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• A Comparison of Bushido & Chivalry
  Comparison Bushido Chivalry What did the Samurai warriors and the European Knights have in common, if anything? How did their codes of honor compare?
  
  
• Abused Woman in Hiding Calls For Help
  This was an email from the 'Contact Me' form on my web site.
  
  
• Adreneline Dump
  All about the Adreneline Dump - Handling the body's natural fear reaction to perceived or real danger.
  
  
• Aigamaeate - Tomiki Aikido Throw #2 (of 17)
  Aigamaeate is the 2nd Aikido technique of Tomik Aikido's Randori no Kata
  
  
• Aikido Animated GIF
  Want an Aikido Animated GIF ? - Well, we have 17 great Aikido animated GIF images of here Tomiki Aikido throws and holds.
  
  
• Aikido Breakfalls
  Aikido breakfalls are the first step in learning how to do Aikido
  
  
• Aikido Breakfalls Description
  Aikido breakfalls description - Info on doing back breakfalls, side breakfalls and rolling breakfalls or forward rolls.
  
  
• Aikido Competition - What split Tomiki from the other styles.
  Aikido competition exists, but only in one of the styles - founded by Uyeshiba's first 8th-dan student.
  
  
• Aikido Demonstrations
  Aikido demonstrations will bring in new students if you do them right.
  
  
• Aikido Diagrams
  Aikido diagrams, drawings and illustrations are much clearer than photographs when the pictures are done by a highly skilled artist.
  
  
• Aikido Dojo List
  My aikido dojo list has been updated.
  
  
• Aikido Drawings
  aikido drawings
  
  
• Aikido Drawings
  Two textbooks with absolutely great Aikido drawings.
  
  
• Aikido eBook
  Aikido ebook
  
  
• Aikido Epping
  Aikido at Epping YMCA, NSW, was a long time ago.
  
  
• Aikido Equipment Requirements Are Simple
  You don't need much aikido equipment to get started with this martial art.
  
  
• Aikido Exercises
  Aikido exercises can be broken into two categories.
  
  
• Aikido History
  The History of Aikido is an interesting one, because it combines several violent Japanese martial arts yet it adds a Peaceful ethic.
  
  
• Aikido Holds
  There are many Aikido holds used to immobilize an opponent.
  
  
• Aikido in Sydney
  Aikido in Sydney has come a long way in 30 years.
  
  
• Aikido Instructions
  Aikido instructions, step by step 'How To' information.
  
  
• Aikido Kata
  Aikido Kata is the formal training you will do in dojo classes.
  
  
• Aikido Locks
  Aikido locks are used to hold am opponent so he cannot move.
  
  
• Aikido Martial Arts
  Aikido martial arts techniques are effective yet humane.
  
  
• Aikido Martial Arts Demonstrations
  How to do Aikido martial arts demonstrations and bring in new students.
  
  
• Aikido Moves
  Aikido moves keep you safe from being struck by an attacker.
  
  
• Aikido Movies
  Aikido has been in the movies, and on TV, more often than most people would realize.
  
  
• Aikido Pressure Points
  Aikido pressure points for distraction, pain and compliance.
  
  
• Aikido Shown Step-by-Step
  This unique Aikido e-book shows Fukakugai Aikido (or Carl Geiss Aikido). It is a branch of Tomiki-style Aikido.
  
  
• Aikido Techniques
  Aikido techniques are mostly adapted from Ju Jitsu, but the Aiki versions are usually less savage.
  
  
• Aikido Techniques Avoid The Onslaught
  Aikido techniques use movement to avoid attack and unbalance the attacker
  
  
• Aikido Throws
  Aikido throws, holds and projections.
  
  
• Aikido Tutorial
  Aikido tutorial ebook by Nick Lowry, a 7th Dan black belt in Tomiki Style Aikido, who teaches in Chicago, USA.
  
  
• Aikido, Martial Arts and Self Defense Education
  Self Defense Education - Whether you want to defend yourself quickly, or spend years learning a martial art, there's a lifetime of advice and experience in here for you.
  
  
• Air Tazer
  The Air Tazer can reach out and zap a violent person who's threatening you from up to 15 feet away.
  
  
• Akido
  Japanese Akido, the non-violent martial art.
  
  
• Alan Ames - The Aikido Teacher
  Aikido teacher, Alan Ames, Sydney and Perth, Australia
  
  
• Animated Aikido Techniques
  Free animated Aikido techniques and detailed how-they-work instructions.
  
  
• articles 1
  Here is the first set of articles written here about martial arts and self defense issues, and especially Aikido techniques.
  
