Why Aikido is the Best Martial Art

[@SquashDaBeef]

“I’m not saying aikido is the best martial art...” That is literally the title of the video. Literally.

[@jmamvs544]

its why.. no tbecause.. i speak spanish please i should have a mistake

[@naturewatcher7596]

He just forgot to add 'for me'. :) But I really like how he applies aikido in a real life.

[@romiba9093]

But its the best marcial art for him

[@yoniswardere6411]

I'm in the UK

[@navinewolf]

I would like this comment but I just can’t change the likes from 666

[@SovereignStatesman]

Aikido is the best martial art, because laughter is the best medicine.

[@thatperson9204]

It seems like you have problems with a sense of humor too.

[@josecosta2484]

Lool

[@ntuthukobrendonbhengu7518]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@brandonoliver66]

😂😂😂😂😂oh shit!!!

[@jesussotelo4775]

Lol

[@NIGHTSTALKER973]

This shouldn't be called why aikido is the best martial art it should be called why aikido is the best martial art for me .

[@SovereignStatesman]

Dominik Doherty Yep if you don't have to fight anyone who's any good.

[@redenied]

Yeap, I love Aikido but what is good or effective for me, it aint for others...

[@Duke49th]

Dominik Doherty Correct. Absolutely correct!

[@redenied]

***** thxs

[@giorgiociaravolol1998]

In the video he corrects himself...hopefully

[@retthigpen2640]

I am an American Iraq Freedom veteran, I have served as a SWAT Officer since 2012 in Louisiana. I have a black belt in Kajukembo(with a heavy focus on Aikido) furthermore I trained at Houston Metro Fight Club for 2 years. I 100% can vouch for the techniques this man is describing. Also, I would love to train with him at some point.

[@krishnajam]

A welcome comment sir amidst all the hate by self proclaimed masters.

[@breadispain]

So a black belt in a made up martial art no one's ever heard of. Let me guess, the techniques are too deadly for MMA?

[@ThrustV-]

@@breadispain kajukenbo is a real martial art 💀

[@ademiranda2]

I don't get into the debate of whether Aikido is effective or not in self defense because it's pretty much pointless. All I know is what i have learned from self observation through my experience with Aikido; which was years ago. After a prolonged and consistent practice, I noticed I became more peaceful, less angry, more mindful (less daydreaming or distracted in my head)), more patient-not only with others, but more importantly, with myself. Is as if the desire to fight went away and was replaced with a desire to be at peace with myself and others. I also began enjoying the physical benefits you get from MA practice regardless of style: better reflexes, better coordination, better balance, more flexibility, etc. But the biggest lesson was learning that our worst enemy is always with us, within us: our own ego. AND THAT, is not a lesson taught by very few martial arts. It is then that I realized that I was not doing Aikido to be a" bad ass" or learn how to fight, those things didn't matter to me anymore. Aikido had literary trained me to be a better version of myself, a better human being.The balance I acheived during that time was not only physical, it was mental and emotional. I have never said anything like this before but you inspired me to tell my own story. Some people will hate this, others will be more receptive. Ultimately, it does not matter as this was my experience.

[@flappydragon2379]

I think that Aikido is great for self defense, but, yes, the mindset is one of the many pros

[@petrospetromixos6962]

Violin could do that and above that it would be effective in a fight

[@flappydragon2379]

@@petrospetromixos6962 did you just say a musical instrument is effective in a fight 😂. Please explain yourself

[@petrospetromixos6962]

@@flappydragon2379 it would be more effective than aikido

[@jimenezap09]

Thanks Azu! What you have said and demonstrated in this video is the reason also why Grandmaster Ueshiba felt and thought that's why he founded Aikido. He is tired of fighting or defending himself by using violence or just simply he doesn't want to hurt. It's the answer to how to defend oneself without harming the attacker.

[@rickbartlett3339]

Best comment so far

[@jazzwarrior7206]

@@rickbartlett3339 Agreed!

[@scottzappa9314]

Like Kwai Chang Cane non-violently kicking the crap outta people.

[@AliensEatPeople]

That old dude needs a knife instead.

[@forumsempronium3084]

Spot-on!!!!

[@daldude178]

different levels of violence require different answers. that´s an often neglected point of self defense. well explained!

[@Aikidoflow]

very true and good point

[@eliasschnutz6826]

Aikidoflow when it comes to fighting muay thai is the best, except mma, which is a mix. But under your circumstances I respect your opinion. My instructor is world champion in Grappling and BJJ, sometimes working as security. He also uses throws and chokes instead of punching

[@eben3357]

Chokes, head locks and arm bars are common in self-defence.

[@darealgodzilla]

i like this alot. you dont need to kill a hysteric fat guy "attacking" you on a street with a RNC

[@juanmma7982]

very good response.

[@pure4901]

Akido is the best martial art, because you'll never get injured training it since it doesn't work.

[@davideric8250]

TKD is pretty god damn worthless too ; unless you have insane leg speed and god like flexibility

[@jose.b9272]

David eric TKD is more useful than aikido tho and it’s not bullshido like aikido

[@jose.b9272]

David eric bold of you to assume that I’m only going to use TKD in a fight

[@davideric8250]

@@jose.b9272 , I am sure you know plenty of other stuff. lol

[@jose.b9272]

David eric I know some bjj and boxing too plus I used to wrestle in high school so I got a little bit of experience.

[@abubeast8816]

I’ve also been in a scenario were a guy got a ray gun and started blasting me so i had to get my lightsaber to inflict some damage.

[@louiejoe2533]

Underated comment

[@giannibleya7690]

So anyway I started blasting

[@gawdwitthesauce2113]

Holy shit lmfaooooo

[@thedukeofskull1383]

😀 🇺🇸 👍

[@vibeckeseimkerr9348]

How long did the batteries last?

[@arteblack13]

I loved when you said, "It's the best martial art for what I do." It seems that when critics condemn any martial arts, they don't consider that the art has to fit the artist. This is the same for all arts in general. imho

[@Marcoshary]

I agree

[@Fardawg]

If the art works in a real situation, then fine, but you can't say "it works for me" if it doesn't actually work. And you can't just count a "simplified" version that discards much of the actual martial art you say you study and then claim the art itself is effective if only the "simplified" version works. Train in what actually works and leave the rest behind.

[@dabariummalak]

You are very right! And another thing is getting the movies out of the head because movies may be entertaining but they are not real. Going in thinking I wanna be like someone else that you may never meet a level isn't good either. I can want to be like Jet Li but I don't think I'd make it through his harder training. I want to be the best I can be and I'm good with that!

[@diegogatjens1728]

modern fighters are MMA meatheads and will say all martial arts are crap except for Kickboxing/Muaythai combined with BJJ. But yeah, in my humble opinion Aikido compliments with Full contact Karate and/or Atemi waza judo to add that extra edge to your self-defense techniques.

[@dabariummalak]

@@diegogatjens1728 so, you are telling me that all except this chosen few is garbage? I do not believe the founders created a form that's completely useless.

[@colehampton4579]

1:59 that is what I love about aikido and jiu jitsu: Not only has martial arts saved my life many times, it also saved their lives. It is the practice of a reasonable man.

