Christian Martial Arts - Yeshua-Do (1) Basic Techniques

[FutureUSMC12]

Don't we have all kinds of people fighting in the bible, including people fighting (and killing) lions with their bare hands or something? Why does everyone think we're completely against violence? We're not all hippies.

[rimidalvetarak]

Hmm what's the difference between this and aikido? Honestly I don't know, please enlighten me.

[yeshuado]

@rimidalvetarak it's aikido if you will, but practiced within Christian Martial Arts Association. So it has Christian based philosophy which differs a lot from traditional aikido with her Shinto/Buddhists roots and ceremonialism. We do not call it though a Christian-aikido evoiding conflict, but Yeshua-Do, to emphasize the difference.

[rimidalvetarak]

@yeshuado I see. Thanks for giving me clarity regarding this matter.

[stefandetrez]

Yeshua-Do. Can't believe my eyes.

[ziopeperino]

are there any dojo in Italy?

[yeshuado]

@ziopeperino not yet.

[HalcyonAugust2]

i though christianity was all about love? why does it have a martial art? oh wait

[yeshuado]

@HalcyonAugust2 - yes, Christianity is about love. But do you think people cannot protect what do they love and stay passive or vulnerable for an assault?

[HalcyonAugust2]

@yeshuado i guess instead of fighting back you would turn the other cheek yes? thats what jesus would do right?

[yeshuado]

@HalcyonAugust2 - Jesus was against any kind of evil. He himself fought against it, and even threw out from the temple with a whip in his hand those who desecrated. He was against the darkness, sin, and even death itself and overcome it. That’s the biblical pattern for a Christian to follow. The words you’ve quoted have a different meaning, but you will find the answer by reading NT. “The sum of Your Word is the Truth”.

[ZeinaAhmed]

Also, The Godly men fighting in the Bible were not wussys! Grid your loins, Put your spiritual armor on and fight! So, if your do Yeshuado to bring honor and glory to His name, Blessings! 

[ZeinaAhmed]

Uhhh....I can see where you are going with this. Martial arts or the spitiual aspects of it or not "Christian" based. I practice yoga. I claim salvation. I give all that I have to Yeshua. In a relaxation pose, I pray. I pray to my Heavenly Father. I thank Him for the gift of movement, breathing, and this wonderful thing He created.... the human body! If you love martial arts and praise Him while practicing it, who are others to judge? HE created all things! Satan corrupted it!

[Ben1987X]

So you take martial arts that are from japan where people believe in non Jezus beliefs and you take it in your own religion... Is this south park or family guy?

[1370ruy]

Yea, i see your point. I also have run into a similar problem with the don't ask to tell policy about your faith is the rule. The problem in Aikido is that its founder implied that it was his religious/philosophical ideas that are the basis for the art. So in many cases its practitioners tend to practice those beliefs and are prone to be offended by other faiths. Different faith will produce something different. Keep on!

Big plus: no bowing to dead peoples pictures. LOL. creeped me out!

[TheUltimateRampage94]

as a fellow christian martial artist i think what you're doing is great. some people may say, there are many other ways to deal with situations, but in some cases its not that simple, and i think martial arts is reasonable providing you tried your hardest to convince them otherwise. at the moment im training in Wing Chun, but the fighting is all based on tearing the opponant to pieces in a few moves. im gonna start Hapkido as you dont have a UK school.

Thanks and God Bless

[dyhongloong]

@TheUltimateRampage94

hapkido is the art of bone breaking

that said either is a good real world fighting style

i am a christian martial artist and took an off branch of hapkido call kuk sool kwan

beleive me tho if you have the opprotunity to take wing chun stick with it

hapkido will tear up opponents no matter what wing chun however gives you variability once you learn control

[TheRogueMonk]

haha common christian? it sounds very funny

but i see your technique and aikido is good and strong! atelast thats good.

only if hte bible was as peaceful and harmonious as aikido

[ogskeetdizzle]

this is great , can u direct me to the origins of yeshuado please. it reminds me of Abir from yemenite jews. not the moves i'm just thinking about the whole concept, martial arts based off spirituality. like the Shoalins. all martial arts derived from teachings of ancient Shaolin, most of the records were destroyed in the great Shaolin Temple fires of like 150 years ago i think or more. i can't reemmber the story exactly. peace and love. that user was a fool to comment that way on your other vid

[RealLoveInJesus]

Jesus is nowhere in your stuff! Repent for you are doing evil!