  
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• Atemi
  Atemi is the Japanese term for striking the body's weak points.
  
  
• Atemi Points
  If you know some good atemi points, you won't waste your time hitting someone and having no effect.
  
  
• Atemi Waza
  How you use Atemi strikes in Aikido.
  
  
• Back breakfalls are your first step in learning Aikido.
  Back breakfalls keep you from cracking your skull on the ground or breaking other bones. It's a vital
  
  
• Breakfall Safely
  The first lesson in Aikido (or Judo) will cover how to breakfall safely.
  
  
• Bruce Lee a Symbol of Unity in Divided Bosnian town
  Bruce Lee's Kung Fu, courage and moral virtues are helping inspire and heal divided youths.
  
  
• Bruce Lee, master of Kung Fu and founder of Jeet Kune Do
  Bruce Lee was a master of Chinese Kung Fu and a master showman as well.
  
  
• Chinese Chi Kung or Breath Energy
  This Art of Chinese 'Breath Energy' has great benefits to your physical, spiritual and mental health...
  
  
• Choosing The Right School of Martial Arts
  With so many styles and mrtial arts schools to choose from, what should you look for and how to decide?
  
  
• Condition the Body For Kung Fu or Karate
  There are some basic
  
  
• Diagram of Pressure Points on the Human Body
  There's no real need for a diagram of pressure points because you know the important ones already.
  
  
• Disclaimer and Warning for Gedanate.com
  Disclaimer and Warning - Sports can be dangerous. Martial Arts and Self Defense moves can be especially dangerous. We will not be held responsible if you get hurt. Okay?
  
  
• Easy Aikido Moves To Save Your Hide
  Are you looking for easy aikido moves to save you from taking a beating? If so, you'll find this article useful.
  
  
• Fear of Aikido Injury - Can Someone Over 40 Do Aikido?
  Fear of Aikido Injury - There's always a risk of injury when you play sport, and martial arts like Aikido also have their dangers. See here how we handle them.
  
  
• Fighting Pressure Points
  Is it practical to try and hit fighting pressure points in a melee?
  
  
• Free Aikido, or Aiki Without Sweat
  Answer to a website visitor who asked about the Master/Student relationship in Aikido, and another who wanted it free.
  
  
• Gedanate - Tomiki Aikido throw #4 (of 17)
  Gedanate is an Aikido throw where you drop low, under the attacker's arms and break his balance.
  
  
• Grow Flowers From Your Fingertips
  Aikidoka who do Ki Aikido extend Ki from their finger tips. But Virginia Mayhew, the Aikido Teacher, had a very different method which was truly beautiful.
  
  
• Gyakugamaeate - Tomiki Aikido Throw #3 (of 17)
  Gyakugamaeate is the 3rd aikido throw of the Randori no Kata
  
  
• Hikiotoshi (pull-drop Aikido throw) technique #17
  Hikiotoshi is the final of the 17 basic techniques of Tomiki Aikido. It also requires spectacular jumping and falling skills by the person it is being done to.
  
  
• Hikitaoshi (elbow pull down Aikido throw) technique #8
  Hikitaoshi is the
  
  
• Hojo Jitsu - Ropes and Knots, Samurai Style
  The ancient Japanese police art of tying up a prisoner is called Hojo Jitsu.
  
  
• How Long to Earn a Black Belt in Aikido?
  More stuff from past newsletters, including a reader's question on How Long to Earn a Black Belt in Aikido
  
  
• How to Breakfall Safely
  You can't do Aikido until you can breakfall safely (do Ukemi). Tumbling properly, you protect your head and limbs, while saving your body from the shock of impact.
  
  
• How To Deal With A Bully
  A boy emailed me from my website and asked how to deal with a bully. This is the reply I emailed him back.
  
  
• How To Do a Breakfall
  Want to know how to do a breakfall properly and not get hurt?
  
  
• How To Do Rolling Breakfalls (forward rolls)
  Train with a friend to do rolling breakfalls, so you can fall or be thrown without injury.
  
  
• How to do: Ushiroate (Aikido rear attack throw)
  The Ushiroate aikido throw is where you
  
  
• How To Fall Safely
  Need to know how to fall safely ? This will give you the basics.
  
  
• How To Learn Aikido
  how to learn aikido ... You do it by finding a school and going to meet the people there. You'll either like them or not. Then you can make your decision.
  
  
• How to Really Defend Against a Knife
  Don't believe the stuff taught in most dojos, and run for your life if you can!
  
  
• I Know Karate and Kung Fu and Lots of Other Foreign Words!
  Why martial arts are so popular in the USA, and a little bit about how they really work for you.
  
