Aikido Stick Training by Richard E. Killblane As the instructor of Virginia Aikikai, I train under an aikido sensei more experienced than me – Jim Baker of Aikido of Norfolk. He has used sticks to teach us how to quit using muscle and lead our partners by synchronizing our movements with each of us holding […]
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Covid restrictions shut a lot of martial arts schools down. Virginia Aikikai found the safest way to train during the restrictions was outside. Rich Killblane and Amanda Olmstead enjoyed training outdoors enough to continue it after the Covid restrictions ended. The reason they do not take ukemi (rolls) is because they got tired of brushing
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Image by Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay Nothing is more empowering than to be able to protect yourself when confronted with a dangerous situation. It is definitely a boost to your self-esteem if you are able to handle that situation which has the potential to be harmful or to hurt you physically or mentally. One of the best ways to
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Over the years, 40+&Fit has tried to cover many aspects of physical fitness and lifestyles. One neglected angle of fitness is self-defense. It is one of the most practical and efficient ways to combine mind, body and soul. In the following video, Richard Killblane demonstrates Aikido v Boxing: Ikkyo and Kotegaishi off of the cross.
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