Aikido, Martial Arts and Aikido Articles

#3 My third set of Martial Arts and Self Defense pages

Always remember that there's a big difference between Martial Arts, which tend to aim at perfect-techniques, and Self-Defense - which aims to get the job done quickly and efficiently. There is some blurring of distinctions between the two, but try not to let it confuse you. Just focus on what you want to learn, and why.

• Ki Energy
  
  Ki Energy - Ki or (Chi) is the mystical part of Aikido... an energy or life force.
• Uyeshiba - O-Sensei, the Founder of Aikido
  
  Uyeshiba - Morihei Uyeshiba, the founder of Aikido.
• 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
• Jigoro Kano (1860-1838)
  
  Jigoro Kano took the best from Japan's then-declining Ju Jitsu schools, and turned the blend into Judo
• Aikido Drawings
  
  Two textbooks with absolutely great Aikido drawings.
• 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.
• Martial Arts Clip Art
  
  Find martial arts clip art by scouring the web.
• Martial Arts Stretching
  
  Martial Arts stretching isn't just for kicking higher, it's vital to prevent strains and torn muscles.
• Sokaku Takeda (1859-1943)
  
  Sokauku 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.
• Stretching For Martial Arts
  
  Stretching for martial arts really needs to be done before every class.
• Tomiki Aikido - Aikido with just a touch of Judo
  
  Tomiki style Aikido is named after Kenji Tomiki Sensei.
• 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.
• Woman Aikido Teacher Saved Cop From Riot Mob
  
  Here is the woman Aikido Teacher who brought Aikido to Hong Kong.
• Martial Art Stances
  
  All Martial Art Stances are a compromise. They depend on whether you're kicking, punching, blocking ot throwing.
• Self Defense Moves
  
  Basic self defense moves to hurt the other guy.
• 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.
• Submission Techniques
  
  Submission Techniques and how to make the other guy holler or tap.
• Self Defence Techniques
  
  There are many self defence techniques. Just remember a handful.
• Self Defense Techniques
  
  Here are some self defense techniques to remember, and some advice.
• Martial Art Skills and Stances
  
  If you want martial art skills and stances, you'll need to do some real work.
• Martial Arts & Bullying
  
  Are martial artists the bullies, or do those who have been bullied become martial artists?
• 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.
• 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.
• 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
• 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.