What Aikido Needs To Change To Work on the Streets?

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[@spencer1980]

Dude, no joke, I had been under the impression that I wasted my time learning aikido. Your videos have inspired me to give it another look. Thanks!

[@tmarevisited118]

When I was learning aikido, we did free spar at the end of every class. That is how I continue to teach to this day. One thing I learned from my sensei that I rarely see other aikido teachers talking about, is this; "The true aikido is NO technique." The "techniques" of aikido are used to teach us principles of movement, blending, breath control, that sort of thing. Aikido, when used I a fight, should be formless, fluid, and constantly adapting. My aikido has a availed me in the real world, but I also made a point to take my training to the next level. Aikido has ALWAYS had striking, it's called atemi waza and it's an entire body of material completely neglected by most modern schools. Not only did I learn atemi waza from my sensei, but I took it to another level with kyushojitsu. You see, my sensei also taught kempo, so that was his base, and what he blended with his aikido. Me, I was already studying kyushojitsu and qin na long before. So, when I encountered aikido atemi, my first thoughts were of the vital points which could be a targeted in that area. The same thing happened when I was shown joint locks. In my opinion, aikido goes hand in hand with kyusho. If you would like more on this, I'd be happy to hear from you on Facebook @KJWA - USA where I am working to establish a base I the southern United States, starting with the greater Memphis area.

[@yuriysemenikhin302]

I've learned punching from the first day in Aikido, they are called Atemi (not sure about the spelling) Another thing I've learned from the first day in Aikido was moving off of the line of attack, although I do admit that there are plenty of dojos that don't teach that. Mixing the two is lots of fun :-D We did do some ground work, but much better to practice it with people who specialize in it. So the only solid points in all of this is about cross training and having some sparing matches, which are rather fun.

[@blockmasterscott]

Over the last 32 years I’ve studied Karate, Kung Fu, Hapkido, grappling, and MMA. And one thing I can tell you that they all have in common is that you adapt to work in the streets. The reason is that you can’t hurt your training partner and your students. You have to have rules and limitations while training. Even when I was in the Marine Corps we had to have rules and limitations while training. You can’t just kill your fellow Marines while training. Same goes with martial arts training.

[@pn4960]

blockmasterscott it's funny cause in some ancient cultures warriors used to practice by killing prisoners and criminals

[@fmagalhaes1521]

@blockmasterscott .. Thank you for your service Devil Dog!! :):)

[@goncalobaia1574]

@@pn4960 it's veeeeery funny lmao

[@UnexpectedWonder]

Really though! You have to be Real though.

[@russianfolktales3641]

Number one rule : you have to keep yourself in shape . Then you’ll be able to move, to strike and to run.

[@ChrisSecurity]

To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often... I Like this video...

[@arjaysales211]

As what O sensei taught us... aikido is 90% atemi and 10% technique

[@H4I2I2EE]

Yeah, I was thinking what he is describing is basically how atemi works.

[@arjaysales211]

@@H4I2I2EE yes...and aikido is also better if you are combined with any striking arts like karate or something

[@carltomacruz9138]

Empty words; strikes are not part of Aikido training regimen.

[@kingshabazz1310]

Carl Tomacruz Yes they are. Especially in the Yoshikan style.

[@HWJoker]

