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Aikido, like many other modern fighting styles, developed from Jiu Jitsu, specifically the Diato-ryu Aiki Jujitsu lineage. Technically speaking,
it’s very similar to Jiu Jitsu, but it has some philosophical differences. The major difference between the two is that Jiu Jitsu isn’t concerned about injuring the other opponent, while Aikido
avoids it at all cost. Sorry kids…the Steven Seagal movies don’t really reflect his fighting style.
Aikido uses throwing techniques and joint locks to bring an opponent into submission. Like I just said, they strive to do this without actually harming anyone. The philosophy of non-injury came to pass when Aikido’s founder, Morihei Ueshiba, joined the Omoto-kyo sect of Shinto. The goal of this neo-Shinto movement is universal peace.
The word, Aikido, translates into English as “the way of joining spirit.” This concept permeates the technique. You start the fight by observing the opponent’s actions and style while evading his attacks. Once you’ve figured out the intentions of your attacker and the rhythm of his attacks, you can then blend your movements with his and use the momentum and force against him. You do this by tripping attackers, throwing them, and using pins and joint locks to dominate the fight. It doesn’t take a lot of athletic prowess to do all this.
Aikido is a mostly weaponless style of fighting, but a great deal of its technical style was developed from sword fighting, along with spear and short staff elements. In fact, the spear and short staff are sometimes included with Aikido training.
The singularly greatest problem with Aikido in real world fighting is the core philosophy of not injuring your opponent. This will usually make the fight take longer than it has to. Every second that a fight lasts is another opportunity for your opponent to strike and cause you harm. While it’s admirable as an ideal, it’s not realistic in the real world.
Fear no man,
Captain Chris Pizzo
World Leader in Self Defense
www.closecombattraining.com
Aikido uses throwing techniques and joint locks to bring an opponent into submission. Like I just said, they strive to do this without actually harming anyone. The philosophy of non-injury came to pass when Aikido’s founder, Morihei Ueshiba, joined the Omoto-kyo sect of Shinto. The goal of this neo-Shinto movement is universal peace.
The word, Aikido, translates into English as “the way of joining spirit.” This concept permeates the technique. You start the fight by observing the opponent’s actions and style while evading his attacks. Once you’ve figured out the intentions of your attacker and the rhythm of his attacks, you can then blend your movements with his and use the momentum and force against him. You do this by tripping attackers, throwing them, and using pins and joint locks to dominate the fight. It doesn’t take a lot of athletic prowess to do all this.
Aikido is a mostly weaponless style of fighting, but a great deal of its technical style was developed from sword fighting, along with spear and short staff elements. In fact, the spear and short staff are sometimes included with Aikido training.
The singularly greatest problem with Aikido in real world fighting is the core philosophy of not injuring your opponent. This will usually make the fight take longer than it has to. Every second that a fight lasts is another opportunity for your opponent to strike and cause you harm. While it’s admirable as an ideal, it’s not realistic in the real world.
Fear no man,
Captain Chris Pizzo
World Leader in Self Defense
www.closecombattraining.com