[@aluisiofsjr]

cole hampton , please don't put jiu-jitsu in the same phrase with aikido.

[@veganvocalist4782]

cole hampton Exactly 🙏

[@bohemianjay98]

You wouldn’t say that to Roy Dean. Who is a black belt in both.

[@mistermister1366]

And that's why I love boxing. Not only has it saved my life it also left them traumatised. That's what they should get for being bullies.

[@coraroever6201]

Many of the posts below talk about fighting against someone with experience in a martial art. I would say most people who train a martial/fighting art don't go looking for a fight. Most people who get violent are those who do not have training - can't keep cool, are drunk, etc. Most people who are violent are out of control. If someone who trains goes looking for a fight, they really belong in prison, not on the street looking to hurt someone else.

[@JoaoTeniko]

+Cora Roever Exactly, a martial artist dones't start a fight, he doesn't fight unless he has no other choice. Words first, if that doesn't calm down the situation and you can't get out of there, well you are prepare for what's coming no matter what true martial art you know, if it's aikido, BJJ, Judo, Sambo, Silat, Wing chun, Karate, Muay thai it really doesn't matter.

[@misterguy2329]

"Many of the posts below talk about fighting against someone with experience in a martial art." Suppose I train Chess players, but they can only beat people who have no experience playing Chess. That is not a good sign about my Chess training program. Similarly, the fact that Aikido needs to bring up "untrained" people all the time doesn't look good.

[@misterguy2329]

"Exactly, a martial artist dones't start a fight, he doesn't fight unless he has no other choice." No, some people who are trained fighters are also assholes, or are irresponsible with recreational drugs such as alcohol. Being trained to fight does not somehow put you morally above using physical violence. "you are prepare for what's coming no matter what true martial art you know, if it's aikido, BJJ, Judo, Sambo, Silat, Wing chun, Karate, Muay thai it really doesn't matter." First, drop the word "true" from that. It doesn't need to be there, and it implies that there's some special qualification or distinction that some arts have over others. Second, yes, it definitely does matter. If you're targeted by someone who knows what they're doing and has been in fights before, it matters a whole lot that your martial arts training system has adequately prepared you for what's about to happen. And Aikido is notoriously bad because it is practiced in a lazy, unrealistic, non-competitive way.

[@dabaryammalak2193]

really! like we're gonna fight a martial artist on the street every day. I'm so happy you pointed that out, cuz these people here are delusional. they really looking to some day fight jet li, Bruce Lee, well hell, one of the gracies SMH

[@l.l.3728]

Dude, find a hobby. Trolling is for losers.

[@Vincentorix]

I practiced Taekwondo and now Karate. I have used some of what you have shown when I was an MP in the CF and it has worked for me too. What I find annoying lately is the so called fighting experts and self defense experts that say traditional martial arts is crap and only MMA is legit.

[@VenturaIT]

MMA/UFC/Wrestling/BJJ almost died in a street fight, Aikido black belt never would have got in that situation and would have been better prepared against multiple attackers, known not to clinch, go to ground in a street fight: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oV7SdJitlMqZb5Y

[@gerardor9847]

They got one thing right, MMA is legit. Perhaps it ain't the only legit martial art but it has proven its effectivness more than enough times

[@gerardor9847]

@@VenturaIT Aikido is an art of peace yet peace isn't always achiveable and believing that conflict can always be avoided is being naive to reality. This MMA fighter almost died,yet what would've happened with the aikido praticioner? An answer that is being avoided with an excuse that states that an Aikido guy would never get into any sort of conflict. We are human beings and regardless of our philosophies we have the tendency to give up to pride and adrenaline therefore and naturally speaking, getting into conflict. A martial art should teach you to avoid conflict but it also should prepare you for it otherwise it would be pointless to learn "self-defense" techniques instead of just attending to emotion or anger managment lessons

[@VenturaIT]

@@gerardor9847 Wrong, most people in the world never get into a bar-fight or any fight in their adult lives. If you watch the video the MMA fighter got himself into trouble due to ego and tough-guy attitude. This is exactly what martial arts and aikido teaches, to conquer the ego and to harmonize/get a long... just imagine if the MMA fighter would have become friends with the locals instead... totally different outcome.

[@VenturaIT]

@@gerardor9847 Like this MMA/UFC/Wrestling/BJJ almost died in a street fight, Aikido black belt never would have got in that situation and would have been better prepared against multiple attackers, known not to clinch, go to ground in a street fight: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oV7SdJitlMqZb5Y

[@Renaldo135]

Your excellent and thank you. In our Police Academy we were lucky enough to have a former Police Officer that was a Black Belt in Aikido and it's an excellent fighting form for us as Police Officers for control and protection as well. Even just the basic things he taught us still have stuck with me to this day on redirection and joint manipulation enough to get out of a jam or control a party. Thank You

[@CRAXY_-nw8ki]

Yh its tpyically good for security guards and police for ppl casuin trouble

[@Localnomadmovies]

I don’t train aikido and don’t think I ever would (I train BJJ, Kickboxing and Wing Chun), yet this was the best demo I think I’ve seen on the art. Very well explained, and I can definitely see the effectiveness in your moves. Seems much better than some of the flips I’ve seen on other vids.

[@VenturaIT]

that's because you don't understand what's going on in aikido training... aikido is the only martial art where both the attacker and the defender are doing a technique at the same exact time, it's the perfect yin/yang, when you see the flips you are seeing what's called "ukeme." learning ukeme is called learning the "art of ukeme" it's a skill just like the offensive/defensive techniques... in normal aikido practice the nage (defender) and the uke (attacker) are working together so each can practice and safely learn their respective techniques... that's different than in karate where the attacker just gets neutralized and end of story... in rondori or in real life the attacker is not going to go down so gracefully unless they are trained in the art of ukeme... and when you see a demonstration, you are seeing just that, it's not supposed to be real, if it's real you're going to see broken bones, dislocated joints, and maybe people dying... so you think this guy is so great because he's showing aikido without the uke doing the proper ukemi... he's only showing half of aikido.

[@ShakenBake444]

@@VenturaIT That’s cool but realistically wrestling, jiu jitsu, judo, and Muay Thai are the best options in virtually every scenario.

[@VenturaIT]

@@ShakenBake444 LOL, tell that to Uriah Faber... That MMA/UFC/Wrestling/Judo/MuyThai/BJJ almost died in a street fight, Aikido black belt never would have got in that situation and would have been better prepared against multiple attackers, known not to clinch, go to ground in a street fight: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oV7SdJitlMqZb5Y Even an average Aikido blue belt would have just walked away from that situation unharmed. You just named a bunch of SPORTS (wrestling, jiu jitsu, judo, and Muay Thai)... you forgot boxing... but in sports you have opponents... in the street you have attackers or an attacker... in a war you have enemies... They are all different... BJJ is better against a nice opponent who won't eat your face off or knife you with a ballpoint pen in the groin when you pull guard... BJJ will get you killed on the street because it has bad and dangerous habits like going to the ground, clinching, getting too close, etc. just like what happened to Uriah Faber... other MMA world champions have DIED from confrontations with normal people in the streets, because there are no referees, no rules, lot's of weapons, and no padded ring/floor in the street.... keep learning...