The main problem with our nowadays Aikido is, that many dojos lost the martial aspect. And another big problem is, that all students of O-sensei were excellent martial artists, before they started Aikido. They way they taught us Aikido is for everybody, who did other martial arts before, so there is no punching training, no kicking training needed. But what if someone havent done any martial arts before they start with Aikido. They need to be taught, what they havent learned, but arent. And so Aikido became unuseable in real situations. If you train punches and kicks too in Aikido, and they are an important part in Aikido (90% atemi and 10% technique should proof this), ppl would be more confident in real situations and effective. I have two reasons for that: first if you dont know how to punch and kick, and you have to train it, know how, you wont be able to react effectively on punches and kicks and second a punch, a kick or an ellbow with the knowledge of how to use your body weight is absolutely effective. In many martial arts forms are not be used on the streets, they should teach the body, how to use the power of the body weight, how to use your own strenght, your speed and so on. Same is in Aikido. In Takemusu we have often many long and in real situations too complex movements in kihon (step-by-step, like katas in karate). But in awase (the flowing movements) these forms are reduced to short movements. But many Takemusuka dont evolve beyond kihon, so they never learn how to use these techniques in an effective way. In Aikido there is the lore of the elements, hard to understand for non-asians and often dismissed as esoteric bullshit. But if you try to see it as something like a metaphor, it can help Aikidoka to move through the different steps to master Aikido. Some Aikido schools, like Yoshikan or Takemusu start with earth. It stands for precision, stability, the way to learn the forms, have a solid stance. Then it proceeds to water, what stands for mobility, flowing and deflecting the power against the attacker, so you learn how to use the form in flowing way. Other schools, like Aikikai, Tendo-ryu start with water and have earth on second position. So and in my long time I practice Aikido I saw that most Aikidoka dont evolve after those first two elements and many dont even proceed to the second one. But the interesting one, and the reason why so many Aikidoka say, punches and kicks are not part of Aikido, is the third element: Fire! Fire means offensive, power and it is the way to end a fight with just one punch or kick! So when so many dont reach this level of Aikido how can it show its effectivity. The last element is Air and it stands for a more psychological aspect to avoid a fight, before it started, something that is part of almost every martial arts philosophy in the world. And one last thing: The big question is, would those punches, kicks and ellbows, we saw in this video be that effective, without many years of studying Aikido?

[@Binhdover4me]

So true^^ i m going to take my 1st dan examination next month and i rlly enjoy watching your videos🤙🏼keep it up guys

[@elprofevegano]

I love your energy! It's just contagious! Thank you for your passion.

[@harpreetsangha1283]

I have really come around to see a different perspective on your channel. When I first saw some videos I thought that doesn't seem to follow what Aikido is all about and that you aren't using the other person's energy/momentum against them. Then as I saw more videos I began to understand why that is and why you use punches, kicks, etc. I am really interested in Aikido but I used to think that it wouldn't be very useful in real life because the videos on here show the version of Aikido I first thought you guys didn't follow but now I see that while your version is a bit different it still have the same fundamentals with just a few things changed. I would be happy to learn this kind of Aikido as it seems to be something you can use as you say "out in the streets" ut can also be toned down to not want to hurt an oppenent that is less dangerous. Thank you for the wonderful videos keep up the good work.

[@romel_storm]

I feel like Hapkido is like what you’re describing. It has some aikido-like stuff but it’s very much offensive and we spar a good amount. Also does some ground stuff.

[@ChristopherLaidlawjam]

exactly what I was thinking

[@hesedagape6122]

Because both are descendants of Aikijutsu

[@Gking1971]

A problem here is that people are confusing technique with elements. Techniques are learning tools that teach the elements. Shize kokyu kami maai irimi tenkan ura amote kokyu roku tai sabaki etc. If the elements are understood and applied then aikido will happen and work.

[@antalantal2366]

That's a rather good point that is often overlooked

[@rubenpieters122]

This is the video i needed!!! I want to try those new styles in yr dojo. But first practice the traditional way of course. Nice vid!

[@tcwilkins73]

I study Aikido, and I love AikidoFlow , Thank You for a new perspective

[@IsaacLausell]

Sometimes to move forward we need to go back to where we came from. Aikido came from Aiki jujitsu. Would the answer be to return and practice the old art or to incorporate other elements and add on to aikido. It might be both. Certainly once you eliminate compliance and add striking aikido would look a lot like its parent art. Whichever path you choose pressure test things and spar as safely as it can be done. I am factoring that if offering resistance some joint manipulation techniques can lead to serious injuries that is why the method of implementation deserves caution however to add the sparing will be crucial to have Aikido move forward. It is a beautiful art with a great tradition and hey a wrist lock, a summision or a throw is that regardless of what one calls it and aikido has all of that. It’s just a matter of filling the gaps.

[@antalantal2366]

I would like to share a kind of "aikido paradox" I experienced. In my old dojo aikidokas started sparring. During this training several of them were rather seriously injured (mainly elbow and shoulder injuries). During the sparring my elbow was also badly treated by a rough and unexpected kote-gaeshi. As you can easily guess our sparring finished pretty soon. My personal interpretation of what I lived and witnessed is the following: if somebody is "caught" into an aikido technique he can be rather easily injured. The real problem is "catching" the attackers in...

