Five Ways Of Causing Damage With Aikido Techniques

It is sometimes held that the Aikido Techniques of Morihei Ueshiba are not always usable in real combat. Such a statement merely shows that a person doesn't know the nasty history of this fascinating art. One should take note, however, that this martial art is derived from Aikijujitsu, which art was put together by Japanese warlords thousands years ago.

Before continuing, let me say that this article doesn't propose the use of purely destructive techniques. After all, studying an art for the purity of harmony should provide one with a philosophy that will enable one to avoid fights. That said, understanding the deadlier techniques will enhance the student's understanding of techniques, and in the event that the philosophy proves insufficient to the moment...one will have the extra tools.

Every Aikido student understands the worth of break falls (ukemi) and body rolls. Thus, instead of rolling an attacker gently across the mat, one could place them ungently. Simply throw your attacker in a manner whereby he can't do a roll or a breakfall, and he will be damaged.

Another trick is to throw the attacker into something. When Uke comes at you, simply extend the circle of your defense a little too long, or a little too short, and throw your attacker into a wall, over a chair, into a picture window, over a cliff...you get the idea. Practicing this in a dojo will actually enable you to find more harmony when you execute the throw to the correct proportion.

There are many jointlocks which, if taken too far, will render your opponent damaged. Any jointlock can be made more deadly by 'over extending' it. Again, knowing how to do this will enable one to find more harmony in the actual martial arts move.

The best way, of course, is to undertake a study of Atemi. Atemi are the strikes that were taken out of Daito Ryu Aki jujitsu, thus helping the transition into Aikido. One can study strikes through the practice of any hard style martial art, even boxing or MMA, and then simply incorporate them into Aikido techniques.

The final method for making your Aikido into a less than solely defensive art is to hold weapons while you practice it. You can practice this by wearing a white tee shirt and holding red markers. This is safe, educational, and a heck of a lot of fun!

In conclusion, let me point out again that Aikido is best fulfilled when one adheres to the purpose of the founder and seeks harmony in the spirit. That said, one should make sure that their martial art is useful for self defense, and not just an empty tiger. Learning how to make your Aikido Techniques dangerous and damaging to an attacker through the advice of this article is a good beginning.

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