[@VenturaIT]

@@ShakenBake444 You are confusing "realistic" with "easiest to learn." Also, it's not the martial art, it's the person and their training... my BJJ school was better than most others and when visiting students came lower ranks in our school could submit higher ranks in other schools...

[@ninjamaster7724]

@@VenturaIT aikido is a joke.

[@Tunes342]

well this does make sense because people at night clubs or bars are drunk, so they would fight like that and aikido would be very useful in those situations

[@dauntecarter9769]

People at 🌙 nightclubs use Aiki-Pistol.

[@Papa_Sweep]

I know many people with zero martial art experience who would eat these akido weebs for breakfast - no milk, while sloshed out of their minds.

[@christofl6523]

Aikido will get you killed in a barfight.

[@alikara743]

Tunes342 not only in bar and clubs but also at hospital ,shops .and.......

[@burtonrivera5253]

Why the hell are people so determined to go to dark places, with..." if I have to" mindset? S**t you re already inviting trouble by going to it...... Just start a fight.....

[@MrLavajet]

I'm glad you mentioned your arrests. Too many people are focused on just winning fights when the ultimate goal of martial arts should be to go home alive. If we're just escalating when there are other options available, we're going to run out of money from lawyer fees ;) From that perspective, it makes Aikido a useful option. Thank you for sharing.

[@ademiranda2]

It's like Miyamoto Musahi reportedly said: "If you have to draw your sword, you already lost".

[@NeutralGenericUser]

LOL @ actually thinking any martial art will help in a street fight. people are delusional af

[@Pwanx0w]

@@NeutralGenericUser That's the most stupid comment i ever saw. you would get slammed by a wrestler, choked by a BJJ guy, knocked out by a striker. Plus you'll freeze at the first punch like every keyboard warrior thinking they don't need martial arts to know how to fight, and end up depressed because your image of yourself just got demolished

[@colehampton4579]

@@Pwanx0w Yeah, right? I mean wow. The only tequnique that ever wins fights is martial arts lol you're not even fighting me, You're fighting the practice that has defeated millions... Taught by the men who survived the battle.

[@iorekby]

The more important point is 99.9% of people who do martial arts are generally insecure geeks who never actually get in to fights (I know, I was one of them), so this whole thing about "da streetz" or people talking about "a real fight" is like kids pretending they are Iron Man and Captain America, and talking about how they could beat up Superman.

[@rubendez]

Very well explained, I trained aikido, and many of my fellow students, took jobs as bouncers to get the hands on experience, there are moves that are pretty much useless, but you cant beat the principles aikido teaches...

[@brianm.9451]

I’m 38 and have been looking at Aikido as a way to augment my martial arts. I’ve done private security and, yes, you don’t always want to inflict damage (having to file paperwork and police reports to justify why you broke someone’s nose is not fun) but I do want that option. My initial training, while good, taught me two speeds: hurt and break. What I want out of Aikido is to have the option of stopping a guy and not having to damage them.

[@gelangweilt-k2m]

nennt sich judo

[@danielreid3476]

People completely miss the point about martial arts. Studying martial arts, be it karate, aikido, judo, jiu-jitsu...whatever. It's about discipline, focus, and constant improvement. There certainly are combat applications to those under certain conditions, but that isn't the point of the exercise. If all you want is to be a good fighter, train six months in boxing and six months in wrestling. I am way too old to fight anymore, but I still enjoy the exercise of kata and analyzing the movements.

[@davydtaylor4151]

Controlling arts are the best in general! I have trained in striking arts for many many years, as well as teaching JJ and judo! The problem with striking is its all or nothing, and you are forced to fight with the person, which is ok when it's a yob trying to mug you, but isn't so good when it's you're drunk brother in law at a family BBQ. I've seen a lot of real life confrontations, and my JJ and judo have been the arts that I've used the most! Grappling arts all work off of leverage, so it also helps even up the odds when you're fighting a bigger opponent! I think that if a person works in an environment where they will be fighting regularly, then I think you need to study a striking and a grappling art together!! Thanks for the video.

[@Gustow187]

Thank you and you are so right. Azu (Aikidoflow)

[@jrobinson9672]

Jack Taylor EXACTLY! Bar Brawl, no. Family Drunkeness, yes!

[@nolanwallinger]

+Jackie Robinson that my be true but then why would you claim to be the best martial art if your style only works for some situations? Why would you not want to learn a style that incorporates both striking and grappling which is applicable to any situation?

[@jrobinson9672]

I didn't claim anything dude.

[@jrobinson9672]

***** You'll get all of that from Jiu Jitsu. You know, that art from JAPAN.

[@deanwinter4849]

I love people who disrespect aikido. To all those folks who do - tell me what your pedigree is? I've used aikido in 'real' life situations and man - it's effective. But what's important is - if your going to train against a punch make sure the punch is 'take my head of ' real otherwise it's not effective. I think a lot of folks think mma this and mma that - it's true mma is real but aikido is not about submissions, knock outs - it's about avoidance, minimal force, control. It's not what you want in a one on one fight where you have to take the other guy out by choke or ko. I boxed for 25 years - why do I do aikido? Because like mma people you get too old and can't take the punishment anymore. Self defence means being able to avoid injury, being able to control an attacker. I know many akidoker and they tell the same stories as the guy in this video.

[@Aikidoflow]

Thanks for your comments, I agree with you 100 percent. It's good to know that there are people who are on the same wave length as us.

[@SovereignStatesman]

Dean Winter "I've used aikido in 'real' life situations and man - it's effective." Wow, real scientific proof right there. "it's true mma is real but aikido is not about submissions, knock outs - it's about avoidance, minimal force, control." Oh sure, and MMA fighters are REQUIRED to escalate, use maximal force and kill. Fucking douchebag aikido logic, never fails. In reality it's like even Bart Simpson said in karate class, "Hey sensei, I already know how NOT to hit a guy."

[@Tomapon]

Tom Evans I'm not sure you managed to make any point or even tried to make one, so I don't get why there's an attitude. For me, not being biased since I don't practice either Aikido nor MMA, would say you've probably missed the point of the video AND Dean Winters post... in the video he explains why Aikido works well for Him. Deans post doesn't say MMA is fake, bad or unuseful so why act like it? It's not in black or white whether one art is the only art, nor would it make the other arts useless. Aikido has its strong and weak sides, just like MMA has other, different, strong and weak sides. The MMA fanboy community just seems a bit less refined with so many rants here and there, without getting the points of the different styles.

[@SovereignStatesman]

Ziern Gnutt "I'm not sure you managed to make any point or even tried to make one" Then learn to read. Ignorance is never an excuse. Neither is "you get too old and can't take the punishment anymore," I'm sure Gene LeBell would be interested to hear tha tone.

[@Tomapon]

Tom Evans Excuse for what? Ignorance of what? Instead of acting up perhaps you could muster some modesty and explain more clearly please? Even Gene LeBell isn't as strong as he used to be, and he's dedicated much of his life to his arts. You're saying the average Joe should live up to those standards?

[@faroukkane6244]

Mister Azu, i'm french i'm a Aikido and krav maga student, i agree with you Aikido is a powerfull martial art because of aikido give a choice, atemi or not, lock or projection. Thanks for your video, a clear and effective message. (excuse my english) Très bonne vidéo, un discours sensé de la part d'une personne sincère et ayant usé de son art dans des situations périlleuses et ayant donc assez de recul pour analyser sa pratique.

