Comments on: Mechanics of the Forward Roll, Redux

By: Jerry

Jerry — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 02:59:20 +0000

Great idea!

By: MM

MM — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 01:09:47 +0000

I’ll get to writing something. Just not while the semester is heavy. I’m already writing papers… hey, if I go to Winter Camp I’ll more than happily write a synopsis of my experience ?? good idea??? :/

By: The Dark Knight

The Dark Knight — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 02:26:15 +0000

you will get something from me sometime soon…as soon as classes let up for a hot minute…but until then…ladies first MM…

By: MM

MM — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 23:07:47 +0000

Yeah, Saturday was good. First class consisted of foot work practice and three 5th kyu-ish techniques.
Second class was just little Karl and myself. We did kokyu nage variations from ryote-tori.

We kept the door open. It was cold outside.

By: Jerry

Jerry — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 22:32:27 +0000

Articles, people. MM, Dark Knight, I’m lookin’ at you….

BTW, how was class this Saturday? I understand Buck kept the doors open.

By: The Dark Knight

The Dark Knight — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 02:12:05 +0000

listening to what?…(jk)

By: Jerry

Jerry — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 01:50:51 +0000

Anything constructive to add, MM?

By: MM

MM — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 01:43:25 +0000

i like ryan

By: Jerry

Jerry — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:58:53 +0000

I also like the implication / abstraction of an attack as energy. It fits the metaphysics of Aikido and removes the art from the box of “this attack, this technique.”

Are you listening Dark Knight?

By: Jerry

Jerry — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:47:21 +0000

Nice perspective, Ryan.

So often in class we speak about energy in nebulous terms–”Don’t resist the throw”, or “Blend with uke.”

At least to my Western eyes, it’s good to know there’s some real science behind our instruction.

Good job!