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What is Ki? Aikido: Going Deep
Gerald Lopez explains what Ki could possibly mean in the context of Aikido, and why we need to at least try to understand the founder’s worldview, not only to improve our aikido, but also to fulfil his vision and mission.
Gerald discusses ancient worldviews as well as the latest quantum physics explanations of the universe, and how they could possibly complement each other. He also talks about Ki as life force which provides a blueprint for growth, and also provides energy for acting in the world.
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Aikido Off The Mat - Gerald Lopez interviews Jerry Green
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In this series we talk to aikido practitioners who have integrated their practice such that they have taken aikido out into the community, in the form of workshops, talks and other training that helps people understand and practise concepts and tools derived from aikido. Gerald Lopez talks with Jerry Green, who studied aikido under some of the American pioneers, such as George Leonard, Richard ...
Aikido Off The Mat - Gerald Lopez interviews Christian Vanhenten
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In this series we talk to aikido practitioners who have integrated their practice such that they have taken aikido out into the community, in the form of workshops, talks and other training that helps people understand and practise concepts and tools derived from aikido. Today Gerald Lopez talks with Christian Vanhenten, founder of AikiCom and author of the book "In Search of Martial Kindness: ...
Aikido Off The Mat - Gerald Lopez interviews Luke Archer
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In this series we talk to aikido practitioners who have integrated their practice such that they have taken aikido out into the community, in the form of workshops, talks and other training that helps people understand and practise concepts and tools derived from aikido. Today Gerald Lopez talks with Luke Archer, founder of Verbal Aikido® and author of several books including his latest, "From ...
Aikido Off The Mat - Gerald Lopez interviews Quentin Cooke
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The first interview of the series "Aikido Off the Mat." In this video series we talk to aikido practitioners who have integrated their practice such that they have taken aikido out into the community, in the form of workshops, talks and other training that helps people understand and practise concepts and tools derived from aikido. This interview features Quentin Cooke, 7th Dan, sensei of the B...
Basic principles of bokken practice
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Gerald Lopez explains basic principles of bokken practice, which will improve bokken technique as well as regular aikido practice. For more information: mindbodyaikido.com
Ki Breathing and Meditation with Gerald Lopez
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Gerald Lopez introduces a simple ki breathing method and short meditation. For more information go to: mindbodyaikido.com
Ki Development Exercises - Aiki Taiso - Aikido Self-Practice
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Gerald Lopez demonstrates ki exercises you can do as part of your solo aikido practice (e.g. during lockdown due to CoVid-19). Do them in a relaxed way, and imagine extending ki in the direction of the movements. Do 4-5 or more repetitions of each exercise. These exercise help to improve your aikido practice and are ideal to do daily. For more information: mindbodyaikido.com

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  • @aarond402
    @aarond402 19 днів тому

    Love the breathing.

  • @brentpieczynski
    @brentpieczynski 20 днів тому

    That was a nice way to communicate a concept to the World.

  • @ramdani1770
    @ramdani1770 25 днів тому

    Thanks for sharing sensei, very informative and keep sharing other videos on jo kata and bokken kata, alligato

  • @Clive-x7i
    @Clive-x7i Місяць тому

    ❤thank you sensei

  • @Pid-jm8zi
    @Pid-jm8zi Місяць тому

    This channels embodies the true nature of Ki-Aikido. Where can I contact Mr. Lopez. Thank you for the great videos.

  • @duncanmcloed1
    @duncanmcloed1 Місяць тому

    Thank you sensei. I just started learning Bokken in Aikido class after many years learning without weapons practice.

  • @shayshed
    @shayshed Місяць тому

    Thank you sensei ❤

  • @MilanJovicic-gw3nh
    @MilanJovicic-gw3nh 2 місяці тому

    How to breath during those strikes?

  • @winstonpaul3398
    @winstonpaul3398 2 місяці тому

    Thank-you so much ... Stay Stong Stay blessed

  • @christiestratton8005
    @christiestratton8005 2 місяці тому

    ありがとうございます。* bows *

  • @simontemplarGB
    @simontemplarGB 3 місяці тому

    The hands should exert a feeling like wringing out a wet cloth on the handle as the cut reaches the end. Great video.

  • @justinsteele1349
    @justinsteele1349 3 місяці тому

    Relaxing, straightforward, positive explanation. Brilliantly delivered. Thank you. 🙏

  • @gauravmerugu7415
    @gauravmerugu7415 4 місяці тому

    I am finally getting my first practice bokken. This video is really helpful for a beginner without anyone around for guidance.

  • @monsieurPessoa
    @monsieurPessoa 4 місяці тому

    Super ! Thank you !

  • @stephenstahley3197
    @stephenstahley3197 5 місяців тому

    Thank you very much for this helpful and deeply insightful explanation of Ki. I recently returned to the practice of Aikido after an absence of several years. Your teaching on Ki has given me a new enthusiasm for the practice of Aikido.

    • @mindbodyaikido9586
      @mindbodyaikido9586 5 місяців тому

      Thank you for your kind words, Stephen, please keep practising, things will start falling into place for you.

  • @flettcherdao
    @flettcherdao 5 місяців тому

    tell us about Tama-no-hireburi, thank you))

  • @pauloamaral668
    @pauloamaral668 5 місяців тому

    Hello Gerald Lopez, thanks for the teaching. I practice shotokai and start training with bokken. I'll have to buy a bokken. I ask if you have any store or brand references that you can share. I'm in Portugal and I've been looking for bokken made with Japanese oak on Amazon. I would also like to know your opinion about buying the bokken with a handguard. Thanks

  • @carlosacta8726
    @carlosacta8726 7 місяців тому

    A very instructive and insightful presentation 🙏🏽

  • @HugoZapataDeLaGarza
    @HugoZapataDeLaGarza 8 місяців тому

    Gracias sensei Gerald

  • @chulkin
    @chulkin 8 місяців тому

    Why did you stop making videos?

