I came here because some martial-arts friends on facebook were mocking the video. In my opinion this is one of the best videos I've ever seen on the topic of martial arts, and it clarifies the meaning of decades of Aikido and Daito-ryu practise for me. Thank-you.
I think you can get the idea from the yielding, non-violent nature of Aikido to start out with, but the explanation of the goals of different martial arts was unique and cool. That is: The boxer tries to knock you out, the Judo man tries to pin you, the Aikido man tries to have a conversation. Brilliant. I tend to be like the person below, I don't like violence, and harmony is usually the best answer. IMO we need to get away from the tough guy, always wants to prove who's toughest mentality. It's a pretty poor method of problem solving. Thank you, arigato.
Aikido is kaleidoscopic and we see that here, where every action by the attacker presents new options for the defender. I like your idea about asking a boxing coach for solutions to a headlock. So many people get lost in comparing martial arts against each other, but they each deal with different problems and scenarios or rules, and they all have weaknesses. This focus on peaceful resolution and not hurting the opponent but instead making him regret his choices is key.
“In Aikido we never attack. An attack is proof that one is out of control. Never run away from any kind of challenge, but do not try to suppress or control an opponent unnaturally. Let attackers come any way they like and then blend with them. Never chase after opponents. Redirect each attack and get firmly behind it.” ― Morihei Ueshiba
Made sense. Half way thru I realized you were describing something I did purely from "how do I survive" instinct one time on a train. Three guys started bullying some asian children. I let the verbal go but when one actually slapped a child I stood up, didn't think about it, simply asked them to stop and move on. (Conversation.) I surely did not want a fight. The three then tried to take to me. A train has certain advantages for one against three - narrow space down the middle of the train made it impossible for them to surround me. Its a blur but I remember trading a few head shots with one, then backing up, putting myself in a corner with railings I could grip and using my feet (Big feet.) to simply keep them away from me. It worked, the train pulled into a station and they all got off. Plenty of other guys on that train, they all just watched. Without any training or desire to fight I did what you were describing - tried to have a conversation, tried to keep distance, tried to make time for something to change, never tried to attack, just stay safe and hoped it de-escalated. Shook me up big time. It appears my personal instincts are congruent with Aikido - something to think about. Thanks for that frankly refreshing insight into one martial art in a world overflowing with martial arts that sell themselves as ways to dominate others.
I am sick and tired of the aikido v ufc arguments. Aikido ain't fighting,it's stopping fights. I was doorman for 13 yrs,,then I went into corrections,,now prison here in Ireland has no batons,no pepper spray,no vests even ffs lol it's all based on control and restraint etc. I have used aikido over my lifetime on doors and indeed in prisons as my go too. Aikido is "surge" breaker I feel,it interrupts violence etc not aid it. Prisons are full of dangerous and some UFC fighters and when they kick off control and restraint individuals step in just like aikido etc to Stop it. Aikido ain't fighting guys,,stop throwing it in octagon. It's the universal referree.
I hope all the people who think aikido is useless will watch this. I've been trying to explain to others that aikido is not a set of techniques but rather concepts and philosophy that are like advanced training once you have a good foundation in martial arts. This video explains everything perfectly. Every aikido student should watch this.
Ive been practicing bjj for two years now, and I've watched other channels either dissing or comparing aikidos effectiveness in a cage environment. I found your video truly insightful sir👏, I've shared your channel with friends, some of which have been doing aikido for years
I think aikido might be my type of self defense. Especially since I abhor violence. I carry a firearm, but I really don't want to have to kill someone. I don't want that on my conscience or my heart. Thank you for explaining this to me. I don't much care for fighting sports. But deflecting and distancing myself from violence sounds wonderful.
I don't practice aikido, but I've practiced with Aikidoka and one thing is that they are very aware of connection and balance. One of them is able to off balance me so well that if he can make contact before I start my technique I'll never be able to complete it. This to me is the answer to "It's outside the Aikido curriculum." Aikido addresses it by not letting it happen by interrupting the opponents balance before they move to a more advantageous position. Also I've heard that Aikido is 90% Atemi. So when my partners got in trouble with me they would do a quick hit or kick which was 1 to hurt me and 2 to reposition my balance so they were once again in control and a step ahead.