[@FreeSalesTips]

The problem with aikido sparring is that aikido has significant training in applying joint locks and that when the practitioner succeeds in finding a joint lock application, they commit to it. This means uke is forced to submit to tori or suffer from hyper-extended joint movements (broken joints). This means that it is quite dangerous for two aikido practitioners to spar as opponents in a friendly sparring match because it is very easy to lock the joints in a grappling match between practitioners who have strength in joint locks. The Tomiki Aikido way of sparring would be the most practical way of sparring that makes sense for aikido training. It returns the context of the aikido practitioner of being attacked by an armament and the aikido practitioner reacting by finding how to harmonise with the armed attacker as opposed to grappling with an equal grappler.

[@willkirkoff1333]

It is always great to have experience in multiple styles when you are a martial artist. By just having the one you limit yourself.

[@2philiwiz]

Ironically according to O Sensi's biography Aikido was indeed originally 80 percent atemi (strikes) i think it got more refined to make it about flowing and blending energy, but originally it was of course very brutal. Love this channel!

[@jeremythornton8834]

Change is inevitable. As martial artist have the opportunity to understand aspects of different martial views and arts. We have to evolve to compete. I personally will add anything that works for me into my toolbox.

[@glennridgewell546]

I study aikido and I am also an sia doorman i agree with you... the samurai arts were separated karate aikijutisu jujitsu kyusho pressure points sumo etc all need to put back together we need boxing kickboxing tae kwoon do look at all the martial arts and find all simular movements like siek martial arts ghost stepping to evade strikes etc

[@tmarevisited118]

Right! I teach aikido and kyushojitsu together myself. As I said in my own comments above, I feel like they merge seamlessly with one another. I too am of the mind that we need to re-combine the samurai arts. That's essentially what I'm trying to do with my school. In my own studies, I learned various traditional weapons with an eye towards improvised weapons. This is a modern element I am incorporating at the advanced levels where students will learn things like how to use a towel for silat cindai techniques, for example.

[@attygarland6909]

Very good three points, Azu, and I fully agree with those changes that need to come to (traditional) Aikido. As to #3, I would mention that there are some schools which do have "sparring", if you could call it that. Specifically, the use of a rubber knife by an attacker to the defender in free style, with the goal being to disarm the attacker (of course) w/o getting touched by the knife. I have even heard of BOTH participants using rubber knives against each other, with the goal of whomever disarms the other one first is the winnner. 🙃 I guess the theory behind that "sparring" is that if the defender is skilled enough to be able to pull things off in that kind of a most-dangerous situation, they should be able to defend against an attack of any kind. ?

[@williamoorejr]

your best show to date--thanks- brilliant

[@aimeYM1]

Spot on and so true. Keep up the good work

[@richardsager7144]

Azo the Intimidator, you got it right again it’s a universal law lesson in life got to find your groove happy days man!

[@S24312]

Man you crack me up……. I find this brilliant to understand and very easy to watch so thank you guys 👍

[@jcleaverchamberlinjr]

You could always fuse Aikido with Taekwkndo or Karate. You never know it might work

[@kgbpomp7751]

It will

[@elpequenocultista]

Change is always good thank you aikidoflow

[@blackbird693]

You make all kinds of sense. If you were in my city, I would go to your school.

[@attygarland6909]

I would consider #2 to be the one area mentioned by Azu that perhaps Aikidoflow can have a hand in (?) It would probably require that the school take on an instructor who already holds at least a first Dan in Brazilian JiuJitsu (the Gracie School, in particular, if possible) and, ideally, also has some Aikido training. From that merger, perhaps Aikidoflow can come up with its own type of ground moves to utilize when the defender ends up in that unenviable situation. ? 😉

[@stevenk8286]

Excellent !

[@shinden9280]

Love your videos

[@LucasVigor]

Brilliant !

[@zoommair]

Thank you! Wish more Aikidoka would be open to this!

[@kevinshack2004]

Great video.

[@samj3978]

Great video and good that your open minded and the fact that your willing to be truthful and question it shows you have good character. In japanese jujitsu we would call that arm bar a figure of 4.

[@TechTVusa]

Rokas from Martial Arts Journey has dedicated a lot of time and effort in finding out what works and what does not. Perhaps you should do a video with him.

[@SalsaBariloche]

They meet a time ago. There is a video in Rokas channel.