[@Aikidoflow]

Thanks. Azu.

[@topladnigel6079]

until an aikido guy wins an mma tournament, fighting against real fighters, it's a load of nonsense.

[@Aikidoflow]

+Edmund Burke MMA is indeed an amazing form of combat but Aikido has worked very well for me in the many situations I have been in. MMA takes place in a ring and has rules. The kind of combat I am involved in has no rules, anything goes. A fight can go any way, no one can predict. I'm sure that many MMA fighters could take me down but I'm also sure that I could take down many MMA fighters out there. Have an open mind Edmund, there is no best martial art, it depends on what works for the individual. Training in a particular art does not make you better than everyone else. Azu (Aikidoflow)

[@topladnigel6079]

Aikidoflow You're operating under the assumption that an MMA fighter cannot fight under conditions with no rules. Take away the rules, and the guy that has been training specifically to fight other fighters, becomes far more dangerous. If you seriously think guys like fedor or werdum are going to suddenly become useless in a street fight, then I honestly don't know what to say without coming across as insulting.

[@faroukkane6244]

+Edmund Burke Hello, in my opinion there is no best martial art than a other it depends on the person , for exemple a good judoka will be better than a bad karateka, you know what i mean, and i don't say in this case Judo is more efficient than Karate. Practice what you want, have pleasure, and pray for no fighting. Please excuse my english.

[@YesILoveMyMusic]

It's true, it gives you the freedom to control the situation rather than let it escalate because of unexpected reactions or emotional responses. I love this video. Thanks for posting it!

[@ZATennisFan]

One of the pros of Aikdido is that ability to ramp up the force level applied.. Particularly in the modern world of litigation and the likelihood of you being sued after an incident in a pub etc. With something like a Aikdido you put the guy in nyko or sankyo and inflict enough pain for sanity to prevail and when you let go there is very little evidence that anything ever happened...

[@Pwanx0w]

That's not where the problem lies :p There is plenty of control positions, the problem is to get there. I would bet my house that you would never manage to put a real aggressor in that Sankyo position Get over it, there is zero pros of Aikido....

[@yuriabmxr]

You could say the same thing about using jiu jitsu instead of striking ... except jiu jitsu actually works.

[@senatusconsultumultimum7815]

yeah aikido can ramp up from running away to getting beaten up by someone who actually throws normal punches

[@VenturaIT]

@@Pwanx0w MMA/UFC/Wrestling/BJJ almost died in a street fight, Aikido black belt never would have got in that situation and would have been better prepared against multiple attackers, known not to clinch, go to ground in a street fight: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oV7SdJitlMqZb5Y

[@therealsolomontheta9801]

Get on camera and fight a resisting opponent. Literally any style, forget a mixed martial artist, literally any other style with a competent opponent and see how you go brother.

[@2adamast]

Most are competent enough to not start fight a bouncer

[@trevorrogers95]

Adamast Because they know they’d get their ass kicked.

[@FritzP71]

Pure Aikidō will not work on an opponent who actually knows how to fight. That is also not what it's for and most Aikidōka know that. It is mostly useful in situations like the ones explained in the video. Apart from that you learn how to fall without hurting yourself and develop your spirit not as a fighter but as a human. That is exactly what other martial arts lack and what Aikidō was designed to do different. It is not about violence. The attitudes of people here only prove that point.

[@harrypoosie3035]

Fritz P aikido will not help you in combat against anyone. This dude is LYING. If I throw 10 REAL punches at you, chances are you’ll ‘block’ or ‘catch’ none of them. And you’ll just go to sleep for sticking your hand out and leaving your chin wide open for me to ram my fist through. Aikido is not a martial art. It’s choreography.

[@nicholasenglish7036]

@@harrypoosie3035 Aikido is good enough to take you down. Trust me.

[@010Flappie]

This guy talking sounds like a guy who sits in a pub totally wasted and tells all these cool stories to friends and others around him. He feels like a total badass.

[@fabfabe1tril]

Some people are so ignorant that they refuse to listen to anything, there is no bragging in the video about kicking ass, but about real life situations where he didn't have to exert a lot of energy to show who was boss. A real fight exerts energy and why do that "silly rabbit". A wise person wants to diffuse the situation not escalate it.

[@kyronroberts7941]

As a martial artist I truly liked how you explained yourself. Continue in your training beloved.

[@Sharecropper67]

Hi Azu, I watch your videos from time to time and I like your analytical approach to the subject. You obviously are an experienced combatant and base your teaching on real life situations. I applaud what you are doing and as a fellow Ibo man I appreciate your positive attitude. I live outside London but would love to visit your dojo someday and train with you. Andre seems like a great guy as well! Best wishes, ignore the haters and keep up the good work. Chuks

[@oscarfranklin6534]

Love these videos and I agree Aikido offers choice. It wasn't until I'd been training for a few years that I realised how damaging some techniques could be, but also that the choices you have mean you don't need to damage anyone. Last time I used aiki was on a drunk in the train. He was hassling a couple of girls and some other passengers were getting ready to get physical with him. I approached, drew his attention, said "look it's rush hour, people don't wanna talk they just wanna go home". He replied "I just want to talk to someone" "Come talk to me!" I answered, took him away from the girls, chatted rubbish with him for 15 minutes or so, we both got off at the next stop. Energy absorbed, situation de-escalated, no-one hurt. If I didn't do aiki, I might have gone in physical and someone would have been hurt - probably me. Keep putting these vids up, they're great.

[@pyellard3013]

Confidence is strength.. Knowning inside urself that can handle someonebehi is getting aggressive can defuse the situation.. The aggressor loses confidence when faced with ur confidence...

[@MrPhotographerDude]

Thanks for the video! "It's the best martial art for what I do." Well said!

[@manuferreri]

Dude:"Now i wanna stress i'm not saying aikido is the best martial art" Title: "Why Aikido is the Best Martial Art" p i k a c h u f a c e

[@davideric8250]

I agree Akido is the worst Martial Art of all-time !!

[@jmamvs544]

@@davideric8250 yellow bambo

[@akapasupay]

its called click bait

[@jmamvs544]

@@akapasupay touché

[@rajtheo]

Best because you have the choice to martial the best defense without much damage to the aggressor.

[@romeshkirpalani848]

Wow...looks fantastic!!! I am 50, can I start now or is it too late?

[@xXxSynthxXx]

I just started we have a guy at our dojo that is 69 and not only he dose he do Akido he dose Ju Jitsu and rolls with us in that class as well. Hes badass too. SO what im trying to say is no go now and you will thank yourself later. I know this is 3 months old but i hope you joined one already.

[@daniellegat1705]

Realy one of the best martial art chanels on KZbin with people who know what they speaking about. Please keep going. Greez from south germany.

