Rogue Warrior's - STHU and EXECUTE (typical Saturday making content)

Rogue warrior's new video we did is a look at a typical saturday morning of creating content for youtube. This past saturday Lenny sly, Bob Kamka and Rod Demesa did a little spit balling on some aikido techniques that don't work and showed a little about how they do work. Aikido is a unique art that many people seem to think is worthless and for the sake of conversation in many respects these assumption's are correct. although Lenny sly of the rogue warriors training compound is dedicated to show how the techniques of aikido do actually work in many real life situations. In most real life or even life and death situations the art of aikido can be very effective. Most people seem to think that aikido will not work because they can stop the techniques from actually being applied. That couldn't be further from the truth. NO one one the street will ever know who is skilled in ANY martial art, so to be able to stop a skilled martial artist is completely ridiculous especially when the attacker would have no idea whats coming.
#takingaikidoback #roguewarriors
***** NOTE DUE TO THE NATURE OF THIS VIDEO, VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED
Also no one was hurt during the making of this video, all participants participated on their own free will and accord.

[@chrishickmott]

Hands down the most practical, realistic, instructor I have ever been on a mat with! Better than any military instruction I ever recieved. Thank you for what you do! Keep it real, and keep the videos coming!!!

[@terrykocourek1145]

I met Lenny about 17 years ago. Honestly didn’t like him at first. We ended up being great friends in the few years following that after I got to know where he was coming from. My friend Lenny is all heart. Whether giving you the shirt of his back or applying his teachings. Years later after training with him through our previous teacher, I asked him to be my teacher. Best decision I’ve ever made. He had taken what I though I already knew and showed me a better path. Keep doing what you are doing my brother and teacher and I will be there right with you.

[@pandabearlp]

Poor Rod!!!! hahahaha, Don't worry Rod, next Saturday you get to throw Lenny and Bob around...ahahahh. As always, THUMBS UP!!! #MYKIDO

[@XTrEMeBeARsFaN]

This is some real shot. This guy is a true Sensai. Good video. He knows 3 languages. English, real shit and survival.

[@masakatsudojoschoolforaiki1600]

I feel for Rod, but yes you have to walk before you run, but it's the little things that work best, Sometimes you have to start or stir things up, you cannot wait for it! Great video Lenny! Indeed it is a process! A lifetime process, keep these coming!

[@romanempire89]

Hi there. Great videos. Thanks for standing so strong for the Aikido community, it's an absolute inspiration. Many of your videos, especially this one clarifies many misconceptions that others may have towards Aikido. With all respect, there was a part in the video you mentioned something a long the lines about it is important to understand the technique and how the body mechanic works before we use it a free flowing way. That was the highlight for me. Thank you.

[@Ikiratuki]

I fell in love with aikido because of the movement. I fell out of love because of the impracticality. I go to a dojo to learn martial art. If I want to learn philosophy, I'll go to a library. One thing I'd point out is some simple footwork would counter many techniques. Also, if you could show your techniques in real time fighting I think this channel would skyrocket through the ceiling.

[@jordanfrankel-securityexpe8666]

Best video yet! The free flowing conversation/demonstrations was extremely engaging. Personally I found this video very relatable versus some of the past videos.

[@brentr926]

This is one of the most enjoyable videos I've seen from you. Casual riffing, real talk, great principles explained and applied.

[@princejeff3210]

First let me pay my respect to Lenny for thinking outside the traditional Aikido box. He is trying to teach a system that works!! I think if Lenny incorporated some Judo trips while using Aikido throws, that would greatly increase some of the moves and make them easier to perform and more effective. I see where Judo and Aikido could compliment each other. I love the fact he teaches punches and strikes. I will say this, every cop in this country should know Aikido joint locks and restraining moves!!!!

[@deadmansswitch2748]

Great video again. This is how Aikido should be trained.

[@Zorlag]

After 15+ years of practice, I've pretty much lost faith in Aikido, even while trying to integrate some of your stuff, Lenny, but thanks for making a video that makes me want to believe again.

[@RandAlthor939]

Been doing aikido over 25 years .. stopped training in the bullshit years ago . Love these videos.... brilliant .

