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Home Fitness and Sports Fitness Five Ways of Causing Damage with Aikido Techniques
Five Ways of Causing Damage with Aikido Techniques PDF Print E-mail
Written by Al Case   
It is sometimes held that the Aikido Techniques of Morihei Ueshiba are not always usable in real combat. Such a statement merely shows that a person doesn't know the nasty history of this fascinating art. One should take note, however, that this martial art is derived from Aikijujitsu, which art was put together by Japanese warlords thousands years ago.
by AlCase


It is sometimes held that the Aikido Techniques of Morihei Ueshiba are not always usable in real combat. Such a statement merely shows that a person doesn't know the nasty history of this fascinating art. One should take note, however, that this martial art is derived from Aikijujitsu, which art was put together by Japanese warlords thousands years ago.

Before going on, let me say that this article doesn't advocate the use of purely destructive techniques. After all, studying an art for the sake of the spirit should provide one with a philosophy that will enable one to avoid combat. That said, understanding the deadlier techniques will enhance the student's understanding, and in the event that the philosophy proves insufficient to the task...one will have the necessary tools.

Something every Aikido student understands is the importance of break falls, called ukemi, and rolls. Thus, instead of placing an attacker gently on the mat, one could place them ungently. Simply throw your attacker in a manner in which he will be unable to roll, and thus will encounter injury.

Another trick, related to the first, is to throw the attacker into something. When Uke offers his attack, simply extend the circle of your defense a little too long, or a little too short, and throw your attacker into a wall, over a curb, into a glass window, over a cliff...you get the idea. Practicing this, with caution, in a dojo, will actually enable you to find more harmony when you do the throw to the correct proportion.

There are many jointlocks which, if taken too far, will render your opponent damaged. Any jointlock can be made more deadly by 'over extending' it. Again, knowing how to do this will enable one to find more harmony in the actual martial arts move.

The best way, of course, is to undertake a study of Atemi. Atemi are the strikes that were taken out of Daito Ryu Aki jujitsu, thus helping the transition into Aikido. One can study strikes through the practice of any hard style martial art, even boxing or MMA, and then simply incorporate them into Aikido techniques.

The final method for making your Aikido into a less than solely defensive art is to hold weapons while you practice it. You can practice this by wearing a white tee shirt and holding red markers. This is safe, educational, and a heck of a lot of fun!

In conclusion, let me point out again that Aikido is best fulfilled when one adheres to the purpose of the founder and seeks harmony in the spirit. That said, one should make sure that their martial art is useful for self defense, and not just an empty tiger. Learning how to make your Aikido Techniques dangerous and damaging to an attacker through the advice of this article is a good beginning.

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