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Does the hakama help your training? (Joshua Reyer)

Joshua Reyer — 2009-11-21T01:19:54-07:00

Training: Does the hakama help your training? - 15 Replies

From: Joshua Reyer on Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:19:54 -0700

The hakama isn't merely an extra layer of fabric, but thanks to the pleats and incidental gathering of the fabric several layers are formed between the knee and the mat. On the other hand, I do iai on a hard floor with no keiko-gi pants. In that case sometimes the pleats can dig into the shin rather uncomfortably.

Son of Doshu white belt? (Peter A Goldsbury)

Peter A Goldsbury — 2009-11-20T17:33:51-07:00

General: Son of Doshu white belt? - 5 Replies

From: Peter A Goldsbury on Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:33:51 -0700

Hi Peter, Is this the "ie" meaning house?

Hello Matthew, Yes, this is the central meaning, but in the martial arts it was extended to mean school. There is some discussion in my Transmission... column 10. PAG

outrageous (William Hazen)

William Hazen — 2009-11-20T17:28:44-07:00

General: outrageous - 2 Replies

From: William Hazen on Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:28:44 -0700

Outrageous is right! That post is two and a half years old, on an unofficial website, and just now it comes to light and a thread here....someone call the Lawman and have him foil that evil-doer....(dialing 9 - 1 - 6, err...umm) wrong number...:D

Tanden Usage in Aikido - re Tetsutaka Sugawara (Tim Fong)

Tim Fong — 2009-11-20T15:52:43-07:00

Training: Tanden Usage in Aikido - re Tetsutaka Sugawara - 5 Replies

From: Tim Fong on Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:52:43 -0700

In that book, Lujian Xing shows a white crane standing qigong practice. Tim

how do i delete my fucking account (Franklin Newby)

Franklin Newby — 2009-11-20T13:53:00-07:00

General: how do i delete my fucking account - 92 Replies

From: Franklin Newby on Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:53:00 -0700

His momma was a ninja.

Hickory Jo (Robert M Watson Jr)

Robert M Watson Jr — 2009-11-20T13:20:56-07:00

Weapons: Hickory Jo - 14 Replies

From: Robert M Watson Jr on Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:20:56 -0700

... cheap hickory jo that dented and splintered after one practice session...

There are several different types of hickory and even different species of trees are still called hickory wood. Impact hickory is used to make tool handles (As Clint Eastwood says 'there's nothing like a nice piece of hickory'). At the risk of the moderators wrath I offer these posts about wood over on e-budo. http://www.e-budo.com/forum/showthread.php?t=42728 Also see the following websites for more info on wood. http://sdksupplies.netfirms.com/cat_bokuto.htm at the bottom of the page http://www.kingfisherwoodworks.com/hickory.html From Joseph Svinth "For background on all this, you might take a look at Seasoning of Wood, 1917, by Joseph Bernard Wagner, and American Civil Engineers' Pocket Book, 1916, by Mansfield Merriman, both available via Google Books." Thanks p.s. I've gotten many compliments on my Kingfisher jo and bokken. Not so much on my abilities to wield them ...

Push Test to Nikkyo (Eric Joyce)

Eric Joyce — 2009-11-20T10:34:43-07:00

Training: Push Test to Nikkyo - 8 Replies

From: Eric Joyce on Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:34:43 -0700

I'm trying to compare and contrast aiki, which is internal, to jujutsu, which is external.

Mark, I appreciate you posting the video and explaining what you are trying to accomplish in the exercise with your uke. However, don't you think the comment above that you made is a generalization?

Kevin Choate Sensei in Louisville KY, Dec. 4 - 6 (Mark Mueller)

Mark Mueller — 2009-11-20T07:22:54-07:00

Seminars: Kevin Choate Sensei in Louisville KY, Dec. 4 - 6 - 0 Replies

From: Mark Mueller on Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:22:54 -0700

Louisville Aikikai is very pleased to welcome Kevin Choate Sensei to Louisville. Choate Sensei is the chief instructor of the Chicago Aikikai. Choate Sensei is a long-time student of Saotome and always brings a unique and fresh view of Aikido to challenge his students. Friday, December 4, 2009 6:30PM Saturday, December 5, 2009 10:00AM and 3:00PM Sunday, December 6, 2009 10:00AM at Louisville Aikikai Cost of entire seminar is $75. Per class is $25. Class Times are as follows: 6:30 PM Friday. 10:00 AM and 3:00PM Saturday, 10:00 AM Sunday We have lodging available here at the dojo should you need it. And, or course, all affiliations are welcome. For more information, please contact the dojo at (502) 585-2454.

