Hello,
Thank you all for the reply. Somehow I expected it wouldn't be a simple answer.
I knew of konnichiwa and konbanwa, but I thought they just meant 'good morning' and 'good evening'. If...
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Hello,
Thank you all for the reply. Somehow I expected it wouldn't be a simple answer.
I knew of konnichiwa and konbanwa, but I thought they just meant 'good morning' and 'good evening'. If...
Hello all,
It's been quite a while, I see there's been some changes here. I hope all is well with everyone. I was saddened to read of Mark F.'s passing even though I never met him. He certainly...
Thanks for the input Jeff. This is essentially a point I was making earlier as well. Though some aiki-jujutsuka seem to feel it is something more, I'm not going to necessarily say they're right or...
Sorry to be so slow to respond, I've been rather busy lately.
Toby, you wrote:
"What about all the throws that are illegal in Judo? I reserve only the highest respect for competent Judoka. Judo...
My thought is that meditation is like techniques in that the proper method needs to be taught, practiced, and developed. Since meditation is a personal exercise, it shouldn't be excessively...
You're certainly entitled to your opinion. Still, in terms of exclusively throwing without involving other waza, and with all other factors equal (time of study, etc.), though there may be...
Hi Brently,
That was a lot to digest. I appreciate you're taking the time to help me understand. I agree that one can't gain a thorough understanding of an art until they study it, and for that...
This topic is a tangent from the thread, "Aiki or Small Circle", located here: http://www.e-budo.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?s=&threadid=11625&perpage=15&pagenumber=1
To review, Brently Keen...
I agree. I vote for Mifune too.
Wookie.
Here's my question, again:
Specifically, where is the first place the sun hits in the United States?
(hint 1: it's a mountain)
(hint 2: it's in a national park)
In the War of 1812, the destruction of the Nancy and the blockade of Fort Michilimackinac by the Scorpion and the Tigress.
From here: http://members.rogers.com/kingsharbour/nancy.htm
Thanks...
Hi Mark,
I think I understand what you are getting at; but if you are referring to Go No Kata, then you are beyond me because I'm unfamiliar with that kata.
You are right in that to actually...
Hi Mark,
Something you said I'd like to share my thoughts on:
"You can do all the yielding technique you wish, but there will always be the wrist grab, and the one technique (the extrication...
Peter,
Thank you for taking the time to reply. I understand much better now. This sort of thing is what's great about e-budo.
:toast:
Hi Richard,
Are you referring to (ura) kote gaeshi when you throw uke forward?
If so, does just "kote gaeshi" refer to the technique when the force goes back in a direction toward uke, causing...
Thanks for the insight, Eric.
Actually, I assumed he was speaking generally in regards to such situations, rather than implying anyone in particular. I referred to it just to insure that nobody...
I don't have to be a Japanologist at all to tell you that some of the samurai ideals are worth emulating.
Though there may be some exceptions, I think most people are pretty well grounded in the...
Good answer. Tough question though.
This is my answer:
My question is this: What is the difference between a woman from Maine and a Moose?
Very interesting. Here's my first impression:
In Judo, the idea is to take the opponents force, and use it to throw him.
In Aikido, the idea is to take the opponents force, use it to control...
I think this happened to a greater extent than I realized. In one aspect, that is my doing.
In regards to this, Kit, you wrote the following (BTW, thank you for the elaborate response, I'm not in...
Mark,
Please accept my sincere apology for my misunderstanding. I hope you can see why I thought you were referring to me.
Part of the problem of this form of communication, I guess. Maybe...
Mark F.
It seems clear that you are referring to me as the troll. I fail to see how I've been so trollish. I've posted with courtesy and respect. I've posted my own "speculations" to the...
Kit,
So you admit the back of the hand can be targeted successfully? Try letting someone who knows how to land a well focused uraken put one to the back of your hand and you'll find just how...
This is the real key in the value of kata. Those who approach kata techniques with a rigid attitude that they should work as they are presented in kata are the ones who will fail to use them...
Hi Manny,
Supposing you have a stick and the opponent has a knife. Would it be a poor idea to smack the back of his hand with the stick, causing pain and maybe forcing him to drop the knife,...