

[@shannonvo0910]

Another excellent technique. Thanks a lot Sensei. I can not agree more than what you saying "stop talking and start doing". Love your work.

[@Lebaroninthisplace]

Keep it up my brother! You are definitely helping me!

[@philipwood9091]

Awesome I love these vids man. I studied several martial art forms growing up and always heard about aikido and the thing that attracted me to it was the use of the opponents force against them, almost ghostlike fighting. I practiced aikido for about three years more recently and although I took a lot from it I was often thinking during classes that some of the attacks weren’t common in a real fight/ attack situation. However I fully appreciate that I didn’t really scratch the surface. I like how you apply it and mould it around different combat forms. That really brings the value of it to light in my opinion and I think you are doing a lot of people a lot of good as well as the discipline itself. Thanks for sharing man and fk the trolls- like you said most people running their mouth haven’t got the balls to back it up. Or anything to contribute except negativity and egoism. Truly, thank you. I appreciate your wisdom.

[@dannydortch5196]

great innovation Sensei Lenny, I like your modem, practical approach to real world Street defense. keep the videos coming Sir, I'm learning quite a few new tricks from you and adding it to the art I'm currently Training in, which is Freestyle Hapkido. Have a great day Sir, OSS!

[@gregoryw.1160]

Great as always, Sensei! There are some haters and naysayers (AND I HOPE THAT YOU KNOW I AM NOT ONE OF THEM), who would try to say that because your uke has a small build, that is what makes this technique possible when the clinch is fully applied. I KNOW Aikido-Jujitsu-Chin-Na leverage works BETTER against strength most of the time--especially against the neck and shoulder! Haters will still hate, ignoramuses will still ignore! Anyway, if you think it might be worthwhile, you might want to take heed. If had the time and money, I'd volunteer--of course it's getting cold up there soon!! :)

[@johndrake5467]

Good video. I wish you'd just ignore the critics. To me that just wastes valuable time. People are going to believe what they are going to believe.

[@13thCharacter]

Loving your videos. I'm just a lowly 5th kyu, but it seems to me the whole original point of Aikido was innovation and creativity. O'Sensei was never afraid of these things, so why are so many now? I feel fortunate to train somewhere where the Sensei believes in a more aggressive approach.

[@elliotfontanet6589]

Awesome brother I feel the same way about aikido. Been doing it for 8 years and I can tell you needs to be more combat effective great job. And F@$k the internet trolls. And sensei Rokas great job too. Soon I will be doing my own thing as well and putting videos up to share.

[@toddburnett4853]

Thanks for a simple and most effective solution. I would have tried punching my way out or wrestling to the ground.

[@Tentaisei]

Interesting use of Ikkyo. Its very similar to Judo Ude Garami. I see a Koshi Guruma avaliable as well in there. Interesting stuff.

[@observerfx212]

