A look at Aikido
Principles
Inspired by
Shioda Gozo’s book “Total Aikido – the Master Course”
As you
get older your muscles weaken,
And
you can no longer lift and pull,
In the
end there’s a limit to physical strength, no matter how you build it up.
That’s
why Usheiba Sensei says hat
Unlimited
strength comes from breath power.
In
effect, it is based on natural principles.
If the
other person comes powerfully against you,
And
you respond simply by taking his power into yourself,
There
is no need for effort.
Shioda Gozo
Chushin Ryoku – the power of the centerline Keeping
your centerline straight.
Shuchu Ryoku –
Focused Power The power that is developed by unifying the whole body
Kokyu Ryoku –
Breath Power Bringing together sensitivity, breathing, and rhythm into a
focused power
Ki is the
mastery of balance
Irmi – Entering
A body movement that allows you to move in to the side of uke’s body
Kaiten – Turning
Envelop uke’s movement in your own circular power
Extending you
partner’s body - By causing uke to overextend his energy, you make him
powerless
Timing – Grasp
the moment to take over uke’s power
Using your
partner’s energy – Catch the timing of the oncoming energy.
Atemi – striking
The moment of contact becomes the strike
Ichitaita – one
against many Hold an opponent to catch an opponent
This article is
not meant to instruct, rather to hopefully inspire you to further study on your
own to understand what each principle applies and then work to use them in your
own art.
The lesson is never over, strive to become
more than you are.
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