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Shodokan places more emphasis on free-form randori sparring than most other styles of aikido. The training method requires a balance between a randori training method and the more stylized and traditional kata training along with a well-developed set of training drills both specific for randori and for general aikido development.
Nishio believed that one of Aikido's core tenets is about acknowledging the other person. [4] Most Aikido techniques offer 3-4 opportunities to strike down an opponent but ultimately choose the least damaging option. [5] Even when throwing, he said, Aikido practitioners should try not to injure the attacker. [6]
Aikido (Shinjitai: 合気道, Kyūjitai: 合氣道, aikidō, Japanese pronunciation: [aikiꜜdoː]) is a modern Japanese martial art which is split into many different styles including Iwama Ryu, Iwama Shin Shin Aiki Shuren Kai, Shodokan Aikido, Yoshinkan, Renshinkai, Aikikai, and Ki Aikido. Aikido is now practiced in around 140 countries.
Full Contact Aikido (フルコンタクト合気道, Furukontakuto aikidō) is a style advocated by Hatenkai (覇天会 or はてんかい), an aikido organization based in Yokohama which hosts the International Aikido Federation. It is characterized as a "fusion of aikido technique and full contact fighting".
Aikidō S. A. (合気道S.A.) also known as Shoot Aikido (シュート・アイキドウ, Shūto aikidou) is a Japanese martial art.It was founded by Fumio Sakurai (currently Aikido S.A. representative instructor), who was ranked 6th in the Yoshinkan Aikido, trained under the style's founder, Gozo Shioda, for 20 years as an uchideshi of Shioda.
Iwama-style Aikido (岩間合気道) is the style of aikido that was taught in Iwama by the founder of aikido, Morihei Ueshiba, and especially the lineage passed on through Morihiro Saito, a close disciple who was given responsibility over Iwama dojo by Ueshiba. [1] It is also known by other names including Iwama-ryū (see: ryū) and Iwama
Randori (乱取り) is a term used in Japanese martial arts to describe free-style practice (sparring). The term denotes an exercise in 取り tori, applying technique to a random (乱 ran) succession of uke attacks. The actual connotation of randori depends on the martial art it is used in.
Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere is a 1973 nonfiction book about the martial art of aikido. Oscar Ratti and Adele Westbrook, husband and wife, wrote Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere shortly after they had achieved shodan rank in aikido, [ 1 ] [ 2 ] and a short stay in Japan.