[@lewisb85]

I went to Krav Maga from aikido, for me KM feels like a more street hardened version of Akido, I know Imi Lichtenfeld the creator of KM studied Aikido, it actually helped me learning a new art quicker because I had some elements of one of its base arts nailed down. I also practice BJJ. I am thankful of my time in Aikido as it gave me the skills I needed to learn combat however I don't like the traditionalist aspect of many Akido dojos.

[@who301tent415]

The founder of Aikido was a master of several arts, that he could use at will if a violent situation requires it. All martial arts have the capability to end a fight in a non lethal manner once you get to that level of training. Some situations require gentler techiques to restrain a person. Like a family member with Alzheimer that is combative, elbow smashing them or choking them out wouldn't be appropriate. Aikido techniques gives a experienced person more options. There are lethal techniques in Aikido but to find them you would have to go back to it's roots Akijitsu to find them. The founder was a master of Aikijitsu also. Hapkido is basically Aikijitsu.

[@rafaeluzcategui8378]

True stuff. I always try to adapt my Aikido to real combat. My main weakness there is ground game because I never practice it. I've watched a lot though.

[@kaischmidt6597]

You are the best! 100% agree, would like to experiment with you

[@azuspointofview5110]

That would be great. We could learn from each other.

[@kaischmidt6597]

Sure, I would enjoy it :-)

[@romancahill3503]

Awesome

[@alexandrefrancisco5369]

Very very good vídeo!!!!

[@521Life]

Absolutely correct my man. One thing that really gets under my skin, is that people (Aikidoka) have yet to learn that Aiki isn’t a technique but a principle. That’s one reason why Aikido has such a bad name. As well as lacking the things you mentioned in your video

[@thomashewittknewit5510]

Interesting video I enjoyed watching.

[@richarddukard8989]

I don't do Aikido, but I like your channel. You seem like some really cool guys.👍🏻

[@lewispodwysocki4955]

Well said!

[@Bob13Blues]

Right on!

[@davidtownsend1792]

Azu, great film, if itdoesnt work on the street, it could get someone hurt or killed, punching , kicking, wrestling close, and on the ground, we need all of that and more, big respect that you look at the flaws in Aikido, every art has them, love your stuff Lads,

[@chengfu7063]

It isn't art that works it's you that makes it work you are the art and the enemy doesn't play by the rules nor should you the point of self-defense is to protect and defend oneself you only get one life there's nothing wrong with blending any weaponry with natural skill striking from any position keeping your cool reading the enemies movement and going for the elimination

[@drpkmurphy]

Absolutely right! The confusion about Steve Seagal is that he moves punches and strikes. He uses linear movements and slams his opponents when actually fighting which you don’t see when he puts on Aikido exhibitions. When he uses throws and locks he follows through and delivers great pain. A good boxer is almost impossible to beat. You have to move and take him down or grab somehow and it is almost impossible to kick him high. I sparred live with a 3Rd Don in Taekwondo and every time he tried to kick me I said him down on his butt. I was a championship boxer and hold three black black belts one in Kempo one in jujitsu and a sifu in Shaolin Tigar Hung Ga. I studied Aikido for over a year and use what works.

[@phillipmoroney7342]

I think this gentleman has a marvellous manner......truly excellent......I think he should have a different job that reflects his talent,

[@azuspointofview5110]

Wow. Thank you so much.

[@johnlock8979]

So True!!!!

[@complexblackness]

Good video.

[@liamcage7208]

What you describe here is Hapkido, aikido like locks and movements with strikes. Aikido and Hapkido come from the same family tree. I have 40 years martial arts with 30+ years of Hapkido. I worked part time as a bouncer for 10 years (weekends when it was busy) and I rarely had a shift where I wasn't involved in a fight of some sort. In all that time I was only on the ground a total of 4 times. I imagine things may have changed now with so many UFC fans out there. What is missing from most martial arts cross training is Judo. I took up Judo at 53 because no one owns the clinch like a Judoka. Plus, they teach ground fighting. It isn't as sophisticated as BJJ on the ground but I just want to survive it and get to my feet again not spend 10 years learning it.

[@claredin]

Did Andre add lots of muscle mass over the years? I never noticed he was so big!

[@kikijin80000]

I am completly agree with you, aikido need to adapt is way. I study karate, aikido and ju jitsu for improve my martial arts skills . And with this mix flow I think it could teach me more efficient skills for be adapt in different ways. I think there is a lot martial arts and combat sport who have to mix for being efficient. In any case nice way I think I have the same as you.

