What style means?

Posted by: nekogami13 V2.0

What style means? - 11/27/05 09:08 PM

Not an aikido practicioner, but thinking about it.
Researching schools, found several fairly close.

My question at this point is this-What is aikikai and how does it differ from Hombu aikido?

Sorry if this has been asked before-if so just supply link, not to lazy to click on it-just to lazy to search first
Posted by: eyrie

Re: What style means? - 11/27/05 09:33 PM

To the best of my knowledge, Aikikai is the founding organization set up by Kisshomaru Ueshiba (Morihei's son), which is now currently headed by Moriteru Ueshiba (Kisshomaru's son, Morihei's grandson).

Organizations which claim aikikai affiliation are related to Aikido Honbu (headquarters).

I think it's used interchangeably, but I have known to be wrong.
Posted by: nekogami13 V2.0

Re: What style means? - 11/27/05 10:06 PM

Ok, sounds reasonable.
Now here is another-how does aikikai or hombu differ from yoshinkan, tomiki ryu?

Answer in 500 words or more, double spaced, site references and include a bibliography-spelling and punctuation count!
Posted by: eyrie

Re: What style means? - 11/27/05 10:20 PM

I'm guessing you want a dissertation on the stylistic differences between the organizations you've mentioned?

Here's a chance for all you aikido lurkers out there to plug your organization....

Otherwise, neko, http://www.justfuckinggoogleit.com/

Posted by: JoelM

Re: What style means? - 11/27/05 10:46 PM

Got this from another forum with the same question.

http://www.aikidofaq.com/introduction.html


And this one's for you, kara-atama, wherever you are!!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aikido
Posted by: eyrie

Re: What style means? - 11/27/05 10:56 PM

Joel, your google-fu is strong...
Posted by: JoelM

Re: What style means? - 11/27/05 11:05 PM

I usually Yahoo! But I felt like being different this time
Posted by: ChuckM

Re: What style means? - 11/28/05 10:08 AM

Not sure myself on the differences as I haven't practiced any that you have mentioned specifically. I have seen a little of the yoshian. This was the my senseis, sensei's nephew from Canada. Not sure how long he had been practicing, but he had a real problem with Randori with even some of our lowest white belts. He seemed to have a slightly skewed idea of uke's roll and how uke was to react. Please understand I am not knocking the style, this was one of the few live demonstrations I had seen of it.

Our school practices shin shin toitsu, aikiki, and inyo or combat aikido. The last style is more jitsu in style than aikido.
Posted by: BuDoc

Re: What style means? - 11/28/05 01:08 PM

Quote:



Otherwise, neko, http://www.justfuckinggoogleit.com/






ROTFLMFAO

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Posted by: eyrie

Re: What style means? - 11/28/05 06:32 PM

Neko,

Rupert Atkinson isn't normally on here, so you may wish to contact him personally for some insight. Rupert has trained in several styles of aikido, particularly the main ones you've listed. He is extremely knowledgeable and a gentleman.

He has also written a book called "Discovering Aikido" which may be helpful. In any case, I'm sure he won't mind if you contacted him.

Here's his web address:
http://discovering-aikido.com

All the best.
Posted by: larryf

Re: What style means? - 11/29/05 03:21 PM

Here's a link to Stanley Pranin's description of the history of AIkido and where certain styles fit in
http://www.aikidojournal.com/article.php?articleID=29

Here is another link that describes styles in general terms, make sure to check out 'Modern Styles' as well.
http://www.shugenkai.com/aikidostyles.html

Understand that withing an organization or style variations can be pretty large, especially if it is a large organization. Also these descriptions are generalizations, but should give you a general idea of where certain styles 'fit'.
Posted by: larryf

Re: What style means? - 11/29/05 03:24 PM

Where are you in Texas? What is your particular interest in Aikido, I might be able to make a recommendation.
Posted by: nekogami13 V2.0

Re: What style means? - 11/29/05 09:20 PM

Houston, Texas.

My interest is:I don't know,not sure. I'm looking to restart my training after a layoff,looking to go a different way than striking, Aikido is one of those arts I have always thought would be interesting.

To those of you who posted links, thank you for supporting my laziness!
Posted by: larryf

Re: What style means? - 11/30/05 08:19 PM

I lived in Houston for 14 years, there are a lot of new dojos since I left 10 years ago. Based on the traffic I would look at schools in your area of towm first. You can double check for schools on the AIki Web dojo search engine. www.aikiweb.com Or if you tell me what part of town I might be able to help.
Posted by: nekogami13 V2.0

Re: What style means? - 11/30/05 10:03 PM

Near Spring ,Texas-close to my job.
Know anything about the Woodland's dojo?
Posted by: larryf

Re: What style means? - 12/01/05 09:45 AM

I met one of their senior students who used to come to my teacher's seminars, nice guy, last name Hutchinson. They are a legit organization. You have to go see for yourself if you think the art - and they are for you.