[@commonsense2322]

I have seen other Aikido and I like your Aikido and have given great thought to decide to apply for your online dojo due to my distance. I presently take Kendo and I am pretty good at regular stand up fighting with boxing but I am always wanting to learn other art aspects. You are very no beat around the bush mentality and as a former Army vet..I appreciate that kind of mentality.

[@davidhatton1046]

Awesome video sir. Best one yet. Keep up the great training videos I always look forward to them. Poor Rob..

[@fujowpaiyingjowpai2885]

As usual, great video and very valid points. By the way, I have tried your techniques of just going straight down rather than just projecting forward. Straight down was faster, easier to apply and took WAY less effort. It was even easier to feel ukes energy. I am loving your instruction!! Hopefully one day I can come visit and learn more. Looking forward to the next video!!

[@senseierictollett4830]

You are stright on!! My School and Sensei's have been teaching 100% of what your saying and i too now teach the realistic application of Aiki along with other application's of real fighting arts!

[@SLYSCOMBATIVECONCEPTS13]

That’s awesome

[@asafgoldman8172]

Thanks you Sensei Sly for teaching us the realistic side of Aikido. I would like to see your teaching about the right way to take Tobi Ukemi please. I hope Rod have some spare parts :) Best Regards from ISRAEL

[@iwillcya]

You Make To Damn Much Sense! How Dare You Teach People Proper Ways To Defend Themselves, You Da Man Well Done :)

[@gr888dad]

Love all that you do Lenny. My teacher has added some of your techniques to our style. I showed him some of your videos and we tried some of them out on me : ( and they worked we followed it up with a kick of some sort usually to the side of the knee or a groin shot off a deflection from the punch.

[@freddavis2026]

Lenny u the shit man wasn't even thinking about taking aikido until I saw your approach on aikido thanks for the upload

[@onefastrt]

Love this “unplugged” format and just shitting around

[@williambarnes3054]

You are like my old Sensi in Aiki Jujitsu I went to after being in Aikido for few years. Ment as a complement. He showed me a self Defence system that worked for me. :)

[@live2win4freedom82]

Thank you sir for bringing practical application to aikido

[@jasonhartigan8514]

Love the practical aspect your showing , keep the levels going up Lenny sensei

[@lauriuuniemi2823]

I swear I've seen this guy in a mugshot somewhere lol. Awesome video, nice to see these types of aikidokas in the world. Cheers

[@Lionheart2323]

Moved to thailand and still watching your vids when i get a chance. Keep it up brother!

[@jclrch]

Been with you since day one, not going anywhere and I really like your no bullshit realism.

[@JOEBECK07]

I love that you are showing that practice of any art had to come to a instantaneous action to the action done to you. To many times people see a demonstration and want to say this won't work or that won't work against some one. Sure if you are ready for a demo, but when a unplanned strike or grab happens the practitioner who had trained themselves to the point where their technique had become as thoughtless as breathing. They reacts without pause, you might not get a beautiful placed technique that looks like a demo but you will get a unplanned action that will save them and place hurt on a assailant.

[@SLYSCOMBATIVECONCEPTS13]

BOOM!!!! EXACTLY my point.

[@mdmilanes]

Excellent video and btw, the guys who talk shit and threaten to show up, never do. You can never win an internet arguement.

[@humanbean123]

Great video, as always! Thanks!!

[@peterguerrero9451]

When Steven Segal put a demo on in Hawaii, he was doing realistic shit, fuckers were surprised at what it means to be hitting the floor at 0.1 percent speed. Nobody had time to be philosophical you just ate the floor.

[@chriswilcox8977]

Nice video, too many people see that technique demo and instantly jump to critique, but never understand the learning process from basic principles through to application... it's a long process, and what I've learned over the years is never to judge from initial impressions...well ok, anyone doing that no-contact shit gets judged instantly 🙂 To have an instructor who understands the full breadth of a technique is rare and good to see.

[@SLYSCOMBATIVECONCEPTS13]

+Chris Wilcox Thank you Chris for you're comment and understanding.

[@sgtusmc2111]

Damn i would love to be a fly on the wall when one of the Keyboard Commandos show up to your house to kick your ass... Keep up the good work man.

[@genvoorhees]

Love this style of video!