[@chriswallace2298]

#takingaikidoback. Bravo. Finally.

[@csgotests1102]

100% agreed

[@edi9892]

For those traditionalists that say that you are ruining Aikido, I say that Karate, Aikido, Judo, and many forms of Kongfu have already deteriorated to ceremonial forms long before you were born! Aikido was originally a specific aspect of Samurai warfare and as such the context changes everything: 1) You can take some hits in armor, which makes grappling a lot easier 2) Armour changes your mobility and point of balance. 3) A big part of Aikido used to be about disarming, or weapon retention/countering disarms or more broadly speaking breaking contact so that you can deploy your weapon. Whenever a technique requires the opponent to stubbornly hold on, rather than doing the rational thing and break free, chances are that it would look a whole lot different, if a weapon was involved... Thus, incorporating Aikido in MMA would probably work less than incorporating Judo, or something like Wing Tsun. It would complement HEMA far better!

[@mizomizo500]

very good video, that's my point too, any martial art not perfect 100% and for Aikido i always see that it's need something else to complete it like Wing Chun or Karate. thanks again for the video and i want to see some sword techniques next time. my greetings from Egypt

[@adila7071]

I'm not sure that training yourself to take hits is the best approach here. In previous videos you spoke about the need to move in to the attack, and by doing so, the attacker loses the ability to rain punches down on you. I think that still is the key here: move in for the win! If you're just trading punches like boxers do, eventually one person will go down to the ground and then I suppose in that instance, jiujitsu knowledge would be useful. However, the idea here is to finish a fight before that happens. Mastering fear will play a big role in this, as you gentlemen discussed in the previous segment.

[@hesedagape6122]

Boxing is not just trading punches unless you mean the sports version. On the streets it's very different and looks more like kickboxing

[@ricksmith6537]

The only thing that is constant is change!

[@clarenceross6020]

Prepare for the unexpected what learned sometime doesn't work so you have to learn whatever skills to defend yourself and be able to use them

[@kurtsteiner8384]

All what yo say is true, i have done some bjj but not much, its like judo and a sport. Mostly i did traditional japaneese jujisu, we did spar as well do patterns some was on the ground, some with swords sticks and knives. We would spar at 3/4 power. We did strikes like boxing karate elbow strikes and various kicks too.

[@herrholle247]

I realy like your show and know what you mean. Many aikido techniques are not made to work on the street. Only for a peaceful exchange in the dojo. Thats the reason why many people think that aikido is a kind of "bullshido" that only works in the dojo. But I think this is only a problem of a wrong interpretation. Aikido has strikes and kicks in form of atemi and sparring in form of randori. It has a complex system of movement and footwork and also some techniques for ground fighting. But the question is, how you use it in your training and in your personal style.

[@stuffnuns]

Which “randori” are you speaking about? Aikikai’s randori? No resistance, and uke cooperates with nage. Or Shodokan Aikido randori, dyads; with dummy knife attack; resistance and countering allowed?

[@herrholle247]

Thanks for your question. It shows pretty good what I mean. I could say "I talked about aikikai randori". But I dont think that this automaticaly means no resistance and a kind of "robotic" cooperation. No "dummy tori", if you want.

[@jollygoodyo]

@@stuffnuns I did Aikikai and during randori my sense allowed resistance. Atemi was allowed to be free ie do whatever punches and kicks you liked. Because Aikikai is so large, I guess it requires one to search for the right dojo with the right sensei.

[@lionsden4563]

@@jollygoodyo, Have you ever tried shooting a single or double leg takedown on your sensei? And then position your way to side mount and finish him with a choke or an armbar? Give it a try.

[@jollygoodyo]

@@lionsden4563 Oo... I sense an MMA/BJJ practitioner in the house. Have you ever tried shooting your lame moves on alphalt? Or tarred road? I suggest you give it a try. Anyway, not gonna waste my time with uncultured brutes. Arigato Gozaimas.

[@bowleggedbear]

The thing is, Aikido was specifically built around not having to hit people. Reading Art of Peace, you see that Aikido was meant for pacifying without harming the person. Will it accomplish other tasks? Probably will need to sacrifice a little peace and selflessness to do so. But I share this hear to remind us of the spirit: Art of Peace 33: "Loyalty and devotion lead to bravery. Bravery leads to the spirit of self sacrifice. The spirit of self sacrifice creates trust in the power of love." Not everyone learning Aikido is a philosopher. Not everyone learning Aikido is committed to the cause of peace, or the belief that people can grow and change- so long as they draw breath. Aikido has a different goal than other martial arts. Maybe we can keep to that spirit while also weakening the opponent? Just my thoughts.

