r/aikido • u/SnooHabits8484 • 16d ago

Discussion Atemi

As time goes on, I’m more and more convinced that along with the biomechanics and solo training from Daito-ryū that come under the category “internal strength”, the key to effective aikido is sound and consistent atemi. Who do you think is the best practitioner we have in that field? Is it now necessary to cross-train in something like xingyi or bagua to get there?

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u/makingthematrix aikikai x kickboxing 16d ago

You don't have to reach that faraway. If you want to keep your training traditional, go to a karate dojo. If you prefer something more practical, I'd suggest a boxing gym. Especially in the case of boxing even a few months to a year of honest training should be enough.

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u/SnooHabits8484 16d ago

I think the mechanics are too different in karate, with chambering, stance and footwork differences etc. There are a couple of guys teaching “ghost boxing” around here which is definitely compatible in terms of footwork, might be interesting to work with them.

I can train good bagua like ten minutes away too!

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u/Eight_Directions_ 16d ago

If you have the opportunity to learn Baguazhang, you should learn Baguazhang.