Very interesting lesson follows. For a good introduction to aikido randori as we practice it, watch the video and substitute the word, "randori" whenever this instructor says, "push hands."
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Someone asked me a while back to post what I consider to be pros and cons of aikido and judo – sort of what I like and dislike about aiki... -
Photo courtesy of OoohOooh I've talked in a couple of posts this past week about defining and measuring ma-ai very precisely so that yo... -
It seems that Japanese arts (we'll take aikido as an example for this post) seem to have a different concept of posture than do Chinese ...
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Some folks like to characterize aikido as a circular martial art. Some folks like to talk about various styles that may be more (Aikikai, Ki...
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Here is a good example of one phenomenon that I talked about at the seminar this past weekend. In these film clips, the point of view...
Yes, I've seen this guy on video before. He speaks well and has deep thoughts about his training. I am sure he has worked with some very good instructors.
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P.S.- we could send him a toothbrush though...
I liked the video. What's his name? Does he have more vids or a site?
ReplyDeleteHis name is Roberto Sharpe. Here's an article on him:
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