I must say that even as a person who only watches Aikido and has never practised it at all, these explanations are very clear and i seem to be understanding them a little bit! :)
This is excellent, thank you. I'm getting back into Aikido (Tomiki) after, if you can believe it, about 30 years at the age of 63. The more I have access to clear instruction of the basics such as this, the better it will influence my learning curve for the better. As long as my body holds up.
I dropped out of Aikido due to personal circumstances just over a year ago :( Your lucid, articulate and well-presented videos have given me the gentle encouragement needed to return to the dojo :) Duly subscribed! And thank you :)
Clear demo. One thing I heard that was very helpful as a principle is: Shiho Nage, Kotogaeshi should NEVER be based on pain; Nikkyo, yes. But even there, the pain should be very temporary. A badly done nikkyo can damage the area for weeks or longer. An expertly done nikkyo is a shooting electrical pain that immediately disappears and leaves no after-effect. Kotogaeshi and shihonage should never be applied sideways to the joint. That's stupid, unnecessary, ineffective as it relies on pain to cause a good uke to jump out of the technique, but it can seriously harm a less sensitive uke. Instead it should rely on harmony and on gaining the balance of uke. Even sankkyo can be done so as to have little pain and work mostly with the balance. But correctly applied it can be a stretch that is beneficial. To avoid incorrect technique you "take up slack" first and then and apply in the direction of the fingers....
Excellent instructional video! I'm currently training for my 3rd Kyu and your basic but thourough explanations help me tremendously in developing a better overall understanding! Thank you! This applies to your other videos too, but it just so happens that I wanted to write a comment here ;)
I did practice Aikido 5 Years for many years ago. And now internet ist fantastik to remember all the things. I got a litle book where I self all drowing.
@@MartialArtsJourney I still hope you continue to persue functional aikido. I am watching Rogue Warriors for example, although there is not enough aiki if you ask me ;) Recently I found kote gaeshi and ikkyo useful in some situations in bjj before we got to the ground.
My questions are on the Japanese language and Aikido: 1. Do you know Japanese. 2. If you do know the language, did you learn Japanese because of Aikido Assuming that you answer yes to both previous questions; 3. How fluent are you; do yo read, write and speak the language fluently? 4. As an Aikido instructor and as a student do you find it necessary or vital to learn the Japanese language to become an effective practitioner of the art? Thank you for your time and for your videos. Sincerely, Leonardo
I'm new to this, but I think you could learn as you go. As long as you understand the concept, I don't see the harm in it. Well, unless someone with more knowledge comes along and gives you shit for not knowing correct terms and pronunciation. That would be their problem though, not yours.
I knew someone who demonstrated an akiedo technique where I extended an arm toward him and he braced one of his arms with the other and swept my arm in a circular motion that resulted in me getting completely unbalanced and in a position where my face was pointing down and I was bent over. What did he do?
I didn't know that name Rokyo exists. I searched Rokyo on the internet and it seems that some organizations uses Rokyo and some Hijikime Osae. I know this technique under Hijikime Osae :-)
Right, that's true. Same applies to some other techniques too, for example the Ude Kimi Nage in some places is simply Kokyu Nage (as mentioned in the video). We learn a lot by connecting.
@@MartialArtsJourney Must be tough man, It sucks when a martial art you were passionate about becomes difficult to place in your life when it lacks combat efficiency. You feel a cognitive dissonance where you both love and hate your martial art. Overtime I just appreciate martial arts, even the most inefficient ones. I still feel myself raging sometimes though when I hear unfalsifiable claims about a martial art working when it's the least effective thing you could do. I'm really thankful for your channel and all the work you have done, you've increased my knowledge on martial arts a lot.
+ethel collins I see what you mean, although It really depends on who and how is doing the technique. All in all though, nikyo ura can be quite painful :)
+ethel collins I see what you mean, although It really depends on who and how is doing the technique. All in all though, nikyo ura can be quite painful :)
Would you please post something about Aikido and your experience of what you love about Aikido I see all your videos you discourage Aikido like a problem of training it I understand there is a lot of weaknesses in the art and there are dojos that are different from others but what is your experience what do you love about Aikido and how would you change Aikido and still keep it Aikido and make it it better and safer and more of a self-defense dojo
So sumi otoshi and ude kime nage are kokyu nage for you? What about aiki otoshi, sokumen irimi nage, tenchi nage, aiki nage, are them kokyu nage as well, or you forgot about them? It's not a hate comment, i'm a yellow belt and i want to learn more . Thank you .