[yeshuado]

@RealLoveInJesus - maybe you just do not know our students and anger speaks through you. Anyway, all comments we take seriously; thank you for your advice.

[HijoBendito]

@yeshuado

"His pleasure is not in the strength of the horse, nor his delight in the legs of the warrior; the LORD delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing love." Psalm 147:10-11

We know God looks at our hearts. I'm with you in using martial arts to bring the message. We need more christian martial arts trainers. I personally believe the best place for martial arts is among authorities, police, etc. God bless you. Hope the Lord uses you wherever he wants. Cheers!!!

[KnightlySirJames1]

@RealLoveInJesus I hear YOUR words, but I don't hear you speaking HIS WORD ... chapter and verse, please ... King James Version (if it's not too much to ask).

[HijoBendito]

@RealLoveInJesus

"For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen." Romans 11:36

So all things, including martial arts come from God, and should be used to lead a lot of people in this generation. Particularly those who already practice martial arts. I recommend you read Romans 14.

[baddoggdaddy]

This video, and the posts surrounding it, seem very very sad and in my view miss the role of martial arts (of all kinds) as well as religion (of all stripes) in the human experience. But if everyone here has it wrong somehow, at least we'll all be wrong at the top of our voices, I guess. . . .

[takitezy7]

christian martial arts = a sad joke

[takitezy7]

Hey everybody, do u know why this is soo wrong?? Adding the word Christian to martial arts... sneaky marketing ploy for religious fags

[Daimyo12]

Christian is so wrong? Hm... really? What about sneaky marketing of Buddhist, Zen, Shinto, or esoterism/occult into martial arts? Is that fitting you more? If yes then you are hypocrite. Well... just logical calculation.

[takitezy7]

Let's add "pink unicorns" and "flying spaghetti monster" into the equation. That wouldnt be any different to jesus now would it? Oh btw.. your logic is the world is a few thousand years old and we all came from adam and eve. Stupid delusional twat!

[Daimyo12]

You cant mix Jesus with anything so do not be silly, but Christians can do any sport activity thats suits them and still remain as Christians.

btw if you claim your origins from monkey.... i see no problem with this, enjoy it.

[toxicxxmegzxx]

@Daimyo12 Occult? Thats not in any martial arts I believe. Budhist martial artist began to learn martial arts because monks were being brutally killed and creatures in forest often attacked their monasteries. I personally have been studying martial arts for several months (Not very advanced) and see religion as unfitting for martial arts of any kind,.

[Creationsofmyown]

daimyo i realize you may not get this, seeing as you use the computer at the library.

ah wait, your on your own computer? its in your HOUSE? with the rest of your STUFF?

i guess you dont listen to jesus very well. he said sell EVERYTHING and give it to the poor...

[YeahBaby0101]

I do respect the guy for using Aikido for his basis of "Christian" ?martial arts?. At least he's following the right one. It's a peaceful, loving discipline designed to protect both people. Remember that Uke and Nage became what were Tori and Nage. A VERY different relationship. Ueshiba-sama took opponents out and created training partners. A new approach to an effective system using the base of Daito-ryu to express his beliefs. I celebrate this guy. Encourage him! I will, like it really matters

[bannongkae]

only name of his school thats all

his style is AIKIKAI AIKI JITSU

for the rest its similar as TISSIER aikido

or Steven Seagal aikido

[ShoryukenThatHadoken]

I'm not going to get into religious arguments here, but taking a foreign martial art founded in different philosophies, ideologies, and religious concepts and make them "Christian" seems...well historically accurate (see adopting Winter Solstice=Christmas) but does the subject very little justice and seems pretty selfish..

I don't see the point or need to branch off and make up your own art for your own religion, though its ok to be a "Christian" martial artist.

[ascribe21]

i'm a believer, and mma fighter, when i go to tournaments there are other fighters that i seek out who are of the same faith so we pray for each other.

