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Meaning of "Aiki"
« on: June 22, 2024, 06:05:29 AM »
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aiki_(martial_arts_principle)

Aiki, a Japanese budō term, at its most basic is a principle that allows a conditioned practitioner to negate or redirect an opponent's power. When applied, the aiki practitioner controls the actions of the attacker with minimal effort and with a distinct absence of muscular tension usually associated with physical effort.

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Re: Meaning of "Aiki"
« Reply #1 on: June 25, 2024, 04:26:55 AM »
Tohei sensei has a strong emphasis on Kokyunage or breathing throws.
Not my cup of tea, i trained in Iwama ryu & Tendo Ryu,  Tendo ryu i like as Shimizu Sensei was a Judoka & has many hip throws.


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Re: Meaning of "Aiki"
« Reply #2 on: June 25, 2024, 04:29:07 AM »
Tendo ryu