In this video I am demonstrating doing a pressure point /meridian knockout from a head lock. In the video I was working out the details of this KO as we were going. It is far from the final product, but it is entertaining to view.
Aikido
The response from everyone on our new DVD series on the 10 principles of pressure points has been overwhelming. In face I have been having some problems keeping up on the orders! But that is good news! The next in the series is going to cover correct body mechanics.
Often times you will see pressure point video’s and demonstrations that are not very effective and often unimpressive. One of the main reasons is the lack of correct body mechanics. In this upcoming DVD we will cover many different aspects of developing the correct mechanics to take your pressure point study to an entirely different level!
A really well thought out piece by Todd Jones.
Angular attack theory is a conceptual framework that is taught in many martial traditions in one form or another. A fundamental comprehension of attack theory is essential to successfully effectuating defensive strategy and tactics. Ignorance of the construction, tactics, and strategy of attacking guarantees defeat. That said it is a difficult task to convey these concepts in writing, but here goes…
Aikido which means “Way of Harmony” (or “Way of Harmonious Spirit”) is a Japanese Martial Art that utilizes various throwing techniques, joint locks and manipulations using circular movements.
Developed by Morihei Ueshiba, the goal of Aikido is to defend yourself while also protecting your attacker from injury. It focuses on the redirection and manipulation of the force, rather than opposing it head-on. It is not a static art, but places great emphasis on motion and the dynamics of movement. As a result, the Aikido martial artist requires very little strength to perform these movements.
Most Aikido training is of a cooperative nature rather than an antagonistic one. Both martial artists work as partners in an effort to optimize the experience of the other. By training this way, you minimize the chance of injury from practicing, and you develop a sense of relaxation when responding in a martial way.
Today Aikido is found all over the world in a number of styles, with broad ranges of interpretation and emphasis. Each style has its own strengths and weaknesses, but all are firmly rooted in the basic concepts which make Aikido the unique art that it is.
Here are a few styles of Aikido:
•Yoseikan
•Yoshinkan
•Aikikai
•Iwama-ryu
•Shin-shin Toitsu Aikido
•Tomiki-ryu
Due to his celebrity status, Steven Seagul is perhaps one of the more well-known Aikido practitioners of today.
Shimamoto Shihan @ Toronto Jun 5-6 2010
From: Carlo Ang posted on 5. May 2010, 11:00am
URL: http://www.jcccaikikai.ca/SpringSeminar/JCCC_Shimamoto_poster.pdf
From Shosenji Dojo in Osaka, JCCC Aikikai welcomes: Katsuyuki Shimamoto shihan (7th dan) on Jun 5 and 6.. Shimamoto sensei will be accompanied by Yano sensei, and two other yudanshas (possibly more).. We are pleased to welcome EVERYONE, especially the former students of Shimamoto sensei now living in North America (and making the effort to see him again).. Shimamoto sensei’s last visit to Toronto was back in 2000 !!