For me it's a sport, and when i apply it as a way of life i liken it to how as a believer i have to fight against my own selfish desires to be an overcomer for good, and competing helps me stay focused in disciplining myself daily to stay true to my convictions in my personal faith in Yeshua.

- win, lose or draw -WE CAME FOR WAR!!!

[YeahBaby0101]

Oooh, nice! Competition against the base desires of the self to promote a higher self! Nice! Someone read the Book!!! Atta Boy! Further up and further on!

[Scanthor]

The right to free will.

[iamdanigga]

christian martial arts WHAT DA HELL THIS IS SO WRONG CHRISTIANS DO CONDONE VIOLENCE!

[TheLodiProject]

iam... think of the distinction between SELF DEFENSE, i.e. fending off, minimizing, evading, etc an assault and creating an opening for safe escape for the sake of survival and protection of the innocent, and FIGHTING, which is a struggle for status, material gain, or the preservation of pride or ego, rather than life. In other words, fighting is what happens when one COULD HAVE escaped or shown mercy, and CHOSE to remain or get drawn into a state of conflict. THAT of course is wrong. God bless.

[YeahBaby0101]

Um, cute. But, no. In the garden, when they came for him, he said NO FIGHTING OR HURTING OTHER PEOPLE! He said it several times after that too.

[YeahBaby0101]

But they are not supposed to!

[kayhayjorjos]

beautiful.

[fanofkimboslice]

Was not David a warrior and with a heart as the Lord ? Is not the Lord a warrior,... you need to be violent yet one CAN do martial arts,...

[Godisthebest9]

God hates violince. God would prefer us to choose a other way to handle things, but sometimes we don't have that option. In heaven there will be no need for violince but here on earth we must defend others, so we learn martial arts..

[npkyo]

my brother.. Keep on following your faith..

I'm doing martial arts mission in ny too.

one day i pray, we will see each other and pray to god together. Jesus loves you brother

[Zarabbas]

You got to be kidding me!?

Christian Martial Arts? I wonder what passage from the Bible you use to justify this type of Christianity!

He who lives by the sword shall die by the sword.

Martial Arts isnt "evil" but blending martial studies with Christianity? Sorry, those who did it were called Crusading Knights, and they were not at all Holy.

Last I checked, the Bible doesnt teach jujitsu or aikido or anything like that.

[Godisthebest9]

Jesus says Luke 22:36 Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one. And many other verses to back up self defence. God is not for pasafisim. The samurai dedicated there lives to there lord and others. As do we as christians hence The christian Samurai. We defend the weak and helpless and our selfs. We are not cowards but soldiers for Christ.

[Vebable]

Excuse me but Luke 22:36 says NOT to defend but help instead. Accept any thief or enemies will to kill you or steal from you as a part of gods creation. Otherwise being kind to only those who are kind to you will crate external enemies and that opposes Jesus intent.

[Scanthor]

The right to free will.

[mikereis77]

Don't mind the nay sayers, as Christian's we have to be used to them. I agree with you, I approached my differently, but Aikido/Aikijutsu is my base art that I use in different techniques that I use, with a bit of a street fighter "dirty fighting" blend. Good vid.

[slingblade2012]

is that a pot leaf in the crest ?

[111IceCold111]

OMG! Another aikido-based MA which supposed to be enlightening revelation... Why do you people do that?!

[yeshuado]

Why not? Concerning arts and particularly martial arts that's seems normal, because almost everything is possible, isn't it? Aikido developed in the same way; Ueshiba sensei and his students took from other Bu-jutsu what they wanted and presented as new 'revelation' or art. No-body, except few, blamed them for this... (cont.)

[nwaikikai]

I'm sorry to hear that you've received a cold response from the Aikikai dojo in Saskatoon. Were the situation reversed, would you have been willing to share your dojo space with another Aikido teacher and group? You must know that your "ronin"-like status as a teacher makes you somewhat suspect. What's more, Don Ragush sensei has worked very long and hard to make his dojo what it is. You can understand, then, why he'd be very careful about sharing the benefits of his efforts with a stranger.

