Category Archives: Aikido
1st kyu grade test notes
I’m the laziest blogger ever. Anyhow, thinking about taking the 1st kyu grade test in the spring of 2007autumn of 2007spring of 2008, and thought I could actually write down some notes to myself about the techniques. The grade test … Continue reading
It’s the easiest thing in the world
Why is aikido easy? There is only one direction: forward. No matter which direction your body moves, your spirit will always move forward. This leads to your weight being mostly on your front leg. Your hands are always in front … Continue reading
The Role of Atemi for Uke
What’s the role of atemi anyways? I’ve always thought that it’s about giving the nage more time by distracting uke and creating a situation where blending can continue. Thus the atemi shouldn’t stop uke, just redirect the attacking strike or … Continue reading
Like I had better things to do
I think it’s stupidity that my name appears three times in my dojo‘s class schedule, but at least right now I think this is what I want. I had to quit the Pekiti-Tirsia course because my muscles are too inflamed … Continue reading
When you tap with your foot, I’ll throw
Studied kotegaeshi with ML yesterday after the beginners class and right now I think kotegaeshi is all about timing, not about hand, feet, or hara movement. The hand and feet movement is important, you have to have that working first … Continue reading