[@nathanzeglo]

Aikido is a great martial Art . I have done (Japanese) jujitsu for 6 years ,kickboxing 5 years and Aikido for 5 years. I have used All three within a real fight situation . I would have to say Jujitsu and kickboxing are way better in a one to one for me ,but Aikido worked great for me in a big crowd brawl where I came out off the situation without getting hurt which was quite amazing considering I was against three 6ft plus guys and Im only 5ft7. I was In a night club which really helped me. I used jujitsu in a one to one with someone I knew which I easily took them down but I cut myself and ripped all my clothes in the scuffle In the experience I had using Kickboxing I totally beat the crap out of someone who attacked me on a bus but I had to run after because I feared I had done too much damage. My opinion is that kickboxing, boxing, mu thai are always the best arts to start with but its no everyone's cup of tea and it rellies on you striking someone to the point of unconsciousness. With Aikido you can almost avoid the fight situation and stay out of danger . I will return to Aikido one day

[@serghiniali3597]

i am 30 yeas old and i want to learn to defend my self in the street can you tell me each training fight i must to star? sorry for my english

[@MrAfusensi]

@@serghiniali3597 get a gun

[@luisphilipesilva]

@@MrAfusensi not all leave the USA rules .... most countries don't allow you to have guns ... So black to hand to hand combat

[@jonmacist]

What aikido works what about all the knobs that say it's useless

[@VenturaIT]

MMA/UFC/Wrestling/BJJ almost died in a street fight, Aikido black belt never would have got in that situation and would have been better prepared against multiple attackers, known not to clinch, go to ground in a street fight: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oV7SdJitlMqZb5Y

[@TheNathanx13]

Regardless of the tittle, I really appreciate this video.

[@Patriot66699]

Anybody seen richie..I'm gonna keep coming back until somebody remembers seeing richie...

[@SirDrinksAlot]

I entirely agree with you. I took Jiujitsu, Krav Maga, Aikido and Kali training and this is exactly why. Different threat levels require different responses. If a drunk guy comes at me in a pub I don't want to beat him to a pulp with Krav Maga techniques, or stab him with a Karambit and murder him. I want to snap him back to reality with sudden pain and make him say "Whoa ok maybe I shouldn't be doing this right now." But it is also a good point that Aikido has a hard time against other martial arts. Aikido when it was first created, could deal with the other techniques. But over time Aikido's traditional roots and philosophy that closes it to changes and improvements made it weaker against other martial arts that branched out and changed for the better. The reason for this is Aikido being non-competitive. Other styles fought against each others, saw the holes in their techniques and patched them but Aikido rarely had this chance so it became static. That being said, this doesn't make Aikido a lesser self defense martial art in my opinion. It is very rare you will need to defend yourself against other martial artists. Not everyone is trained. Most people just push pull and swing fists without technique. Also a trained martial artist is usually trained to not pick fights. Not be the aggressor and are generally not the type to start a street brawl. Again I say BUT, still one should consider the possibility of situations where you ARE against another martial artist to defend yourself, where you ARE in need of a more violent response, where you ARE in need of ground fighting. And everyone who is learning any martial art, not just Aikido, to defend themselves out there, should train in multiple ones.

[@mysteriouslabyrinth3504]

I worked as a doorman for 3 different discos in Spain,the only thing that saved me was the gift of the gab.Nice video cheers.

[@markyarbrough5511]

As the pen is mightier than the sword, the right quip or jest in the proper attitude or tone can achieve much more than fists or grabs to defuse agression. Excellent point to consider in this discussion.

[@locogiomotocroz4031]

I really look at this as an awesome martial art, and I wish to practice it someday in my life, but there's no such thing as a best fighting style, it all depends on the fighter👍

[@1Darkhold]

Indeed and this guy is just trying to show how it can be useful.

[@ReformedEducation]

I’d recommend BJJ if you don’t want to hit anyone, it’s been pressure tested in MMA unlike Aikido.

[@VenturaIT]

​@@ReformedEducation aikido has been pressure tested on the actual battlefield by the actual samurai... MMA/UFC/Wrestling/BJJ almost died in a street fight, Aikido black belt never would have got in that situation and would have been better prepared against multiple attackers, known not to clinch, go to ground in a street fight: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oV7SdJitlMqZb5Y there is a big difference between an MMA match and a real attacker

[@VCBird6]

Very nice points and take down moves. But did anyone else think that crackle noise (which I think was his mic or something) @ 4:18 was him accidentally breaking that guy's wrist? oO

[@kairos2687]

+V - Pony yeah i had to rewatch that part

[@martinalexander9111]

+V - Pony yea, i was like "uhhh wtf" too for a second ^^

[@Aikidoflow]

+V - Pony I was the microphone rubbing against something. I assure you his wrist is fine.Azu (Aikidoflow)

[@henrytjernlund]

I've done sound. Sounded like a mic noise to me, even a connection making intermittent contact. Plug in a mic or a live connector what is already at volume. You'll hear a similar crackling sound.

[@carlosmelendez3538]

I read many comments about why Aikido is not use in MMA or UFC. I think the reason why aikido is not used much in mma or UFC is because is mainly for self defense. In MMA or UFC people like to see fighters punching each other and bleeding, people chocking someone or armbars and triangles. All these things mentioned excite the fans. Fans go crazy when they see blood or someone passing out. Imagine a fighter using Aikido techniques. Imagine if someone blocks a punch and puts his opponent down quickly like in Aikido. The fight will be over in 5 seconds. Do you think the ratings will be the same??? Obviously, it will not. You have to give your fans what they want to see. It is very simple. Jiu Jitsu is great in ufc or MMA but in the streets is not very useful if you are fighting more than 1 opponent. I have seen karate, Taekwondo black belts do great in dojos or official competions but getting beat up badly in the streets. Do not get me wrong, All martials arts are great because they teach discipline and self control but in a real street fight, where there are no rules, a lot has to do with the fighter himself. If you are a though guy with that "killer" instinct and know martial arts, your chances to do well in a street fight are great.

[@kungfubalkan6646]

Exactly!

[@outis439-A]

Cmon people love to see quick finishes. It’s because it’s impractical. Plus joint manipulation as seen in aikido isnt allowed

[@AfroGaz71]

​@@outis439-A nope. It's simply because if you used Aikido in the UFC, you would get KTFO!

[@sliebhdubh6816]

I'm not saying aikido is the best martial art - but, again, for me aikido, (along with Wing Tsun) is the best martial art) it's like a old friend who has reliable given me what was needed at different parts of my life. - but I agree with Culture and Anarchy podcast - the best martial art is the one you love.

[@James-iy5rr]

I do security too ....and it has worked amazingly for me as well... turning 50 this year and I agree with everything you are sharing...great video brother be safe

[@jackmcdouglas4126]

Very convincing presentation. You've made the point pretty clearly, Great job.

[@Duke49th]

Woooooow...at 4:23 it sounds like you damaged his wrist. Luckily it was only the mic rubbing on the clothes...

[@Aikidoflow]

lol. Just the mic. Azu.

[@grubnetseor]

Aikidoflow Haha yeah that really sounded like something snapped!

[@franktalk5037]

+Aikidoflow You don't borrow from any other arts for your line of work and/or general self-defense? Aikido would not be my 1st choice to learn but you make it work for you and I respect you, as I respect all humble martial arts practitioners. I just assume you've been practicing the arts for many years and have come to the conclusion most of us do - that no single style is best in all situations. I am thinking that something like Japanese jiu jitsu or Silat would fit in with your aikido pretty well. Cheers!

