You've never experienced it. You may have 'rolled' with some kyu ranks, but obviously you've never trained with anyone serious or experienced. You should perhaps avoid statements you can't support with real knowledge.
@multikultiraider, I know right! I think though because this is a demonstration nage is trying to show his technique as much as possible. Also, according to my limited experience, performing Aikido slowly is difficult since it doesn't utilize momentum. Hope it helps!
The thing about Aikido, my friends, is that it's defensive steps are slowed down to reveal the techniques involved. If Aikido moves were actually applied, wrists would be broken, elbows crushed, and fingers torn from their articular cartileges.
A student of Aikido studies how to suppress damage, not cause it.
Sad demos are slow motion and do not represent classical of modern Budo. After aikikai since 1971 I had do leave and teach it against Karate Kodansha level attackers, hopefully more Aiki sensei will look outside the Aikikai box.
These dancers, and I know Frank Doran is quite famous (unfortunately) are silly. Sorry for that. But people like this totally destroy the reputation of aikido.
I´ve been training aikido for a couple of years and the biggest problem is the very bad and unrealistic strikes and attacks. It´s really beautiful that you know how to deal with shomen uchi but only really a stupid person would hit like that aiming the strike on the top of the head. I know this comes from the sword techniques, but as a hand-combat martial art it should be trained with more realistic way.
Sure people won't hit like shomen in street fight, but we won't have to respond like that either. Some very simple actions like getting off the line then hitting nose, throat, ears or eyes can get the work done in a second. IMHO, the wazas we do in aikido is the basic and critical training to our mind and body. When any disaster comes, the training can keep us calm and respond quickly. Nice and slow technique does not necessarily mean it's fake. O-Sensei and Tohei are the best examples, right?
Unfortunately, the uninformed take for granted exactly what they see. Doran Sensei is a master, an 8th Dan in Aikido. I believe he is one of 5 in the USA. He has more than 50 years of study and is one of the warmest, kindest and strongest individuals I have trained with.
In answer to why he is moving so slow.. He is matching the speed of his opponent (or uke).
Anyone saying this art is better than that art is speaking from their emotions. Aikido is about blending, kind of like dancing.
Yes, with this I agree. In a dance the two partners are cooperating, like in Aikido. But a fight is the opposite of cooperation; thus I really don't even consider Aikido a martial art.
About 17 years, but I think it's the quality of training and reflection on ones personal practice that matters. I have met people who have trained for 20 and 30 years, yet they did not have the skills commensurate with the time spent in practice.
I too have met people who have trained well over 10 years in Aikido, who were ridiculously overweight. Saying Aikido isn't a martial art or can't be used in a street fight is a bit lame. The major tenant of Aikido is The Way of Peace, so why would you want to fight in the first place? Saying movement in Aikido is like dancing is very true, the saying comes from the moment of contact, but also from various Masters. A fight is an invitation to dance.
Yes, some of this stuff is a little on the light side but overall I enjoyed it. If the ukes had swords in their hands the intensity would be different but as it was he may as well be drinking a cup of coffee in his free hand.
If they are trying to build connection that's one thing, but to say this is realism is wrong in all senses. I would have liked to have heard him speak prior to this video. The aggression is not there, and in that aspect, neither is the intensity. Aiki, has definate harmony, but the way I train in it, as an MMA, practitioner, I us it in a far more deadly practicality, it never looks this pretty.
In addressing your comment, I have to say that the context by which this video displays itself is not an example of combat, rather the application of the technique. It is extremely effective in the disarmament of an opponent and can quickly subdue an aggressor in various ways. That is precisely why they played out each scenario slowly, so as to recognize the subtle nuances of the art. You are right in that the aggression is not there, because this is simply a demonstration of Aikido. Not combat.
I agree completely, and as I said, the building of connection. It is respectable, believe me, I know the reality of Aiki, I have trained with Take Sensei's Student's there is truth there. Martial Art's were not designed to be pretty, they're battlefield training, hence "martial", guess I'm just old school mentality. Thanks for the reply.
Everyone is always saying if they don't do the flips then they'll hurt themselves but that seeems abit strange in judo, sambo, BJJ etc.. They don't do flips and they resist the throws/joint locks. It just looks very choreographed.
yea im like 16 n i have been boxing for about a year n a while ago a 20 something year old very experienced black belt in kung fu came in. i boxed him n basically toyed with him, he had no power and looked away when he was hit or threw a punch. im sure he could of done some fancy kicks but over all martial artist are not very good in combat, the flashy ones like akido i mean
Unless you've used boxing in a real fight, you don't have a clue about"combat". If you have no experience in Aikido, you are speaking from a base of total ignorance. Aikido is so pathetic that many special forces and other military around that world learn it as part of their training.
I've 40 years in Mmartial arts & used Aikido to protect myself in a street fight and it worked for me, so I see no need to test it in some artificial set-up like a bout in a ring. That's "real combat" - a real fight on the street. If =you= want to test Aikido, try jumping an Aikido instructor one night. That's the real test of an art's martial effectiveness. If you doubt Aikido, c'est la vie. No skin off my nose. I won't lose sleep over your lack of belief.
To the n00bs: the flippin and twirling is not dancing, it is the way u avoid gettin ur wrists and arms and bones crushed in an excersice, and its not an easy thing to do
In real life, attacks can be faster, but the movements are faster too, and i hope, that u never fight against someone who is skilled in Aikido, u ll b sorry for that.
yeah... ppl may think how can this b.. the ukes are falling so easily n bla bla bla.. but what u fail to see is that its a demonstration for the public.
In this case, i'd say Mr Frank Doran (sensei?) here is an extremely smart man because he knows what to do infront of which audience.
Aikido isnt meant to be a fighting style one of the main principles of aikido is not to fight, use it as a last resort also. Aikido is very spiritual is focuses on the manipulation of ki rather then just beating the other person senseless. I agree with people when they say that they are sceptical about aspect of aikido, i dont believe that you can just poke someone and they fall over. But the principles of Aikido and ki work meditate and find out for yourself.
I see a number of comments such as, "look at how they just fall down." Or something to that affect.
When I first began training I remember having some of these same thoughts. "Does this actually work?" I was practicing with a sempai of mine and I thought that I would test that theory. I tried to resist the technique we were doing an my wrist snapped pretty good.
The lesson I learned was why we take the ukemi that we do.