Suwariwaza - Kokyuho & internal strength (Alec Corper)

Alec Corper — 2009-11-20T03:25:00-07:00

Techniques: Suwariwaza - Kokyuho & internal strength - 14 Replies

From: Alec Corper on Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:25:00 -0700

It is a nice open ended question, good for internet discussion or argument. What is your meaning of internal strength? Connected fascia, chi or ki stream, using whole body as single muscle, wave power, "zero power", emptying partners strength through mental vacuum, correct body alignment, physics at work, spinal torsion, subtle hand changes? etc..... What is koyku ho. "breath power"? good body mechanics, raising energy flow through coordinated hands, arms, hips to tanden and on into ground path, perfect timing and absorption, arm wrestling,one-upmanship? etc... I'm sure if we actually practised together some exploration would become possible, until then we just swop opinions without a genuine shared context. regards and respect.

Ikeda Hiroshi Shihan in Illinois, 12/4-6, 2009 (Cherie Cornmesser)

Cherie Cornmesser — 2009-11-19T20:06:23-07:00

Seminars: Ikeda Hiroshi Shihan in Illinois, 12/4-6, 2009 - 1 Replies

From: Cherie Cornmesser on Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:06:23 -0700

Just saw him in Ohio last month. Amazing! Definitely worth going to.

Ikeda Hiroshi Shihan in Illinois, 12/4-6, 2009 (Lisa Tomoleoni)

Lisa Tomoleoni — 2009-11-19T19:10:46-07:00

Seminars: Ikeda Hiroshi Shihan in Illinois, 12/4-6, 2009 - 0 Replies

From: Lisa Tomoleoni on Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:10:46 -0700

Please join us for a seminar with Ikeda Hiroshi Shihan of Boulder Aikikai at Aikido Shimboku Dojo on December 4-6, 2009. The training schedule and registration details can be found on our website at www.aikidoshimbokudojo.com. Aikido Shimboku Dojo is located in Lake in the Hills, IL. All affiliations are welcomed. Space is limited so pre-registration is recommended. This is a wonderful opportunity to train with a really special instructor. For more information please contact me at lrtomoleoni@hotmail.com or call the dojo at (847) 458-9309.

Extension of energy/Bruce Lee's water theory (Maggie Schill)

Maggie Schill — 2009-11-19T17:28:50-07:00

Training: Extension of energy/Bruce Lee's water theory - 9 Replies

From: Maggie Schill on Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:28:50 -0700

Lao-Tzu knew how to Cha Cha? :confused: :D David

lol, no Bruce Lee:freaky:

Noble Silence (Ashe Higgs)

Ashe Higgs — 2009-11-19T16:46:21-07:00

Spiritual: Noble Silence - 3 Replies

From: Ashe Higgs on Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:46:21 -0700

so how did you do on the retreat? i'd like to make it to one of the vipassana retreats held by goenka's people. i know a few people who have gone and they say it's really amazing.

Pain - How Important? (Michael Gelum)

Michael Gelum — 2009-11-19T12:04:50-07:00

Techniques: Pain - How Important? - 59 Replies

From: Michael Gelum on Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:04:50 -0700

Mr Leavitt, Pardon my untimely response, You are correct, we are saying the same thing. Concepts, biomechanics and principles are universal. If our training is the perfection of those elements, then the acute similaries in all arts appear. The basic elements (concepts/body mechanics) are constant in all the arts.

Michael, I think we are really saying the same thing, maybe we are simply dividing and categorizing slightly different?

I agree, completely. Train well, Mickey

Embukai Netherlands (Michael Gelum)

Michael Gelum — 2009-11-19T08:29:59-07:00

General: Embukai Netherlands - 1 Replies

From: Michael Gelum on Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:29:59 -0700

Thank you, Sir. Mickey