I trained Baguazhang for almost 14 years. Prior to that Aikido. You have captured the essence that is necessary. I've never heard this from an Aikido instructor.
That's really funny...I've never trained Aikido, but I've trained weapons (HEMA). And since then, I've understood the goal of Aikido pretty much exactly as you explain it. Why? Because we noticed during sparring that a lot of Aikido-like (i.e. probably not exact) techniques started occurring. We didn't try to use them, they just occurred by themselves, because those were logical moves for someone in this situation who has at least a modicum of grappling experience (HEMA sparring generally allows grabs, though I guess it might be different in other schools). Anyway, since then, I've been persuaded that Aikido started out as a complement to weapons training. (That thought was confirmed once I read a bit about the history of your style - the Founder was a really good master of the sword and the spear). Once you know how to keep yourself alive with a weapon, you need to make sure the weapon cannot be simply removed by a grab...or, sometimes, you might want to try using a grabbing move against an armed adversary. Because if you can take his weapon while retaining yours...well, people generally start trying to hold a conversation with you! (In European systems, his expected first sentence is to offer a ransom if kept alive). Also, having the conversation is simply the logical thing to do when weapons are involved. In fact, any serious self-defense teacher would explain to the students that deescalation is always better than applying physical skills. That's double more true when weapons are involved. And wow, the actual moves make so much sense when you look at them as weapons-based moves! I mean, one of the criticisms is that people wouldn't charge in and grab your hands, like in Aikido demonstrations. But have a weapon in said hands, and even people with a lot of grappling experience try to charge in and grab your armed hand before you can use the weapon in it! ...I think I had even explained this on Quora. Or at least I tried to, I doubt anyone paid much attention. I guess that was just a long-winded way to say "kudos from Bulgaria, you got a new subscriber".
I practiced Aikido for 2,5 year and do not know if Morihei Ueshiba would agree with the explanation. But for me this is the best explanation what Aikido is I ever heard. Congratulations! You really understand Aikido at a very deep level
More than a system, Aikido is a way of life, practicing energetic harmony in every interaction, even (especially) with ourself and Nature. Great video, thanks Sensei
This is why I started studying Aikido. It is really about not being there when the attack comes. Which is why we enter into his attack at a angle that he is off balance and I am balanced.
I have been involved in aikido for a long time but overtime been doing more of a combatives JKD mixed martial art approach now for quite a while but this has really brought me back to aikido. Thank you 😊
Aikido is an art that everyone comments on, but never takes classes. They just know more, then you a 10yr student knows. Success is never having to get physical.
Aikido training helps people to become psychologically stronger and flexible. I have trained for 5 years and I use the principles in my corporate conflicts, it fits well. Also in crowded buses to avoid collision .. in football ground .. it just worked for me everywhere including a physical conflict situation. But one thing I realised, that Aikido is an inner art, a life style and a motor neurone activity, main goal is to save yourself from harm .. and at the end harmony wins, not me. That’s why it is stupid to fit Aiki in MMA.
I came here because I was a fan of your podcast but I stayed because I became a fan of your videos. This is perfect to explain to new students, new officers, or friends who don’t understand what we do. Thank you for sharing!!!
Wow, What a beautiful explanation and one that the youtuber Martial arts Journey needs to hear as well as anyone else who disrespect Aikido. including all those mma and bjj types.
I think everyone watching this would slightly understand what you're explaining differently. But for me this was a great explanation of your view of Aikido and one that in my circles hasn't been explored much. I really do want to promote Aikido as a Traditional Martial Art, not a Modern Self-defence. And I think this video does help explain it this way.
Been practicing Kobayashi-Ryu Aikido for a year now. This video has thrown light on some of the basic questions an aikidoka can have. By far the BEST explanation of what aikido is on the whole of UA-cam. Lots of love from India
I have to agree with most of the comments, I almost dismissed this post but wanted to see if there was anything to glean from 20 minutes of my time. I'm glad I viewed the post. It is a concise account of aikido philosophy. As a 50 year student) of jujitsu many of our moves are similar, a difference is that we punish the assailant more severely. Thank you for a very good presentation.
