Positive part of Aikido

Positive part of Aikido Positive Aikido - Part Two .. When I was taught in America, I was asked to visit a large dojo in Texas. Everything is said in Japanese, so I tried to look as if I understood, but to be honest I did not have a clue and I do not understand Japanese to take a big part of our Weste or interpretation of their language. I am often asked what are the best books and videos for purchase, and always point to the tatami and say: "Here is where is". In the beginning, discuss Abbe Sensei no Ki (spirit, mind, energy) - which was to be before 1st Dan can understand. Still agree. I find it somewhat 'disturbing in Aikido is that few people really believe that Ki is almost a form of magic. Abbe Sensei first method that was very hard physically able to develop their spirit and mind. He said that when the body says he is tired of the strong mind to ignore and continue. Some teachers have had previous Ki Aikido Traditional Aikido of study, and this, together with the practice of Ki, is good. But students who have been taught only Ki style can not resort to good, solid, traditional style with some technical difficulties. My students are aware of Ki and its meaning, but it is not a word I use very often. Teach students that the flow of power and respiration, as an important part of their operation and the training of Aikido. Nakazato Sensei during the last visit in the United Kingdom, asked me to be his assistant in an event at a place in Acton, London, Otani Sensei. Chiba Sensei was there, but only as a spectator. Nakazato know how difficult has been the past experience, I feared the worst and thought it was a difficult moment, but it was a po 'of Sensei and the elderly has changed dramatically. I think I just threw twice, and then spent about an hour kneeling while Sensei was very deep in the philosophy that none of us can understand. Even Chiba Sensei looked puzzled, and when I think of this seminar, I wonder: is this the way O'Sensei changed? When I saw Nakazato Sensei again in Santa Fe, New Mexico, gave me two books he had written and signed by me. I spent about four hours at home, and he and his wife made me most welcome that made me think: Yes, I am a privileged student. After 40 years of martial arts, with many friends who are guards, boxers, fellow artists and street fighters Marcial, is my honest opinion that the most difficult man to beat is the natural Street Fighter. My assistant for many years and a great favorite of Chiba Sensei, was' Mad 'Geoff Goodwin, who died some years ago. Geoff came from Derbyshire and followed me to London, where he later became my special assistant. He was a bo street fighter and had some great battles. My son, Richard, who studied Aikido from the age of 5 years and continues until he was 14 years, it is also natural Street Fighter. It was back in Aikido for a year and running the junior section with great success. We often practice together and I try my skills against him, and with its natural balance and the formation of Aikido, their reactions and responses are very fast. It makes you very aware of the fact that an opponent has more than one hand. Abbe Sensei taught as he did, that Uke must attack on balance, remember at all times two people are practicing, throw Tori and Uke Atem and ukemi. What we do not allow the Uke attacking with his leg behind the carpet. Also, do not like to see Tori Uke trotting around the circle at the foot of his training as a poodle in one place, waiting for instructions to jump! You Dojos in the United States connected with the school, I think. Yes, in Dallas, Texas and Alamogordo, New Mexico. Teachers, Al Montemar and David Rogers, were my students in the early 1980s when the U. S. Air Force at Greenham Common. I had the good fortune to visit both Dojos in 1992 to give seminars and grading examinations for my American students. Abbe Sensei said so since he first came to Aikido - considering that all accounts of history? I love it. Abbe Sensei was Japan Judo champion at the age of 18 years before the Second World War. He told me he was very arrogant at that time, having achieved the fame so young. However, it was during a train trip in Japan met for the first time O'Sensei. Abbe did not know who he was and he responded to Ueshiba Sensei in search of him, saying, "What are you watching, man?" Ueshiba replied: "I know who you are." To which Abbe modestly retorted "The whole world knows, I am Kenshiro Abbe, Champion of All Japan. O'Sensei then introduced himself as the founder of Aikido, and was told by Abbe that does not seem strong enough to be a Martial Arts Master. O'Sensei Abbe offered his little finger and said, "But young man, you look very strong indeed. Please break my finger. " Abbe at first declined, but finally accepted the challenge, probably close to this old man. Abbe Sensei told me that, as he gripped the hand of the old and tried to break, he found on the floor of the car and completely immobilized. While on the ground, Abbe asked the Founder for permission to study under him. That is my understanding of the history of Abbe Sensei. When you are in my "local" before he told me a couple of interesting stories of one of his former teachers. Say that again for this interview, please? Sure, but I think its better not to print the name of a man. Well, it was a 2nd Dan in Aikido, under Ken Williams, also in grade equivalent of Judo and Karate. It 'been a strange character and used to speak broken English in a Japanese hit, and one day I said: "Mr Ellis want come to my house for dinner?" Then I said: "Yes, Sensei, I am coming for dinner, thank you. "I was near his house, knocked at the door and opened by this type has a black silk kimono (Japanese traditional dress) and Geta (clogs). I was a little 'surprised by this, but it happened and we sat. After a couple of minutes, Sensei clapped his hands and his wife ran into the kitchen, even in a kimono. So the first thing he did was slap in the face three times. He shook his head back and forth, but did not say a word, or even cry. I looked out of surprise ... was incredible. He said to prepare the meal and retued to the kitchen. When his wife left I told him I thought it was out of service. This chapter Abbe Sensei replied that he had said that it was a Japanese tradition for the wife of a slap every moing to teach her humility! I indicated that was not Japanese - but in vain, because his new slapped when he ordered our drinks! I was never the same after him ..... behavior has been incredible. It is, in fact, it blows with the man later, right? Yes, I did, Arthur. We have been in this pub after training and told me: "You can think of me, huh?" I told him that I had never thought to which he replied: "Oh yes it is, what to think all the time. "Once again denied, just bloody rubbish, but do not let go. He kept baiting me, saying, "Want to try?" And he said, "You know, Sensei the only person conceed about this is you. It is that you are not sure about me, about you, not me. " Then I said: "Let's go outside, and we went out. Outside the publication was Aikido position, as we have been relaxed as possible, and waited. As soon as it came to me, and it struck him on the cover. As I dropped down and drive with my knee to neck. At this point he said: "OK, that's enough, let me." He said: 'It is so? That incident is finished? "I was answered. Well, I am a very simple, and if someone says it is finished, is finished for me. So when I left to go, I smell directly in the nose and broke it - I was covered in blood and some 'of turmoil. She lost not only my respect, but all who were present. He moved from the area soon after that, and I have never seen or heard from him since. Finally, Henry, is there any advice that you want to offer training Aikido? I urge you to visit other clubs and other methods. It is not necessary, as all of Aikido, but if you can remove a po 'of each dojo you visit, helping to make its full Aikido. I also want to say - stay free of "fairy" Aikido - which is a martial art and work. Enrico, thanks for your time and patience. My pleasure and thanks to Pat and hospitality. About the Author Henry Ellis, co-author of the new book Positive Aikido. A direct student of Kenshiro Abbe Sensei in 1957.