What exactly is Aikido? What's it most comparable to?

" Aikido is a Japanese martial art developed by Morihei Ueshiba (often referred to by his title 'O Sensei' or 'Great Teacher'). On a purely physical level it is an art involving some throws and joint locks that are derived from Jujitsu and some throws and other techniques derived from Kenjutsu. Aikido focuses not on punching or kicking opponents, but rather on using their own energy to gain control of them or to throw them away from you. It is not a static art, but places great emphasis on motion and the dynamics of movement."

Taken from the introduction page of [url]http://www.aikidofaq.com[/url]

Comparable to Jujitsu or Judo. Though it lacks in striking (there are no aikido strikes), where as Judo and Jujitsu have striking elements.

Aikido is based a lot on circular motions and deflection. Many of the moves are rather devistating in so much as the attacker can be thrown rather far and hard. Lots of throws, locks or throws that involve lock elements.

So it's all based around ki? Hence the whole "using your opponents energy against him" thing?

Sounds pretty cool.

On a brighter note, I found out I have bad coordination today. I also have a lot of work for my next drum lesson. And I have to coach a basketball game tomorrow/study for my last midterm. And it's 1:42. And things are piling up slowly..

[QUOTE=derryk]So it's all based around ki? Hence the whole "using your opponents energy against him" thing?
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Yes, there is also a whole side to aikido that gets into the "Ki" stuff. the unbreakable arm, unbreakable stance, etc

Uses some interesting techniques to illict physical responses.

Sounds interesting to get into, to say the least.

Other than that.. 2AM is much too late for poor souls like me:rolleyes:

I'm outta here.

God this place is going pretty slow lately.

Im starting composing my solo today. Only doing snare so you call all hear my baby.

Ugh. Stupid Burns anniversary. They are serving Haggis for school dinner. Ewwwww...

Wish they offered akido classes at my college, believe you me I would take them. If worse comes to worse though, a Chuck Norris roundhouse kick to the face will always work:thumb:


EDIT: to BB

If you ever come to America, and decide to go to the "South," NEVER I repeat NEVER let wnyone try to talk you into trying chitlins....

[quote=British Boy]Ugh. Stupid Burns anniversary. They are serving Haggis for school dinner. Ewwwww...[/quote]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

owned

Aikido sounds cool. A bit like MMA in a way.

I've never liked styles that negate one aspect of fighting, however (hence why I don't take TKD).

I did Tae Kwon Do once. My instructor went into kidney failure and died though

Ouch.. that sucks.

TKD is usually a style to avoid... they amount of McDojos out there that do it are just astronomical.

[QUOTE=British Boy]Ugh. Stupid Burns anniversary. They are serving Haggis for school dinner. Ewwwww...[/QUOTE]

it's delicious

Anyone got plans for Australia Day tomorrow? Its gonna be one helluva day.

someone say its burns night?
is that the one where you get completely hammered?
or is that st patricks day?

Whats the cheapest intermediate kit on the market in the UK?

[QUOTE=Drummer 101]Whats the cheapest intermediate kit on the market in the UK?[/QUOTE]

Mapex M or Sonor 2005

If you have enough, look into the Pro m , 3005, PDP and Yamaha SCA.

id love a PDP, I think ill save up for a better kit.

Instead of buying one soon, ill wait until August and get what I can afford and then just buy cymbals until then

I think that double post was deliberate, you were spamming last night aswell. If you keep it up, you will be reported.

[QUOTE=Josiah]
Aikido is based a lot on circular motions.[/QUOTE]


Chuck Norris style:lol:

[QUOTE=Der Meister]I think that double post was deliberate, you were spamming last night aswell. If you keep it up, you will be reported.[/QUOTE]

No, my computer is just slow at the minute, I think youre deliberately being an as[COLOR="Silver"]s[/COLOR]hole

[QUOTE=Drummer 101]No, my computer is just slow at the minute, I think youre deliberately being an as[COLOR="Silver"]s[/COLOR]hole[/QUOTE]

You were spamming last night, don't try and get out of it.

Oh and I [I]am[/I] an as[size=2]s[/size]hole, get over it.

OK I was spamming last night, not crazily, it was like <10 posts. Im not trying to get out of it, my computers slow today.

[quote=crazyguy832]Ouch.. that sucks.

TKD is usually a style to avoid... they amount of McDojos out there that do it are just astronomical.[/quote]

Yeah especially when he happened to be my uncle.


Ally, you may be an a[I]s[/I]shole, but if you are, you're a loose one.

[QUOTE]Ally, you may be an asshole, but if you are, you're a loose one.[/QUOTE]How is your dress fitting you? :p


asshole :lol:

Your an ASSHOLE!

[QUOTE=Drum Phil]
Ally, you may be an a[I]s[/I]shole, but if you are, you're a loose one.[/QUOTE]

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:( Harsh

well i'm back from my science part a diploma. i bombed it. :(

of course, it wasn't on ANYTHING she told us it was going to be on.

then i wen't to mac's afterwards to get a slush and some candy. i get it all, go to pay for it, and she gives me this weird look and goes "is that all?" in this really weird way. i was kind of confused, i said yes, and then paid. i start walking away, and begin to eat my candy. 3 or 4 minutes later i go to take a drink and realize i forgot a straw. so now i'm walking the rest of the way home trying to drink this almost solid chunk of slush out of the cup. i soon gave up, and now i'm eating it with a spoon.

i wanna play drums but my brother and his friend are still sleeping. i have 90 minutes until i got back and write my part b.

^ bwahahah that sucks sic. Normally when they ask you that they think you've stolen somthing.


I've got 30 min until I have to leave for my science exam. I think it is going to be a biotch.

with this thick coat of manliness on my face, i get accused of stealing every second time i go in there. :lol: everywhere they're checking my pockets.

haha, I don't know if that is such a good thing but it would be pretty funny.

Where do you live exactly, sic? I know it is just outside of edmonton.

[QUOTE]with this thick coat of manliness on my face, i get accused of stealing every second time i go in there. everywhere they're checking my pockets.[/QUOTE] Your beard is pretty awsome :p You should start a band called TT Zop

I once got stopped to have my bag searched because of my facial hair. Although my attire might have made me look like a terrorist too :-/

phil, i work at an airport. i have to go through security 3 times a day. and of course, half the time i get "random searched". though i'll be the only one in a line of 200 people to be searched.

with great power comes great responsibility, i guess. :lol:

i'll get you guys some pictures of my current beard. it's the longest i've grown it out yet. we should be drinking this weekend, i'll try to get pictures up by monday. :lol:

Whats the best for soft rock/acoustic rock protest songs.

Hihats or ride?

I suppose its what i get for putting my bag down while i lit up in a bus station and wearing camo pants, a boot, bomber jacket and a big black beanie.

[QUOTE=rockindrummer]Where do you live exactly, sic? I know it is just outside of edmonton.[/QUOTE]
a town called beaumont. it's supposedly a french town, but only 5% of it is actually french. most people just know a bit of french, enough to get by.

huge drug town, one of the highest per capita in alberta i'm sure. crime is very low, though.

well, who has a pic of them actually dressed in drag??
me??

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Why cant i post in the Lessons and Articles Section?