Wow. I am Really Disapointed in what I am reading. Before you start Critisising Aikido you should try it and acualy FEEL how it would work in reality. Ive been Training in Aikido for 8 years now and I am 4th Kyu.
Regardless of intent, whether its self-defense or sport fighting, if you don't practice with fully resisting partners, you're not going to be prepared for a fully resisting attacker.
Be weary of any style that doesn't spar. I'm not bashing Aikido, but I am HIGHLY SKEPTICAL as to whether it would work in real life.
Aikido isn't all dance. Once you get the moves down then you can turn up the heat. Our style, Tenshin, emphasizes practicality and we train realistically when you get to that level. But you can't do Aikido in sport fighting because many moves are very damaging to anyone who resists or doesn't know how to react to a certain move. Most Aikido practitioners also don't believe in senseless competition.
Lets start with this: UFC is not an martial art.... You can take anyone from the street who has some muscles and minimum inteligance, and in 2 months he can be a UFC fighter. Real martial artist has nothing to prove in UFC. This is coming from a person with 7th degree belt in aikido. So before you ask questions like this , stop and think a little.
Aikido is a art, like painting, Jazz, etc. But, fighting is fighting. Aikido is pre-planned exhibitions, fighting is passionate, ugly, awkward, emotional, and involves stop & go, fast & slow, and unprediablte time patterns, that is why every fight you see looks sloppy and it resorts back to who can punch,takedown,and grapple. It is simple and violent. Fighting is pure, not rehearsed. Go to a BJJ school or step in a boxing ring and you will see the difference. For you really have to get down.
How do you explain the people who have successfully used Aikido in fights? Myself included. And the many police, military, and Special Ops forces that train in Aikido? All the fight variables you mention are covered in Aikido as they are in any martial art.
I am not critizing you,or talking trash, but go to a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu school and take a free lesson, go get down and dirty, and you will see what I mean. Also get in the boxing ring. It will really open your eyes.
I doubt that it will open my eyes. I have sparred with boxers - they're good and tough. I've done JJ form and don't see anything unique in BJJ - just the latest fad. It's as good as other JJ forms but it's only famous because of UFC. As I've successfully used Aikido in street fights, how much down and dirtier do I need to get? Jf you study every MA in the world you can still get your ass kicked. Aikido is as good as it gets, but that goes for other MAs too.
Tokyo police (especially female officers) & the Riot Squad train in Aikido. Those who detract from Aikido don't have a clue as 2 what they r talking about ... as simple as that. "Resisting" throws - the uke doesn't go limp, but gives enough pressure (resistance) 2 force nage 2 use proper technique. If nage blows it, uke must have full control of their own movement so they can counter & take over the interaction. Judo, Sambo, & BJJ are different than Aikido which is an "internal" style.
I know it's Yoshinkan, but Aikido is Aikido is Aikido. I've practiced @ many seminars over past 4 decades w/almost every style of Aikido ka & found almost no difference in practice. There are differences in the focus of method of training in various styles, but those same kinds of differences exist even within a single style. I've trained w/folks who claim their Aikido's more martial or realistic & didn't see it in their practice compared to my own, but my Sensei was very martial approach.
Sounds like you read "Angry White Pajamas" - great little book. Although I have always been a part of the Aikikai org, in the early 1970's we trained in the manner described in that book. No real difference, but that was how Aikido was back then with my Sensei who was from Osaka where Aikido was used of necessity due to dock-workers, yakuza and other tough guys. We did so much suwariwaza that we also had "red suns" on our knees. Hard or soft doesn't matter - only good basics are important.
Terrible. I understand this is only a demonstration but Doran Sensei teaches the most ridiculous and pathetic form of Aikido. I can't believe people buy into this stuff. But then again, even suicidal cults have members.
This is too rehearsed to demonstrate anything. People don't run at you with overhand karate chops these days... lol. I'm not saying this art is bad.. just that nothing is shown here.
You always hear the same discussion, "street effectiveness etc." Its gettin pretty old. Ive practiced judo, jujitsu and aikido to a smaller extant. The techniques in all are outstanding for self defense. Period. Now shut up.
Most of those 'street effectiveness' comments are coming from UFC watching teenage boys I gather, who are more interested in showing off than in the art of self defense. Aikido is about reversing force, not attacking people, hence where Aikido masters refuse to compete. It's not about that, it's about harmony and balance with the inner and outer worlds.
Its very impressive to watch the yudansha in my class go at each other since if the nage is not doing the move right the uke can turn it around on them instead of being so acquiescent like the guy in this video.
it is a shame how most of the videos available online are just demonstrations of technique where the uke doesn't seem to offer any real resistance as you would see in a practical setting. I've been practicing aikido for all of four months, but when I ask my friends to try to attack me (slowly of course, I'm still a nub) they are pretty impressed by the effectiveness of the moves I show them, which are still very basic.
would like to see it agains some martial art, those werent any strikes, who the fuck attacks you like that. not saying its crap or dosnt work or anything, but this demonstration shows nothing, i can do a coreography like this on my own...
even gracie jiu jitsu has it's limits. like what would you do when you're applyin the triangle choke, and the guy's friend, comes over, then stomps you senseless....don't bother replyin, won't respond
If the Gracies gave him a sincere attack, he would give them a sincere defense...this is a very stylized demo, I've practiced it for a number of years and yes,some techniques are not street practical, same can be said for Gracie Jujitsu...but what I'm suggesting to your simple assed "there can be only one" mindset is that if it were "shit", they would'nt teach it to the Tokyo/New York/Los Angeles/London/etc etc etc police.
He wouldn't 'do that' against a gracie practitioner, since Aikido isn't about attacking people like some arrogant bafoon, but about using the attackers force against themselves. Any attempt by a jiu jitsu practioner to 'tackle' an Aikido master would be transformed into a self defeating gesture.
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i wrestler would totally own this guy,1st off-this guy would not be able to compete with a guy who constantly shoots at his legs,has great balance and good cardio whisc is essentialy what a good wrestler has
Aikido is a special martial art that uses the force of the attacker against himself. No other martial art does so to this degree. Any attempt at 'tackling' an Aikido master would be a self defeating gesture.
Frank is a former U.S. Marine instructor in hand-to-hand combat. He's not naive. You really have to appreciate what he's doing for what it is and not compare it to something it is not. Aikido at this level is not 'trying to be a martial art.' It's finding the next level. What is power? Can a single atom destroy a city? Can a pen stop a war? Any martial artist who hasn't suffered too many head injuries may start to ask these questions at some point in their maturation.
I've trained in aikido for 25+ years. A few years ago I trained at an MMA school for a few months just to see how I would hold up. I was very pleased with how my aikido served me both standing and on the ground even against experienced fighters and the instructors. I was not better than them. I was clearly in their domain. But I was no less respected than anyone else. This comment won't stop the aikido nay sayers, but I for one did put my money where my mouth is and my aikido did very well.
i'm training in both boxing and aikido... and i think they are both valid. i find that aikido helps me in the ring, with moving off the line of attack, and pinning arms and such. however, i stress it is limited because the rules are different for boxing, e.g. no turning your back, no grabbing, etc. but i think it is a valid form. at least ukemi is useful in the winter...
The Aikido is not just only an martial art ,but its to be in harmony with youreself.
According to what O Sensei used to say, in Aikido there aren`t competitions, and if you are fighting with someone, if he releases you , you let him go.
Aikido its not like the other martial arts , where you fight until you finish with youre opponment.
Thank you maaghms, you're the only one talking some sense here. akido??? i think they'll find it hard making it pass the women division. Hey ,to those who doesn't know anything about ufc, it's mix martial art, utimate fighting champion. AIKIDO LOL
Ya see, that's the thing. A well-trained Aikidoka could at the very least hold his own against the Ultimate Fighting Chumps, but the philosophy of Aikido prevents them from using their abilities without a good reason, i.e self defense or teaching.
Aikido black belts (or whichever dan they are in) will not last 5 seconds in the UFC even with lower rank UFC fighters. I have respect for aikido as a martial art but aikido is just not a functional martial art that you can use in street fights. In real fights, nobody is going to come to you with their hands stiffed out in front for you to throw them nicely. You can only see that in aikido demostrations.
It is a disgrace for aikido to resort to such disallusionments. Even the founder of aikido seemed to show-off the so called 'ki'(e.g.throwing his students without touching them.)This is all total BULLSHIT and can be explained by mere psycology and mind control.
Sorry for the second reply. It is not bullshit but a martial art with all his exeptions and properties. I know this seems unregular but in a practice without touching it feels like pure aikido, against aikidoka. Against others it feels different. I have once a fight against a boxer and there was a chanche to react with ikkyo. It was a good practice and there was respect from the boxer to me en from yself to the boxer. I think alot about this moment.
I agree, Aikido shouldn't be the ONLY thing you rely on, but it can be extremely effective. The thing is, it takes a couple of years to learn how to apply even the most basic techniques in a real life situation. It requires more discipline and dedication than most other arts. And yes, the stiff-hands thing is only used in demonstrations, for the purpose of demonstration. Same with the no-touchie. It's used for demonstrational purposes.
Sometimes you are right. But some sensei's have the skills to defend an attack in real life. I said defend, not attack against another attack. Aikido have other dephts inside the martial art. Nice attacks are for the demonstrations, I agree. It is a free choice to learn defend against a not regular attack and the aikidoka will have better skills.
Sometimes you are right. But some sensei's have the skills to defend an attack in real life. I said defend, not attack against another attack. Aikido have other dephts inside the martial art. Nice attacks are for the demonstrations, I agree. It is a free choice to learn defend against a not regular attack and the aikidoka will have better skills.
Not trying to put aikido down. Don't you understand akido will never work in real life combat or street fights?? Do you really believe in all that steven seagal sh#t???
A good friend of mine is Only a 3rd Dan -3rd level black belt- He's been a doorman since he was a SHodan-1st level doorman. He uses it daily on the door and has put it to exremely good use.
Also please not -Tokyo's police officers can only join the ellite Riot police services after training rigorously in Aikido not any other martial art.
well dear helloayman. Do you think they can compete in ufc or mma? Dont get me wrong, i love akido, big fan. But its just wont be effective in a real fight
The fight is never purely martial arts dependent, but spirit and fighter dependent, Do you think the tokyo riot police who are the elite of their police force are taught Aikido to mess about?! they are taught it to subdue masses of people.
The other thing is UFC champion ships are designed for tthe perpose of showing of one man against the other.
Also can you imagine using all that strength and energy as they would in UFC against more than one man, You can't because even if we were to assume your aggressor's mates are waiting in a line to kill you than you'll be dead tired after second or third man you put down, if they were not in a line then you're done with the moment you take one down because they've already ganged up on you.
In real life it's all about the fighter and the opportunities. No one style is complete. And any style can work in real life if you are a good fighter.
UFC is not a real fight, neither is MMA, there are rules. Your argument doesnt really stand up. Where there are rules it is not a proper fight. You are comparing an arena like a boxing match and a street fight. What if a UFC fighter was face to face to face with someone with a smith and wesson. Would Smith and Wesson win? I think so.
...umm... i am different from you. so is every else. we are all different. take the best MAA fighter and a white belt aikidoka, the fighter will win. take the O-sensai and have a gun pulled, the sensai would die. like comparing a worm to a hunam. there is a winner no matter what
everyone said that Ju-Jitsu was bullshit until gracie brought it into the UFC, I can remember him getting Booo'd out the ring when he won his first fight... now look who uses it! samething may happen with Aikido, it jus takes one person!
O Sensei, vencio a muchos "judocas" de su epoca en desafios marciales. Los aikidokas de hoy deberian entrar a las MMA y demnostrar su legado. Sino se los ve como algo armado. Como "blanditos" ¿o les pasara como al "Kiai Master" ese que uno de MMA lo partio al medio?
Why does everyone so ofen tend to focus on effictiveness of martial arts as solely in a man2man situation. I practise several MA and Aikido is great training for body control, balance, agility and psyche. If I meet a crazed thug in a dark alley I might adapt another MA. Still I don´t think what I have learned in Aikido will be of any disadvantage to me.
So many bad comments, well I'd like to leave a good one. I have no doubts in Aikido, I think it's the best martial art in defense. That's all I'd like to add, good video.
You ever notice, that for the most part, the older they get, the nicer they become? I guess practicality does leave some, when you're trying to get closer to God before that time comes.
ok ok... I'm not saying Aikido doesn't work. BUT DAMN!! These masters do more damage to their art than good by doing these b.s demos. Times have changed,people ar eno longer satisfied with watching one of your students throw themselves around while you walkin in a circle!!
These guys need to show and prove in a semi real situation..let ur student try and really punch u!!!! I do think Aikido can work..but these masters annoy me!!
