Yari
Master Black Belt
Hi
Do you need to be able to handle a japanese sword to truely understand Aikido?
/Terje
Do you need to be able to handle a japanese sword to truely understand Aikido?
/Terje
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Yari said:Hi
Do you need to be able to handle a japanese sword to truely understand Aikido?
/Terje
Well, I have seen Kishomarru referred to as the Doshu and I have seen, who I believe is his son referred to as this as well. As my knowledge and experience is limited I was wondering what that title actually means? So the person referred to as the Doshu is what in relation to the art of Aikido?Yari said:I'm not wure what your thinking about. Please enlighten me!
/Yari
That's what I thought. Thanks.Yari said:Ahh, OK. Yeah Doshu is the equivelant of "Head of Office", and follows the first born male child whne he takes over.
/Yari
Paul B said:Nice,Mike! :lol:
I wouldn't say it's a must...but I've found Dojo that include Aiki Ken in their curriculum tend to have better all around movement and timing. It helps with principles for sure. As far as studying Kenjutsu or Iaido to help understand Aikido goes...ehhhh..maybe.
Paul B said:It would be true however, to say that one would have to know how to cut with a sword in a JSA "fashion" when doing bokuto work. We're not just trying to hit each other with pieces of wood,ya know. I have also found that the use of the sword in Aikido tends to be principle driven as mentioned, but most of the techniques are downright bloodthirsty.:supcool:
Is he the grandson?Paul B said:BTW...Moriteru Ueshiba is the current Doshu.
Could this (number 2) be generalized by saying you can "learn by teaching" in a sense?Paul B said:Absolutely Mike! That's why I like to train with...wait for it...white belts. Less programming the better for the "actual" use of Aiki. You can learn some awesome technique from Sensei,but you can learn how to use that technique in reality from practicing with someone who either:
1. Is a behemoth and maybe doesn't wanna "blend". *best if a combination*
2. Is a newbie and doesn't know the "drill". *this does not mean beat them up*
Presenting someone with agreement can be a tricky thing. YOU have to agree to agree.:uhyeah:
BTW...yes Arnisador...He is the son of Kisshomaru Ueshiba.
Paul B said:....... So in essence,the uke is actually telling you what technique IS appropriate,all you have to do is listen to the uke. What you have to get past is your own insistence on accomplishing the technique that you want.
....and they say Aikido is about communication! :lol: