What is it? Aikido. Who started it? Morihei Ueshiba Where is the place of origin? Japan When was it developed? Late 1920’s-1930 Why should I learn it? Because is it the most simplest form of martial art that uses the opponents strength against them. Aikido For Self-Defence The style itself consists mostly of grabs…
Kendo; a Japanese martial art and sport with swords Japan has a proud martial arts tradition. Amidst the many martial arts originating from Japan, the major and most well-known ones include aikido, judo, kendo and kempo. Of those four, kendo is an interesting martial art; instead of throws, grappling and close quarter moves with an…
People learn martial arts for a lot of different reasons; some for fitness, some for sport, some for pure enjoyment, but many learn them for self-defence. For the confidence that only years of training can bestow in a person. Martial arts make the body strong and the mind quick. Deadly quick. That’s why they are…
Kuzushi or breaking an opponent’s balance is probably one of the most important aspects of Ju Jitsu. We see its importance in almost every technique, whether it is a throw, lock or, strike. So why is Kuzushi so important? Why does it need to be used so much to make Ju Jitsu work? Kuzushi: Breakdown…
More of the mental and philosophical side to martial arts training There is a lot more to martial arts training than throws, fitness and getting to grips with the mechanics of your discipline. Alongside that comes the more mental element to martial arts training, and a certain attitude and philosophy. To understand the philosophy principle…