The Aikido Techniques of Morihei Ueshiba are sometimes accused of not being usable in real combat. Such a statement merely shows that a person doesn't know the nasty tricks behind this amazing art. One should remember, however, that this martial art is derived from Aikijujitsu, which art was put together by Samurai 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.
Something every Aikido student understands is the importance of break falls, called ukemi, and rolls. Thus, instead of placing an attacker gently on the mat, one could place them ungently. Simply throw your attacker in a manner in which he will be unable to roll, and thus will encounter injury.
Another trick, related to the first, is to throw the attacker into something. When Uke offers his attack, 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 curb, into a glass window, over a cliff...you get the idea. Practicing this, with caution, in a dojo, will actually enable you to find more harmony when you do 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 method, of course, is to do a serious study of Atemi. Atemi are the strikes that were taken out of Daito Ryu Aki jujitsu, thus helping the transition into a softer art. One can study strikes by examining any hard style martial art, Kenpo or Taekwondo, for instance, and then simply put them into Aikido techniques.
The last method for making your Aikido into a less than defensive art is to use weapons while you practice it. You can do this by wearing a white tee shirt and wielding red marker pens. This is safe, educational, and a blast!
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.
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.
Something every Aikido student understands is the importance of break falls, called ukemi, and rolls. Thus, instead of placing an attacker gently on the mat, one could place them ungently. Simply throw your attacker in a manner in which he will be unable to roll, and thus will encounter injury.
Another trick, related to the first, is to throw the attacker into something. When Uke offers his attack, 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 curb, into a glass window, over a cliff...you get the idea. Practicing this, with caution, in a dojo, will actually enable you to find more harmony when you do 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 method, of course, is to do a serious study of Atemi. Atemi are the strikes that were taken out of Daito Ryu Aki jujitsu, thus helping the transition into a softer art. One can study strikes by examining any hard style martial art, Kenpo or Taekwondo, for instance, and then simply put them into Aikido techniques.
The last method for making your Aikido into a less than defensive art is to use weapons while you practice it. You can do this by wearing a white tee shirt and wielding red marker pens. This is safe, educational, and a blast!
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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