With the visible convergence of East and West cultures, more and more people are discovering and rediscovering new means self-discipline especially in the field of martial arts. One of these means is called “Aikido,” a very popular Japanese martial art.
KNOWING AIKIDO
“Do not fight force with force,” this is the most basic principle of Aikido. Considered as one of the non-aggressive styles in martial arts, Aikido has become popular because it doesn’t instigate or provoke any attack. Instead, the force of the attacker is redirected into throws, locks, and several restraining techniques.
I just read another post in which someone asked if aikido would be effective in MMA and a lot of the responders basically said that the MMA rules don’t allow aikido moves – the insinuation then being that aikido guys would “own” MMA fight IF they were allowed to apply their aikido techniques. No disrespect to aikido guys…I’m not one of those guys who bashes other styles…just because it’s not my own; but I have to say that in my experience I’ve yet to see any real, practical and effective demonstration of aikido as a valid form of self-defense. Every class, demonstration and video I have ever seen has involved “willing” opponents tumbling and falling down in the direction that he’s supposed to. I suppose that in some instances I could see that if the “attacker” did not tumble, that his wrist would be broken; but I still find it very hard to see a lot of these re-direction and throwing techniques working in a real self-defense situation.
Can anyone provide clear examples of how aikido would work in a real self-defense situation?
Since the development of Aikido from the hands of its founder Morihei Ueshiba, it has gone through drastic changes. From the technique, practice, purpose, teaching, and training, Aikido is being interpreted in so many ways. Despite these glaring changes, the basic principle of Aikido still remains: a martial art that aims to achieve peace and harmony without instigating attack and force.
BEFORE YOU PRACTICE
If you are into aikido and already been enrolled in one of the classes, you must familiarize yourself with everything that you need to know about the martial art. You must realize that the practice of aikido starts once you have entered the “dojo” or the place where demonstrations, teachings, and training take place.
FF asked:
If the world were in slow-motion and attacks involved punches that stay still in mid-air, aikido demonstration would be great. But so far I can’t find anything unchoreographed. Are there any?
(I know, they’re for demonstration only. But without real sparring how are you meant to develop what works in real life or not?)
I have always loved the way that sword fighting looks. Whether it be in the movies, western fencing, or kendo demonstrations, I have loved the idea of it since i was very little.
I have been thinking of taking martial arts classes for a while and I just remembered kendo. It looks very difficult and Im not sure if it’s something that would be right for me. Im a 15 year old girl.
Is there anyone out there that takes kendo? Do you enjoy it? Have you ever done any other martial arts? I was also thinking of taking aikido or taekwondo, although I know that those are much more defensive.
I also want something that would give me a decent workout and I’m worried that aikido wouldn’t do this for me.
Thank you for your help
Among the various martial arts that have emerged over the years, Aikido is one of those that continue to gather more practitioners. Simply because more and more people believe that martial arts should not instigate attacks but should place great emphasis on motion and the dynamics of movement especially of the opponents’ and use it against him or her.
Having the basic principle of “not fighting force with force,” aikido has become popular and has been practiced in different parts of the globe today.
AIKIDO TEACHINGS CAUGHT ON TAPE
Ive looked for videos but all ive found was demonstrations. I haven’t found an actual video of aikido vs bjj I know they both have their ups and downs but was just wondering who would win in that fight. They say no matter what fight it is you always end up on the ground, would that mean bjj would win easily?
is there any videos of a aikido tournement where actual force is used not just demonstration where the attacked lets the defender move them?
or against some other martial art. but in a real fight not just demontration. just curious
No offence but your answers have been usless so far… i know its for defending and has nothing to do with attacking but you don’t have to surprise someone if they don’t know aikido, being a karate or jujitsu fighter and emegencies is on the street you can do aikido anywhere, i just want some link to real aikido fights not demonstrations.
