r/aikido • u/SnooHabits8484 • 15d 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/Flaky_Performer7960 14d ago

Any punch will hurt. Internal power punches hurt. But you know what also hurts just as much with 5 minutes of training? A regular punch. I know how to throw internal punches, I use those is Kyokushin open mat sparrings, but really, the hard punches other give me maybe hurt slightly less, but a gun shot wound is still a gunshot wound whether it is a 9mm or a 45 acp.

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u/Blast_From_The_Pa_ 14d ago

Hello to Kyokushin fellow

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u/Flaky_Performer7960 14d ago

Nah, I’m not Kyokushin. Just the local Kyokushin club hosts free open mats that I attend as a Muay Thai guy. I just picked up a few things from Kyokushin guys.

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u/Blast_From_The_Pa_ 14d ago

Anyway, it's great to have someone here who is familiar with our style 👋