Aikido Boys

Aikido (合気道 ,aikidō) is a Japanese martial art developed by Morihei Ueshiba as a synthesis of his martial studies and philosophy. Aikido is performed by blending with the motion of the attacker and redirecting the force of the attack rather than opposing it head-on. This requires very little physical energy, as the aikidōka (aikido practitioner) "leads" the attacker's momentum using entering and turning movements.


Hunter - Dad and I are taking Aikido together. We have learned so many things while we have been taking it. My favorite technique is Munesuki Kotegaeshi which is a hold/throw that you can use when somebody throws a punch at you.


Dad - My favorite thing about taking Aikido with Hunter is the fact that both adults and kids can be in the same class together. We go three times a week and I get to prod Hunter if he isn't paying attention. I think we both are enjoying it quite a bit.


Hunter - We are both good at rolls, but I'm especially good at dive rolls. You use dive rolls when you are thrown by your opponent. Dive rolls are one of the harder rolls to do.


Dad - This series shows Hunter throwing the Sensei as he attacks with a wooden knife (Tanto).