My laptop began telling me that I can’t do this and can’t do that unless I update to the latest operating system. The trouble is, the latest operating system won’t run on my “mature” laptop. I like to push my hardware to last as long as it will. I happily Read more…
As opposed to a triangle, the square is NOT considered a strong shape. When force is applied to it, it is easily deformed. But it is this the fact that it deforms, and how exactly it deforms, that gives the square its utility for us. Because a square necessarily has Read more…
I have pretty thoroughly covered the property of the circle (a spiral as it is manifested in the human body) in earlier posts. It, of course, is vitally important seeing as it allows one to Aiki. Here, I will describe the circle (more accurately spiral) in relationship to how the Read more…
I’m posting photos in the hope that it holds folk over until the video is posted. Please remember that the red lines are not imaginary. There must be force running through the lines and in such a way that they all have a triangular force relationship. That is, they are Read more…
Hi TrueAiki readers! Recently, I received an email inviting me to virtually participate in a live seminar featuring Mr. Roy Goldberg. Having, unfortunately, missed the opportunity to attend the last live seminar here in Oregon, I jumped at the opportunity to virtually attend this one. A few training friends were Read more…
I’m going to begin with the triangle, since I think its properties might be the most familiar. The triangle is a “strong” shape. This refers to the fact that it is not easily deformed. That is, the shape itself doesn’t “voluntarily” deform or assume another shape. Rather, as long as Read more…
TRIANGLE CIRCLE SQUARE Each of these shapes has key physical properties that act as a master key to not only understanding jujutsu, Jo, and Ken applications but also how to apply Aiki (if one has developed the ability to Aiki,) in those applications. Virtually every waza utilizes these properties in their operation. Read more…
I like the look of TrueAiki.com. I think it looks pretty classy. I DO NOT like the organization of TrueAiki.com. In order to get the most from reading True Aiki I think one necessarily needs to start out by reading the first blogs to get an idea of what is Read more…
I imagine that many in the Aikido community has heard of the symbolic meanings of the triangle, circle and square. One might have also heard of the physical meanings to the shapes as well. Triangle is irimi, Circle is tankan, and Square is Osae. But has knowing these things helped your Read more…
Ueshiba Morihei is rather known for an iconic throw that he seemed to do with greater frequency as he got older. An uke would begin to approach him and he would put his hand up to uke’s face and uke would be thrown. Sometimes Ueshiba sensei would touch uke’s face Read more…