I started watching this thinking it would be rubbish, but actually it's very good. I trained for over 20 years, in various schools (and taught). It's always how the guys that look weedy and beardy are often the ones that are tough as nails. Thanks for this.
Thank goodness, someone is explaining it clearly. In my school, I'm the only one to explain this to my classmates (I proved to them Aikido works in fight/self-defense).
This is by far one of the most thought-provoking satisfying answers to this question I have ever heard bravo! It was a pleasure listening to you sir. For me, being able to explain the art in such a provocative way is the sign of a true master of the art
Thanks for the video. My core focus is Parkour and Gymnastics and I've been struggling lately to figure out where Aikido fits into this. Your explanation helps, thanks.
Brilliant. I have seen a lot on aikido and different explanations. Aiki-jutsu and the distinction between that and aikido also helps to explain the mindset of the arts. Great video and a great instructor!
Aikido does make perfect sense as a practical Martial Art when Traditional Japanese Weapons are involved. It's harder to see the practicality of the self defense or combat applications with empty handed demonstration alone compared to some other arts. The empty handed version is still sublime in my humble opinion. Your exposition of Aikido's objective along with your explanations of the techniques are thorough, very clear and truly efficient. Your mechanics are crisp and graceful. You covered in twenty minutes, what it took me a year in class to fully digest as a beginner. This was a First Rate Demonstration....no flattery. I hope to see more. Great video.
This is my second viewing of this video, the first had me totally mesmerized. This is not only the best Aikido video I have ever seen, it is the best Martial Arts video I've ever seen. I'm not an aikido guy (over 15 years in TKD/Hapkido) but I think I'm about to become one.
For years I have been telling people that all that Aikido wrist grabbing is because the Aikido practitioner is holding a weapon. Thanks for confirming it.
Thank you! I've taken Aikido for about ten years (newbie) and your explanations of why we do things in Aikido is excellent! I see practice in a different perspective.
I think Fresno is very lucky to have a teacher of your caliber. I am a long term practitioner and in my twenties and thirties had to use Aikido in many situations, several times against groups of attackers and I agree with your approach especially against groups. When in conflict with a group my fear was being stabbed so distance control and settlement into negotiation was always how I survived. I will check out the rest of your vids.
I started with Aikido & then went to Judo. I've also taken some Arnis. I've found it best to try various martial arts to find what's best for you. Always great to take what you've learned from one art to another.
Loved this explanation! Just found your channel and I'm excited to dive into more of your content. Also excited to find another bald, red-bearded martial artist on youtube making great videos! Solidarity!
Aikido needs more of this! A lot more... still, I think the work against knives was a bit over simplified... knives allow for quickness and mobility... I would like to see more live drills on the principles shown on this video, which do make sense in theory. As a lot of other comments brought up here, best explanation on Aikido I ever saw. Practiced for about 17 years and never heard anything like that... gave up on it due to practicality and a bunch of other toxic stuff common to it's own culture, but been flirting with the idea of dealing with it again, specially after those videos.
Thank you for the video. I am a aikidoka in Taiwan. The ideas you mentioned in this video is quite same with what i have learned. My sensai once said that the core idea about akikido is the body position between you and the attacker and your footwork. While facing a fighting situation, there might be no time for fancy techniques, but it is useful to keep your distance or when you can't, use ikkyo to block and throw a punch in their face. "Aren't punches aikido?" as you mentioned, the idea of aikido is more like a system, actually, there are "atemis" in aikido, which means punching or albow attacks when you find a chance and a door that your opponent opened in their defence. Of course, once might said that aikidoka's punches are more useless and untrained compared with a boxer's punch, but in my opinion, no martial arts are perfect, and why can't we also go to classes of boxing and learn from them politely? It is not that kind of stuff that you choose a side and can't cooperate with people learning other techniques. Lastly, o-sensai was once served in the Japanese military during the WW2 teaching soldiers about bayonets. He had a great experience with military cultures, and I simply don't think the original aikido was mostly considered as useless for the public(which was what I saw on the internet, sad but true). There must be something wrong and I am still finding answers. By the way, there is a saying about aiki-jo in Japan says that the techniques came from o-sensais experience of rifle bayonets.
