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RANGES OF COMBAT

For all its elegance, Aikido is not a Ryū -流, – a complete art. Its formal curriculum lacks a full set of techniques at every range – maai “interval.” This is a simple observation, a discussion of fact, not a normative evaluation of its merits. Like most traditional martial arts we are discussing contact range – closeContinue reading “RANGES OF COMBAT”

KUBOTAN

Kubotan Techniques for your library: download the PDF. Who is Takayuki Kubota? >here< What is a kubotan? A small hand-held impact weapon that is used as a “force multiplier” in order to facilitate locks and nerve plexus strikes. There are numerous historical and cultural precedents – yawara, kongou (vajra), tessen, shobo, pasak, etc. The techniques illustratedContinue reading “KUBOTAN”

BIBLIOGRAPHY

Here is a link to my research Bibliography and it is weighted to Aikido as my alma mater but there are other resources found there. It is by no means exhaustive but it may prove useful to help you along your path. There are additional evolving imbedded links and suggestions here. I recommend paper copies –Continue reading “BIBLIOGRAPHY”