  
• Japanese Wooden Swords
  What use are Japanese Wooden Swords?
  
  
• Jigoro Kano - Founder of Kodokan Judo
  Professor Jigoro Kano is the man who took the best from Japanese Ju Jitsu and turned it into Judo
  
  
• Jigoro Kano (1860-1838)
  Jigoro Kano took the best from Japan's then-declining Ju Jitsu schools, and turned the blend into Judo
  
  
• Jodo - The Art of Japanese Stick Fighting
  Jodo is the Way of the 5 foot short staff. A deadly efficient weapon.
  
  
• John Gay - Australian Aikido Association
  John Gay, Shihan, was the head of the Australian Aikido Association and the representative of the JAA in Australia.
  
  
• Judo Holds and Submission Techniques
  Judo Holds and Submission Techniques - Judo and Ju Jitsu have some excellent holds and submission techniques to end a fight fast.
  
  
• Junanahon no Kata
  The Junanahon no Kata - the basic 17 techniques of Tomiki Aikido are also called the Randori no Kata (in Japanese).
  
  
• Kata Aikido - When practise really does make perfect.
  Kata Aikido can be formal high-level routines, or they can be how Aikido beginners learn a technique step-by-step through near-perfect repetition.
  
  
• Kendo - the Japanese Way of the Sword
  Ken do is the modern art and sport of the Samurai Sword.
  
  
• Kenji Tomiki, master of Judo and Aikido
  Kenji Tomiki was the first of Morihei Uyeshiba's students to earn an 8th Dan black belt teacher's certificate in Aikido.
  
  
• Ki Energy
  Ki Energy - Ki or (Chi) is the mystical part of Aikido... an energy or life force.
  
  
• Kids Aikido Can Be Fun
  Kids Aikido classes can be great fun, but some techniques have to be left out to prevent injuries.
  
  
• Koichi Tohei - the Master of Ki
  Koichi Tohei took the
  
  
• Koryo Katas - Old Aikido
  The Koryo Katas of Tomiki Aikido contain the older, more dangerous techniques from Aiki Budo and Daito Ryu Aiki Ju Jutsu
  
  
• Kotegaeshi Aikido Throw - Tomiki Aikido's #12 (of 17)
  The Kotegaeshi wrist throw is the 12th Aikido throw from Randori no Kata
  
  
• Kotegaeshi Breakfalls - or why you need to jump over your own arm quickly.
  Kotegaeshi Breakfalls are an advanced version of an Aikido Side Breakfall. You do them by leaping over your own arm while being thrown. It saves your arm from getting broken.
  
  
• Kotehineri - Aikido wrist push-down technique #11 of 17
  Kotehineri, Aikido Throw #11 (of 17), Randori-no-Kata
  
  
• Kung Fu or Gung-Fu, It's All Chinese Boxing to me!
  Kung Fu - China has hundreds, maybe thousands, of different martial arts styles.
  
  
• Learn Self-Defense Online
  Most martial arts have skills you can use for self defense. But it takes years of training to reach that level of skill.
  
  
• Levels of Free Practice in Tomiki Aikido
  Free practice is where students pair off, and both attacker and defender vary their techniques to improve both their skills.
  
  
• Link with us ? Maybe, or maybe not.
  If you want to link with us you need to be a martial arts or a self-defense related web site. But no firearms, either. This site is about non-lethal options.
  
  
• List of Common Attacks in Self Defense
  List of Common Attacks in Self Defense - and self-defense techniques particularly applicable for women and children.
  
  
• Maeotoshi (elbow arm-bar Aikido throw)
  The Maeotoshi aikido throw actually begins as an arm bar. Pressure is applied to Uke's elbow joint, so Uke does a forward roll to prevent his arm being broken.
  
  
• Martial Art Skills and Stances
  If you want martial art skills and stances, you'll need to do some real work.
  
  
• Martial Art Stances
  All Martial Art Stances are a compromise. They depend on whether you're kicking, punching, blocking ot throwing.
  
  
• Martial Arts
  Man has been hurting his fellow man since the first caveman picked up a rock. But over the millenia, it became a little more skillful.
  
  
• Martial Arts & Bullying
  Are martial artists the bullies, or do those who have been bullied become martial artists?
  
  
• Martial Arts Clip Art
  Find martial arts clip art by scouring the web.
  
  
• Martial Arts Sites
  There are so many Martial Arts sites on the world wide web, it's hard to choose where to go.
  
  
• Martial Arts Stretching
  Martial Arts stretching isn't just for kicking higher, it's vital to prevent strains and torn muscles.
  