[@MJFacas]

Martial arts change. They have to change to be effective. Why, because people, equipment, and styles change over time. Yet, some principles remain for hundreds or thousands of years. So, it is the technique or application that needs updating. Even within a style each person will find techniques that work better for them than others. As a martial artist you need to learn what works for you.

[@marcgould8922]

Wheres your dojo i want in looks great

[@darrenfair7207]

When does aikido change so much that it stops being aikido and just fighting?

[@angryprincess5544]

the thing is, the aikido these guys are doing IS the original aikido. ueshiba took out all these strikes and moves post-war because he went all peacey peacey. aikido isnt changing from aikido, it's changing BACK to aikido!

[@wagutoxD]

Amem!

[@antalantal2366]

I like your work and videos since I used to be an aikido practitioner. That said, the majority of your videos do not address a central question: "*why should a beginner in martial arts choose aikido and not another martial art that is more suited to street-fighting?*" All in all, I guess, all this talking about modernizing aikido is aimed at "old fellows" as us, isn't it? Why should young people bother about this aikido upgrading instead of attending mma, bjj or muay thai classes? Last but not least, why shouldn't we embrace aikido for what it is instead of rejecting it for what it is not? I mean you can surely boost a "Ford Ka" and compete in a rally raid but... Wouldn't be simpler to choose a Bowler Nemesis instead?

[@jayd5123]

What about using a step and gut punch then move would that work i sore segal do that in Nico

[@kurtsteiner8384]

There is traditional Japanese Jujutsu Ryu, nimpo bugei and ninjutsu martial arts. Have done these and has eliments of karate judo in it both standing and some ground attacks also. Then there is brasillian jui jutsu, which is mostly ground use attacks and has sport eliments is a combination of Jujutsu from Japan and judo. These arts compliment eachother, they are not the same but similar..

[@xxxsuicidesage4628]

If you take aikido you need to make sure you learn something else after and then combine both of it.

[@JHerrND]

This why we incorporate Uechi ryu, Shorin ryu and a little Jujitsu.

[@sandooo4603]

I trained aikido for about 2 years and some months i got to green beld and i quit. I just felt like I'm not growing, I'm not learning new stuff just same techniques from different and in some ways stupid grabs. I start doing boxing and kyokushin karate to learn how to actually fight then i got into a street fight and i fought by pure instinct. I do punch and kick AND i use aikido when i got the opportunity to do it and it worked. But i have to work to do it I have to learn to fight first to survive in the fight and when i got the chance to use aikido.

[@jovan3612]

Do you use sparing? My master will add sparing as soon is possible, not long ago he added practicing of boxing elements.

[@robertmcdowell8367]

If you want street self defense take American Kenpo. Then later add Aikido circular moves.

[@gokulauri]

I think that the biggest mistake you could make is expecting your fighting style to be the best and only one worth doing. You should learn multiple techniques and make up your own mind on what works in each technique and what doesn't. For example, boxing is a great basis that I think improves most other styles since a street fight and sparring fights usually involve punching; and boxing is a good starting place for beginners for that reason.

[@juliousjones]

Where can I get your intro music? It would be such a pleasant alarm tone.

[@claraartnow6645]

It is in the link from the info box :)

[@serezhashubin]

Hey, man. U R right. The philisophy of Aikido is ipmlement less damage to harmonize the situation. But the world changed into more rapid and agressive, so your idea is follow. U always can make these hits not brutally lethal but just the part of the stopping and contemporary excused thing. Good research work here, totally harmonizing the sheet! Hello from Russia, guys.

[@ishMilchama]

I love your videos! I am not a practitioner of Aikido. I agree with your statements; however, can't we just accept that aikido has weaknesses like ground strategy. All martial arts cannot be suitable for all conditions. I won't discourage you from inventing some new ground moves. Keep up the good work guys.

[@emilianocaprili4160]

In a word aikido need to became a proper martial art and I agree with you.

[@jalilsarangani4809]

I wacthed his previews videos that said he leave aikido but he still use the aikido techniques. Not bad.. For me, all martial arts are good.. its depends only to the person on how he perform it..