[nwaikikai]

Why do you feel it is necessary to wear your faith "on your sleeve," so to speak, when doing your Aikido. When you are actually performing Aikido what you believe isn't apparent; your aikido looks more or less like everyone else's. Since this is true, why characterize your Aikido as Christian? I'm not saying making your faith obvious isn't a good thing; I'm trying to understand what about the actual techniques is particularly Christian. Can you say, "This is a Christian kotegaeshi"?

[bard2007]

looks great, nice to see martial arts with christian interpretation of spiritualism.

[nwaikikai]

What affiliations, if any, do you have with the larger Aikido federations in Canada, America, or Japan? Do you know Don Ragush sensei of the Saskatoon Aikikai dojo? I have never heard mention of you by him, which is strange given how small Saskatoon is.

[yeshuado]

I used to have the contact with few aikido Shihans in Europe and America and practiced with them intensively 1979-1993; also I was a vice-president of Polish Aikido Federation -- Aikikai in 1990 and represented the Aikikai Foundation till 1994.

[yeshuado]

When I become a Christian and intended to practice from the different (Christian) point of view most Aikido dojo's/instructors felt offended and refused cooperation. Having being criticized I changed an idea from Christian-Aikido to Yeshua-Do in Apr.2001. In Spring 2004 Saskatoon aikido dojo refused possibility to share dojo. Interestingly, both judo and karate schools are much more opened for the exchange.

[jdorsal]

Crazy thought, but the Old testament laws say that if you STRIKE your father or your mother, you could be put to death. Here, you could use something like this, should your mother or your father STRIKE you, and put you in such a situation which prompts your strike on them. Here, its total defense, and you use their energy, but at the same time, damage on both sides is minimized, so that both are left without bruises or scars. Its good. Its very good.

[GambleD13]

I think people are missing the point.

Yes the moves are taken from Akijujutsu, but I do not think that Yeshua-Do is trying to take credit for them. What they're doing is adding Christian ideals and beliefs to the techniques. The video is focused on the moves which are 100% Akijujutsu, so people are thinking they're claiming them as their own, what they're doing is showing the Martial Arts part to attract people so they can show their theology and Philosphy, atleast this is how I see it.

[fracturedfist]

this is verry good aikido oh sorry yeshuado

[Kenshincz]

The text on the end i saw before, it is teaching of Morihei Ueshiba and his concept of martial art as true way of budo. Anyway these technics from aikido so all credits go to O'sensei.

[yeshuado]

Well, we never met members of Ueshiba's clan, how then all credits must go to them? By the way, we honestly paid a lot of money to different Japanese sensei's for instruction in Budo in the last 25-30 years. Nothing is cheap as you know. And if something is bought it doesn't belong any more to the former owner, am I right?

[fracturedfist]

if something is bought it doesn't belong any more to the former owner, am I right?

that a intresting point

[Dawei3]

it's not about meeting Ueshiba's family, it's not about "buying" techniques. It's about understanding and honoring the roots of the art you practice to understand it to a higher degree, even if you're not directly connected. It's also about being humble, and not taking all of the credit for the above demonstrated techniques. Aside from that, why is it named yeshua-do? I'm assuming yeshua=joshua, but why?

[yeshuado]

'Understanding to a higher degree'...hm, what degree do you mean by this?

Again, we honor the teaching of the wise because can help us to live in Humility -- granted.

[yeshuado]

Truly humility is the path to understanding and virtue, and that's why we all should follow, if we desire to progress. About credit -- whom should we exalt? Budo masters who basically care for their own business and fame? Techniques? Philosophy? But they serve as a tool. What really counts, for us, is to understand Budo in a Christian concept because provides larger meaning and Truth.

[yeshuado]

Why Yeshua? Because there's no greater name then this one. And there's no found greater way, truth, life, peace, and wisdom then in Him.

If you'll find any flaw in Him, Let's know it; so we'll change the name.

[mediumismessage]

Yeshua was Jesus's real name in hebrew. And yes this is Aikijiujitsu and Aikido.

[andreasminas]

One question:Historically,who was the pioneer who tried to bring Christianity in Japan?And what happened to those people?

[managrey]

the shougunate expelled all foreginers about some period of time i heard(except for one Portugese port), and the christians were arrested or killed in Japan.

[10Nov07]

Why is he throwing him away once he goes to the ground?

