Aikitaiji: Soft or Internal Martial Art Book by Jack Livingson Tomiki he established the Katsushika Branch

he established the Katsushika Branch in Tokyo and became its first branch chief

stick versus hardwood bokken (ends in broken hand) and two 4 foot staff fights (one of them ends in a ruptured ear drum)

Shinya Aoki

Instructor: Romeo Balales (Founder of Redonda Arnis)

Joel Borja

Aikitaiji: Soft or Internal Martial Art Book by Jack Livingson Tomiki he established the Katsushika BranchAikitaiji is neither Aikido nor Tai Chi Chuan as commonly understood. Its not anything new either. Its a compilation that I found useful after deleting things that didnt work for me. Aikitaiji is a two point perspective on soft martial art. The best example to distinguish Aikitaiji is the way we engage in the cooperative but slightly competitive practice of Push hands. Positive, playful competition adds realism (because your partner isnt just taking a