Great technique! With an MMA fighter, this clinch is only if you can manage to keep them from clinching around your stomach, as they tend to come in low. With a street fight or bar fight, watch a hockey match and you can see how a "hurticane" of hooks turns into a standing clinch. Couldn't agree more about naysayers who haven't begun to understand Aikido (or any other arts besides their magic pill art). One point being, not everyone practices martial arts for sport and ego-stroking by reinforcing the otherness of the opponent. Aikido recognizes that the conflict with an enemy is ULTIMATELY an illusion, that we are all ONE. The universe is consciousness and only takes form through having discrete observers. Convenient to overlook, sure - damn near impossible sometimes - but the truth is the truth, and those who embrace the lie of objectification of the other guy are the ones who are defeated by the illusion of life. In winning, they actually lose. And then they die anyway. Why is that? Why must their creative expression rely on destruction of others? They other guy has to be a bad guy, right? Well what if it's just some asshole, just like you, having a bad day - you going to ruin his life because he lost his temper at you and took a chump sucker punch at you? Are you that important? What if there are no bad guys? What if I'm the bad guy because I too, have a heart capable of not only good, but evil, and I make that choice every minute of every day? Wouldn't that make me as deserving of destruction as ANYBODY else? Do I need a shiny trophy to help razzle dazzle away that truth? There are trophy stores, go buy as many as you need and go nuts. LOOK BEYOND THE FIGHT. Some fighting art, if it can't see past the destruction and the ego of winning. Now that, my friends, is BULLSHIT. As for the technique in the video- I do disagree that the arm lock ends the fight. Here's why - the guy may have friends. Now you're locked down holding him in a lock until when, doomsday? The police arrive? He ain't gonna start not resenting you in a hurry. If you let him up, boom, he's at you again. If his friend/s start coming at you - do you have to break the arm now? I can tell you, in some shit countries in the world, the guy is only bold because he's got 50 other guys all within shouting distance, and they all have a Napoleon crisis in their pants. I am very hesitant to practice techniques that end at the lock. Every swing you let the guy have at you risks your life. The fight is not, in fact, over. So I personally think it's a danger to practice that the lock is the end, because that is the habit we get into. Like not ending the fight immediately, or pulling a punch - what you practice is what you DO. The arm lock is not the end of the need for zanshin. Not "on the street". (Love the standing lock tho)! The fact that someone can look at a martial art and only see the most shallow of judgments about it - being "choreographed" or what have you - only reveals how shallow and worthless their understanding truly is. Their opinion isn't worth shit on the topic. They may have other ideas, and that's great - we are all in need of learning, even them - especially if they haven't begun to understand what is in front of their eyes. They probably tell a race car driver "Drive faster than everybody else". And then go pick up a sack of groceries in a 1985 Ford Escort.... No, they're gonna be a house painter but they're not gonna use brown. Ever. "Brown has nothing to offer. Brown is a fake color. Brown will only emphasize your skidmarks. Purple, that's the only real man's color. Bruce Lee didn't know what the fuck he was talking about, Jeet Kun Do, style of no style. Now pass me the cheese dip." M'kay....

[@melanieforest4642]

We live in an era of naysayers and bad mouthers; these days, so many show such little respect for just about everyone while having, themselves, little to no real world experience apart from what they see on TV, the Internet, or the latest video game.

[@melanieforest4642]

I am hesitant to embrace the "we-are-all-one" hypothesis, or that the universe is consciousness, for either oneness or separateness might still be false while some other state of being may be the cause of everything we experience. I believe that I have consciousness and that others do too, even plants and animals, but that’s only a belief. However, I swear, sometimes, that some who post nasty KZbin comments have no consciousness at all.

[@melanieforest4642]

When it comes to self-defense, I am guilty of objectification, perhaps. Some of my girlfriends have been raped, which leads me to feel that objectification is sometimes necessary. One girlfriend in particular carried her rape fetus to term, and then raised that child by working two jobs until her son graduated from college with an engineering degree. Another took a vastly different approach during an attempted gang rape by four street thugs: she shot and killed the first attacker; the 22-caliber bullet struck him between the eyes. And then, she shot the second attacker in the back as he tried to flee. Her legal case, by the way, was essentially thrown out of court on the grounds of self-defense. I’m not sure her creative expression that day was hell-bent on destroying anyone, but when attacked, I think she managed to lay all philosophy aside. Did that make her bad or more important than her attackers? Well, you be the judge.

[@melanieforest4642]

It’s not a question of deserving destruction, or anything else; it’s a question of self-preservation. What may be in your heart is hidden; it’s your actions that matter more, at least to others; it’s your conduct that will determine your fate ultimately. Essentially, my life is as good as anyone’s existence; it’s not better nor is it worse. If I’m attacked, however, like my second girlfriend, I reserve the right of self-defense; it’s something I’m not going to think about by the way.

[@melanieforest4642]

I don’t live, to fight; I fight to live. There is a difference.

[@FMVega]

Dude is legit I love this I study at a traditional USAF Dojo when I train, not gonna say its 100% effective but It saved my life in a serious LOD situation... But I still see holes in my game thank you for these videos keep up the good work... wish i lived in Chicago sometimes....

