I am starting Aikido and I thought I would tell you guys a bit about it.
Aikido is a martial art that originated in Japan and was created by a man who was called by people who knew him, as O'Sensei (above).
I learnt that in Aikido they won't teach you any kicks or punches they only teach pins and throws.
It is also about using the other persons momentum to put them off balance and let them go where they want to go, you just have to get out of the way!
The gi(robe) in Aikido is a lot thicker than all other martial art robes because in Aikido they do so many throws.
The black belts wear a kind of skirt thing that simbolises a garment worn in Japan by the warriors, the skirts were dyed with indigo dye which is a natural antiseptic, so if you got cut then the dye would also stop the wound from getting infected.
That is what I learned from Aikido the other day.
Aikido is a martial art that originated in Japan and was created by a man who was called by people who knew him, as O'Sensei (above).
I learnt that in Aikido they won't teach you any kicks or punches they only teach pins and throws.
It is also about using the other persons momentum to put them off balance and let them go where they want to go, you just have to get out of the way!
The gi(robe) in Aikido is a lot thicker than all other martial art robes because in Aikido they do so many throws.
The black belts wear a kind of skirt thing that simbolises a garment worn in Japan by the warriors, the skirts were dyed with indigo dye which is a natural antiseptic, so if you got cut then the dye would also stop the wound from getting infected.
That is what I learned from Aikido the other day.
2 comments:
He looks like a wise man-I hope you will stick with Aikido, and enjoy it too. Wairoaabuela
Hey Abe,
hope you are getting awesome at aikido, I could use a body-guard sometimes. And that is what nephews are for. I'm in Nepal at the moment, in some ways it reminds me of mexico, mainly cos stuff is really cheap and everyone is always trying to sell you something. Anyway, you should check out my blog so I don't have to tell you the stories myself. Ha ha! http://catinthebackpack.blogspot.com
Love Cat
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