Consistent, connected ukemi is the fundamental principle to "honest" aikido, especially important at the advanced levels. Having traveled a fair bit, the first thing that strikes me is the quality of the connection by the uke as an indication of the level of the dojo. I always appreciate seeing more spoken about. Kata-like practice is excellent at the beginning and maybe middle, but at some point, the real connection between two distinct individuals is what's most compelling to me.
great video, but for future reference would you tell mike to loosen the neck on that tripod. it is like scraping fingernails on a chock board.
mnhugh 4 days ago
Consistent, connected ukemi is the fundamental principle to "honest" aikido, especially important at the advanced levels. Having traveled a fair bit, the first thing that strikes me is the quality of the connection by the uke as an indication of the level of the dojo. I always appreciate seeing more spoken about. Kata-like practice is excellent at the beginning and maybe middle, but at some point, the real connection between two distinct individuals is what's most compelling to me.
aspiringbodhisattva 1 month ago