Aikido/Expert Profile

Expertise

I can answer questions regarding Aikido, particularly a highly advanced form of Tomiki Aikido, primarily concerned with self defence in real situations. 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 have been recognized 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.

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.

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.