Excellent initial explanation forbeginners as to stages 1 and 2! l. keeping the distance 2. stepping out of the line -when facing a faster opponent 3. when grabbed or taken by surprise, choosing a weapon is not something a beginner can handle. Instead, stepping aside plus a rapid 180-degree turn such as tenka ashi-, or an ura/irimi tenkan could help more!!! After all as you put it. Aikido is the art of motion! With my more than three decades of Karate, training behind, use and handling weapons could be left to higher levels of students. Best regards, and many success. Paul, 67, retired instructor of martial arts.
Thank you for the video Sensei. I've practiced aikido religiously and had a break for some years. I like this video, but being honest i've also always enjoyed the fact that aikido kind of deters the people who usually comment or hates on it. I get that people want "effectiveness", but the fact of the matter is almost no aikidoka has that as a goal in my opinion. If they like it they stay training because it is infinitely deep and extremely technical, not to mention a lot of fun. To me It's really something else, an "art" in the truest sense of the word. I like the fact that O-Sensei Morihei Ueshiba was an enlisted soldier in the Russo-Japanses war, the thought that he had enough of war and wanted to preserve the "martial spirit" in a peaceful way, is really a beautiful notion to me. It kept me fit, it made me mentally stronger and not to mention peaceful and it also gave me the ability to fall in the most graceful way imaginable. I really don't want anything else from it. It is also a way to meet so many pleasant and interesting people. To me it is the most magical thing i've ever experienced. Take from this what you want, but that is all i have to say. Sorry i got a little long-winded, but it felt good to write this.
Video Thumbnail clicked accidentally! Subscribe button clicked intentionally! ...it's like the cosmos is in conversation with itself...Throwing down some energetic harmony in intercourse with some good vibrations...Aikkeeedoooohhhh!
All martial artists of other disciplines should see this. Proper contextualization makes aikido much more understandable. Great job.
This explanation blew my mind. I have never heard of Aikido explained this way.
Glad you enjoyed it!
This explanation is brilliant, thank you! Perhaps all these 14 yo internet trolls should watch this b4 saying Aikido is useless.
This is the best explanation i've ever come away with.
Ngl, this is really inspiring me to take Aikido classes
This man is good ,, alot of clarity!!!
I came here because some martial-arts friends on facebook were mocking the video.
In my opinion this is one of the best videos I've ever seen on the topic of martial arts, and it clarifies the meaning of decades of Aikido and Daito-ryu practise for me. Thank-you.
I am delighted to hear that. Glad the video was useful to you.
I think you can get the idea from the yielding, non-violent nature of Aikido to start out with, but the explanation of the goals of different martial arts was unique and cool. That is: The boxer tries to knock you out, the Judo man tries to pin you, the Aikido man tries to have a conversation. Brilliant. I tend to be like the person below, I don't like violence, and harmony is usually the best answer. IMO we need to get away from the tough guy, always wants to prove who's toughest mentality. It's a pretty poor method of problem solving. Thank you, arigato.
Absolutely brilliant. This is the best explanation I have heard or seen before on Aikido.
THANK GOD this channel exists. Aikido, when properly learned and applied, is a phenomenal martial art for effective use “on the street”.
I can tell from this video that you are an excellent instructor. You are explaining some very fundamental and important principles here
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!
Aikido is kaleidoscopic and we see that here, where every action by the attacker presents new options for the defender. I like your idea about asking a boxing coach for solutions to a headlock. So many people get lost in comparing martial arts against each other, but they each deal with different problems and scenarios or rules, and they all have weaknesses. This focus on peaceful resolution and not hurting the opponent but instead making him regret his choices is key.
“In Aikido we never attack. An attack is proof that one is out of control. Never run away from any kind of challenge, but do not try to suppress or control an opponent unnaturally. Let attackers come any way they like and then blend with them. Never chase after opponents. Redirect each attack and get firmly behind it.”
