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Expert Profile: Keith Patton

Expertise:  I can answer questions regarding Aikido, particularly a highly advanced form of Tomiki Aikido, primarily concerned with self defence in real situations. I I can address the basic techniques, releases, and the advanced kata as well as high level concepts of constant movement (kihara), balance breaking (kuzushi), internalization of techniques and chaining of techniques. Can also offer guidance in what to look for in selecting a dojo and an instructor.

Experience in the area
I teach in Houston as a Sandan. I have been recongnized for my skill in teaching new students and raising them to a high level of proficiency in a short time. As a trained scientist I like to reduce the Aikido techniques to their basic physics enabling a new student to see the essence of the technique.

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Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Science and Master of Science. 26 years experience in the petroleum industry as well as mentoring and teaching new scientists and non-technical co-workers. Also Teaching at the college level.

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What do you like about this subject?  The Style of Aikido I practice provides superior self defense, refraining from competition, we need not teach artificial constraints to prevent injury. We do not internalize limitations. We practice for failure,we do not assume all techniques will work, we internalize options for failure of a technique.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?  High level teaching at my own dojo.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:  Weighing 250lbs, one can with one step, deliver over 500 foot pounds of energy to my opponent without throwing a punch or kick.
Something controversial or provocative about this subject  Some forms are superior to other forms of Aikido.
Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 5306
Knowledge   9.92   Best of the best
Clarity of Response   10.0   Best of the best
Timeliness   10.0   Best of the best
Politeness   10.0   Best of the best
Number Of Questions
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0
Max Questions to be Asked
(in 24 Hour period)
10
Total Questions
(since joining AllExperts)
27
Recent Reviews from Users
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User Comments
Thank you!
(Robert on 10/09/08)
Thank you for the information!
(Allen on 08/26/08)
This was a very quick and well considered response. I am very appreciative.
(Jared on 06/06/08)
wow thank you so much i have been searching the web for someone who could answer my aikido questions, im surprised that you responded so quickly you d
(nate on 10/23/07)
HE ROCKS!@#!@#!#!@#@ AS BEEN HELPING ME SOOO MUCH!@#!@# HE KNOWS EVERYTHING ABOUT AIKIDO!
(Taylor on 08/21/07)
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Recent Answers from Keith Patton
2008-06-06  Finding a Houston Aikido Dojo for my 10 yr-old Jared: Most Aikido dojo's won't take kids under 12. There are a number of reasons. Aikido has some very dangerous techniques, not for the person executing the technique but to the attacker. Bones...
2008-05-06  What you think? Josh: Throwing an opponent is all about timing and balance breaking. If you try to grab someone and throw them, you won't succeed especially if they are larger than you. It idea is to take advantage...
2007-10-24  Selecting a dojo in Houston, Texas zzzz...
2007-10-23  are there any books or tapes that you reccomend Nate: Yes I can recommend a number of books and tapes, but unfortunately they are not inexpensive. The guy I learned from focuses on real world stuff not the philosophy. Problem is it takes time and...
2007-10-21  can aikido help me against normal thugs and brutes at my high school? Nate: Aikido is a great self defense art it you pick the right style and dojo. Unfortunately it is very difficult to learn aikido without a partner. Books and tapes are fine if you have a partner...
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