[@Duke49th]

El Toquinho As what I've understand it from another video - this is already an improved Aikido - not original Aikido. But I wouldnt bet on my own words ^^

[@joels3133]

I love Aikido. I only wish it had been the first martial art I learned, instead of the last.

[@Aikidoflow]

Don't worry it will all become just you at some point

[@joels3133]

no worries mate. I was only thinking, if I had learned the way of harmony first- I might have spared myself and others a whole lot of pain.

[@pareshpakhare7647]

No

[@Seegie16]

Then you havent tried a eal resisting art like bjj or submission grappling

[@1Darkhold]

I learned Karate first then aikido. They work ok together.

[@dannythorne7143]

That's why I have always said that learning multiple disciplines is very important and practical. Different situations call for different types of self defense. Bottom line is everyone has to do what works best for yourself.

[@kevinikeonu3844]

aikido means not to kill. despite the fact that most societies have a commandment agaisnt killing, in aikido however, we try to completely avoid killing. even the most evil person. your intention should never be to hurt your opponent

[@monsammy]

true for me.. i trained in striking too and some grappling. but the flow, parry, locks, chokes did well against street. never had to do really destructive techniques.. but its the mentality of the aikido is the most important aspects of it. relaxation and focus. many would bash me. but try to get some experience first guys.

[@monsammy]

had a thug trying to stab me in a public utility jeepney.. u cant think, u can only react. and the ability to feel the flow of his attack and deflect it saves me. thug ran away.

[@VenturaIT]

Osensei said atemi (striking) is 90% of aikido.

[@kayakerodie]

For all you Aikido haters out there who just love bashing an art you know little about......the haters are those wanna be fighters who don't have the discipline or courage to spend a lifetime studying an art that deals with learning to understand the movements of an aikido move. Yes, what you don't seem to grasp in your small little Rosanna Rosanna Danna brains is that aikido does not develop a student to have an aggressive mentality, and just because practitioners in the art do not have competitions does not mean that they cannot be deadly. While you haters who have twisted mentalities only thrive and strive on destroying a human being or making them subjected to brutality, the complex movements of aikido is actually a mutual work of understanding first, of how to execute a movements performed by nage, and the releasing or the defense of that movement performed by the uke. When both parts of the exercise has been completed by trained partners, the movement becomes a beautiful exercise. For the untrained person who only has an eye for hatred and violence, they have no possible way of understanding just how deadly and violent those moves can become. You haters only deal with the "what if's". And that puts your kind at the bottom of the totem pole. It is so easy to take a few classes and make an instant decision, because you want to take a short cut in life with everything you do. That's why most of you cannot hold a job, have broken families, have more run in's with the law, cannot get along with your so called friends, you have negative outlooks on life, and get really pissed off when someone points this out to you. With everything that goes on in life it takes a bigger man to end a confrontation peacefully than it does to just either beat the hell out of someone, or get your ass kicked by someone, because you do not know how to conduct yourselves in a civil manner in society. This is the goal in life, and the peaceful side of aikido teaches this, and yes it does take a very long time to mold you into that kind of person. As I said for most, you just don't have what it takes to succeed in aikido, and therefore you want to take the easy way out to either become a black belt in some other lesser art that teaches violence in the ground and pound methodology. If that is you, trust me when I say, your martial arts training is foundless and eventually if you live long enough and learn to realize that there was a better way to defend yourself without mutilating your face, you will start studying an art that deals with not only relativity, but reality. That art is called Aikido. There is another side to aikido that some aikido persons say you can only learn by traveling to japan......that is not true. It is taught by high level persons either in aikido or aikijutsu, which is the form of martial arts that aikido came form. You do not have to have slanted eyes in order to know or pass it on, However those of us who have been around a long time make sure that before we pass it to others, we have really gotten to know those students for many years just to make sure they don't possess the mentality of a renegade MMA fighter. Why give a gun to untrained monkees? I have spoken. William Pierce, 8th Dan...Yuma-Ryu, Aikikenjutsu, Hanshi

[@derricklyles6918]

Than you for speaking some truth sir I live in cloverdale and I found a akido school in brazil Indiana my teacher trained with Segal back in the 90,s he's a very good man. You're right this generation today is fueled on violence no compassion for others or respect, good day sir.

[@jacksmith4460]

fantastic post

[@nonsplat]

Win a fight in mma, if u lose, all these paragraphs mean nothing

[@nonsplat]

Derrick Lyles he is a fake lol

[@GR_eed-l8k]

@@nonsplat bro the whole meaning is in the street go play in ur cage....

[@jkmcl3]

When I teach my kids in school and they misbehave I make them run at me and fall down after I wave my arms around

[@d0tillma]

Absolutely the best explanation of why aikido works and how it works for you. Thank you.

[@AfroGaz71]

Bullshido at it's finest.

[@Sharkman19D]

I watched with the intent of making a snarky comment, but this gentleman makes a strong case about why it's best for him, and does a good job of showing how to make it work. Bravo, Azu

[@VJBlues]

All Martial Arts are beneficial to the individual. Performance depends in the individual.

[@Aikidoflow]

+VJ Blues So true.Azu.

[@liut9596]

What if the other dude was a mma fight tho??? Would your technic work?

[@gonzatrk2767]

There are vídeo of MMA fighters using aikido tecniques. Just serch "aikido in MMA". I mean it's not the most honorable using of aikido, but it's awesome to look how effective it is.

[@MmmEERTGF]

So many arrogant people in this comment section that have seen 2 aikido techniques then went to aikido channels to bash them so they can boost their own ego.How pathetic,I doupt I will ever take those people seriously.

[@castoredanos2732]

Well, I trained aikido for 5 years and finally realized it was horsecrap.

[@lancejackson9108]

Great Video. Thanks so much. Definitely shows some of the incredible versatility of Aikido techniques in defensive scenarios.

[@hypersmudge1]

Azu... Andre... You guys are the best! Solid stuff. Instructional. Practical. Real. Thanks so much!

[@JudoLife]

Good answers, great techniques, but slightly misleading title needs adjusting? Judo is also gentle and we can use similar wrist locks or restraints, especially standing carotid restraints. They are a gentle and effective. Drunk people often don't feel the pain in the joints till the next day😖 and due to this I always preferred to use strangle standup restraints and come alongs, than joint locks.

[@brottarnacke]

+All about JUDO Aikido does use joint locks, but it does not rely only on pain compliance, more on unbalancing. Choking someone out is generally safe and it can be a very quick, easy and necessary way to solve a problem, but it can also sometimes look like an attempt at someone's life, which is bad PR.

[@JudoLife]

brottarnacke Strangles might look like an attempt at someones life, to people unfamiliar with the process of carotid restraint and applying the hold to KO someone in a non percussive manner. To judo and jujitsu people it isnt a big thing really. Safe and effective with no fuss. The Police who use their batons on one side of the neck skewed the stats by breaking necks. They generally dont do the hours of training to justify their use of this technique.Relying on unbalancing is brilliant. But my experience of arrest processes is Police use pain compliance not unbalancing, to effect, because again they simply do not train enough. (common theme here) Kudos to Police and security staff who train.