― Morihei Ueshiba
Made sense. Half way thru I realized you were describing something I did purely from "how do I survive" instinct one time on a train. Three guys started bullying some asian children. I let the verbal go but when one actually slapped a child I stood up, didn't think about it, simply asked them to stop and move on. (Conversation.) I surely did not want a fight. The three then tried to take to me. A train has certain advantages for one against three - narrow space down the middle of the train made it impossible for them to surround me. Its a blur but I remember trading a few head shots with one, then backing up, putting myself in a corner with railings I could grip and using my feet (Big feet.) to simply keep them away from me. It worked, the train pulled into a station and they all got off. Plenty of other guys on that train, they all just watched. Without any training or desire to fight I did what you were describing - tried to have a conversation, tried to keep distance, tried to make time for something to change, never tried to attack, just stay safe and hoped it de-escalated. Shook me up big time. It appears my personal instincts are congruent with Aikido - something to think about. Thanks for that frankly refreshing insight into one martial art in a world overflowing with martial arts that sell themselves as ways to dominate others.
I am sick and tired of the aikido v ufc arguments. Aikido ain't fighting,it's stopping fights. I was doorman for 13 yrs,,then I went into corrections,,now prison here in Ireland has no batons,no pepper spray,no vests even ffs lol it's all based on control and restraint etc. I have used aikido over my lifetime on doors and indeed in prisons as my go too. Aikido is "surge" breaker I feel,it interrupts violence etc not aid it. Prisons are full of dangerous and some UFC fighters and when they kick off control and restraint individuals step in just like aikido etc to Stop it. Aikido ain't fighting guys,,stop throwing it in octagon. It's the universal referree.
I hope all the people who think aikido is useless will watch this. I've been trying to explain to others that aikido is not a set of techniques but rather concepts and philosophy that are like advanced training once you have a good foundation in martial arts. This video explains everything perfectly. Every aikido student should watch this.
Ive been practicing bjj for two years now, and I've watched other channels either dissing or comparing aikidos effectiveness in a cage environment. I found your video truly insightful sir👏, I've shared your channel with friends, some of which have been doing aikido for years
Thanks!
The Cage is not the Dojo, They had different goals.
I think aikido might be my type of self defense. Especially since I abhor violence. I carry a firearm, but I really don't want to have to kill someone. I don't want that on my conscience or my heart. Thank you for explaining this to me. I don't much care for fighting sports. But deflecting and distancing myself from violence sounds wonderful.
Call for peace, but carry a big stick
I don't practice aikido, but I've practiced with Aikidoka and one thing is that they are very aware of connection and balance. One of them is able to off balance me so well that if he can make contact before I start my technique I'll never be able to complete it. This to me is the answer to "It's outside the Aikido curriculum." Aikido addresses it by not letting it happen by interrupting the opponents balance before they move to a more advantageous position. Also I've heard that Aikido is 90% Atemi. So when my partners got in trouble with me they would do a quick hit or kick which was 1 to hurt me and 2 to reposition my balance so they were once again in control and a step ahead.
This is such a good explanation of Aikido, clears up all the BS, thanks for making the vid!
I trained Baguazhang for almost 14 years. Prior to that Aikido. You have captured the essence that is necessary. I've never heard this from an Aikido instructor.
That's really funny...I've never trained Aikido, but I've trained weapons (HEMA). And since then, I've understood the goal of Aikido pretty much exactly as you explain it.
Why? Because we noticed during sparring that a lot of Aikido-like (i.e. probably not exact) techniques started occurring. We didn't try to use them, they just occurred by themselves, because those were logical moves for someone in this situation who has at least a modicum of grappling experience (HEMA sparring generally allows grabs, though I guess it might be different in other schools).
Anyway, since then, I've been persuaded that Aikido started out as a complement to weapons training. (That thought was confirmed once I read a bit about the history of your style - the Founder was a really good master of the sword and the spear). Once you know how to keep yourself alive with a weapon, you need to make sure the weapon cannot be simply removed by a grab...or, sometimes, you might want to try using a grabbing move against an armed adversary. Because if you can take his weapon while retaining yours...well, people generally start trying to hold a conversation with you! (In European systems, his expected first sentence is to offer a ransom if kept alive).
Also, having the conversation is simply the logical thing to do when weapons are involved. In fact, any serious self-defense teacher would explain to the students that deescalation is always better than applying physical skills. That's double more true when weapons are involved.
