Go-no-Kata The Force

Go-no-Kata: The Kata of the Force (by Gianna Giraldi Translated: Dr Llyr Jones, 13 April 2007 ) The traditional means of instruction within Budo disciplines is via exercises called Kata. The exception to this practice is Aikido, since its founder did not want to create and define exercises for its study, even if some masters [...]

Judo and Aikido Overview

Judo, meaning “gentle way”, is a modern Japanese martial art and combat sport, that originated in Japan in the late nineteenth century. Its most prominent feature is its competitive element, where the object is to either throw one’s opponent to the ground, immobilize or otherwise subdue one’s opponent with a grappling maneuver, or force an [...]