Relating TDD #1 & 2 to Technique In the following video I demonstrate how the movements contained in TDD 1 and 2 relate to a common technique. Hopefully one can begin to see how the movements can be present everywhere. Try not to let your attention get caught in the Read more
VLOG: TDD #1 Push Test Examples Following a good suggestion, I am presenting some very basic push tests relating to TDD #1. Here are some key points to keep in mind: Present your “weak line.” If you start with your “strong line” you will be emboldened to resist which is Read more
TDD #3 & 4: Push Training Intro Hi everybody! This is the first part of what will likely be three parts. In the intro I introduce what we are working on, with some tips on how to, and how not to, do it. Next, I will show you some push Read more
TDD #2 & #3 Push Training This is the second in this three part series on TDD #2 and #3 push training. In the third part I explain how this training directly relates to TDD #2 & #3. After that I will give an example of how TDD #2 and Read more
Tandokudosa #3 Vlog Introduction For Tandokudosa #3 I’ve split it into two parts. In this Vlog I review how TDD #0 – #3 correlate to Aiki #1 – 3. I also give a view tips and reminders for the practice of TDD #3. A big shout out to the supporters Read more
Tandokudosa #3 Vlog Well after three days of the flu this wasn’t my best representation of TDD #3, but it is done and out! This video put us at almost 50% of my media storage capacity. If you haven’t already, please consider making a donation, or better still, pledging on Read more
Tandokudosa #2 VLOG Here is Tandokudosa #2 with a brief review of TDD #0 and TDD #1. A big THANK YOU to my Patreon supporters for the new lighting. I was able to get a great deal on a professional lighting set off of Craigslist. Next up: Tandokudosa #3 VLOG, Read more
Tandokudosa #1 VLOG Below is my first “feature length” VLOG presentation. It is the product of many, many hours of learning and work on my part. As I roll these out, hopefully the process will become easier and more streamlined. My posts tend to be information dense. This is largely Read more
Solo Body Movement Exercises The general idea on the thirteen TDD is to introduce the elements of Aiki and then also show how these integrate with the basic body movements of Daito Ryu/Aikido. The TDD also offer a “lab like” environment in which to work and develop both Aiki and Read more
Relating TDD 2 & 3 to Push Training In the following brief VLOG I relate the push training presented earlier to TDD 2 & 3. After this, I will share how TDD 2 & 3 relate to a common technique to help reads relate the TDD to their training, before Read more