Some updates and essays on Aikidō, Aiki-jujutsu, and modern self-defense methods derived from the above. I practiced a modern self-defense oriented synthesis of Aikidō, Aiki-jujutsu and Shorinji Kempō in NYC from 1989 to 2001.
Aiki and Internal Training
Collected thoughts on the historical influence of Chinese martial arts on Japanese jujutsu and how they relate to the topic of aiki in Aikidō and Daitō-ryū. What interested me about internal martial arts and how I have related that experience to my practice of Japanese budō.
Are You Connected?
An analysis of basic concepts of normal force in the context of internal martial arts.
NAMT Night of Budo 2013
A brief reflection on a demonstration of Araki-ryū and Tenshin Buko-ryū at the NAMT 2013 Night of Budo by Ellis Amdur a reknown kobudo, aikido and internal martial arts researcher and practitioner, demonstrating two arts he has mastered.
NYC Aiki-jujutsu: History & Aftermath
Collecting what I know of NYC area Aiki-jujutsu schools inspired by the teaching of Daito-ryū Kodokai, especially Yonezawa Katsumi.