Yoshinobu Takeda in Kamakura, May 2009

Recent Aikido demonstration by Takeda Shihan at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Temple Dojo in Kamakura, Japan

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[Ursacke]

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.

[rupertmja1]

It's one good way to train, but it is certainly not the only way to train.

[patrik79a]

@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...

[qwertygerty]

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.

[UrheiluUutisia]

Beutiful ;) and effective - Greetings from Finland

Seppo Lehto Tampere

Finland

[curlywolf]

this absolutely rocks. thanks. i had to work that day!