[@regionalcinema2010]

Thanks for sharing, very enlightening

[@frankcolwell3593]

Love it wristlocks n the kickass throws awesome I'm hapkido stylist most those moves u demo are very familiar

[@edwardleonard3072]

frank colwell love Hapkido.. and it's never failed me

[@maartencdegroot6968]

Poor uke bud great training session :o) Again

[@geraldwhitney9437]

Love the videos. Keep up the good work.

[@Leffe49]

Loved all of it!

[@allonilionward3073]

I have watched many videos from this channel, and Sensei Sly has been very good and convincing me how Aikido can be seriously good in real life. Also, This has been one of the funniest videos I have seen in a long time, and very blunt about the reality of situations. I would love to train Aikido, but I am very cautious with which dojo I decide to join since so many don't seem to put a real life aspect on the training in order to make it practical. I found a place that does Bushikan Aikido which seems to be the most practical I can find. Might have to check them out.

[@nathanjordan9125]

thank you for all your hard work!

[@bouamahichem6267]

oss

[@lrrp692]

Amen Kenny could not put it better

[@danblackwell9914]

I enjoy watching your videos you're good at what you do

[@PARR53]

I love your videos Lenny. Read the book Atemi The Thunder and Lightening of Aikido by Walther G. Von Krenner the man puts a very good perspective on Aikido and how striking is a very real necessity in the art. It’s become a lost part of Aikido unfortunately and much of the arts technical aspects are simply not possible in real life without Atemi. It’s a awesome read and I think you’d love it brother.

[@fatmirkabashi3371]

Bravo Lenny !!!!! I like being the fanatic of Aikido. Respekteeeee

[@frenzi333]

i learnd that evry technic must have atemi for the kuzushi.keep upload videos .respect

[@ValeryKurochkin]

I stand for every word you sad 100%. Respect from Russia

[@erictomdavidfries6756]

50,000 subscribers Lenny. Good work sir, keep it up.

[@joepatach7601]

It would be great if you did a video on dealing with more realistic punches on the street. Specifically haymakers, boxing like punches, and how people punch in bunches. Good stuff.

[@eugenes9068]

Hello, Lenny. Nice video. I remember when on May on that Aikido at the leading Edge we're talking about Aikido application. I had a question about may be we need to modernize attacks to train against real strikes etc. And answer was - May be we should work against nuclear weapon. That answer was from Corky Quakenbush. I cany say that it was most stupid answer, that I could hear. I think the mission, which you, Lenny, have, is really important, but afraid that so many people, who go in for aikido can understand you. (( they're flying in clouds... And just don't want to see how reality is.. and it is very sad. ((

[@mergsTM]

Eugene, I agree. I saw that Leading Edge seminar too and I thought Corky was not only condescending and unhelpful to the discussion but he also was similarly dismissive of Roy Dean's input (and he's a BJJ guy, former Aikidoka, trying to help Aikido!). I feel that attitude, and another one of the panelists, is exactly what holds Aikido back from evolving into something more practical. Lenny Sly Sensei is onto something here!

[@RandAlthor939]

Eugene S I absolutely agree

[@orvismaw1078]

Love it!

[@manncavemoment]

Love these videos

[@PARR53]

Paul Vunak has done some pretty interesting videos himself on the exact topic you are addressing in this video. In reality the opposition maybe a much better fighter then you and if he’s prepared and takes off on you you may get thrown a beating but by using surprise, speed and violence of action you overwhelm the opponent and never actually give him the opportunity to get into a fight with you. I have had this conversation with too many people to count because the world of Combat Sports has a lot of people drinking the cool aid about “what works” and “what doesn’t” in a physical confrontation in a bar or on the street. The 2 situations couldn’t be any more different then a MMA match. It doesn’t matter how much bigger, stronger or more skilled your opponent maybe if you know what you are doing, aren’t afraid to apply it aggressively and seize the initiative a lot of techniques that get hated on can and do work especially when you follow them up immediately after using rapid strikes.

[@SLYSCOMBATIVECONCEPTS13]

Bravo!!!!! Well said and you're 100% correct. Thank you for commenting.

