Just when you catch a glimpse of what Takeda is really capable of against a good attack, his ukes start grunting, moaning and throwing themselves around again. I can't help but think they believe in it more than he does.
Then again, I've never been on the other end of Takeda so I have no idea what's going through their heads. It's so easy to criticise when you're behind a screen instead of on the mat.
he controls his opponents with ease and effectively but their attacks are sloppy. very sloppy. running in (with little balance) for a grab is not a very effective form of attack.
@qwertygerty I agree - the attack is not what i would call "realistic" but then again, one can train different aspects of aikido depending on what your after. If the leading of forces aspect is prominent in your aikido -ánd not the "realistic " part - what ever that means - then the only thing uke needs to provide is incoming force.
And they do represent that here at least :)
Thats not to say that Takeda sensei is not very good at what he does - i find it very inspirering...
Just when you catch a glimpse of what Takeda is really capable of against a good attack, his ukes start grunting, moaning and throwing themselves around again. I can't help but think they believe in it more than he does.
Then again, I've never been on the other end of Takeda so I have no idea what's going through their heads. It's so easy to criticise when you're behind a screen instead of on the mat.
Ursacke 8 months ago
It's one good way to train, but it is certainly not the only way to train.
rupertmja1 11 months ago
he controls his opponents with ease and effectively but their attacks are sloppy. very sloppy. running in (with little balance) for a grab is not a very effective form of attack.
qwertygerty 2 years ago
@qwertygerty I agree - the attack is not what i would call "realistic" but then again, one can train different aspects of aikido depending on what your after. If the leading of forces aspect is prominent in your aikido -ánd not the "realistic " part - what ever that means - then the only thing uke needs to provide is incoming force.
And they do represent that here at least :)
Thats not to say that Takeda sensei is not very good at what he does - i find it very inspirering...
patrik79a 1 year ago
Beutiful ;) and effective - Greetings from Finland
Seppo Lehto Tampere
Finland
UrheiluUutisia 2 years ago
this absolutely rocks. thanks. i had to work that day!
curlywolf 2 years ago