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.
@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...
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.
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
@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
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
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