  • @HugoZapataDeLaGarza
    @HugoZapataDeLaGarza 8 місяців тому

    Agradezco al maestro Gerald López su manera clara y simple de explicar el arte del boken.

  • @Nefylym
    @Nefylym 8 місяців тому

    Let the blade slip into place like destiny. Thank you for this reminder of proper form.

  • @moeljatisoel9277
    @moeljatisoel9277 8 місяців тому

    Alhamdulillat, terima kasih guru

  • @smallg140
    @smallg140 8 місяців тому

    He lost me at "an adversary will attack when you're breathing in..." Sensei has never done Kendo or any other martial combat with a sword. This teaching you how to punch a bag (which is GREAT by the way!) But the timing to hit someone else isn't understood yet. Drills are GREAT in any martial combat, but don't say nonsense like attack when someone is inhaling, now you just sound ridiculous. Just my two cents Carry on

    • @_Nagy_
      @_Nagy_ 4 місяці тому

      Also in the start, when he says that you shall not ever touch the blade. He says it like if you would get hurt from doing it

  • @fredricclack7137
    @fredricclack7137 9 місяців тому

    ☯️QI 🚫 taught: Known!

  • @Derrick-si2vu
    @Derrick-si2vu 9 місяців тому

    My karate teacher told me about The wooden sword a long long time ago I really wish I could have stayed in his karate class so I can learn and house or how to use and also perfectly these type of martial arts techniques is actually really is correct incredible when you're using something like this to do eating combat it's how you use the couch with the way of life in martial arts 🥋☯️🙏😌🙏☯️🥋

  • @igortumbas2769
    @igortumbas2769 9 місяців тому

    Thank you Gerald. I have always been fascinated by Aikido. It is a martial art that harbors compassion for your adversary in it's heart. My family and I just came back from Japan, where I had a unique privilege to acquire a real oak wood Bokken from a lovely lady who is running this second hand traditional attire shop in Asakusa, Tokyo. In the far corner of the shop there was this amazing piece that I just couldn't resist buying as I have a great appreciation for the Japanese culture and art forms. Now I'm really interested to learn how to use it properly and in a non harmful way. I have subscribed to your channel now and perhaps will join a local Dojo if I can find one. Thanks so much for your instruction. Kind regards.

  • @jesterangel3330
    @jesterangel3330 9 місяців тому

    Thank you for videos like this becouse i just start training aikido in home before i start going to Dojo this is so helpful

  • @johanfouche5407
    @johanfouche5407 9 місяців тому

    Thank you very much Sensei, I ordered a bokken, could only found a plastic one, I will start to practice soon, I enjoy your video's.

  • @davefletch3063
    @davefletch3063 9 місяців тому

    You look just like the actor who play Jean Luc Picard

  • @sam-np4ol
    @sam-np4ol 10 місяців тому

    these are also the secrets to practicing classical piano

  • @acyllus9416
    @acyllus9416 11 місяців тому

    Thank you sensei

  • @CarlaCasteneda
    @CarlaCasteneda 11 місяців тому

    The main issue is there is no universally agreed definition of what Ki even is! So without that how can it even be put through scientific, peer reviewed testing? its a ludicrous situation that simply gives many inadequate Aikidoka a "fall back position" to justify their lack of understanding of basic biomechanics and core concepts like kuzushi, rasen, maki, otoshi etc.

  • @mikha007
    @mikha007 Рік тому

    you remind me of captain piqard from Star Trek...you need a shave...may the force be with you

  • @michaelpolioudakis
    @michaelpolioudakis Рік тому

    Excellent...!!!in ninjutsu Takamatsu sensei would say ,when you hit the hand "falls like an axe"!same principle whether armed or unarmed!!!

  • @theokingshango
    @theokingshango Рік тому

    Thank you🙏

  • @DJKaBz1
    @DJKaBz1 Рік тому

    Thank you sensei

  • @sarahmoynihan7302
    @sarahmoynihan7302 Рік тому

    Thank you so much. This exercise helps me so much.

  • @tejasawdhutkar4860
    @tejasawdhutkar4860 Рік тому

    Thank you sir

  • @XXXX-yc6wv
    @XXXX-yc6wv Рік тому

    "Extend qi" LOL, pure bullshido. There is proper, simple technique for what he is getting at, but he clearly doesn't know it.

  • @SamofCR
    @SamofCR Рік тому

    When you rub the handle like that does it get longer?

  • @MrLernforenzics
    @MrLernforenzics Рік тому

    Thank you Sensei

  • @lijajedega
    @lijajedega Рік тому

    What's the pants your wearing called?

  • @BossJazz-ce6ls
    @BossJazz-ce6ls Рік тому

    Thank you for such a great video and explanation 🙏

  • @kulvirvogel
    @kulvirvogel Рік тому

    🤗😇👍🙏🙏

  • @kulvirvogel
    @kulvirvogel Рік тому

    😇🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👍🌏🌿🦋

  • @chuck_moore
    @chuck_moore Рік тому

    Nicely done. Thanks for taking the time, and patience, to do this.

  • @em__ve
    @em__ve Рік тому

    Is Ki other word for Tao?

  • @williamdelong8265
    @williamdelong8265 Рік тому

    Looks like Koichi Tohei ki training. TY. Good training.

  • @TheNachtschall
    @TheNachtschall Рік тому

    Ki breathing koichi Tohei ;-) greats from Germany