You'll meet some
of the
nicest people
on the Aikido mats!
Aikido is a
non-aggressive form of self defense for defending yourself with dignity
and grace. This may include just turning your body or just
deflecting the attacker's body. However if more extreme measures
are required, the
focus
is
to
finish
the
confrontation
quickly
and
decisively.
In
short,
this
means
WIN!!!
FAST!!! Don't trade punches. Don't wrestle. WIN!!!
NOW!!!
You are not taught to go looking
for a fight. You are taught to avoid the fight. Go the other way. If
you are never attacked, you may never have to use this. However, If you
are attacked and there is no escaping, then finish the confrontation
immediately in a way that teaches the attacker to NEVER think of
attacking you again. This is tough love. This is skeletal
manipulation.
Taught by
Sensei Tom Huffman
4th Deg. Aikikai Black Belt
24 Years Experience with 6 Years in Japan
To
get a visual idea of Aikido, watch this video with numerous techniques,
relationships and applications.
Some of these techniques are deliberately slow to allow you to see
what is happening.
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