freedom of mind - Shimamoto Shihan Aikido

In this video Shimamoto Shihan explains and shows in a funny way that freedom of mind is very important in AIkido.

Sometimes wel block an attack, he says. That is not good!
In the case uke grabs you, don't worry about it. if your mind is free you can apply all sorts of techniques.
He demonstrates cuffed hands and applied a technique where he doesn't need his hands. Also while he's carrieing big bags in his hands he uses his foot to apply a technique. But when foot is injured he uses his head instead :-)

What matters is freedom of mind! Make sure you are always be free of mind.

(personal note: Do not focus on what you cannot do.... do not focus... just be aware)

Shimamoto Shihan 8th dan Aikikai Aikido
at 2003 seminar Zevenbergen - the Netherlands

A Shoryukai.nl production
Produced by: Niek Zandee
Ripped and posted by: Michael Jongkamp
Hosted by: Aikidoschool Baruto (aikidogoes.nl)

Subtitles are in Dutch!

Enjoy :-)

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• shoryukai
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• ikkyo
• aikidoschool
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