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The Aikido Techniques of Morihei Ueshiba are sometimes accused of being too soft for real combat. Such a statement merely shows that a person doesn't know the nasty tricks underneath this wonderful art. One should remember, however, that this art is derived from Aikijujitsu, which art was taken directly from the battlefield some thousands years ago.
Before continuing, let me say that this article doesn't propose the use of purely destructive techniques. After all, studying an art for the purity of harmony should provide one with a philosophy that will enable one to avoid fights. That said, understanding the deadlier techniques will enhance the student's understanding of techniques, and in the event that the philosophy proves insufficient to the moment...one will have the extra tools.
Every Aikido student understands the worth of break falls (ukemi) and body rolls. Thus, instead of rolling an attacker gently across the mat, one could place them ungently. Simply throw your attacker in a manner whereby he can't do a roll or a breakfall, and he will be damaged.
Another trick, related to the first, is to throw the attacker into something. When Uke offers his attack, simply extend the circle of your defense a little too long, or a little too short, and throw your attacker into a wall, over a curb, into a glass window, over a cliff...you get the idea. Practicing this, with caution, in a dojo, will actually enable you to find more harmony when you do the throw to the correct proportion.
There are many jointlocks which, if taken too far, will damage your opponent. Any jointlock can become quite dangerous by 'over extending' it. Again, knowing how to do this will enable one to find more harmony in the 'official' technique.
The best method, of course, is to do a serious study of Atemi. Atemi are the strikes that were taken out of Daito Ryu Aki jujitsu, thus helping the transition into a softer art. One can study strikes by examining any hard style martial art, Kenpo or Taekwondo, for instance, and then simply put them into Aikido techniques.
The last method for making your Aikido into a less than defensive art is to use weapons while you practice it. You can do this by wearing a white tee shirt and wielding red marker pens. This is safe, educational, and a blast!
In summation,let me say again that Aikido is best fulfilled when one sticks to the purity of the founder and seeks harmony in the spirit. That said, one should insure that their martial art is up to the test, and not just an empty tiger. Learning how to make your Aikido Techniques more deadly and damaging to an attacker through the advice of this article is a good start.
Before continuing, let me say that this article doesn't propose the use of purely destructive techniques. After all, studying an art for the purity of harmony should provide one with a philosophy that will enable one to avoid fights. That said, understanding the deadlier techniques will enhance the student's understanding of techniques, and in the event that the philosophy proves insufficient to the moment...one will have the extra tools.
Every Aikido student understands the worth of break falls (ukemi) and body rolls. Thus, instead of rolling an attacker gently across the mat, one could place them ungently. Simply throw your attacker in a manner whereby he can't do a roll or a breakfall, and he will be damaged.
Another trick, related to the first, is to throw the attacker into something. When Uke offers his attack, simply extend the circle of your defense a little too long, or a little too short, and throw your attacker into a wall, over a curb, into a glass window, over a cliff...you get the idea. Practicing this, with caution, in a dojo, will actually enable you to find more harmony when you do the throw to the correct proportion.
There are many jointlocks which, if taken too far, will damage your opponent. Any jointlock can become quite dangerous by 'over extending' it. Again, knowing how to do this will enable one to find more harmony in the 'official' technique.
The best method, of course, is to do a serious study of Atemi. Atemi are the strikes that were taken out of Daito Ryu Aki jujitsu, thus helping the transition into a softer art. One can study strikes by examining any hard style martial art, Kenpo or Taekwondo, for instance, and then simply put them into Aikido techniques.
The last method for making your Aikido into a less than defensive art is to use weapons while you practice it. You can do this by wearing a white tee shirt and wielding red marker pens. This is safe, educational, and a blast!
In summation,let me say again that Aikido is best fulfilled when one sticks to the purity of the founder and seeks harmony in the spirit. That said, one should insure that their martial art is up to the test, and not just an empty tiger. Learning how to make your Aikido Techniques more deadly and damaging to an attacker through the advice of this article is a good start.
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