When one utilizes a technique in randori, it is important to visualize where the technique will go. By this I mean: each various throw has a […]

I have had some discussions with a friend on the merits of, and/or lack of, kata. There are those who have said to me that the […]

In this season one’s thoughts turn to giving. In Martial Arts it is better to give than to receive! For this reason we don’t teach defensive […]

In Aiki jujutsu we learn to use our balance to take away the balance, kazushi, of our opponent. In order to do this, one must learn […]

When you learn a technique it is important to consider how well it is learned. By this, I mean, to know steps A, B, C and […]

Last we I spoke to you about using a technique that required strength. That is something I would warn against. Once you use your strength, you […]

When one goes to a Martial Arts class, or a Self Defense seminar they are often greeted with techniques to be used in response to a […]