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Really, it is three things. First off, he emphasizes the importance of not getting kicked, hit, punched, etc., in his form of aikido. In other words, as a beginner, you emphasize learning deflections before you ever learn how to throw someone. Makes sense that you know how to protect yourself...

Yep, and he was recommended for that 7th Dan by Isoyama Sensei.

Wrong! Royce Gracie beat KEN Shamrock in UFC 1 back in 1993. I was there in Denver to see it. None of the Gracies have fought FRANK Shamrock. He is a complete stud. I don't think any of the Gracies could beat FRANK Shamrock.

Yubi dori is a very effective technique because it just drops people. Even big strong people. I also like kotegaeshi because it is so effective against small weapon's attacks. But as far as a principle goes, irimi is critical to learn. You must learn the proper timing and movement in how to...

Tenshin is right on. Daito-ryu is THE influence on aikido. O-sensei used to teach Daito-ryu before the 2nd World War. There is also a VERY strong influence from kenjutsu since O-sensei studied Yagyu Shinkage kenjutsu. Stanley Pranin has stated on his website that there is a scroll showing...

When will Rickson Gracie fight Frank Shamrock? Shamrock is the best fighter I have ever seen in the UFC. He destroyed people there. Let's see Rickson take on Frank.

Gary Wrote: As to comparing Seagal-Sensei's style of Aikido to my Daitoryu . . . I've always thought Seagal-Sensei's Aikido was very Daitoryu'esque--very. Isoyama: I tend to agree. Seagal Sensei uses a ton of strikes and kicks as well as very sharp throws and movement. Of course, his...

By the way Gary, what is your opinion on Seagal Sensei's aikido as compared to the Daito-ryu you practice?

Aikilove, I tend to disagree with your assertion that Daito-ryu techniques end with a decapitation or killing of the opponent. Not all Daito-ryu techniques do so. There are many techniques in Daito-ryu that are similar to kokyunage. They are called aikinage and they are a part of the...

Aikilove, You stated that you had talked to George Ledyard Sensei. So did Ledyard Sensei say that you should go beyone atemi to make aikido work? Also, you stated, "Have you been attacked outside the dojo by a stranger/strangers that came up close and then trying to punch and/or kick you...

Aikilove, I completely disagree with you and I have a lot of experience in aikido. The parrying and striking aspect of aikido is not used enough against a kicking or striking attack. And you don't always get to have proper distancing from an attacker. What do you do if they are up close...

I pretty much agree with that chart except for certain types of aikido. I have already emphasized the aikido that was taught in Iwama as being very similar to the Daito-ryu side of the chart. Saito Sensei emphasized that atemi was critical to make aikido work as does Isoyama Sensei. Yes...

Sokaku's aiki-jujutsu is based on a technical essence that enables the exponent to apply severe measures against an assailant. Ample use is made of atemi, or blows directed against anatomical weaknesses; and atemi always precede the seizure and subduing of an assailant..... Pressure point...

There are also many things that can't be explained when they are shown. I have seen and felt the soft aiki that was used by Horikawa Sensei. It doesn't work in a real situation. They were all used on other Japanese men whom were the same size as them. I would love to see you demonstrate that...

Daito-ryu Fighter, I have seen the type of Daito-ryu Kodo Horikawa Sensei did and the kind of Daito-ryu that the Roppokai does and it WON'T work in a real situation. That soft, mystical aiki is great in the dojo, but it won't work in a real fight situation. Please explain to me how you...