tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109323.post5706436069897384564..comments2023-10-29T08:53:56.940-04:00Comments on TDA Training: Is Aikido Effective for Self-DefenseAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09626368113292368276noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109323.post-91716619138712312042010-09-17T22:39:05.717-04:002010-09-17T22:39:05.717-04:00i went after my sensi's wife... she is a first...i went after my sensi's wife... she is a first degree black belt in aikido... i got sensi's permission to use "street" fighting against her cuz i was not convinced that it was a good style for self deffense. i threw my first punch found my self sitting in an arm bar then was thrown to the ground. i think it is an excellent style of self deffense. an sensi told me to take the train knife an try stabbing him as fast as i could i wound up sittin on the ground face down hurting like a son of a B8tch excuse me for my language.. but i think aikido is an excellent mean of self deffenseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109323.post-11767971490871904382010-08-19T14:09:40.518-04:002010-08-19T14:09:40.518-04:00Just one question: what do you do if you can't...Just one question: what do you do if you can't run and there isn't enough space to apply fancy evasion manoeuvres? Evasion and blending are nice principles but not always applicable. If evasion and getting away is the most important skill there is in self defense I'd think training the 100 metres sprint would be more useful than aikido.<br /><br />Of course anyone will claim his style is the best for self defense but I'm not convinced by this argumentation. Of all the arts mentioned I'd pick jiu-jitsu since it contains breakfalling, aiki-like evasion tactics, striking à la karate and the locks and throws commonly found in aikido and judo. Jiu-jitsu is a compound art containing a lot of techniques and it's specifically geared up to self defense while aikido is more of a spiritual art and since it left out the more dangerous/combative techniques from aiki-jutsu it's quite understandable it's less suited for fighting although in a number of situations it can be used as such (just like a kitchen knife, while not designed specifically for fighting, can still do serious damage if needed).<br /><br />What Dennis might mean is that in a street fight people usually are not trained and come at you full force which I imagine would be easier for aikido to deal with since they can pick up on the energy. 1-on-1 probably means somewhat trained individuals who approach each other cautiously and feel each other out like boxers do. That's at least my take.<br /><br />ZaraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109323.post-13386940109404372942010-05-01T10:49:50.331-04:002010-05-01T10:49:50.331-04:00I think that the key point is, "is it self de...I think that the key point is, "is it self defense or is it something used to win in a fight?"<br /><br />Remember that the key to self defense is getting to a safe spot. This means doing enough so that you can run for help or evade your attackers. This means that we do NOT defend ourselves with our egos. We defend ourselves and others for the love of them. It does not serve anyone to attempt to stand toe to toe with an attacker and try and "win" in a street conflict. It is stupid and you put yourself and your loved ones at risk. <br /><br />That said, I whole heartedly agree. Aikido can be an extremely effective martial art for self defense. <br /><br />I remember a great scene in Enter the Dragon where Bruce Lee used Aikido principles. He was asked what his style was. He answered, "my style is the art of fighting without fighting." <br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_Ycw0d_Uow<br /><br />He blended with his opponent, and put himself in a safe place!markdesohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13266559435014044800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109323.post-59003702487382940642010-02-17T21:54:15.682-05:002010-02-17T21:54:15.682-05:00Thanks for the comment Dennis. I agree to a point....Thanks for the comment Dennis. I agree to a point. I agree that it defensive, if that's what you mean, but I'm not sure I know what you mean by more difficult to apply in a 1vs1 fight. If you mean in an offensive manner, I'd agree. I don't see how it would be less effective in a random street fight. Did you mean an attack?Nathan at TDA Traininghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12591449449393592676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109323.post-19522571692312433332010-02-11T21:35:10.800-05:002010-02-11T21:35:10.800-05:00I believe aikido is aimed strictly towards self-de...I believe aikido is aimed strictly towards self-defense. Effective in a random street-fight if one is proficient enough, but much more difficult to apply in a strict 1vs1 fight.Dennis Dangnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109323.post-4936452188645071092009-01-29T10:10:00.000-05:002009-01-29T10:10:00.000-05:00I dont think that aikido would be as good for when...I dont think that aikido would be as good for when example fighting a boxer or a muay thai fighter.I have seen some aikido moves and i guess it will take some time to execute them when fighting someone who knows how to fightAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109323.post-76958837108499212792008-04-01T18:17:00.000-04:002008-04-01T18:17:00.000-04:00more of my response...http://www.mokurendojo.com/2...more of my response...<BR/><BR/>http://www.mokurendojo.com/2008/04/no-my-kung-fu-is-better-than-your-puny.htmlPatrick Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04471858995477729220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109323.post-59851010736061704582008-04-01T14:01:00.000-04:002008-04-01T14:01:00.000-04:00part of my response: http://www.mokurendojo.com/20...part of my response: <BR/><BR/>http://www.mokurendojo.com/2008/04/my-kung-fu-is-more-powerful-than-yours.htmlPatrick Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04471858995477729220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109323.post-49531673804163184572008-03-31T22:54:00.000-04:002008-03-31T22:54:00.000-04:00There's more, much more to this post than meets th...<I>There's more, much more to this post than meets the eye. In his usual understated way, Pat gives hints and glimpses of what <B> may take you decades to learn in a manner that suggests it's obvious - and to him it may, indeed, be.</B></I><BR/><BR/>Well, I'm glad you enjoyed that post, Nathan. I really like being asked to defend my position with more than a handful of very general assertions. You really make me think. <BR/><BR/>You're right that I may be looking at it from a place where my opinion seems obvious but from other perspectives it may not be so obvious.<BR/><BR/>I'll be glad to reply in more depth but it might take me a few days worth of thinking, so be patient...Patrick Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04471858995477729220noreply@blogger.com