Rock and Roll Aikido Techniques
by Dave “Rock and Roll wishes it could forget me” Shaw
The following techniques are modern variations of some of the classical Aikido techniques, utilizing some crossover from the budo of Rock and Roll. These are merely a sampling, further exposition of this approach (preferably done with loud music and lots of alcohol) should yield a set of techniques that is nearly limitless. Please feel free to add your own at any time.
Born to be Wild Irimi Nage – Begins with uke trying to kick-start nage’s motorcycle, with nage approaching from the front, slightly to one side. As uke comes down on the starter, nage steps in and applies atemi to uke’s midsection. Uke will normally double over, then start to straighten back up, at which point nage applies a strong sokumen irimi nage, forcing uke off the back of the bike. Read more
Aikido History
Morihei Ueshiba, founder of aikido.
Aikido was created by Morihei Ueshiba (14 December 1883-26 April 1969), referred to by some aikido practitioners as O sensei (“Great Teacher”). Ueshiba envisioned aikido not only as the synthesis of his martial training, but also an expression of his personal philosophy of universal peace and reconciliation. During Ueshiba’s lifetime and continuing today, aikido has evolved from the koryu (old-style martial arts) that Ueshiba studied into a wide variety of expressions by martial artists throughout the world.
Initial development
Ueshiba developed aikido primarily during the late 1920s through the 1930s through the synthesis of the older martial arts that he had studied. The core martial art from which aikido derives is Daito-ryu aiki-jujutsu, which Ueshiba studied directly with Takeda Sokaku, the revivor of that art. Additionally, Ueshiba is known to have studied Tenjin Shin’yo-ryu with Tozawa Tokusaburo in Tokyo in 1901, Gotoha Yagyu Shingan-ryu under Nakai Masakatsu in Sakai from 1903 to 1908, and judo with Kiyoichi Takagi (Takagi Kiyoichi, 1894-1972) in Tanabe in 1911.
The art of Daito-ryu is the primary technical influence on aikido. Along with empty-handed throwing and joint-locking techniques, Ueshiba incorporated training movements with weapons, such as those for the spear (yari), short staff (jo), and perhaps the bayonet (juken). However, aikido derives much of its technical structure from the art of swordsmanship (kenjutsu).
Tao of Jeet Kune Do
Tao of Jeet Kune Do by Bruce Lee
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To watch Bruce Lee on film is an amazing experience. Those who have read Tao of Jeet Kune Do, however, know that Lee’s prose can also be exhilarating. This praiseworthy and enduring bestseller (mainly written over six months when Lee was bedridden with back problems) compiles philisophical aphorisms, explanations on technique, and sketches by the master himself.
Book Description
This is Bruce Lee’s treatise on his martial art, jeet kune do. This international best seller includes the philosophy of jeet kune do, mental and physical training, martial qualities, attack, and strategy. BEST SELLER!