  
• Morihei Ueshiba (O-Sensei) - Founder of Aikido
  Morihei Ueshiba, known as O'Sensei (great teacher) by his followers, blended sword, spear and jujutsu techniques into his unique new martial art he named Aikido.
  
  
• Morihei Uyeshiba
  O-Sensei, Morihei Uyeshiba, the martial arts genius who founded Aikido.
  
  
• North Ryde Youth Club
  The North Ryde Youth Club at the RSL was where we set up shop and ran our little Aikido club. I started it, and it's still there, now run by Ray Mazzone.
  
  
• NSW Tomiki Aikido Club at North Ryde RSL Youth Club.
  The NSW Tomiki Aikido Club was formed as a breakaway group from the Australian Aikido Association's Sydney group, which used to meet at Willoughby Park Center, near Chatswood inorth of Sydney.
  
  
• Oshitaoshi (Tomiki Aikido elbow push-down throw) technique #6
  Oshitaoshi is a powerful elbow control technique (or throw), also known as Ikkyo (First Control) in some Aikido styles.
  
  
• Pepper Sprays
  Pepper Sprays - non-lethal weapon for self defense purposes.
  
  
• Pressure Point Fighting, and Hi from Bossier City, Louisiana.
  Two more letters from visitors... One wabted to know about pressure points, the other was saying 'Hi' from the USA.
  
  
• Pressure Points Used For Fighting
  Pressure Points Used For Fighting - How useful are pressure points when it comes to fighting? Which ones do you know? What can you go for?
  
  
• Randori no Kata techniques of Tomiki Aikido
  Randori No Kata contains the 'Basic 17' Aikido Techniques of the Tomiki Aikido system. It is also known as the Junanahon no Kata.
  
  
• Real Life Is Different from the Dojo
  
  
• Retractable Baton
  The spring baton is a metal club which retracts like your car's radio antenna, so it fits in your purse or pocket. Cops and security guards carry them in a belt holster.
  
  
• Samplings from Nick Lowry's Aikido eBook
  A taste of what's inside the aikido e-book -- Aikido - principles of kata and randori.
  
  
• Self Defence Techniques
  There are many self defence techniques. Just remember a handful.
  
  
• Self Defense and the Use of Force
  When you use force to defnd yourself, there's always a chance you will be accused of using 'too much' force. Use of force leaves you open to legal problems.
  
  
• Self Defense Moves
  Basic self defense moves to hurt the other guy.
  
  
• Self Defense Products as used by Police and Security, or ordinary people
  You don't have to be a martial artist to use self defense products. They are the great, modern, non-lethal equalizer.
  
  
• Self Defense Techniques
  Here are some self defense techniques to remember, and some advice.
  
  
• Shikko Knee Walking
  Do you think you can defend yourself while sitting down or kneeling? That's what this Samurai knee walking is all about.
  
  
• Shomenate - Tomiki Aikido Throw #1 (of 17)
  Shomenate is the first attack technique of the Randori no Kata (also called the Junanahon No Kata or the Kata of 17)
  
  
• Side Breakfalls are the next step after learning backward breakfalls.
  With side breakfalls, you don't have two arms free to slap the mat. Sometimes you won't slap at all.
  
  
• Sokaku Takeda (1859-1943)
  Sokauku Takeda taught Daito-Ryu Aiki Jujutsu to the founder of Aikido, Morihei Ueshiba.
  
  
• Sokaku Takeda, the founder of Daito-Ryu Aiki Jujutsu
  Sokaku Takeda taught Daito-Ryu Aiki Jujutsu to the founder of Aikido, Morihei Ueshiba.
  
  
• Steps To Learn Aikido
  Here are some steps to learn Aikido. Pick what suits you and ignore the rest.
  
  
• Steven Seagal Aikido
  Steven Seagal Aikido - What's really behind Steven Seagal Aikido? Is it just an act, or can he really do this stuff?
  
  
• Stretching For Martial Arts
  Stretching for martial arts really needs to be done before every class.
  
  
• Stun Devices
  Stun Devices are non lethal weapons designed to catch the other person by surprise and give you some breathing space.
  
  
• Submission Techniques
  Submission Techniques and how to make the other guy holler or tap.
  
  
• Sumiotoshi (corner-drop Aikido throw) technique #16
  The Sumiotoshi aikido throw requires a fearsome breakfall. It is not a breakfall for the faint hearted. When first learning it, we used to call this one
  
  
• Sumo Wrestling - More Than 'Fat Men' Pushing
  Japanese Sumo are large men who live a hard life.
  