[@PARR53]

THE ROGUE WARRIORS - Where Warriors are FORGED I really enjoy your channel brother. I think what you are doing for the Aikido community is necessary and something that needed to happen. Too many Aikidoka that have reached Yudansha status have lost touch with how the art was ment to applied from a combative perspective which is entirely different then the art side. The founder of Aikido didn’t magically make up the art he synthesized it from Diato Ryu and other styles of traditional Jujutsu along with Kenjutsu, Yarijitsu and Jo jitsu. He didn’t favor form over function either. Aikido was ment to be a valid form of self preservation that bares in mind the welfare of the attacker meaning a use of force continuum. This bullshit modern day approach of peace and love with no damage is NOT what O’Sensei’s intent was for the art, it was MINIMAL DAMAGE meaning if I have to break your arm to stop you from stabbing me then that is merciful rather then the old Jujutsu approach of break/disarm then return the favor and stab uke in the nape severing his spine and killing him. It was a budo for a modern Japan and the world derived from a battlefield form. Aikido can and does work I don’t give a fuck what anyone says cause I’ve personally used it on non complaint people. It’s all in how you apply it. The dude on the street isn’t likely going to expect it and once you slap him across the face/neck or C strike him in the throat you can take his arm do whatever joint lock you like and slam the fuck out of him on the ground. It’s over before it starts.

[@SLYSCOMBATIVECONCEPTS13]

Again.... I agree with you and again 100% correct. I love the way you put things in perspective. Another outstanding comment. Now only if the other 2 million people out there would finally get it.

[@michealpuckett8856]

@@SLYSCOMBATIVECONCEPTS13 very good and hit on a lot of points from the baby steps to kicking it up as you advance. Besides the rainbows and flowers crap I think the biggest problem in Aikido is that most people practice all the time as a beginner. ie leaving punch out,. From videos and the accounts of his students Ueshiba was brutal. Aikido was a system of pressure testing dangerous techniques at a realistic pace once the students could ,as you said, protect themselves . Thanks for helping to put clarity to misunderstandings in Aikido.

[@abiecamacho]

Great stuff! You guys crack me up, poor guy! 😂

[@shidoin5398]

Great job bro! keep it raw, keep it real!

[@edwardleonard3072]

spot on!! new sub now

[@mikearnold3878]

Poor uke...I love it!

[@ariturbo4094]

Tx for sharing sensei

[@fatmirkabashi3371]

Bravooo Lenny you're a fanatic in aikido

[@josephshaff5194]

That is just the most fascinating art !

[@benjimanjacobs4852]

I appreciate the art aikido but your way I respect!

[@SLYSCOMBATIVECONCEPTS13]

Thank you I really appreciate that

[@JamesWalker-kn3bt]

Keep it real brother

[@ezekielgarza1150]

thanks for making this video

[@gustavodiasvabo9426]

AIKIDO IS THE IDEAL BUDDHA OSS

[@jjm7158]

Hay bud .do u have any training compounds in the Denver metro area.

[@thienanvu8696]

Love it

[@user-sx3om1vf9u]

This is awesome video !!!!!!! Rate !!!! Share !!!! Like !!!!!!!

[@georgereilly87]

I train in aiki jujitsu we train the same way make it real this stuff done right is lethal iv done 2 styles of karate and jujitsu but i luv this stuff its more practical keep the videos coming

[@SLYSCOMBATIVECONCEPTS13]

George Reilly Thank you sir

[@georgereilly87]

THE ROGUE WARRIORS - Where Warriors are FORGED pepole who say this doesnt work are watching to much mma this is realistic not sport think mma is giving pepole the wrong concepts of real and practical martial arts this stuff is so deadly look forward to more videos

[@magnuman008]

Hey There is Bob. Good to see him.

[@southcoastaikido3004]

lenny the funniest one was shannon and i went to sensei dunns dojo in NM to train.he calls me up to attack ,so i latched on like a pit bull.................he looked at me and said oh you want to play

[@Ejaazi]

Straight hand grab is just a training tool only. It not something that should be constantly done in aikido training. Your many other points are well noted. Keep up the good work.

[@yiannipolemides7635]

This must have been the best video you have made😂

[@SLYSCOMBATIVECONCEPTS13]

yianni military You think so??

[@yiannipolemides7635]

THE ROGUE WARRIORS - Where Warriors are FORGED oh yeah.. I agree that traditional aikido won't always work. I've done a couple months of aikido at a dojo and the rest I am self taught from you and my dad. And you have to be so much more violent to get rid of that threat.

[@nathanjordan9125]

i love it

[@afiqsince86]

hey thats pretty good

[@joshuagutierrez7726]

You the man rod

[@bizfly]

Again... congratulations!

