Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and traditional Japanese Jujutsu (also spelled as Jiu-Jitsu or Jujitsu) share historical roots but have evolved into distinct martial arts with different focuses and techniques
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Irimi: An Aikido and Martial Arts Approach to Entering
Entering is vital of any martial art. Aikido uses irimi movement to intercept the opponent and disrupt them. Karate and other martial arts do the same for self-defense.
Uke-Do: Being A Bad Uke + How To Be A Great Training Partner
Learn how to be a great Uke in Aikido or karate or any other martial art. These general principles will guide you to a better training experience. Learn the in’s and out’s of Uke’s role, what to do, and when to do 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.
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 …