Defending Oneself Using Nothing But Tomiki Aikido
But what if these people want more than just the money in your wallet? The use of a pepper spray or mace can probably knock out two of the individuals, but something better is needed for proper defense. That something better could be learning a martial art. Yet, you are a peaceful person at heart and do not want to inflict much damage on others. Aikido is the way to go.
What is aikido? It is a Japanese martial art much like Judo or Karate that uses primarily the arms to block offensive moves and then redirect the same force back at the opponent.
It is like catching a ball with one hand and then returning it back to another player. The moves are very fast which will surely amaze anyone who has seen one of Steven Segal’s action movies.
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"The Art of Peace is medicine for a sick world. There is evil and disorder in the world because people
have forgotten
that all things emanate from one source. Return to that source and leave behind all self-centered thoughts,
petty desires, and anger. Those who are possessed by nothing possess everything."
from the Art of Peace by Morihei Ueshiba. Developed as part of a spiritual quest, Aikido has been around since the 1930’s. As more students learned from the man who invented it, Morihei Ueshiba (1883-1969), a number of dojos both in Japan and in other parts of the world were formed. This soon led to the development of different techniques in Aikido such as Aikikai, Yoshinkan and Yoseikan. |
Aikido unlike other martial arts has not yet taken center stage in the Olympics. However, there are regular competitions organized by university clubs and local dojos in the community. If there are none local enough you, consider creating a competition!
The Tomiki Aikido competition, just as in Karate, Tae Kwan Do or Judo is between two people. The player who successfully strikes the other opponent gets earns a point.
Aikido is a martial art that can be learned by almost anyone regardless of gender or age. At the age of 80, Morihei Ueshiba could disarm any foe, down any number of attackers, and pin an opponent with a single finger. To get started all you need to do is signup in a dojo, learn the basics, and then practice regularly to develop your defensive skills.
The individual may not get it right the first time or fall more often than others, but everyone has to undergo the same things in order to become a better fighter.
When you are ready, participate in Tomiki Aikido. This will give you "real live" experience. Competitions are usually held monthly in different states. Check the bulliton board at your dojo or go online. Many clubs now announce such events on the web.
Aikido is primarily for defensive purposes. There are no sharp offensive punches or kicks normally associated with other martial arts. Aikido can prepare anyone both physically and mentally to respond to and survive various situations.
Self defense is something everyone needs to learn. Having a small knife or pepper spray can help, if the odds are not too large. But when there are many against you, it is time to use hand to hand combat. A physical attack may not happen tomorrow or one week from now - it may never happen. But the skills learned in Aikido will come in handy. Whether you need to defend yourself against criminal elements and stop becoming a victim or to face the emotional and mental onslaughts of everyday life.
The author, Scott Harker, is the publisher of websites about Coin Collector's Dream, Solar Energy, Survey Taking, Humor, Wine and Hybrid Cars.
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