As with any martial art Aikido has its regularly used tools that help develop the moves and style of its forms. Learn tips on the Gi and about weapons such as the Jo and the Bokken from a martial arts expert int his free video clip series on Aikido.
In Aikido a Gi is the clothing that is word during practice and in competition. Learn tips from an Aikido expert on what this clothing is used for and a history on it.
In Aikido a Jo is a long staff that is used for spearing, hitting or deflecting a strike from an opponent. Learn tips from an Aikido expert on how to hold and use this weapon properly.
In Aikido a Bokken is a wooden version of a Samurai sword. Learn tips from an Aikido expert on what this weapon is used for and a history on it.
In Aikido a Jo is a long staff that is used for spearing, hitting or deflecting a strike from an opponent. Learn tips from an Aikido expert on what this weapon is used for and a history on it.
In Aikido a Surbui is a long staff that is used for multiple repeated cuttings or deflecting a strike from an opponent. Learn tips from an Aikido expert on what this weapon is used for and a history on it.
In Aikido a Tonto is a wooden version of a short Samurai sword. Learn tips from an Aikido expert on what this weapon is used for and a history on it.
In Aikido a Wakazashi is a wooden version of a short Samurai sword. Learn tips from an Aikido expert on what this weapon is used for and a history on it.
Summary: Aikido, the modern Japanese martial art, was developed between the 1920s and 1960s and emphasizes the spiritual and philosophical development of its students. This development of spirituality and philosophical belief is directly derived from Shinto and Buddhism. The name “aikido” comes directly from three Japanese characters that stand for “matching,” “spirit,” and “way.” Aikido is meant to distract or immobilize, not kill or permanently damage the attacker. Aikido fighters are thus demonstrating an effective but merciful response. Ueshiba (the Great Teacher of Aikido) declared “To control aggression without inflicting injury is the Art of Peace.”
In this series of videos, see an expert demonstrate aikido moves, strikes, throws, locks, and drops. Practice with our expert as he shows you how to properly use a Bokken and what exactly it is. Take it a step further and learn other Japanese specific Aikido tools such as the Jo and the Gi. This expert is a black belt in Aikido and will not lead you astray. You’ll learn many self defense tips for practical everyday situations.
Expert: Sensei Derdeyn was born in 1975 and soon moved to Sao Paulo, Brazil where he received his first introductions to martial arts via Brazilian Jujitsu (BJJ) and Capoiera. It would not be until the age of six that he began his study of martial arts in earnest in Judo. After six years in Judo and several cross-national moves, Sensei Derdeyn and his family moved to Ausitn, Texas where he continued his studies in the Japanese martial arts vis-a-via Aikido under the instruction of Mark Leidig Sensei (formerly of Shin Budo Kai Aikido under Shihan Imaizumi Shizuo.) With exposure to Muy Thai, (a continued study of Capoiera and BJJ), Arnis, and with some involvement in the Chinese Internal Arts his focus resumed in earnest with the Japanese based arts. During college he taught both Aikido and Capoiera to at-risk youth via the Gary Job Corp Center in San Marcos, unversity students at Texas State University (TSU), and women's basic self-defence (TSU). While completing his Master’s in Public Administration sensei D
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