[kyokushinkaec]

Sensei, I think I know what you mean.There is a theory supported by Mas Oyama that Asian martial arts are one of the results of Alexander`s invasions in India- Pankration, a form of martial art trained by his soldiers. And they believed in Zeus. The Indian Kalaripayattu was brought to China by a Buddhist monk but the art itself is not Buddhist.Teachings are incorporated into martial arts as addition to the particular practitioners`mentality.Theref­ore the teaching and religion is your own choice

[noebograd]

Why Christian???? i don't really got it

[yeshuado]

Why Buddhist or Shinto???

[noebograd]

Because it's part of its culture. It's natural. But it's not natural for christianity. I mean.. I'm not against what you may think... But i really want to know Why.. What's the diference between a christian martial arts and the main one. what`s the purpose? There have to be a reason i mean, theological or whatever.. to relat martial arts with christianism...or something

[yeshuado]

Because it's a part of different culture doesn't mean that cannot be a Christian. There are Christian Japanese and Chinese, Americans or Africans, etc. It's a true blessing to have people form different races and cultures and they bring diversity to Christianity. Friend, Faith is not in the box, and doesn't belong only to Jews. This problem was resolved in the primitive Christian church; I recommend reading Acts and Paul's letters. (cont.)

[yeshuado]

The reason for Christian martial arts is simple. Today's so many forms of Budo (aikido particularly)turn back to religious/pagan roots which contradict Christian faith. Some teachers/sensei also imposes Buddhist or Shinto beliefs and even occult practices on their students. Therefore, separation seems absolutely necessary.

[noebograd]

i'm ok with it... but, i think you don't understand me... Christian music talks about jesus or Yeshua,christian literature talks about jesus, christan dance shows Jesus through the dance and you can see him on the steps.. but how you can see jesus through the martial arts? (sorry for my english)

[yeshuado]

Sir, if you are Christian you should understand what I'm saying... It's a matter of truly converted heart to God (not religion or denominationalism). You can/should express Christ in your live in everything, even like breathing, walking or eating, not only during church' worship (as some religious people might think). If you have His Ruach HaKadosh (Spirit) you can do it in daily live without striving (that's true Christianity). (cont.)

[yeshuado]

By the way, martial arts in a Christian way are not meant for killing, not meant for taking lives! That's why many people misjudge, misunderstand or pervert our ways/teaching. They are expressively for the purpose of putting one's own life on a peaceful course with God and other people, and killing of ego.

[noebograd]

That's what i wanted to know... Because as you say, when i hear martial arts there is a picture in my mind of Bruce Lee bleeding from his lips.. You know what i mean? I don't know anything about martial arts, that's why i wanted to know what's the diference of Yeshua Do and the main martial arts...

[Kenshincz]

Its not only in christian way, all Japan budos are essencially meant to make people who practise it better, so they dont wanna use their martial skill

[embakahir]

Boxing was the culture in Rome. Pagan Rome.

Now, we would never just assume Boxing = Pagan. Every art travels. Every art goes through this sense of displacement. It is simply a question of Where and When...So again why not a Christian Budo?

"Onward Christian Soldiers"...come on sing it with me. Wait, maybe you prefer the hymn "Soldiers of Christ Arise", or "Am I a soldier of the Cross"? HMMM? LOL

& II Timothy 2:3

[paradoxkadir]

Christian Martial Arts - Yeshua-Do is mix of martial arts which comes from asia china,japan,korea etc.hey brothas help me about aikido

[yeshuado]

What kind of help you need? Could you clarify your question?

Probably many answers you will find on Yeshua-Do website and Christian Martial Arts Network.

[paradoxkadir]

hey aikidoka brothas is not this aikido? what means christian martial art??? morihei ueshiba...

[yeshuado]

Christian Martial Art -"Yeshua-Do" includes not only aikido, but all possible martial arts. Many people who join us are already good martial artists and represent different background or approach to training. Focus -- self-discipline, self-defense skills, improving health, peaceful resolution of conflict, and etc.

[yeshuado]

However it's important to note that as Christians, while we respect the religious beliefs of the Aikido founder; we Do NOT perform any Shinto or Buddhist rituals common to so many dojos (i.e. bowing before a shrine and picture of the founder). Also we Do NOT accept any eastern religious belief or philosophy which contradicts Christian teaching.