@cwkinser
You've never experienced it. You may have 'rolled' with some kyu ranks, but obviously you've never trained with anyone serious or experienced. You should perhaps avoid statements you can't support with real knowledge.
dtorfleming 8 months ago
@cwkinser
It's an act? Really? Tell us about your extensive experience with Aikido Shihan. When Duran Sensei hit me it didn't feel like an act.
dtorfleming 8 months ago
Is this pirated?
kbub8 9 months ago
wtf? i admit that aikido masters are very skilled, but there uke's are attacking that SLOW!!
i want to see how they dogde a karatekas attack!!
multikultiraider 1 year ago
@multikultiraider, I know right! I think though because this is a demonstration nage is trying to show his technique as much as possible. Also, according to my limited experience, performing Aikido slowly is difficult since it doesn't utilize momentum. Hope it helps!
kbub8 9 months ago
Horrible music. WAY too choreographed....
quantumautumn 1 year ago
Teacher.
Hereafter, please pass on a correct culture of Japan.
hongfog 1 year ago
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what a stupid martial art
sirwilliamhowell 1 year ago
what a stupid martial art
sirwilliamhowell 1 year ago
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you're too stupid to understand this martial art...
RobTlu 1 year ago
has anyone ever actually been attacked with a karate chop in real life ?
pullupboy 1 year ago
@pullupboy A Karate chop? No. An overhead strike to the head with a beer bottle? Yes. Hey, guess what. It's the SAME technique!
Deke101 1 year ago
Of the Satanic New Age Movement (Sounds ridiculous?). See Ueshiba Archmage comments. Wake up.
blacksashman 1 year ago
The thing about Aikido, my friends, is that it's defensive steps are slowed down to reveal the techniques involved. If Aikido moves were actually applied, wrists would be broken, elbows crushed, and fingers torn from their articular cartileges.
A student of Aikido studies how to suppress damage, not cause it.
Aikido is above ground, standing Jiu jitsu.
MosesReyes1 1 year ago
aikido demonstrations...the pro-wrestling of the martial arts world. they all look so staged, at least i'm learning with this sweet 80's music...
tommymonsternz 1 year ago
Sad demos are slow motion and do not represent classical of modern Budo. After aikikai since 1971 I had do leave and teach it against Karate Kodansha level attackers, hopefully more Aiki sensei will look outside the Aikikai box.
donoberloh 1 year ago
No one fights like that. This looks really silly.
SuperSneakySteve 1 year ago
The video fits the music
ohsteeev 1 year ago
i like it
raffyluvstaffy 2 years ago
These dancers, and I know Frank Doran is quite famous (unfortunately) are silly. Sorry for that. But people like this totally destroy the reputation of aikido.
unikad 2 years ago
I´ve been training aikido for a couple of years and the biggest problem is the very bad and unrealistic strikes and attacks. It´s really beautiful that you know how to deal with shomen uchi but only really a stupid person would hit like that aiming the strike on the top of the head. I know this comes from the sword techniques, but as a hand-combat martial art it should be trained with more realistic way.
unikad 2 years ago
Sure people won't hit like shomen in street fight, but we won't have to respond like that either. Some very simple actions like getting off the line then hitting nose, throat, ears or eyes can get the work done in a second. IMHO, the wazas we do in aikido is the basic and critical training to our mind and body. When any disaster comes, the training can keep us calm and respond quickly. Nice and slow technique does not necessarily mean it's fake. O-Sensei and Tohei are the best examples, right?
tpiao 2 years ago
ALSO SEE TAKENO OF JAPAN!
PEZASN 2 years ago
nunca voy a entender por qué los yankees hacen un show de cada cosa que tocan...todo lo pervienten!! igual es una linda demostracion de aikido!
kolifaar2008 2 years ago
aikido dancers always have such pretty choreography
yoursuchagoodguy 2 years ago
i just saw Doran Sensei this weekend, he said "I don't go fast, people only go fast so you can't see the mistakes they're making."
GokaDeshi 2 years ago
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rofl what a stunts!
gearzone2611 2 years ago
doesnt exactly look like a fight when they move that slow though ...
isleenvex 2 years ago
Unfortunately, the uninformed take for granted exactly what they see. Doran Sensei is a master, an 8th Dan in Aikido. I believe he is one of 5 in the USA. He has more than 50 years of study and is one of the warmest, kindest and strongest individuals I have trained with.
In answer to why he is moving so slow.. He is matching the speed of his opponent (or uke).
Anyone saying this art is better than that art is speaking from their emotions. Aikido is about blending, kind of like dancing.
mastaphin 2 years ago 4
"Aikido is about blending, kind of like dancing."
Yes, with this I agree. In a dance the two partners are cooperating, like in Aikido. But a fight is the opposite of cooperation; thus I really don't even consider Aikido a martial art.
ScipioAmericanus 2 years ago
how long have you trained?
bodhiball 2 years ago
About 17 years, but I think it's the quality of training and reflection on ones personal practice that matters. I have met people who have trained for 20 and 30 years, yet they did not have the skills commensurate with the time spent in practice.
ScipioAmericanus 2 years ago
lol Scipio, Aikido is not a martial art? you obviously have little to no training in this style.
Shapeshifterxxx 2 years ago 3
Fine, then please refute my statement instead of rushing to judgment about my experiences.
ScipioAmericanus 2 years ago
I too have met people who have trained well over 10 years in Aikido, who were ridiculously overweight. Saying Aikido isn't a martial art or can't be used in a street fight is a bit lame. The major tenant of Aikido is The Way of Peace, so why would you want to fight in the first place? Saying movement in Aikido is like dancing is very true, the saying comes from the moment of contact, but also from various Masters. A fight is an invitation to dance.
mastaphin 2 years ago
the music sounds like an employee training video from the 80's.
core1065 3 years ago 9
Welcome to Aikido Journal's clips. Makes the music my dentist plays sound like Motown.
averde 3 years ago 3
@core1065 lmao yeah it is
Frit0Pie 1 year ago
I think he can't do this any slowerXD LAme
Sahiell 3 years ago
Slow is much harder to do well. His technique is very sharp IMO and he is trying to demonstrate what he is doing.
averde 3 years ago
Yes, some of this stuff is a little on the light side but overall I enjoyed it. If the ukes had swords in their hands the intensity would be different but as it was he may as well be drinking a cup of coffee in his free hand.
