Sen is one of the most crucial elements to understand regarding martial arts. It is important to not only understand these concepts, but also how and when to utilize them. Aikido and Karate are examples of of martial arts which focus on this a lot.
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Kuzushi – The Principle of Off-Balancing in Martial Arts
Kuzushi is the principle of off-balance used in all martial arts like Aikido, Jujutsu, BJJ, Karate and Samurai Sword. We will go over how to use it
Is Aikido effective in a street-fight or for Self-Defense?
Is Aikido effective in a street fight? How about against guns or knives? Could Aikido win against an MMA or BJJ practitioner? Aikido is super beneficial and has plenty of self-defense application.
Being a White Belt in Martial Arts
What to focus on as a white belt in the martial arts. In Aikido or Karate, two different martial arts, but also very similar.
Fighting, Self-Defense, and the Martial Arts
You can “fight”, but can you “defend” yourself? What is the difference between Self-Defense and Fighting? To answer this question, it’s important to consider what …