What has archery in common with aikido?
Correct posture, whole body connected but relaxed in the right places at the right time. Each one is one whether an arrow or a ken cut. Spirit, focus and driven by energy (interest), enjoyable, therefore encouraging with reward. Attention to detail, millimetres make a big difference to the end result. Self teaching, instant feedback on your attempt. Martial in manner.
Correct posture, whole body connected but relaxed in the right places at the right time. Each one is one whether an arrow or a ken cut. Spirit, focus and driven by energy (interest), enjoyable, therefore encouraging with reward. Attention to detail, millimetres make a big difference to the end result. Self teaching, instant feedback on your attempt. Martial in manner.
Well worth looking at various teachers and styles, observe their energy, their wisdoms and their skills.
Look deeply and listen with your body.
Be aware that videos and photographs are merely snapshots of what the teacher decided to show at that moment.
So don't hang on to one image as being the whole truth.
Like the first video below on cutting the bamboo … for fun, why not enjoy life?
I tried it out resting bamboo on eggs from the fridge but one rolled off and broke …
I kept the other one for breakfast.
Ask yourself why a cut with a heavy boken does not bend or move the cards or break eggs … try it yourself.
Below, many years ago at the closing ceremony of the Orwell Dojo -
a look at some principles in this unusual sankyo
a look at some principles in this unusual sankyo
Below, please find some principles of a brilliant Jo exercise.
It is what it is. It's not something else. I cannot work all the snazzy technical stuff, all I can do is try and share what I believe is useful. Useful for health and life. Always seek the consciousness part. Thank you.
Here are a few ideas on gripping and receiving a grip.
Some definitely relate to aikido, others, well, you must make your own mind up.
There is, of course, always much more to it.
The ideomotor effect and its connection with aikido principles.
Due to a youtube account being closed we have lost three previously shown excellent videos.
Just shows you that we must take our opportunities wherever we can.
Just shows you that we must take our opportunities wherever we can.