[@retroghidora6767]

All about judo,thank you. A lot of people think chokes are lethal or something, I remember arguing with a friend who thought cops using chokes was worse than when cops beat people half to death.

[@retroghidora6767]

there have even been debates on the news about this, I wish they'd have a bjj instructor who teaches cops there to explain :(

[@Jiyukan]

Wrist locks don't work via pain but via locking the joints ... hence you can control the attacker and keep his other hand out of range. Judo has no standing locks, they are forbidden in Judo. Standing as: both partners are staning and not on the ground.

[@onetimepad7]

the microphone makes it sound as if bones are cracking...

[@orpheushawkins5536]

I am a fellow Aikidoka and I found your video very refreshing. Thanks for posting this video.

[@wanwan-en7go]

Lesson learned : Be reasonable with every action and reaction. Thank you sir

[@dapursity4889]

Defenitely a channel worth to subscribe

[@forgottensailor2006]

Great real world examples. I'm happy Aikido has helped you in such ways.

[@mattgrimley2316]

Thank you Sir for the excellent video.

[@miroslavsafin]

best slo-mo martial art ! too bad life doesn't move in slo mo ...

[@jexpert7188]

Wdym slow mo lol

[@jexpert7188]

@Blaze Flarer Eclipse do u know why aikido is demonstrate slowly lmao. Or why anything is demonstrated slowly? So that u can see what is happening. I dont see the guys on the Gracie's channel doing things hella fast or full on fighting cuz they r just trying to teach lol. Nice username tho💀

[@jackndroll2475]

man you nailed it, I just suscribed to the channel not because the way your worked with aikido or stuff like that(which i couldn' see yet) but because your attitude,and the way you focus this subject, I could really feel that thing about "it give me choice" while practicing, It seems to me really stupid learning boxeo or krav or things like that for self defense,I dont want to get involve in dirty things,a punch in the wrong place means jail,I thinks it's fcking commun sense,and with aikido I can choose how much damage,and,i can do lot of damage(for self defense,without getting in too much problems,which for me is the ideal thing,that's why i got into aikido too) Thanks man and i'll keep watching your videos and hope to visit your dogo some day peace

[@JDMovation]

Love your video. You seem very Humble. People just don't understand. It's what works for you. Plan and simple.

[@fonwoolridge]

I used to do Karate (and a bit of kick boxing), then tried Aikido... Unfortunately, my club always started from a wrist grab. I like the way this guy starts from a punch! Obviously BJJ has risen to prominence because it works, and a mix of martial arts is the best (and various traditional styles didnt do enough groundwork/grappling.... However, lots of people seem to hate on Aikido - which is a damn shame - it really has something to offer. At its heart it is philosophical and peaceful.... Surely that should actually be the goal of martial arts?! To stop the violence... Partly by being great at self defence of yourself and your loved ones. All martial arts hold some truth. But as it says in Kung fu panda... There is no secret! Peace out...

[@TylerDickeyMusic]

"I'm not saying Aikido is the best martial art" Names video Why Aikido is the Best Martial Art

[@ikura72]

Nice explanation about what's - in my opinion - the main differences between Aikido and most of the other MA are. Like you, I also chose Aikido because to me, it allows to stop a conflict, without necessarily having to break anything or anyone. All the experiences you went through, and which you describe in this video, illustrate this. Thanks.

[@anthonystevenson7944]

I know what you mean.Thank you Azu! Thank you Aikido Flow.Good application technique mate.

[@blackangel4949]

Please what is the address for your club as I would like to join

[@snakeman9902]

What a nice guy..

[@drabin7759]

Ahhh, this hilarious comment section, with 14 year old "experts" who seen 2 aikido videos or been on one training and say it does not work.

[@cazabollo]

Nowadays there are PLENTY people learning or "teaching" martial arts. And anyone in KZbin comes up with the same long stupid story: _ My martial art is better than yours or yours doesn't work, bla,bla,bla. (It's NOT the case of this video) The problem is NOT martial arts; the problem is us; "human beings"; with our ignorance and arrogance!!! The REAL masters (not KZbin masters) NEVER; but NEVER have said that his/her martial art is the best. Martial art is RESPECT for the opponent; for his/her body. This is the real essence/spirit of ANY martial arts; not to be in MMA fighting as animals. Note: If I want to do real damage; then I buy a gun and I shot you from DISTANCE. (not need any martial art) If I want to protect myself; I will try to stay far away from troubles as MASTERS in ANY discipline do. Peace!!!

[@felixrutzinger8936]

What you just said my friend was to 100% true.

[@cazabollo]

+Felix Rutzinger thanks

[@user-vm3yd2rp7f]

To understand this martial art is to understand its history.-chaser

[@suzuki-gsxr6008]

Well said. Respect

[@levimaynard2237]

Truth.

[@-timothe-]

Thank you ! Finally someone good at Aikido on KZbin

[@radiomalarkey1584]

Did you ever do the doors for the Pie & Kilderkin pub in Forest Hill in the early 90s!

[@thanhnguyenuc8545]

no matial art is the best, it depends on u, how u use them?

[@dauntecarter9769]

Jeet Kun-do is best.

[@tyroncline5978]

Depends on how you are formed, what your strengths/ weaknesses are. What works best for you taking into account reality.

[@Papa_Sweep]

Title: Why Aikido is the Best Martial Art First minute: "...I'm not saying Aikido is the best martial art..."

[@bardawulf5827]

For me, Aikido is the best martial art because it uses the opponent's energy and attack against them.This does not require strength or great force, therefore, you can easily continue to enjoy the benefits of Aikido well into your golden years. Few other arts can make the same claim. But you have an excellent point. Choice. Aikido is choice. A wonderful advantage.

[@realamericannegro977]

I bet you are serious with it too. Cause people that like it usually know how to use it

[@mountaingoattaichi]

Love the channel! one of my favorites on YT. I also share your videos with my students such good stuff, practical, and you guys make it fun too! Best regards from Mississippi!

[@Michael-iw3ek]

Who is he talking to at 0:23?

[@Yorikoification]

Hitting people emits force both ways, grapples incapacitates your opponent with minimal damage done to both you and your opponent.

[@CosmicNous]

0:22 "I'm not saying aikido is the best martial art." Title of the video: Why Aikido is the Best Martial Art.

[@randomguy9378]

Eye of Horus against any real guy you would probably get fucked up no offense

[@alegaultcesta]

Any martial arts technique is the best, if you master it.... Bruce Lee & Yip Man!

[@mattm2572]

Why are u don't wearing an hakama

[@HankHill757]

I like what you said, “It gives you choice”. There is no one best martial art for every situation. Every art has its place.

[@VenturaIT]

Aikido was the final level of the japanese martial arts... you had to already be a black belt at another art and have 2 letters of recommendation in order to study with Osensei, it's changed since then and people aren't still learning the same thing that Osensei taught and not at the same level...

[@snoopys14]

All theses martial arts seem like you need lighting speed to be able to react.

[@NeutralGenericUser]

Because they don't actually work irl, no martial art does. Outside of a very specific scenario, it ultimately comes down to who throws the first punch etc. In most cases irl where martial arts training would benefit you, you wouldn't even have time to react in order to use your training, because you're probably going to get sucker punched. Real life isn't predictable. Martial arts might give you a tiny tiny advantage in a streetfight, but that's about it.

