Aikido knife defence

Me taking my blackbelt test. The 3rd part of the test...No I don't really believe knife defence works but its nice to learn some of the traditional stuff while you are living in Japan...

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• aikido
• hiroshima
• aikikai

[kerll]

Is it something like KATA?

[natsuame]

this is actually something I only learned in the last two weeks before my blackbelt test. This is why my profficiency kind of sucks. The techniques are only about two weeks old for me! My dojo doesn't focus on these moves at all, but they are part of the black belt syllabus of Nishio sensei, so they get included. I enjoyed learning them!

[bondrew007]

does aikido really work? it looks GREAT, ok..but see..all the performances seem as if they are carefully coreographed and rehearsed, its all a fluid motion, nobody is resisting, the attacker is going along with the defender...i dont know, I want to learn how to do this, but idk if I should...suggestions?

[natsuame]

This isn't a demo, its a test to show you know the moves in principal. Resistance is a problem for aikido, that is why real aikido is usually accompanied by a strong punch to the face. This style of aikido I call family style. They teach you the basics in a friendly safe way. My current class is what I call punch aikido. You always have to deliver a counter blow before applying techniques.

[scottrchick]

I am not speaking ill of your Akido, but if you dont really believe that it works then why do you study it? Again I am simply asking, not degrading.

[natsuame]

In short studying aikido has given me a basis to be a better martial artist. I'd recommend it to anyone. Though I know that I still have a long way to go.

[johnamberg70]

It is clear that one needs to be properly trained for a probably lengthy dedicated duration before attempting to be able to use these techniques. This is why Aikido and Japanese Jujitsu students deserve admiration and respect that they receive for their longstanding efforts and commitment to the arts.

[DadsDaBossa]

the only good defense against edged weapons is DISTANCE.

The more distance the better. In fact, if the knife comes out, you are in the wrong spot.

[tvrulesnation]

THANK GOD an Aikido practicioner that recognises the knife disarms won't work, i train in Kali/silat & the amount of people who believe the gun/knife disarms of systems like Krav Maga, Aikido, Ju Jitsu is ridiculous.

Even Silat has them, i remember being shown how dangerous somebody intent on stabbing you with a knife was...completely blew my belief that disarms via grappling are possbile.

[FightingFitnessUK]

@bondrew007 Aikido can work but I wouldn't use it in a system as isolation, it needs to be supported by striking and grappling skills the same as any other art. There are choreographed and rehearsed learning techniques but equally there is free play, randori etc to actually test the skills. I used to work on the doors and as a security officer and the Aikido served me well. But I do Krav Maga now and it's nice to train in opposites to get the full spectrum.

[TheGreenhalgh25]

yeah but what kinda twat trying to mug u is going to know how to use a knife properly

[eatmyshortsman333]

Well this is my saying, "When there's a knife run! Unless you got a gun." And have good aim of course. LOLZ

[neobluex]

It's true that knife can be very dangerous, don't let this demo fool you into thinking that just because you practice some knife defense or you know aikido, it's a good idea to pursue physical defense unless you have no choice. If somebody knows how to use a knife properly, you are gonna get cut most likely whether you are police or an expert. Better to accept that fact and try to run if possible. And this is a test, you can tell by the guy wearing a white gi who is not advanced student.