This post anthologizes the links to previous posts as a curriculum outline. Historical context: Koryu Basic Skills: uchi komi, kiri kaeshi Solo Practice – Suburi: Shihogiri, Happogiri, Eight Ken Suburi Paired Exercises – Kumi tachi: Ichi no tachi, Ni no tachi, San no tachi, Yon no tachi, Go no tachi, Roku no Tachi (6th kumitachi)Continue reading “AIKI-KEN”
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YOKOMEN – CROSS TRAINING
Cross-training is learning techniques from a different art or style to augment your understanding of the primary art you study. Done poorly, cross-training leads to confusion – a hybrid system that misses the fundamentals of all – and that is all too easy to do. Done properly, cross-training is a catalyst for clarity – breakingContinue reading “YOKOMEN – CROSS TRAINING”
CHRISTOPHER MULLIGAN in AIKIDO JOURNAL
Chris Mulligan sensei sent me the draft format of this article in February 2020 for a quick review. His article makes explicit how he connects language acquisition with teaching and learning Aikido; which I have referenced numerous times in earlier posts. The published version is copied in full below. ______________ Christopher Mulligan Sensei began studyingContinue reading “CHRISTOPHER MULLIGAN in AIKIDO JOURNAL”
Protective Arts 