Using Aikido Tomiki As Defense

Come nightfall and you are wary of going back home alone in the dark. One reason for this is the thought that if while walking alone you are surrounded by some people whose intentions are not the best for you. Calling for help is one option but you may or may not get help or you could offer money to the rogues and hope they leave you alone. But sometimes there are thugs who don't want only money. Here, for your self defense a pepper spray might buy you some time but you may still be out numbered.

Martial arts is an art that is best suited for these situations and if you are in a job where you may face walking alone in the dark then you must try and learn the art of martial arts. Here Aikido is an option because the aim behind Aikido is not to inflict damage but only to defend oneself effectively.

Aikido is a martial art form from Japan and it is a lot like Judo and Karate. The arms are used in Aikido to block any offensive attack and the idea is to redirect the same force back to the opponent thereby disabling his attack and protecting you. In simpler terms it would be something like catching a ball thrown at you with one hand and you throw it back to a third. Aikido martial arts involve swift movements and the best example of this is seen in movies starring Steven Segal.

Aikido was invented in the 1930s and as students learnt this art a number of dojos sprang up where this was taught. Within Aikido there were a number of different techniques that made their appearance like Yoshinkan, Yoseikna and Aikikai. Aikido is not just about doing drills and sparring with a partner at a dojo. Its worth is realized only in actual combat and this is best exemplified by the tournament called the Tomiki Aikido.

While the other martial arts have got their place in the Olympics, Aikido is yet to get the same honor. But local dojos and university clubs do hold regular competitions. These are between two fighters and points are earned on the basis of a successful strike to the opponent.

In Aikido one has a form of martial arts where anyone regardless of age and gender can join. Signup with a dojo near your residence, master the basic techniques properly and then all you need is practice to improve your skills. To become a good fighter you have to go though the learning stage which may involve a lot of falling. It is only with practice that you will be able to hone your skills.

The Tomiki Aikido is a monthly event held in most states and if you feel you are ready then it would not hurt to participate in this event. There may be announcements by concerned clubs on the website or then there may be a notice on bulletin boards so look for the announcement and see if you can sign up for it.

By nature, Aikido is not a violent form of martial arts. It is primarily for self defense and by learning this art one can be both mentally and physically prepared for any situation. Aikido involves no offensive punches or sharp kicks.

There should be no compromise on self defense. Pepper sprays and other little tricks may save you from a single attacker or at best two. Of course you won't get attacked today or even tomorrow but it will save you from becoming a statistic on the list of crimes if you can successfully defend yourself.

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