[HJMO2]

It would be cool if it was unique but it's just a copy of Aikido with bad ukemi. I smell a mcdojo...

[aikibudo666]

And what this dead yeshua means, HE IS DEAD!!! Glory and Praise to Lord Buddha, our Divine Master Ueshiba, and Goddess Amaterasu, the one who brings true Illumination. NOVUS ORDO SECLORUM !!!

[embakahir]

IN HOC SIGNO VOS VINCIS

[yeshuado]

Thank you Embakahir; which in Latin means:

"By this Sigh 'X'(the Cross of Christ) You Conquer!"

[christbearer22988]

we do not counsel demons we cast them out! Glory be to him who was and is and is to come The King of Kings and Lord of Lords, Jesus of Nazareth, The Christ, The Lord!!! Christ is risen and is alive forever more The Lord rebukes you aikibudo. and now a question do men make their own gods? answer yes but they are not Gods. Christ is soveriegn and he reigns forever. yeshuado, i do not know ur name but Jesus does, God bless you thank you for this video. The King is coming Praise and Glory be to God

[aikibudo666]

Hey, this christian martial arts attempts sucks. I hate it. They are thieves who took it something belonging to a different world and claimed it as their own!

This yeshuado's guy has stolen from aikido and iaido, others from karate, tkd, and ju-jutsu, and the poor jewish abir from kung-fu. I am worry that holocaust didn't purge them as should. Someone finally must give them a lesson.

[tommotomt]

clearly you have learnt nothing

[TaosMagic]

This is aikido being taught under a different name

[flashart]

Beautifully done. Music and graphics are great too.

Very clever to do the whole thing off of the attacker's momentum. I supposse it's based on the principles of classical Akido and Iado.

Seems to be quite a number of links between spiritual and martial arts.

There is also the idea that the first Christians- right after the Crucifixion- were quite a warlike martial group in and of themselves.

Great show!

[CraxiDriver]

Is this a joke?! I hope so!

[terry1919]

Christian Martial arts???

the true martial artist would not attach any religious label to the Art...

[13samurai2]

Really? Most martial arts have religious influence. Look for Aikido founder, he was Omoto-kyo/Shinto priest, and most of his teaching was religious based. And what about the other sensei's who promote Buddhism Zen as the way of life? Indeed, very seldom they separated believe from practice; of course unless sport is the only issue.

Why not then Christian Martial Arts? I like very much that idea.

[yeshuado]

Thank you

[embakahir]

Don't tell that to the Kalista's, Silat Players, Practicers of Systema, or European Martial traditions, not to mention our good samurai for the savior here. And Why not Christianity??? Luke 22:36-38 (wonder what Kensei would say about the "two swords" Heh heh)

[KingPun]

Great techniques Sensei but i believe it would be inaffective on the streets for attackers tend to be more adrenaline rushed and not so calm and will not keep doing the same approach can all your techniques be affective a against say a robber on LSD?(Just a senario)

[yeshuado]

Thank you for your comment Sir. Everything in self-defense depends on timing, harmony, peace of mind, and determination -- are you ready to die now? -- not necessary on technique itself. Because something looks brutal/aggressive doesn't give credit for effectiveness. Besides we do not practice with an attitude to be ready for street-fighting. That's very poor and immature motivation.

[yeshuado]

Transforming and peaceful Christian warriorship goes far beyond this: The way of the warrior is to stop trouble before it starts.

And that makes me happier.

[KingPun]

Indeed, as my sensei would say "A fight won is a fight not faught at all".

[yeshuado]

Stay at peace and be blessed.

[olleec]

Where can ppl find this sort of teaching?

[yeshuado]

In the Bible.

[olleec]

Are instructive classes given on this art to be found only at the Canadian YMCA's?

[yeshuado]

Dear Sir/Madam if you are interested about a subject please check also other Christian Martial Arts schools and organizations.

I recommend - The Christian Martial Arts Network

[olleec]

thank you.

[lionhearte]

i'm sure this is just aikido.

[CloudNTidus]

really cool

[michaelm2fscomp]

Christian martial arts, eh..?

Clean technique