Cacey0101 3 years ago
what's the name of the song? is pretty good^^
adde1717 3 years ago
anyone know the song used?
soker333 3 years ago
c pouri
aristide5 3 years ago
great vid-the 80's music rocks too
bgcheese 3 years ago
He moves too early everytime. It makes it pretty, but martially wrong... he probably knows this though
kobekkobe 3 years ago
If they are trying to build connection that's one thing, but to say this is realism is wrong in all senses. I would have liked to have heard him speak prior to this video. The aggression is not there, and in that aspect, neither is the intensity. Aiki, has definate harmony, but the way I train in it, as an MMA, practitioner, I us it in a far more deadly practicality, it never looks this pretty.
kenpoj81 3 years ago
In addressing your comment, I have to say that the context by which this video displays itself is not an example of combat, rather the application of the technique. It is extremely effective in the disarmament of an opponent and can quickly subdue an aggressor in various ways. That is precisely why they played out each scenario slowly, so as to recognize the subtle nuances of the art. You are right in that the aggression is not there, because this is simply a demonstration of Aikido. Not combat.
Trocom01 3 years ago
I agree completely, and as I said, the building of connection. It is respectable, believe me, I know the reality of Aiki, I have trained with Take Sensei's Student's there is truth there. Martial Art's were not designed to be pretty, they're battlefield training, hence "martial", guess I'm just old school mentality. Thanks for the reply.
kenpoj81 3 years ago
you are good!!!!! i train aikido!! JEST WYJEBANE!!! nie znacie się szmaty jebane!!
Jachu1993 3 years ago
What is this? Rehersal for the next Austin Powers movie? Come on, people don't attack others like this.
gardel819 3 years ago
you are truly simple...
gilbygil11 3 years ago
how many people attack you with a reverse punch, or spinnin hook kick on the street, almost no one......but that makes them invalid?
opti2007 3 years ago
read before it start, it says friendship game. that s aikido you have to be friendly even to people like you.
raymund0203 3 years ago
Lame.
gardel819 3 years ago
Everyone is always saying if they don't do the flips then they'll hurt themselves but that seeems abit strange in judo, sambo, BJJ etc.. They don't do flips and they resist the throws/joint locks. It just looks very choreographed.
rorsy5 3 years ago
woot lol, In real life If I met some aikido guy I would just kick him in the balls, then he wouldnt be able to stand up :P
allahajen 3 years ago
yeah not if someone blows ur face away
rajendrabiswas 3 years ago
why don,t we see him in mma fight ppl
ebtkha 3 years ago
wow - you non-experienced guys never cease to amaze me with the closed mindedness.
All martial arts have value...you just havent experienced it yet. maybe some day you'll see it.
kotegashi2 3 years ago
AMEN!!!
OldAikiDog 3 years ago
yea im like 16 n i have been boxing for about a year n a while ago a 20 something year old very experienced black belt in kung fu came in. i boxed him n basically toyed with him, he had no power and looked away when he was hit or threw a punch. im sure he could of done some fancy kicks but over all martial artist are not very good in combat, the flashy ones like akido i mean
vampirepenguin1289 3 years ago
Unless you've used boxing in a real fight, you don't have a clue about"combat". If you have no experience in Aikido, you are speaking from a base of total ignorance. Aikido is so pathetic that many special forces and other military around that world learn it as part of their training.
OldAikiDog 3 years ago
true
jkp1973 3 years ago
Another freakin demo...let's test this art out already...real combat.....(nice choreography)
ceviche666 3 years ago
I've 40 years in Mmartial arts & used Aikido to protect myself in a street fight and it worked for me, so I see no need to test it in some artificial set-up like a bout in a ring. That's "real combat" - a real fight on the street. If =you= want to test Aikido, try jumping an Aikido instructor one night. That's the real test of an art's martial effectiveness. If you doubt Aikido, c'est la vie. No skin off my nose. I won't lose sleep over your lack of belief.
OldAikiDog 3 years ago
that wasnt for me was it? You and I are on the same page :)
kotegashi2 3 years ago
The AMEN was for you. We are on the same page, same book.
OldAikiDog 3 years ago
To the n00bs: the flippin and twirling is not dancing, it is the way u avoid gettin ur wrists and arms and bones crushed in an excersice, and its not an easy thing to do
In real life, attacks can be faster, but the movements are faster too, and i hope, that u never fight against someone who is skilled in Aikido, u ll b sorry for that.
Peace
noseculpeanadie 3 years ago 3
melers, you're a douche. doran sensei is shichidan - 7th degree black belt. he's just really good at aikido.
malygospaladin 3 years ago 3
Agreed. I have had the honor of being uke for Frank Doran Shihan once. His technical expertise is phenominal.
Deke101 3 years ago 2
I think this kind of aikido is not effective in real fight... No block, no avoids, atemi is punch!!! It more looks like a dance than MA
haxxxooor 3 years ago
This Master has great Atemi
AgentSamsonite 3 years ago
yeah... ppl may think how can this b.. the ukes are falling so easily n bla bla bla.. but what u fail to see is that its a demonstration for the public.
In this case, i'd say Mr Frank Doran (sensei?) here is an extremely smart man because he knows what to do infront of which audience.
meiers 3 years ago 2
Aikido isnt meant to be a fighting style one of the main principles of aikido is not to fight, use it as a last resort also. Aikido is very spiritual is focuses on the manipulation of ki rather then just beating the other person senseless. I agree with people when they say that they are sceptical about aspect of aikido, i dont believe that you can just poke someone and they fall over. But the principles of Aikido and ki work meditate and find out for yourself.
curtis004 3 years ago 3
Aikido has turned into a demostration art without any real practical application. I wanna see a Boxer in this Randori. Ive been doing JJ for 20yrs+
virtualdojo74 4 years ago
Omg start thinking before you talk shit..
RemindMC 4 years ago
I see a number of comments such as, "look at how they just fall down." Or something to that affect.
When I first began training I remember having some of these same thoughts. "Does this actually work?" I was practicing with a sempai of mine and I thought that I would test that theory. I tried to resist the technique we were doing an my wrist snapped pretty good.
The lesson I learned was why we take the ukemi that we do.
Geneeb 4 years ago
Awful technics — there is no normal contact.
89262641948 4 years ago
Wow. I am Really Disapointed in what I am reading. Before you start Critisising Aikido you should try it and acualy FEEL how it would work in reality. Ive been Training in Aikido for 8 years now and I am 4th Kyu.
verfasd 4 years ago 2
It would help to see an example of aikido where "opponenets" were actually resisting each other rather than cooperating.
fileboy2002 4 years ago
omg this is the wost thing i have ever seen
adolfofac408 4 years ago
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omg this sucks
twoface4 4 years ago
I pose one question that has never been really answered: If great aikido fighters could win in the ufc, or hell even in k1,
then why dont they compete when nearly every other martialart has?
kvutnow 4 years ago
Thats a good question.