[@sorrenblitz805]

In your Dojo do you and your students only practice classical techniques? I ask because in the Dojo I train with we do implement strikes and finishers into our applications but we don't when we practice classical techniques

[@sorrenblitz805]

Our sensei also brings in fellow instructors from other schools to showcase their styles and adapt it in our aikido training. Of course as far as sparring I agree but the idea behind the way that our sensei teaches is to prevent the punch from connecting to begin with. Every criticism you make in this video is valid but those things are there when practicing application, the classical technique training is there for you to learn the physical logic of the technique and the philosophy behind why the technique works.

[@angryprincess5544]

the thing is, the aikido these guys are doing IS the original aikido. ueshiba took out all these strikes and moves post-war because he went all peacey peacey. aikido isnt changing from aikido, it's changing BACK to aikido! i know they're just movies, but seagal shows this the best. he never just uses aikido. he always.. does something, first. strikes his opponent, or knocks his opponent off balance, THEN uses "aikido" (or what we think of as aikido). but his strikes and form of aikido IS aikido in its whole.

[@stuffnuns]

Aikido needs to challenge itself if it is going to grow. Aikikai teaches worthless atemi. Shodokan has more useful atemi, I.e., shomen ate. But still, you are so right, we need to grow.

[@jayd5123]

i studied karate kick boxing judo but i think that you could use all arts with aikido because you have so many things you can incorporate with aikido look what Bruce Lee did he mixed everything

[@tommcdonald3064]

Absolutely right, needs to be tailored for the street! Please develop more applications for real life situations and not just standing stationary.

[@OlekPLful]

*BOOOOM*

[@dzanth844]

The amount of people who I train Aikido with that have never been in a fight is very high. Which is good & bad. No one discipline can prepare you for adrenaline. Or how to master it. Or how to be aggressive when the Art of Peace is not going to carry the day. If you find yourself in a fight the technique is there waiting. But you have to find your aggression & will to use it. The only other option is to flee or be a victim. What will you do when you can’t run away?! These guys have a good point here. Please put the Martial back in Aikido.

[@primitivojdavis]

So basically combine Maui Thai and Aikido and u have the ultimate fighting style.

[@rejiequimiguing7142]

Its a standing stance style. Ground fight involves wrestling and juitsu.

[@primitivojdavis]

Ok combine Maui thai aikido,BJJ, and wrestling and u have the ultimate fighting style

[@lionsden4563]

@@primitivojdavis, 2 are always better than 1.

[@eveningstar7812]

So basically MMA is best lol

[@noiosobear6049]

Add some boxing and bjj with those 2 and you'll be a beast

[@lifeiswargodisall7415]

Do you know you're the best in the world, Sir? Thanks a lot.

[@azuspointofview5110]

Thanks, I'm flattered.

[@rubendez]

Thank u, I quite agree, for the street we need aiki jiu jitsu, the original combat form from which Aikido comes and restore all the "violence" that O sensei eliminated 'cause of his spiritual ilumination.

[@hesedagape6122]

I think boxing, Muay Thai, Judo, BJJ for basic rough fighting then Aikijutsu and Aikido for polishing

[@poopydoodoobritches4780]

Well said. I've said it isn't practical. You are on to changing the game. Same way Bruce did

[@familyfriendlygarage1133]

If your looking for a martial art that is designed for street fighting, check out Ed Parkers American Kenpo Karate.

[@WiseOldBill]

Interesting watching someone with a purely aikido background essentially trying evolve the art but actually just moving backwards toward the older styles of aikijutsu.

[@mohamedbraia]

Ok, now what’s the best martial art to be sample and affective in different situation in real life and street? Kajukenbo, jet kune do, or else? but except for Krav Maga because it’s not available in my country

[@jayd5123]

i am a green belt in aikido at Lincoln Dojo and some moves are long winded and i just don't see being effective on the street but i love moves like kotegaeshi cause it is more street

[@Aikidoflow]

the long moves are so you can understand how your body moves and works so dont discount them, keep training.Jason.

[@jayd5123]

Thank you you put my mind at rest its all about my core i won't let go of the long movement thank you

[@jeremystone2855]

As a Shotokan practionioner, I know the value of cross training. In this video, are you, subliminally, advocating cross training to make aikido work?