[@chrisprad8325]

NeutralGenericUser you clearly haven’t looked into mauy tai or boxing

[@joeyschmutnick5695]

@@NeutralGenericUser Pin an untrained average joe against a professional kickboxer even in a streetfight and see what happens

[@NeutralGenericUser]

I recon the odds would be about 40-60 in favour of the pro. Otherwise, whoever gets the first punch in will likely win. Besides, if you think you can resolve arguments irl with punches, you'll probably end up in jail or have a shitty life anyways. That's not how society works. LOL @ wasting hundreds of hours working towards something you'll likely never use. Obviously, if you enjoy it as a hobby, that doesn't apply; then it's something you enjoy, and the ability to fight is just a bonus. However, if you're legit just doing it for hundreds of hours specifically to have a better chance at winning a street fight, then just LOL @ you.

[@atradies007]

Aikido is better than nothing I suppose. The only people that its useful against against are drunk people in bars really. Take some boxing / kickboxing & some wrestling classes then decide for yourself which is better for you :)

[@JustinGild]

I don't know much about Aikido but it seems like every technique he executed is found in your garden variety Jujitsu system.

[@shanefiddle]

Yup. They are part of the same school of martial arts - they are relatives. Aikido just emphasizes options as he says. You can choose at any point to pause the fight and lock them in place, to see if the other person is ready to be done and walk away. Or you can choose to injure them, as the situation requires. It was originally created by a sensei who was just a really really good fighter in Japan, who did not want to murder or injure all his opponents, but still beat them thoroughly. His students turned it into a school of martial arts after he walked on.

[@jpkdesignz]

The amount of techniques BJJ has come to accumulate over the year is absolutely massive and covers nearly every situation there will be in an effective way. However, the focus is on something completely else (ie. ground game / grappling). Aikido is exposed to a lot of criticism, especially nowadays and on KZbin, because you "wouldn't be able to execute the techniques in real life because they don't practice them in real circumstances (sparring)". But let me tell you, Aikido guys do the exact same moves shown in this video week after week in all kinds of variation, while in one year of BJJ such a technique will maybe appear once and then never again before they go back to ground game with armbars, etc. The focus in BJJ is on the ground game, while the focus in Aikido is on exactly this stuff. As such, you have to give it the credit it deserves.

[@JustinGild]

​@@jpkdesignz I was actually referring more to Japanese JJ which nowadays is your all-inclusive self defense method full of standing locks and counters to generic attacks. Yeah BJJ does have a lot of techniques but many of them are variations of each other and are mainly position based. My first sensei was very high ranking in Judo, Aikido, and Karate and was known for fighting and training his students for mma style matches decades before UFC was even a thought. I asked him about Aikido once and he told me it wouldn't interest me and I should focus on Karate and Judo.

[@kungtony]

It's useful to know a style where you don't have to strike. But heard a lot of negative things about aikido not being so effective for self defence. I think if you've trained for years you might have a chance but learning some thing you can apply within a few weeks would be useful.

[@horsepukey]

Old chap you are a solid individual and a scholar of Aikido. Thank you for the information presented. Bless you and your family.

[@papalegua6]

This man works at the doors as a Bouncer and you can see that Aikido can be used in real fight.Bring all the BJJ to Malaysia and I will let them visit some Malay Silat Masters experts with Blades can they BJJ works? Don`t be ignorant,each art is good for what was created,and have is strong and weak aspects.Just train and be happy with what you choose to do as martial arts or combat fighter.Grow up man.

[@GrassLogic-fe9le]

You sir are a f@cking idiot.

[@GrassLogic-fe9le]

I'm pretty good with a rifle from 200 yards, how useful would your silat masters be then? Try and keep it in the real world dumbass

[@papalegua6]

+Mitch Hatfield talk dirty is for you the way so get lost.Do you know what is the real street fighting world in Malaysia ? You and your BJJ/MMA fellows will piss of the trousers......

[@GrassLogic-fe9le]

+Manuel Luiz You aren't special and neither is where you're from...everyone thinks their neighborhood is the toughest.

[@KaratedoTiger]

What a nice guy.

[@Dragonflyjones67]

Ain't no such thing as the best martial art in the world. It's how you use the art that counts.

[@myjizzureye]

That's as retarded as saying there are no superior swimming techniques, its how you use them that counts. Find me an Olympic free style winner that uses doggy paddle you arm spinning spastic. Some techniques are always more effective than others. Would you really say running on your hands is just as effective as running with your legs?

[@RKmndo]

@@myjizzureye Polar bears use doggy-paddle just fine.

[@markyarbrough5511]

@@myjizzureye swimming is not always about winning a race. In life saving situations, a combination of doggy paddle and butterfly is used to enable maximum visibility to effect a rescue, also a one handed variant is employed to enable a drowning victim to be towed to shore. The issue is nothing is so simple that only one formula or style is valid in all circumstances. And to be adaptable and have varied skills is often better than being just the best specialist in only one framework.

[@myjizzureye]

@mark yarbrough And this invalidates any of my points how? Not sure you even understood the analogy.

[@myjizzureye]

@RKmndo So running on your hands is just as efficient to you then. OK champ.

[@robertprice9052]

I too work in schools. I ran several alternative schools and detention facilities and aikido allows me to restrain or intervene with out hurting the kid or getting myself fired. Great video

[@thegreatchallenge5963]

Aikido is a lovely art and meditation, mind expanding and harmonious. Excellent that you get to the point where you start searching for something else than physical confrontations

[@VenturaIT]

MMA/UFC/Wrestling/BJJ almost died in a street fight, Aikido black belt never would have got in that situation and would have been better prepared against multiple attackers, known not to clinch, go to ground in a street fight: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oV7SdJitlMqZb5Y

[@thegreatchallenge5963]

@@VenturaIT no. An aikido black belt would’ve expected the opposition to respect their fighting tradition and gotten murdered. The only good sort of defensive is a tactical retreat with the capacity for bursts of extreme violence, and then any martial art is just in your way. But if you treat it as an art form I’m all for any martial art

[@thegreatchallenge5963]

@@VenturaIT it’s muscle memory

[@VenturaIT]

@@thegreatchallenge5963 He practically did get murdered dubmass. LOL. Almost anyone in their right mind would not be acting tough dancing with someone else's girlfriend and then punching people in a club, no matter what, Aikido teaches humility and to get along, BJJ/MMA teaches aggressiveness. A better idea would have been to make friends with the locals, have a beer with them, and then they would show him the town. I know because I've studied all 3 and I've traveled extensively, not wise to act like it's your town when it's not. You have to know not to go starting fights because you never know if the other guy has a gun, knife, or an entire gang of street thugs like in the case of Faber... he would have been much better off just running from the start and would not have almost died. This is not Aikido, this is common sense and not being a dipsht. But Aikido does teach this kind of harmonization, it's what it's all about, that's why it doesn't train fighting because if you get in a fight, you are not doing Aikido, you've failed to harmonize. Only dubmasses don't get it. If you get in a fight you are no longer doing Aikido, no longer harmonizing and everyone/anyone who fights always loses, both sides always lose in a fight.