Good question. I do refer to some of them specifically, but I also think it's the lack of specification from my former Sensei that I picked up upon. Makes more sense to go your way
I just noticed that the i reinvented the jujinage or however its written... Ive done it many times when defending myself from punches of someone weaker... I catch their hand and step to the side and when they try to pucnh me with the other hand i grab it and do the technique
This's why Akido is not fully functional in a fight with punches, kicks, throws, ect; though, some techniques like irimi nage, koreregaeshi, and others that might actually work in a street fight. Having said that, Akido is meant to control, arrest, or damage a person that's going to grab you, especially the wrist. This's why. However, I see lots of merits in it.
@@JustinJonas-t5t I said not fully functional. Some techniques could work; I said it, but you need to train with resistance, something most schools don’t do.
I would be honest to you That doesn't work when people has a solid kungfu/wrestling foundation and move step Especially agressor attacker who always move fast randomly Most of those move will bring you in trouble, cause nobody flow their body like that in real fight. Just take that reality and find some more efficient move
Vice versa could be said for MMA in Aikido. This video does not claim to be the ultimate fighters guide. Bringing MMA to Aikido would not fit it's character as much as bringing Aikido to MMA.
if it use it seriously, some of this techniques would brake some arms and shoulders,or some serious head trauma due to the fact that most attackers don't know how to fall correctly, therefore you cannot use it in mma
my Sensei used to tell us "when you have to apply an aikido technique, your inner aikido has failed". so, you have to ask one question "what am I doing in MMA?
A lot of it depends on the style you are taught. If one school explains the technique in a specific way it doesn't mean another one doing it differently is wrong. Also none of these techniques would work against a resisting opponent anyway :)
@@MartialArtsJourney but you have lot of main rules in every "style". Your grab, your main position, position of your back, the way how you move...is imho bad. I'm not judging that is the technique works or not on the resisting oponent...That's it.
@@MartialArtsJourney " If one school explains the technique in a specific way it doesn't mean another one doing it differently is wrong." True... but nonetheless there are mistakes people are making. I am working with many aikido styles and for all I know, there are soo many mistakes you are doing... and it is not about style, but about body mechanics and physics. A high level teacher posses some deep understanding of techniques, and style is not relevant in judging right or wrong. Some things are just wrong. Much improvement is possible here. "Also none of these techniques would work against a resisting opponent anyway :)" - Again, you are right. Done that way - none. If you would correct some mistakes and then realize, that "techniques" are just a "training platforms" and you have to adapt (other way of calling it - Oyo waza) to apply, then you are at a right path. I know people using them in work situations (law enforcement, jail guards and etc, and trust me, they all work just fine). To conclude - perhaps you should focus on "why" it doesn't work, instead blaming aikido or "style" of aikido.
I must say that even as a person who only watches Aikido and has never practised it at all, these explanations are very clear and i seem to be understanding them a little bit! :)
This is excellent, thank you. I'm getting back into Aikido (Tomiki) after, if you can believe it, about 30 years at the age of 63. The more I have access to clear instruction of the basics such as this, the better it will influence my learning curve for the better. As long as my body holds up.
I dropped out of Aikido due to personal circumstances just over a year ago :( Your lucid, articulate and well-presented videos have given me the gentle encouragement needed to return to the dojo :)
Duly subscribed! And thank you :)
Thank you for sharing! Comments like this keep me going :)
Traitor
I love your videos. Thanks for taking the time.
very well explained, like the way you focus on details, Thank"s Sensei.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us
Clear demo. One thing I heard that was very helpful as a principle is: Shiho Nage, Kotogaeshi should NEVER be based on pain; Nikkyo, yes.
But even there, the pain should be very temporary. A badly done nikkyo can damage the area for weeks or longer. An expertly done nikkyo is a shooting electrical pain that immediately disappears and leaves no after-effect. Kotogaeshi and shihonage should never be applied sideways to the joint. That's stupid, unnecessary, ineffective as it relies on pain to cause a good uke to jump out of the technique, but it can seriously harm a less sensitive uke. Instead it should rely on harmony and on gaining the balance of uke. Even sankkyo can be done so as to have little pain and work mostly with the balance. But correctly applied it can be a stretch that is beneficial. To avoid incorrect technique you "take up slack" first and then and apply in the direction of the fingers....