[@tonulukk2498]

Thank you for what you are doing!! Probably there wouldn't be too many haters left if you exclude all the formidable PlayStation warriors.

[@nightswatch8361]

Can't figure what I love more... The technique or the rant ... Until next time... Grow some hair on those chickpeas lads !!! LOL Sensational stuff Lenny

[@towag]

"Take what works for you, perfect it and discard what doesn't, it's as simple as that!!! .... I couldn't agree more....

[@towag]

Not another troll telling somebody of nearly 50 years training of martial art practice what he should and shouldn't say and know ..... Put up or shut up.....

[@d.lharding2738]

Thanks Lenny, appreciate the video. I've also been doing some training in BJJ in addition to Aikido. I'll see how I go trying this in BJJ when sparing. I was trying to look at your foot work, but I'll work it out. Cheers

[@JunebugPresents]

You're right on all fronts. Keep doing your thing. Either evolve or get left behind.

[@truthhurts1884]

I've missed these Lenny. I'm a lover of all martial arts and aikido was my first venture into the martial arts world, I love what you do with it, you make it real, practical and relevant. Don't let the keyboard warriors get to You, typing their shit from the safety of mom's basement. Keep practicing, keep growing and keep posting these awesome videos so the open minded ones who want to grow can do so too. #MAGA (make aikido great again)

[@tomastelensky-vlog8723]

Man, if you want to show proper clinch defense, you need to invite someone who can actually do proper clinch. You see, this is the biggest fail of Aikido. Many of the techniques do work, but the way uke attacks is, many times, well, not realistic to say the least... invite someone who actually can strike, who can clinch. Then I'd be happy to watch.

[@tomastelensky-vlog8723]

Yet again, random people from the street you are talking about would probably actually attack better than aikidokas, since they attack naturally and haven't been bullshitized about how they should attack...

[@andreaglorioso3239]

​@@tomastelensky-vlog8723 not every combat situation is the same. it never is. I work as a bouncer and I often find myself wrestling around with people while trying to get them out the club, and in that case the control moves/restraints/pain compliance techniques he is showing could work a lot better than a fist to the customer nose. first of all you get a better control of the annoying customer and second of all because if the accident is caught on camera (as in 99% of time) and you are caught punching a customer in the face you could end up with legal issues (at least here in the UK) and lose your license, while with a physical restraint you can come out of it clean. Real life is not like in movies, it could only take one good punch to send a guy on the floor banging his head and dying, so if i can avoid that by using restraints, I'll gladly do it.

[@ronin2167]

@@tomastelensky-vlog8723 Aikidoka's don't attack normally. Though I am not against it.

[@JOEBECK07]

Martial arts are about evolving your base style to grow as a martial artist. Take in what is effective and learn from these lessons. Thank you for your videos I add the real world applications to my martial arts and integrate them to my knowledge and pass it on when I teach. I want to say thank you again, it is great to see true applicable Aikido shown to the world. Ouss

[@danalan4970]

I echo your words Joe. Thanks Lenny.

[@mauricesearcy7789]

YET ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO LENY SLY THANK YOU YOU ARE THE BEST

[@taekwondomaster4609]

Thank you so much Sensei. I appreciate all of your videos.

[@roygarcia9791]

Thanking you for posting and helping us out here!

[@colpodication]

Thanks for making this video. This will show aikido bashers the martial side of aikido!

[@sicko5821]

yup

[@JanieMeiser]

I totally agree! I love Aikido however there is always room to grow and learn in a different ways to execute a technique. Thanks for the Video's Sir!

[@nonenone5491]

if i can land an ikkiyo anyone can do so i tested this out with a few friends who "have a hard time holding back" (aka my friends are ass holes). still at the end of the day it worked like a bunch of the things you show us so i just want to say thank you.