[@terjegrimstad8778]

You are awesome

[@timmyabu-jaber8835]

Hhhhhhhhahhahaha man osome hhh , can the japanese guy get a break hahhaha. God bless u guys ur all amaizing thank u 💪👌

[@entertainmentforpeoplefigh4140]

Truth as relevant today as ever love it

[@aikidomark1]

I for one like your Aikido,some people just don't get it. " Word's only have power if you let them have power".

[@joshuagutierrez7726]

Lmao the slow mo bro

[@ringostarzz2409]

so would you receommend taking traditional aikido lessons to get down the basics ?

[@SLYSCOMBATIVECONCEPTS13]

Hi. I would only for getting the basics down like you said.

[@ringostarzz2409]

THE ROGUE WARRIORS - Where Warriors are FORGED thanks for the instant answer. You helped me out a lot and i really appreciate what you do on yt. I acctualy did aikido as a kid and stoped for the really reason that the style taught isn t effective what so ever but keeping in mind that this yt channel exists and you dont have to do everything exactly as taught in the dojo I really want to go back to the dojo. Thank you a lot. You changed my mind and just keep up the great videos.

[@SLYSCOMBATIVECONCEPTS13]

That's fantastic, I'm really glad I was able to help. Just remember it's not about the art, it's about the individual that's training in the art. Make it work for you!

[@leonardmauceli4226]

You are definitely changing how technics are applied. Love it!!

[@terjegrimstad8778]

You have so right.

[@tkjmma2966]

It's yours and it's bad ass

[@grinchonetime1]

I see kaiten nage in your intro but my question is how practical is koshinage. It seems ancient to modern growth of bushido today

[@pandabearlp]

I am just an amateur, but I believe koshinage can work in certain situations. However, in traditional Aikido when the Uke grabs with Katate Dori (spelling?) the Nage extend his arm to create space to step in and apply koshinage. I would think that when you extend your arm out to create space...a more effective application would be Nodo tsukiage (spelling?), because the free arm comes up to the throat/face as a dstraction. Why not execute Nodo Tsukiage instead?

[@puppetmaster413]

No wonder rods ukemi is amazing you beat the shit outta him lmao

[@mre6201]

Actually that's how I learnt to swim. So f....ing traumatic but it worked. The minute I couldn't keep my self up flood they threw me again and again.....after that I had to try to swim towards my dad while he step away bit by bit, making feel anxious and afraid of drowning. today I'm a full competent highly skilled swimmer who hates to swim and also swimming parks.

[@tellitlikeitis5045]

Thank you very much for the amazing content sensei. Sensei, this is above and beyond the most honest video that I have come upon. Thank you so much for your honesty. I agree 70% of what is taught in aikido is useless and ineffective.

[@joshuagutierrez7726]

Be completely honest out of all the confrontations percentage wise how many confrontations resulted in you acting proactive with the aikido opposes to defensively with your aikido

[@anthonyallen8916]

Your hilarious!

[@grubnetseor]

Poor Rod hahahaha

[@jacobcooper9470]

GOOD PEOPLE,S THANK U ARE IN ME I LOOK IT.

[@madarawilkilu]

Cant nikkyo be applied immediately instead of transitioning to it?

[@jordanfrankel-securityexpe8666]

ChaosBlade10 I was wondering the same thing. Hopefully Lenny will have time to respond.

[@jacobcooper9470]

MY NAME IS JACOB COOPER FROM BALTIMORE M.D. I LOOK AT U ALL THE TIME I HAVE U IN ME I LOVE IT ALL THANK U ALL.

[@dowayigu1277]

i love being uke, but sudden attack unexpected .... 😂 i wont last that much technique 😨😓

[@raybernard3144]

That poor guy lol

[@will35719711]

Damn! I must be 1st!

[@nukuterekoopu8483]

Awesome Sensei Lenny I completely agree with you. As a judo student in my youth I learnt traditional judo for a few years. I found some dojo techniques and postures weren't applicable in real world defense where there weren't any rules. I realized in order to be able to defend myself and SURVIVE in the dangerous chaotic world I had to think outside the square of traditional defensive thought patterns (No disrespect to my Judoka and Sensel.) and think more about my survival and not on whether what I did was pretty or met traditional norms.