Regardless of intent, whether its self-defense or sport fighting, if you don't practice with fully resisting partners, you're not going to be prepared for a fully resisting attacker.
Be weary of any style that doesn't spar. I'm not bashing Aikido, but I am HIGHLY SKEPTICAL as to whether it would work in real life.
hillerm 4 years ago
Aikido isn't all dance. Once you get the moves down then you can turn up the heat. Our style, Tenshin, emphasizes practicality and we train realistically when you get to that level. But you can't do Aikido in sport fighting because many moves are very damaging to anyone who resists or doesn't know how to react to a certain move. Most Aikido practitioners also don't believe in senseless competition.
Xtreem813 4 years ago
Aikido is martial art not a sport.
makler69 4 years ago 11
Lets start with this: UFC is not an martial art.... You can take anyone from the street who has some muscles and minimum inteligance, and in 2 months he can be a UFC fighter. Real martial artist has nothing to prove in UFC. This is coming from a person with 7th degree belt in aikido. So before you ask questions like this , stop and think a little.
makler69 4 years ago 6
Absolutely makler69, I couldn't have said it better!!!
ganderso36 4 years ago
If you are really a 7th dan Aikido sir, could you tell me how long you have been practicing for?
watts18269 4 years ago
I practise for over 35 years
makler69 4 years ago 3
35 years? Interesting... could you tell me, i assume you know, how is the "chi" force generated? I mean, if you can explain me, id be greatfull.
kaligula4life 3 years ago
35 years? Interesting... could you tell me, i assume you know, how is the "chi" force generated? I mean, if you can explain me, id be greatfull.
kaligula4life 3 years ago
thank you makler69. about time someone knows what they are talking about when it comes to aikido.
miscrename01 4 years ago
Aikido is a art, like painting, Jazz, etc. But, fighting is fighting. Aikido is pre-planned exhibitions, fighting is passionate, ugly, awkward, emotional, and involves stop & go, fast & slow, and unprediablte time patterns, that is why every fight you see looks sloppy and it resorts back to who can punch,takedown,and grapple. It is simple and violent. Fighting is pure, not rehearsed. Go to a BJJ school or step in a boxing ring and you will see the difference. For you really have to get down.
jazwelter 4 years ago 2
How do you explain the people who have successfully used Aikido in fights? Myself included. And the many police, military, and Special Ops forces that train in Aikido? All the fight variables you mention are covered in Aikido as they are in any martial art.
OldAikiDog 4 years ago 2
I am not critizing you,or talking trash, but go to a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu school and take a free lesson, go get down and dirty, and you will see what I mean. Also get in the boxing ring. It will really open your eyes.
jazwelter 4 years ago
I doubt that it will open my eyes. I have sparred with boxers - they're good and tough. I've done JJ form and don't see anything unique in BJJ - just the latest fad. It's as good as other JJ forms but it's only famous because of UFC. As I've successfully used Aikido in street fights, how much down and dirtier do I need to get? Jf you study every MA in the world you can still get your ass kicked. Aikido is as good as it gets, but that goes for other MAs too.
OldAikiDog 3 years ago 5
Why doesn't the japanese police force use aikido over judo then?
rorsy5 3 years ago
Tokyo police (especially female officers) & the Riot Squad train in Aikido. Those who detract from Aikido don't have a clue as 2 what they r talking about ... as simple as that. "Resisting" throws - the uke doesn't go limp, but gives enough pressure (resistance) 2 force nage 2 use proper technique. If nage blows it, uke must have full control of their own movement so they can counter & take over the interaction. Judo, Sambo, & BJJ are different than Aikido which is an "internal" style.
OldAikiDog 3 years ago
They use Yoshinkan Aikido. Every Riot officer is required to go through a one year training course in the art before getting the job; it's rough.
Xtreem813 3 years ago
I know it's Yoshinkan, but Aikido is Aikido is Aikido. I've practiced @ many seminars over past 4 decades w/almost every style of Aikido ka & found almost no difference in practice. There are differences in the focus of method of training in various styles, but those same kinds of differences exist even within a single style. I've trained w/folks who claim their Aikido's more martial or realistic & didn't see it in their practice compared to my own, but my Sensei was very martial approach.
OldAikiDog 3 years ago
Sounds like you read "Angry White Pajamas" - great little book. Although I have always been a part of the Aikikai org, in the early 1970's we trained in the manner described in that book. No real difference, but that was how Aikido was back then with my Sensei who was from Osaka where Aikido was used of necessity due to dock-workers, yakuza and other tough guys. We did so much suwariwaza that we also had "red suns" on our knees. Hard or soft doesn't matter - only good basics are important.
OldAikiDog 3 years ago
Cool! What kind of aikido do you do?
OldAikiDog 4 years ago
This is a embarrasment to aikido. Very sad
depwater12 4 years ago
Terrible. I understand this is only a demonstration but Doran Sensei teaches the most ridiculous and pathetic form of Aikido. I can't believe people buy into this stuff. But then again, even suicidal cults have members.
Xtreem813 4 years ago
lol
slinkynubby 4 years ago
This is too rehearsed to demonstrate anything. People don't run at you with overhand karate chops these days... lol. I'm not saying this art is bad.. just that nothing is shown here.
jianlian 4 years ago
yeah, I really wish there was some vid of someone using it in an actual combat situation instead of all this choreographed stuff.
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sonrasonra 4 years ago
You always hear the same discussion, "street effectiveness etc." Its gettin pretty old. Ive practiced judo, jujitsu and aikido to a smaller extant. The techniques in all are outstanding for self defense. Period. Now shut up.
attilaclark 4 years ago 2
Most of those 'street effectiveness' comments are coming from UFC watching teenage boys I gather, who are more interested in showing off than in the art of self defense. Aikido is about reversing force, not attacking people, hence where Aikido masters refuse to compete. It's not about that, it's about harmony and balance with the inner and outer worlds.