And wow, the actual moves make so much sense when you look at them as weapons-based moves! I mean, one of the criticisms is that people wouldn't charge in and grab your hands, like in Aikido demonstrations. But have a weapon in said hands, and even people with a lot of grappling experience try to charge in and grab your armed hand before you can use the weapon in it!
...I think I had even explained this on Quora. Or at least I tried to, I doubt anyone paid much attention.
I guess that was just a long-winded way to say "kudos from Bulgaria, you got a new subscriber".
HEMA's weak/strong, Fuhlen etc are also pretty helpful to explain Aikido omote/ura etc
As I am getting reintroduced to Aikido I am glad I came across this video. Thank you sir for this beautiful interesting break down of the art.
Glad you enjoyed is
I practiced Aikido for 2,5 year and do not know if Morihei Ueshiba would agree with the explanation. But for me this is the best explanation what Aikido is I ever heard. Congratulations! You really understand Aikido at a very deep level
Glad it was helpful!
More than a system, Aikido is a way of life, practicing energetic harmony in every interaction, even (especially) with ourself and Nature. Great video, thanks Sensei
This is why I started studying Aikido. It is really about not being there when the attack comes. Which is why we enter into his attack at a angle that he is off balance and I am balanced.
I have been involved in aikido for a long time but overtime been doing more of a combatives JKD mixed martial art approach now for quite a while but this has really brought me back to aikido. Thank you 😊
Aikido is an art that everyone comments on, but never takes classes. They just know more, then you a 10yr student knows.
Success is never having to get physical.
This is alot like Gracie jiu jitsu which I train but I am starting to grow pretty fond of aikido because of explanations like this!
I proud of you to have someone like this in the Aikido workd.
Very kind of you to say, glad you enjoyed the video!
Aikido training helps people to become psychologically stronger and flexible. I have trained for 5 years and I use the principles in my corporate conflicts, it fits well. Also in crowded buses to avoid collision .. in football ground .. it just worked for me everywhere including a physical conflict situation. But one thing I realised, that Aikido is an inner art, a life style and a motor neurone activity, main goal is to save yourself from harm .. and at the end harmony wins, not me. That’s why it is stupid to fit Aiki in MMA.
I came here because I was a fan of your podcast but I stayed because I became a fan of your videos. This is perfect to explain to new students, new officers, or friends who don’t understand what we do. Thank you for sharing!!!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for all your support!
Wow, What a beautiful explanation and one that the youtuber Martial arts Journey needs to hear as well as anyone else who disrespect Aikido. including all those mma and bjj types.
Excellent video and explanation of aikido thank you so very for sharing this great information!!
I think everyone watching this would slightly understand what you're explaining differently. But for me this was a great explanation of your view of Aikido and one that in my circles hasn't been explored much.
I really do want to promote Aikido as a Traditional Martial Art, not a Modern Self-defence. And I think this video does help explain it this way.
Thank you very much sensei for reminding everybody of the aiki spirit.
Bravo sir. This is the best most thought-provoking most provocative answer I have ever heard. You are a true master of the yard.
Been practicing Kobayashi-Ryu Aikido for a year now. This video has thrown light on some of the basic questions an aikidoka can have. By far the BEST explanation of what aikido is on the whole of UA-cam. Lots of love from India
Glad you found it useful, and thank you for the nice comment! Sending love right back at you!
really interesting and well explained. thanks a lot
Very insightful about the intention and context of Aikido systems.
Such a fine explanation! Thanks for this!
I have to agree with most of the comments, I almost dismissed this post but wanted to see if there was anything to glean from 20 minutes of my time. I'm glad I viewed the post. It is a concise account of aikido philosophy. As a 50 year student) of jujitsu many of our moves are similar, a difference is that we punish the assailant more severely. Thank you for a very good presentation.
I finally found a channel that gets aikido, samurai would be proud.
I started watching this thinking it would be rubbish, but actually it's very good. I trained for over 20 years, in various schools (and taught). It's always how the guys that look weedy and beardy are often the ones that are tough as nails. Thanks for this.
Yes because it has different goals from many martial arts. The goals are not competitive but to survive and deescalate conflict.
Thank goodness, someone is explaining it clearly. In my school, I'm the only one to explain this to my classmates (I proved to them Aikido works in fight/self-defense).