Wow my sensei taught me rokuyou in the first six months as part of the class. Guy was amazing
Very good description
You have great videos!! Greetings from south Brazil!
Excellent instructional video! I'm currently training for my 3rd Kyu and your basic but thourough explanations help me tremendously in developing a better overall understanding!
Thank you!
This applies to your other videos too, but it just so happens that I wanted to write a comment here ;)
I'm glad to hear that
we humans are a lazy bunch !! but your videos always inspires me to go to dojo daily and practice!!
I did practice Aikido 5 Years for many years ago. And now internet ist fantastik to remember all the things. I got a litle book where I self all drowing.
Loved your video! well done
Yours video will help for my 2º kyu exame.
Thanks
It is still a very good content, Rokas. I am back to aikido and it was really nice to get back all names and techiques in one short clip.
Thanks! Glad to hear my old footage is still serving some value... 😊
@@MartialArtsJourney I still hope you continue to persue functional aikido. I am watching Rogue Warriors for example, although there is not enough aiki if you ask me ;)
Recently I found kote gaeshi and ikkyo useful in some situations in bjj before we got to the ground.
Nice. Very interesting. I love your examples and how you explain them
Thank you
a very nice overview of how techniques connect. thanks.
Thank you. Glad you liked it
Excellent instruction.
Thank you
You are excelent teacher. Belive me!
Thank you :)
Awesome!!!
thanks for this info from algeria
Thank you my grandma had no chance😊
Nice video! I like it
Thanks!
Let me save you some time: "It. Doesn't. Work.".
There you go. Now you know. And knowing...
aikido simple yet effective
My questions are on the Japanese language and Aikido:
1. Do you know Japanese.
2. If you do know the language, did you learn Japanese because of Aikido
Assuming that you answer yes to both previous questions;
3. How fluent are you; do yo read, write and speak the language fluently?
4. As an Aikido instructor and as a student do you find it necessary or vital to learn the Japanese language to become an effective practitioner of the art?
Thank you for your time and for your videos.
Sincerely,
Leonardo
I'm new to this, but I think you could learn as you go. As long as you understand the concept, I don't see the harm in it. Well, unless someone with more knowledge comes along and gives you shit for not knowing correct terms and pronunciation. That would be their problem though, not yours.
Sooo cool!
Thanks
Very good
Nice work!!
Thanks!
I knew someone who demonstrated an akiedo technique where I extended an arm toward him and he braced one of his arms with the other and swept my arm in a circular motion that resulted in me getting completely unbalanced and in a position where my face was pointing down and I was bent over. What did he do?
I love man!!😍😍✌✌
Not bad, not bad at all.
I didn't know that name Rokyo exists. I searched Rokyo on the internet and it seems that some organizations uses Rokyo and some Hijikime Osae. I know this technique under Hijikime Osae :-)
Right, that's true. Same applies to some other techniques too, for example the Ude Kimi Nage in some places is simply Kokyu Nage (as mentioned in the video). We learn a lot by connecting.
Yeah, eternal student :D
In Tomiki Aikido, it is called Waki Gatami. The different styles of Aikido all have slightly different teminology.
4:19
so ausom ya some technique are really effective
Did you include sumi-otoshi as part of the kokyus?
+edgarortega Is this a question or a statement?
How do you feel about Aikido these days?
I am trying to rediscover a positive perspective about it :)
@@MartialArtsJourney Must be tough man, It sucks when a martial art you were passionate about becomes difficult to place in your life when it lacks combat efficiency. You feel a cognitive dissonance where you both love and hate your martial art.
Overtime I just appreciate martial arts, even the most inefficient ones. I still feel myself raging sometimes though when I hear unfalsifiable claims about a martial art working when it's the least effective thing you could do. I'm really thankful for your channel and all the work you have done, you've increased my knowledge on martial arts a lot.
what's the most painful technique for you?
in my opinion, it's nikyo ura.
otherwise, gokyo doesn't hurt so much on me thanks to my flexibility :)
+ethel collins I see what you mean, although It really depends on who and how is doing the technique. All in all though, nikyo ura can be quite painful :)
+ethel collins I see what you mean, although It really depends on who and how is doing the technique. All in all though, nikyo ura can be quite painful :)
+AikidoSiauliai I agree, again :)
Yonkyu, pain for a few days.
denzuko1 True. Again, depends on who and how they do it, but it can be really quite something :)
I like these GIRL on boy training videos!
Saan pwidi mag aral nang aikido?
