Aikido sparring clips?

**garbanzo** · Posted On: 2/05/2006 10:38am

I've Searched.

I've Googled.

Does anyone know of any Aikido sparring clips anywhere?

By "sparring" I mean two people going at it without any pre-arranged sequences or cooperation. The level of contact doesn't matter.

I don't mean demo's. I don't mean drilling.

By "Aikido sparring" I mean two Aikidoka using Aikido. An MMA fighter who has Aikido in his/her arsenal stomping someone's face is not what I'm after. Lord Aisia sparring at a throwdown doesn't count.

Clips of Aikidoka using Aikido in free sparring is what I'm after.

Does such a thing exist?

**Cullion** · Posted On: 2/05/2006 11:00am

I'm not sure if this counts. Apparently the techniques allowed are limited, but not 'cooperative' if you see what I mean :-

http://www.wakefield-aikido.co.uk/gallery/13.avi
http://www.wakefield-aikido.co.uk/gallery/14.avi
http://www.su.nottingham.ac.uk/ ~aikido/video.htm

**DCS** · Posted On: 2/05/2006 11:20am

Originally Posted by garbanzo

Does anyone know of any Aikido sparring clips anywhere?

By "sparring" I mean two people going at it without any pre-arranged sequences or cooperation. The level of contact doesn't matter.

Clips of Aikidoka using Aikido in free sparring is what I'm after.

Does such a thing exist?

Something like this?

http://www.aikiweb.net/videos/column...5_11_clip4.mov

***Cassius*** · Posted On: 2/05/2006 1:18pm

Originally Posted by garbanzo

I've Searched.

I've Googled.

Does anyone know of any Aikido sparring clips anywhere?

By "sparring" I mean two people going at it without any pre-arranged sequences or cooperation. The level of contact doesn't matter.

I don't mean demo's. I don't mean drilling.

By "Aikido sparring" I mean two Aikidoka using Aikido. An MMA fighter who has Aikido in his/her arsenal stomping someone's face is not what I'm after. Lord Aisia sparring at a throwdown doesn't count.

Clips of Aikidoka using Aikido in free sparring is what I'm after.

Does such a thing exist?

While you're looking for that, I have some videos of the Sasquatch that I can show you.

By the way, I do not believe I have ever formally apologized for accidentally stealing your name. Generally I register for things with the name "garbanzobean" because no one ever uses a name similar to that and it's easier than spending 45 minutes trying to come up with something creative that no one else has already taken. Sorry for that.

**garbanzo** · Posted On: 2/05/2006 1:25pm

Originally Posted by Garbanzo Bean

While you're looking for that, I have some videos of the Sasquatch that I can show you.

By the way, I do not believe I have ever formally apologized for accidentally stealing your name. Generally I register for things with the name "garbanzobean" because no one ever uses a name similar to that and it's easier than spending 45 minutes trying to come up with something creative that no one else has already taken. Sorry for that.

No worries.

Great minds think alike.

**Cullion** · Posted On: 2/05/2006 1:28pm

Originally Posted by Garbanzo Bean

While you're looking for that, I have some videos of the Sasquatch that I can show you.

By the way, I do not believe I have ever formally apologized for accidentally stealing your name. Generally I register for things with the name "garbanzobean" because no one ever uses a name similar to that and it's easier than spending 45 minutes trying to come up with something creative that no one else has already taken. Sorry for that.

I have to admit to being somewhat impressed by the video DCS posted.

**garbanzo** · Posted On: 2/05/2006 1:38pm

Cullion and DCS:

They all count.

Thanks.

***Cassius*** · Posted On: 2/05/2006 1:39pm

Originally Posted by Cullion

I have to admit to being somewhat impressed by the video DCS posted.

It's definitely better than the usual junk, but I have some issues with it:

1.) The aggressor is rushing forward to the point of offbalancing himself. While this certainly happens, it is considered to be a no-no in the martial arts I've trained in. This certainly does happen, but I'd like to see more of the aikido guy before I say that his energy redirection skillz are mad.

2.) The two takedowns he managed were based on grabbing ahold of the guy's belt and the back of his collar. Again, letting someone get behind you is a big no-no. Also, what does Mr. Aikido grab if he does not have those? Wrist, back of neck? I mean, what if he is going after a sweaty MMA guy (again, hypothetical).

This video is better than the usual shite, but if it's the best Aikido has to offer, no thanks.

I'd definitely like to see more, though.

**BackFistMonkey** · Posted On: 2/05/2006 1:44pm

Originally Posted by Garbanzo Bean

It's definitely better than the usual junk, but I have some issues with it:

1.) The aggressor is rushing forward to the point of offbalancing himself. While this certainly happens, it is considered to be a no-no in the martial arts I've trained in. This certainly does happen, but I'd like to see more of the aikido guy before I say that his energy redirection skillz are mad.

2.) The two takedowns he managed were based on grabbing ahold of the guy's belt and the back of his collar. Again, letting someone get behind you is a big no-no. Also, what does Mr. Aikido grab if he does not have those? Wrist, back of neck? I mean, what if he is going after a sweaty MMA guy (again, hypothetical).

This video is better than the usual shite, but if it's the best Aikido has to offer, no thanks.

I'd definitely like to see more, though.

I swear to god it looks like crappy Hapkido minus out clinch work and decent throws .

But its nice to see them actually trying and attempting something besides co-opt scripted drills .