  
• Surviving a Real Attack On The Street
  How you train in the practise hall ain't nothing like the street. The real thing won't be easy to handle.
  
  
• Sydney Sports Aikido
  A new Sports Aikido class will be opening in Sydney soon. It will follow the Shodokan Aikido system which includes a sports aspect similar to that of Judo, where students can test their skills.
  
  
• Tae Kwon Do - Korea's Olympic Sport Martial Art
  Tae Kwon Do - In 1955, a Korean General founded this martial art and made it his country's national sport. It has now spread worldwide and, like Judo, even to the Olympic Games.
  
  
• Tenkai-Kotegaeshi (Shiho nage) - The Aikido "Four Directions" Throw
  Shihonage (sometimes called Tenkai-Kotegaeshi) is the 14th aikido technique in the Randori no Kata of Tomiki style Aikido.
  
  
• Tenkai-kotehineri - Tomiki Aikido throw #13 (of 17)
  The Tenkai-Kotehineri aikido technique
  
  
• Testimonials from Aikido eBook Buyers
  Comments and testimonials from people who have bought and read Nick Lowry's Aikido eBook
  
  
• Tetsuro Nariyama
  Tetsuro Nariyama, Shihan, is the Master (the teacher of teachers) of Shodokan Aikido worldwide.
  
  
• The Real Test For Vital Combat
  I've always stressed the difference between practise in a dojo and doing things 'for real'. Read what a real Master has to say about it...
  
  
• The Samurai Punishment of Yubizume
  Samurai Punishment Yubizume
  
  
• Tomiki Aikido - Aikido with just a touch of Judo
  Tomiki style Aikido is named after Kenji Tomiki Sensei.
  
  
• Train Your Hands for Karate
  Train Your Hands for Karate - But how far do you need to go in conditioning your hands for Karate training?
  
  
• Udegaeshi (Tomiki Aikido elbow wind-up)
  The Udegaeshi aikido technique
  
  
• Udegarame is a spectacular Aikido throw, where Uke does a roll to escape.
  The Udegarame aikido throw is really a followup to the Hikitaoshi throw... for when Uke resists the first throw, you switch immediately to the second and lock up his arm.
  
  
• Unbendable Arm
  Unbendable Arm is an Aikido exercise used to demonstrate Ki. A volunteer is asked to bend the arm while the person demonstrating resists ...
  
  
• Uyeshiba - O-Sensei, the Founder of Aikido
  Uyeshiba - Morihei Uyeshiba, the founder of Aikido.
  
  
• Virginia Mayhew Aikido
  Virginia Mayhew (now Virginia Bailey) learned Aikido at the original Honbu dojo in Japan in the early 1960s, and brought that martial art to Hong Kong in 1967.
  
  
• Vital Points - The Art of Atemi
  When you're fighting for your life, aim for the vital points because they have the maximum effect.
  
  
• Vital Pressure Points
  It's no good hitting a person just anywhere. When the chips are down those hits have got to make a difference. Hit the right vital areas and you'll be ahead.
  
  
• Vulnerable Points (Part Two) for Self Defense
  Part Two of my list of Vital Points, Nerve Centers and Atemi spots to attack when your life is in real danger.
  
  
• Vulnerable Points for Self Defense
  When you're fighting for your life, you have to make every hit cause damage. That's what the body's weak points are for.
  
  
• Wakigatame (elbow lock aikido hold) technique #10
  Wakigatame is a powerful Aikido elbow lock which is usually applied from a high attack (to your face or head). It is not an aikido throw, just a hold. But it is effective.
  
  
• Which Martial Art Hurts Most
  Which martial art hurts most when it comes to the nitty gritty? Are Aikido or Judo soft martial arts because they don't use kicks and punches like Karate or Tae Kwon Do? Well think again.
  
  
• Why Get Your Kids Into Martial Arts
  There are so many negative influences giving our kids bad messages, see why martial arts can give them some positive ones...
  
  
• Why Train At Martial Arts ?
  Martial Arts training is hard work, and fun ... a discipline with a host of benefits when you're willing to stick at it.
  
  
• Woman Aikido Teacher Saved Cop From Riot Mob
  Here is the woman Aikido Teacher who brought Aikido to Hong Kong.
  
  
• Women's Self Defense Against Men
  Here are some quick and dirty women's self defense against men. They are effective and they will really injure whoever you do them to. So don't use them lightly.
  
  
• Wrist Throw - Kotegaeshi
  The versatile Wrist Throw - Aikido is a martial art with very many wrist throws.
  
  
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