Such an underated channel...I nominate you for UA-cam's martial art teacher of the year. ❤️🙏 Subscribed and restructuring my school curriculum.
Glad you enjoy it, thanks for subscribing!
The best breakdown of Aikido I have ever heard.
This is by far one of the most thought-provoking satisfying answers to this question I have ever heard bravo! It was a pleasure listening to you sir. For me, being able to explain the art in such a provocative way is the sign of a true master of the art
Thanks for your kind words. Glad you enjoyed the video!
Thanks for posting this video. I think that's the most useful Aikido video I've ever seen.
Glad it was helpful!
Wow!!! Best explanation of Aikido I’ve ever heard!!! Very; honest, knowledgeable and practical!! Good stuff!!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Very well articulated and demonstrated. Thank you
This is great! Thank you. I just started Aikido and I love the explanations given.
Glad it was helpful!
So dealing with the attack at the point of intention . Systema is similar . Great explanation .
Very nice conceptual explanation! I really like it!
Great analogy! Creative teaching approach. Good for you.
Wow.. def one of the best explanations of aikido out there!
I want to learn more. Exciting! I have a lot of respect to conversation over violence.
Thanks for the video. My core focus is Parkour and Gymnastics and I've been struggling lately to figure out where Aikido fits into this. Your explanation helps, thanks.
Solid video. I like your approach to Aikido and the way you explain it's purpose.
Brilliant. I have seen a lot on aikido and different explanations. Aiki-jutsu and the distinction between that and aikido also helps to explain the mindset of the arts. Great video and a great instructor!
Aikido does make perfect sense as a practical Martial Art when Traditional Japanese Weapons are involved. It's harder to see the practicality of the self defense or combat applications with empty handed demonstration alone compared to some other arts.
The empty handed version is still sublime in my humble opinion. Your exposition of Aikido's objective along with your explanations of the techniques are thorough, very clear and truly efficient. Your mechanics are crisp and graceful. You covered in twenty minutes, what it took me a year in class to fully digest as a beginner.
This was a First Rate Demonstration....no flattery. I hope to see more. Great video.
This is my second viewing of this video, the first had me totally mesmerized. This is not only the best Aikido video I have ever seen, it is the best Martial Arts video I've ever seen. I'm not an aikido guy (over 15 years in TKD/Hapkido) but I think I'm about to become one.
Glad you found the video helpful! Thanks for the comment!
For years I have been telling people that all that Aikido wrist grabbing is because the Aikido practitioner is holding a weapon. Thanks for confirming it.
This is a great way to explain it! Thank you 🙏
I like the correlation between the use of tanto and the Uke trying to grab your arm to stop the attack. Very eye opener.
Thank you! I've taken Aikido for about ten years (newbie) and your explanations of why we do things in Aikido is excellent! I see practice in a different perspective.
Glad it was helpful!
I think Fresno is very lucky to have a teacher of your caliber. I am a long term practitioner and in my twenties and thirties had to use Aikido in many situations, several times against groups of attackers and I agree with your approach especially against groups. When in conflict with a group my fear was being stabbed so distance control and settlement into negotiation was always how I survived. I will check out the rest of your vids.
Brilliant. Thank you Sensei.
You're welcome, thanks for watching!
I started with Aikido & then went to Judo. I've also taken some Arnis. I've found it best to try various martial arts to find what's best for you. Always great to take what you've learned from one art to another.
Best aikido explanation video i've watched ty!
Hey I don't realize it's your newest video! I'm new to aikido & still learning it. Thanks for your explanation in this video.
Very well done!
Just a phenomenal explanation! Really well said!
That was a really good explanation sir, really similar to what I answer when I'm asked about aikido. Well done! New subscriber from now on. 🙇🏻♂️
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!
Awesome! Why nobody teaches aikido this way? It will be more popular.
Loved this explanation! Just found your channel and I'm excited to dive into more of your content. Also excited to find another bald, red-bearded martial artist on youtube making great videos! Solidarity!
Excellent video, well explained
Wow! What a great summary 👍!
Simply brilliant! I have never heard a more precise and true explanation of this highly evolved martial art!
Excellent, thank you!