Would you please post something about Aikido and your experience of what you love about Aikido I see all your videos you discourage Aikido like a problem of training it I understand there is a lot of weaknesses in the art and there are dojos that are different from others but what is your experience what do you love about Aikido and how would you change Aikido and still keep it Aikido and make it it better and safer and more of a self-defense dojo
I actually have made a video like that already: ruclips.net/video/g9WWSY8V-P4/видео.html
4:18
Sorry, its too funny
So sumi otoshi and ude kime nage are kokyu nage for you? What about aiki otoshi, sokumen irimi nage, tenchi nage, aiki nage, are them kokyu nage as well, or you forgot about them? It's not a hate comment, i'm a yellow belt and i want to learn more . Thank you .
Good question. I do refer to some of them specifically, but I also think it's the lack of specification from my former Sensei that I picked up upon. Makes more sense to go your way
@@MartialArtsJourney very nice basic demo of techniques. Even some balance breaks at the first touch. Nice
I have a feeling that the founder of Aikido hates arms 😁
😄
I just noticed that the i reinvented the jujinage or however its written... Ive done it many times when defending myself from punches of someone weaker... I catch their hand and step to the side and when they try to pucnh me with the other hand i grab it and do the technique
The thing is, ive never learnt it... Its something that comes by instinct to me...
This's why Akido is not fully functional in a fight with punches, kicks, throws, ect; though, some techniques like irimi nage, koreregaeshi, and others that might actually work in a street fight. Having said that, Akido is meant to control, arrest, or damage a person that's going to grab you, especially the wrist. This's why. However, I see lots of merits in it.
Dude
I Challenge You To Come See If My Aikido Isn't Functional 👎👊
If You Think It Isn't Effective Then What The Hell You Doing On This Channel.?
@@JustinJonas-t5t I said not fully functional. Some techniques could work; I said it, but you need to train with resistance, something most schools don’t do.
It’s not wrestling why are you going to the ground?
His friend is ai
I would be honest to you
That doesn't work when people has a solid kungfu/wrestling foundation and move step
Especially agressor attacker who always move fast randomly
Most of those move will bring you in trouble, cause nobody flow their body like that in real fight. Just take that reality and find some more efficient move
If you’ve never studied aikido you can’t make an educated opinion. Please stop
Try this in MMA and let me know how it works out.
Vice versa could be said for MMA in Aikido. This video does not claim to be the ultimate fighters guide. Bringing MMA to Aikido would not fit it's character as much as bringing Aikido to MMA.
small joint locks are not allowed in mma so your comment is very ignorant (I mean stupid)
if it use it seriously, some of this techniques would brake some arms and shoulders,or some serious head trauma due to the fact that most attackers don't know how to fall correctly, therefore you cannot use it in mma
So basically MMA forbid at least 1/2 of Aikido's technique?
my Sensei used to tell us "when you have to apply an aikido technique, your inner aikido has failed". so, you have to ask one question "what am I doing in MMA?
omg, so many mistakes in the technique...
A lot of it depends on the style you are taught. If one school explains the technique in a specific way it doesn't mean another one doing it differently is wrong. Also none of these techniques would work against a resisting opponent anyway :)
@@MartialArtsJourney but you have lot of main rules in every "style". Your grab, your main position, position of your back, the way how you move...is imho bad. I'm not judging that is the technique works or not on the resisting oponent...That's it.
@@MartialArtsJourney " If one school explains the technique in a specific way it doesn't mean another one doing it differently is wrong." True... but nonetheless there are mistakes people are making. I am working with many aikido styles and for all I know, there are soo many mistakes you are doing... and it is not about style, but about body mechanics and physics. A high level teacher posses some deep understanding of techniques, and style is not relevant in judging right or wrong. Some things are just wrong. Much improvement is possible here.
"Also none of these techniques would work against a resisting opponent anyway :)" - Again, you are right. Done that way - none. If you would correct some mistakes and then realize, that "techniques" are just a "training platforms" and you have to adapt (other way of calling it - Oyo waza) to apply, then you are at a right path. I know people using them in work situations (law enforcement, jail guards and etc, and trust me, they all work just fine).
To conclude - perhaps you should focus on "why" it doesn't work, instead blaming aikido or "style" of aikido.
More on talking. Lousy in action.
Just Like You Talking Sh!!t In Comments, Come See Me & My Aikido & There Wont Be Anything Said - We Can Just Throw Hands Little B!!tch 👎👊
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