This month has been evasion month at Mokuren Dojo. Well, ok, actually every month (every class) is an emphasis on evasion at Mokuren Dojo, but I've written a good bit about the topics of evasion, taisabaki, and footwork this month. I think the most important thing to remember is that it's important to work carefully and thoughtfully on making your footwork and evasions efficient because during an attack you don't have time to get... out... of... the... way... - you gotta "get out 'da way!"
- Falling out of the way
- More on falling out of the way
- Walking over the hill
- When stepping is faster than falling
- Whether to fall or step over the hill
- Power and consistency in evasion
- The cowcatcher
- Push back from a fight - the aiki-brushoff
- Don't step back
- Don't step forward
- Smaller steps
- Don't neglect the inside condition
Patrick Parker, is a Christian, husband, father, judo and aikido teacher, Program Director for a Cardiac Rehab, and a Ph.D. Contact: mokurendojo@gmail.com or phone 601.248.7282
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