Aikido needs more of this! A lot more... still, I think the work against knives was a bit over simplified... knives allow for quickness and mobility... I would like to see more live drills on the principles shown on this video, which do make sense in theory.
As a lot of other comments brought up here, best explanation on Aikido I ever saw. Practiced for about 17 years and never heard anything like that... gave up on it due to practicality and a bunch of other toxic stuff common to it's own culture, but been flirting with the idea of dealing with it again, specially after those videos.
Glad you enjoyed it, glad I've peeked your Aikido interest again! We have a podcast called "Aikido: Discussed"- you might like it.
@@ChuShinTani I'll be checking it out! Thank you!
Thank you for the video.
I am a aikidoka in Taiwan. The ideas you mentioned in this video is quite same with what i have learned.
My sensai once said that the core idea about akikido is the body position between you and the attacker and your footwork.
While facing a fighting situation, there might be no time for fancy techniques, but it is useful to keep your distance or when you can't, use ikkyo to block and throw a punch in their face.
"Aren't punches aikido?" as you mentioned, the idea of aikido is more like a system, actually, there are "atemis" in aikido, which means punching or albow attacks when you find a chance and a door that your opponent opened in their defence. Of course, once might said that aikidoka's punches are more useless and untrained compared with a boxer's punch, but in my opinion, no martial arts are perfect, and why can't we also go to classes of boxing and learn from them politely? It is not that kind of stuff that you choose a side and can't cooperate with people learning other techniques.
Lastly, o-sensai was once served in the Japanese military during the WW2 teaching soldiers about bayonets. He had a great experience with military cultures, and I simply don't think the original aikido was mostly considered as useless for the public(which was what I saw on the internet, sad but true). There must be something wrong and I am still finding answers.
By the way, there is a saying about aiki-jo in Japan says that the techniques came from o-sensais experience of rifle bayonets.
Excellent initial explanation forbeginners as to stages 1 and 2!
l. keeping the distance
2. stepping out of the line -when facing a faster opponent
3. when grabbed or taken by surprise, choosing a weapon is not something a beginner can handle.
Instead, stepping aside plus a rapid 180-degree turn such as tenka ashi-, or an ura/irimi tenkan could help more!!! After all as you put it. Aikido is the art of motion!
With my more than three decades of Karate, training behind, use and handling weapons could be left to higher levels of students.
Best regards, and many success. Paul, 67, retired instructor of martial arts.
Thank you for the video Sensei. I've practiced aikido religiously and had a break for some years. I like this video, but being honest i've also always enjoyed the fact that aikido kind of deters the people who usually comment or hates on it. I get that people want "effectiveness", but the fact of the matter is almost no aikidoka has that as a goal in my opinion. If they like it they stay training because it is infinitely deep and extremely technical, not to mention a lot of fun. To me It's really something else, an "art" in the truest sense of the word. I like the fact that O-Sensei Morihei Ueshiba was an enlisted soldier in the Russo-Japanses war, the thought that he had enough of war and wanted to preserve the "martial spirit" in a peaceful way, is really a beautiful notion to me. It kept me fit, it made me mentally stronger and not to mention peaceful and it also gave me the ability to fall in the most graceful way imaginable. I really don't want anything else from it. It is also a way to meet so many pleasant and interesting people. To me it is the most magical thing i've ever experienced. Take from this what you want, but that is all i have to say. Sorry i got a little long-winded, but it felt good to write this.
I Have Studied Various Martial Arts for over a 40 Year Period, Aikido Being One,
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Wow, this was extremely helpful. Thank you.
Glad you found it useful!
This is an amazing explanation
What an incredible explanation ! Just waooo !
Une excellente explication des fondements de l'Aikido. Un grand merci.
Great addition to some other systems. Great video.
Excellent explanation.
I really enjoyed this. Thank you.
Thanks for watching a commenting!
Interesting! Thank you for posting.
My pleasure!
Brilliant explanation and demonstration. Very interesting
Many thanks!
Congratulations sensed. Maybe it was thr best explanation I ever heard. Domo arigatou gazaimashita
excellent
That explains a whole, while lot. Excellent👊
Glad it was helpful!
Brilliant explanation
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