DoctorSensitive 4 years ago 2
Its very impressive to watch the yudansha in my class go at each other since if the nage is not doing the move right the uke can turn it around on them instead of being so acquiescent like the guy in this video.
muchogringo 4 years ago
it is a shame how most of the videos available online are just demonstrations of technique where the uke doesn't seem to offer any real resistance as you would see in a practical setting. I've been practicing aikido for all of four months, but when I ask my friends to try to attack me (slowly of course, I'm still a nub) they are pretty impressed by the effectiveness of the moves I show them, which are still very basic.
muchogringo 4 years ago
aikido must work against any attack, and ALWAYS must be a martial art. This kind of aikido is only a "dance" and doesn't work against any attack.
Tixiel 4 years ago
would like to see it agains some martial art, those werent any strikes, who the fuck attacks you like that. not saying its crap or dosnt work or anything, but this demonstration shows nothing, i can do a coreography like this on my own...
balonck 4 years ago
Hi all quick question, is Aikido the same thing as Jiujitsu?
gdataggy 4 years ago
no, it's very similar. O Sensei developed Aikido from several Martial Arts includin Jiu Jitsu and Judo.
RedLester47 4 years ago
acquiesce100 :
1.: It's not a "shit" as you told, but aikido is a martial ART.
2.: Can you tell me where is the art in Gracies?
durato 4 years ago
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Ok, its not shit, its complete crap that will do you absolutely no favors in a real fight against an above average fighter.
Gracie Jiu Jitsu ROCKS!!!!!! and Im so pleased I left Aikido for it. I should have gone along time ago.
acquiesce100 4 years ago
even gracie jiu jitsu has it's limits. like what would you do when you're applyin the triangle choke, and the guy's friend, comes over, then stomps you senseless....don't bother replyin, won't respond
opti2007 4 years ago
Can you imagine him trying to do that shit against the Gracies - hahahahaha
acquiesce100 4 years ago
If the Gracies gave him a sincere attack, he would give them a sincere defense...this is a very stylized demo, I've practiced it for a number of years and yes,some techniques are not street practical, same can be said for Gracie Jujitsu...but what I'm suggesting to your simple assed "there can be only one" mindset is that if it were "shit", they would'nt teach it to the Tokyo/New York/Los Angeles/London/etc etc etc police.
iBalls100 4 years ago
He wouldn't 'do that' against a gracie practitioner, since Aikido isn't about attacking people like some arrogant bafoon, but about using the attackers force against themselves. Any attempt by a jiu jitsu practioner to 'tackle' an Aikido master would be transformed into a self defeating gesture.
DoctorSensitive 4 years ago
dame desu ne
waquizasi 4 years ago
people need to remeber thats these aikido videos are just training so they go steady on each other.
you can pretty much guarantee that if they were jumped in the street they would come out on top.
Bash0rz 4 years ago
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i wrestler would totally own this guy,1st off-this guy would not be able to compete with a guy who constantly shoots at his legs,has great balance and good cardio whisc is essentialy what a good wrestler has
mindfreak305 4 years ago
Aikido is a special martial art that uses the force of the attacker against himself. No other martial art does so to this degree. Any attempt at 'tackling' an Aikido master would be a self defeating gesture.
DoctorSensitive 4 years ago
Frank is a former U.S. Marine instructor in hand-to-hand combat. He's not naive. You really have to appreciate what he's doing for what it is and not compare it to something it is not. Aikido at this level is not 'trying to be a martial art.' It's finding the next level. What is power? Can a single atom destroy a city? Can a pen stop a war? Any martial artist who hasn't suffered too many head injuries may start to ask these questions at some point in their maturation.
party70style 4 years ago 5
I've trained in aikido for 25+ years. A few years ago I trained at an MMA school for a few months just to see how I would hold up. I was very pleased with how my aikido served me both standing and on the ground even against experienced fighters and the instructors. I was not better than them. I was clearly in their domain. But I was no less respected than anyone else. This comment won't stop the aikido nay sayers, but I for one did put my money where my mouth is and my aikido did very well.
party70style 4 years ago 4
frank doran sensei 7.dan seminerleri çok güzel kendisi aikido için yaratılımış bir insan .
endmohikan 4 years ago
i'm training in both boxing and aikido... and i think they are both valid. i find that aikido helps me in the ring, with moving off the line of attack, and pinning arms and such. however, i stress it is limited because the rules are different for boxing, e.g. no turning your back, no grabbing, etc. but i think it is a valid form. at least ukemi is useful in the winter...
herooftomorrow 4 years ago
i like this guy - :) fun circles
kotegashi2 4 years ago
aikidooo is best....ja chodim na aikido uz 6rokov a pochopil som tomu.
je tazke kym tomu clovek pochopi,ak tomu pochopi tak sa bude vediet obranit,aikido nieje protiutok aikido je sebaobrana...
Jasomkarhehe 4 years ago
The Aikido is not just only an martial art ,but its to be in harmony with youreself.
According to what O Sensei used to say, in Aikido there aren`t competitions, and if you are fighting with someone, if he releases you , you let him go.
Aikido its not like the other martial arts , where you fight until you finish with youre opponment.
franktheboy 4 years ago
Thank you maaghms, you're the only one talking some sense here. akido??? i think they'll find it hard making it pass the women division. Hey ,to those who doesn't know anything about ufc, it's mix martial art, utimate fighting champion. AIKIDO LOL
shang72 4 years ago
lol 5 star performance? Is akido really that effective? Get the akido sensei to compete in ufc. akido...lol
shang72 4 years ago
Ya see, that's the thing. A well-trained Aikidoka could at the very least hold his own against the Ultimate Fighting Chumps, but the philosophy of Aikido prevents them from using their abilities without a good reason, i.e self defense or teaching.
EnochMetatron 4 years ago
Aikido black belts (or whichever dan they are in) will not last 5 seconds in the UFC even with lower rank UFC fighters. I have respect for aikido as a martial art but aikido is just not a functional martial art that you can use in street fights. In real fights, nobody is going to come to you with their hands stiffed out in front for you to throw them nicely. You can only see that in aikido demostrations.
maaghms 4 years ago
It is a disgrace for aikido to resort to such disallusionments. Even the founder of aikido seemed to show-off the so called 'ki'(e.g.throwing his students without touching them.)This is all total BULLSHIT and can be explained by mere psycology and mind control.
maaghms 4 years ago
Sorry for the second reply. It is not bullshit but a martial art with all his exeptions and properties. I know this seems unregular but in a practice without touching it feels like pure aikido, against aikidoka. Against others it feels different. I have once a fight against a boxer and there was a chanche to react with ikkyo. It was a good practice and there was respect from the boxer to me en from yself to the boxer. I think alot about this moment.
unixtohack 4 years ago
I agree, Aikido shouldn't be the ONLY thing you rely on, but it can be extremely effective. The thing is, it takes a couple of years to learn how to apply even the most basic techniques in a real life situation. It requires more discipline and dedication than most other arts. And yes, the stiff-hands thing is only used in demonstrations, for the purpose of demonstration. Same with the no-touchie. It's used for demonstrational purposes.