[@driver3667]

First off, its always the practitioner. In aikido fights the win in the millisecond, if it takes longer, you(aikido) lost. Aikido is similar to Taichi and its former Shaolin/Wudang incarnation. I mean a Japanese guy self taught and improved an earlier practise. Human beings only have so many physical movements. Ueshiba Morihei had to practise combat Aikido to save his own life and his family. Id say it is a far greater motivation for perfection that doing it for a living (not disrespecting) or something as trivial as winning a fight for a whim. All aikido practitioners, the more skilled they are, learn how to disarm a physical altercation before it begins as they mature into realization there is a great cost in applying their Aikido skillset. Aikido can terminate life. To bring down the purpose of Aikido on the level of MMA where people savage each other for money. No. If i want to win the fight, id ambush the guy with missiles. Coz i want to win. Applied aikido is when SOL. See any Aikikai videos or shows? Several police/special forces do learn it. This guy in the video is not really showing all he can do with his Aikido. He has lots more. Its always nice to watch his movements. Much better than his speaking ability. No offense. Sing with your body bro.

[@khaderalikhan3029]

It should be taught to police forces to control suspects without being brutal. Like Chauvin trying to control a much bigger George Floyd by putting his knee on the neck. If Chauvin had trained in aikido he wouldn't be facing the murder rap that he is today.

[@beaulindemann6192]

Don't worry about what people say, why would any one want to make a video when guts like you get it to the point and show it so flawless keep it up bro

[@kap2276]

Absolutely love your training brother...keep doing what you do..!

[@crsgrabs5466]

Hello, I have seen a few of your videos. All I got to say is awesome. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@jamierossi6936]

I learned a lot of helpful tips from your demonstrations. I appreciate your philosophy. Excellent video! Keep it up! Thank you

[@dokuchechnya5371]

people like you can serously save Aikido through the jungle mma facedestroying times. keep it going man i like Aikido because it its a beautiful style. an i love it when Aikido is applyable in a real rough situations with brutal opponents. Cant wait until some Aikido techniques are added to mma fights and in some kind of expandables movie to show the people that aikido ist a cool thing man.

[@justclean9769]

Ur so correct. In resl world we r not going to fight real pro fighters. We learn for self defense on the streets just in case. I like ur videos so much!

[@great456789]

I can tell from the execution of your techniques and footwork that you are very good sir.

[@ajhawley9999]

Unfortunately, that's what alot of western (US and Canada) culture has come to. Everyone will criticize but do nothing or put any energy into making something better or progress. Love the commentary toward the naysayers!

[@InfinityAtlantic1]

Great body mechanics, I dig how you are incorporating your training.

[@jordanfrankel-securityexpe8666]

Great job! Appreciate your narration of the video.

[@mrbuttion]

This is very ironic because I was have been thinking about the same thing, aikido in the clunch was wondering if kata-dori(shoulder grabe) format would work well. Grate stuff.

[@gusricotero7399]

kata dori siempre funciona bien !! en un puño directo te puede fallar !!

[@gusricotero7399]

no preguntes mas. anda 5 clases, practica y te vas a dar cuenta

[@thuglincoln7699]

Look I get what you're saying, but just because someone doesn't post videos on youtube doesn't mean they don't have their shit together. It simply means that they don't need that validation, or don't care to have it. Also, you know that a person holding your head down like that is not just going to stand static - they're pulling your head down and clamping the lats down on that side. I've literally tried to do what you show here in Judo matches and randori, and it just doesn't happen. people clamp that arm down hard.

[@FreestyleTaeKwonDoFederation]

Nice application. There are a lot of similarities here with basic wrestling where you push the elbow up to initiate your next move. We actually see this in MMA where they often go into an arm triangle choke or head/arm takedown.

[@bfnew4440]

I like ur videos and teaching style. In relation to the techniques taught in this video, and others, I would simply like to see them applied to unsuspecting and resisting opponents (I.e. and I hate to say it, but MMA fighters would be preferred). I think it would cement this instruction. All the best..

[@haffoc]

"if it doesn't work in a practical form, what is the point of training it?" Too right. All techniques should be tested at least in free play against a resisting opponent. Otherwise you can't know if it works.