EnochMetatron 4 years ago
Sometimes you are right. But some sensei's have the skills to defend an attack in real life. I said defend, not attack against another attack. Aikido have other dephts inside the martial art. Nice attacks are for the demonstrations, I agree. It is a free choice to learn defend against a not regular attack and the aikidoka will have better skills.
unixtohack 4 years ago
Sometimes you are right. But some sensei's have the skills to defend an attack in real life. I said defend, not attack against another attack. Aikido have other dephts inside the martial art. Nice attacks are for the demonstrations, I agree. It is a free choice to learn defend against a not regular attack and the aikidoka will have better skills.
unixtohack 4 years ago
Not trying to put aikido down. Don't you understand akido will never work in real life combat or street fights?? Do you really believe in all that steven seagal sh#t???
shang72 4 years ago
Dear Shang72,
A good friend of mine is Only a 3rd Dan -3rd level black belt- He's been a doorman since he was a SHodan-1st level doorman. He uses it daily on the door and has put it to exremely good use.
Also please not -Tokyo's police officers can only join the ellite Riot police services after training rigorously in Aikido not any other martial art.
helloayman 4 years ago
well dear helloayman. Do you think they can compete in ufc or mma? Dont get me wrong, i love akido, big fan. But its just wont be effective in a real fight
shang72 4 years ago
The fight is never purely martial arts dependent, but spirit and fighter dependent, Do you think the tokyo riot police who are the elite of their police force are taught Aikido to mess about?! they are taught it to subdue masses of people.
The other thing is UFC champion ships are designed for tthe perpose of showing of one man against the other.
helloayman 4 years ago 4
Also can you imagine using all that strength and energy as they would in UFC against more than one man, You can't because even if we were to assume your aggressor's mates are waiting in a line to kill you than you'll be dead tired after second or third man you put down, if they were not in a line then you're done with the moment you take one down because they've already ganged up on you.
helloayman 4 years ago 2
Ufc is cage fighting not real life fighting.
In real life it's all about the fighter and the opportunities. No one style is complete. And any style can work in real life if you are a good fighter.
tpbisdivine 4 years ago 2
UFC is not a real fight, neither is MMA, there are rules. Your argument doesnt really stand up. Where there are rules it is not a proper fight. You are comparing an arena like a boxing match and a street fight. What if a UFC fighter was face to face to face with someone with a smith and wesson. Would Smith and Wesson win? I think so.
bumboclat2 4 years ago 2
...umm... i am different from you. so is every else. we are all different. take the best MAA fighter and a white belt aikidoka, the fighter will win. take the O-sensai and have a gun pulled, the sensai would die. like comparing a worm to a hunam. there is a winner no matter what
emdog2564 4 years ago
I agree with you on that one.
bumboclat2 4 years ago
me too
CTN 4 years ago
Don't people realise that UFC does not do any justification to martial arts...?
musashi1596 4 years ago
everyone said that Ju-Jitsu was bullshit until gracie brought it into the UFC, I can remember him getting Booo'd out the ring when he won his first fight... now look who uses it! samething may happen with Aikido, it jus takes one person!
Nez2891 4 years ago
great video a 5 star performance
john espy blue belt
aikirich 4 years ago
O Sensei, vencio a muchos "judocas" de su epoca en desafios marciales. Los aikidokas de hoy deberian entrar a las MMA y demnostrar su legado. Sino se los ve como algo armado. Como "blanditos" ¿o les pasara como al "Kiai Master" ese que uno de MMA lo partio al medio?
yetizegada 4 years ago
Why does everyone so ofen tend to focus on effictiveness of martial arts as solely in a man2man situation. I practise several MA and Aikido is great training for body control, balance, agility and psyche. If I meet a crazed thug in a dark alley I might adapt another MA. Still I don´t think what I have learned in Aikido will be of any disadvantage to me.
fredofthedead 4 years ago
Frank Doran Sensei is a wonderful person and AMAZING martial artist. I can't wait to train with him again!
WarriorAngelPrincess 4 years ago
i do this to since ten years you dont have to be strong to do this
mwmw3 4 years ago
So many bad comments, well I'd like to leave a good one. I have no doubts in Aikido, I think it's the best martial art in defense. That's all I'd like to add, good video.
MysteriousRio 4 years ago 2
Here here
TheGuitarist77 4 years ago
yeah, too many bashin comments on aikido, pity
opti2007 4 years ago
nul, nul , nul
boniek31 4 years ago
aikido must work in real life..but thaat demonstration sucks!!..will some1 really attack like a robot? lol..bad demonstration...
bigdaddy1869 4 years ago
It's just a demostration!! they just have to show you what are the moviments.. Clearly in the real fight it's more fast and you wont see anithing..
fabrizioch18 4 years ago
oh boy.. another peace ole' junk!
regz32 4 years ago
I like the way how he stopped them using only his force on 3:05...
dymek 4 years ago
You ever notice, that for the most part, the older they get, the nicer they become? I guess practicality does leave some, when you're trying to get closer to God before that time comes.
Plus...The music sucks!
delta21kj 4 years ago
ok ok... I'm not saying Aikido doesn't work. BUT DAMN!! These masters do more damage to their art than good by doing these b.s demos. Times have changed,people ar eno longer satisfied with watching one of your students throw themselves around while you walkin in a circle!!
These guys need to show and prove in a semi real situation..let ur student try and really punch u!!!! I do think Aikido can work..but these masters annoy me!!
ironkong26 4 years ago
lol... i guess hes just too old for this shitxD
XLuckieX 4 years ago
yep! ur right. he's too old. he wont be able to do that in real rife.. actually.
regz32 4 years ago
are you shure?? It's not necessary to be young and strong.. a thiny girl against a strong man could do the same actions!!
fabrizioch18 4 years ago
i doubt a tiny girl against a strong man, but yeah, it's not necessary to be all that strong.
TheGuitarist77 4 years ago
look up videos on O Sensei or Morihei Ueshiba. then you'll see what an old man can really do.
TheGuitarist77 4 years ago