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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Training for speed | 5/23/2011 | J Richard Seavitt |
| Q: i just researched a lot read all bruce lee books appllied them all but i cant get the lightening ... A: Nishant - I'm afraid I think you are asking the wrong question. I'm not sure what "lightning ... | ||
| Chendokan | 1/22/2011 | Keith Patton |
| Q: Patton: I used to belong to my university's Wing Chun club, but after moving, the closest martial ... A: Orlando: It looks like a spin off of Traditional Ueshiba Aikido by a 6th or 7th tier student. Like ... | ||
| Wich Is Your Style | 1/12/2011 | Keith Patton |
| Q: ANSWER: I study Karl Geis Ryu. It is a variation of Tomiki Aikido. What makes the style different ... A: Luca: I was the sensei's golden boy for a few years, rising to a rank where I led classes, opened ... | ||
| Wich Is Your Style | 1/10/2011 | Keith Patton |
| Q: A: I study Karl Geis Ryu. It is a variation of Tomiki Aikido. What makes the style different is we do ... | ||
| Aikikai | 1/10/2011 | Judith Warner |
| Q: 5 around 176 lbs , so as i usually injure my ribs at judo and bjj cause they fit more short people i ... A: You live in Rome. Go to whatever aikido dojo is nearest to where you live or work and give it a try. ... | ||
| Tall People | 1/10/2011 | Judith Warner |
| Q: 5 around 176 lbs , so as i usually injure my ribs at judo and bjj cause they fit more short people i ... A: Aikido is definitely okay for tall people! The mind/body principles that are the focus of the art ... | ||
| Aikido kicking | 4/24/2010 | Judith Warner |
| Q: i would like to know are there kicks specificaly for aikido,or they are just the normal kicks for ... A: kicks are kicks. Aikido prepares you to respond to any attack including any kind of kick. We are ... | ||
| Aikido, centering and changes | 3/9/2010 | Judith Warner |
| Q: I have always been somewhat interested in taking up a martial art but never jumped in, I am looking ... A: I live over in Rochester so I am not much help with the Saratoga area. I usually tell people to go ... | ||
| Aikido and Daitoryu Aikijujutsu takumakai | 3/6/2010 | J Richard Seavitt |
| Q: would the two arts complement each other and have learning benifits for both arts. Thanking you, ... A: Damian - The underlying principles of aikido and classical aikijujutsu are largely similar, though ... | ||
| i don't know | 9/26/2009 | David R. Organ |
| Q: ! A: You've asked a difficult question - it's not one I can answer with a simple yes-no answer. I'll ... | ||
| Aikido in real world situations. | 8/25/2009 | Keith Patton |
| Q: I guess i should have scrolled down a little further an read your profile first. I have taken a few ... A: Luke: Yes, it takes a while to proficient in the more complicated techniques. However, depending ... | ||
| Is aikido a real form of self-defense | 8/25/2009 | Judith Warner |
| Q: I have taken a few classes of Aikido locally and was a little discouraged at how technical and ... A: If what you are looking for is how to respond to a surprise attack, then I suggest you look into a ... | ||
| aikido gi | 10/13/2008 | Arvin Sloane |
| Q: I'm about to purchase my first aikido gi and after looking at some websites have come down with two ... A: I am not really a specialist on uniforms. All I can say is that I would buy from e-bogu for two ... | ||
| aikido gi | 10/13/2008 | David R. Organ |
| Q: I have recently started to practice Aikido and now I am planning to buy a suitable gi for this ... A: First let me congratulate you on your decision to take Aikido! I am sure you will love this ... | ||
| aikido injury | 10/13/2008 | Keith Patton |
| Q: "I have recently started to practice aikido and during one of the sessions I probably twisted my ... A: First let me say that I have had the ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) replaced with grafts in both ... | ||
| aikido practice | 10/6/2008 | Arvin Sloane |
| Q: I am 42 years old male and have just started to practice aikido mainly for self defense and physical ... A: I have several separate things to say, so I numbered them. 1) The difficulty with forward and ... | ||
| too late to start aikido? | 9/28/2008 | Judith Warner |
| Q: I am 45.5 years old and fairly fit and feel strong, I have been facinated with art and philosophy ... A: Definitely try aikido! I started when I was about 38 and am still practicing at 60. I live in ... | ||
| Aikido Clubs | 7/30/2008 | David R. Organ |
| Q: It has been some time since I had a "Falling out" with the only Aikido Instructor in my town. I ... A: First, let me apologize for not answering immediately. I'm living waaay out in the boonies at the ... | ||
| Finding a Houston Aikido Dojo for my 10 yr-old | 6/6/2008 | Keith Patton |
| Q: Patton, I would appreciate it if you could suggest a Houston dojo that is known for the ability to ... A: Jared: Most Aikido dojo's won't take kids under 12. There are a number of reasons. Aikido has some ... | ||
| What you think? | 5/6/2008 | Keith Patton |
| Q: Hi Im 19 and I practice Wado Ryu Karate and Jun Fan. My question is whats the secrete to fliping ... A: Josh: Throwing an opponent is all about timing and balance breaking. If you try to grab someone ... | ||
| interested | 4/30/2008 | Judith Warner |
| Q: I was interested in Aikido. I'm 19 and iv practiced Jun Fan( Jeet kune do) and Wado Ryu karate for 2 ... A: Of course you should try aikido. It will teach you some skills and principles that will help you in ... | ||
| Selecting a dojo in Houston, Texas | 10/24/2007 | Keith Patton |
| Q: I live in Houston, Texas and am looking for a dojo to begin study. If you are familiar with the ... A: zzzz | ||
| are there any books or tapes that you reccomend | 10/23/2007 | Keith Patton |
| Q: i have been interested in aikido for some time i am only 14 but i have a deep interest in martial ... A: Nate: Yes I can recommend a number of books and tapes, but unfortunately they are not inexpensive. ... | ||
| can aikido help me against normal thugs and brutes at my high school? | 10/21/2007 | Keith Patton |
| Q: i have been interested in aikido for some time i am only 14 but i have a deep interest in martial ... A: Nate: Aikido is a great self defense art it you pick the right style and dojo. Unfortunately it is ... | ||
| Aikido and Hapkido | 10/19/2007 | Shari |
| Q: Do Aikido and Hapkido have their own distinctive techniques? Or is Hapkido just Aikido in Korean? A: I'll tell you what I know about Hapkido, but it is not much. As I understand it, the founders of ... | ||
| Beginning Moves | 10/12/2007 | Keith Patton |
| Q: Hey, I recently took a class of Tomiki Aikido, and am hoping to stay with it. During my first ... A: Clay: They are called the 17. Do a search on google and even on utube and you will find any number ... | ||
| aikido and dojo | 10/2/2007 | Judith Warner |
| Q: I just arrive from france and I would like to practice Aikido. I m 5 kyu from aikikai school. I m ... A: Bienvenue aux Etats Unis, Victor. J'aime beaucoup votre pays. Il y a deux idées pour vous. New ... | ||
| Help me please | 9/12/2007 | David R. Organ |
| Q: I have been taking Kenpo Karate in Colorado, I am not in any advanced ranks or anything, but when I ... A: Danny. That's a tough question, not knowing your specific schools. Obviously I'm biased towards ... | ||
| Help me please | 9/7/2007 | Arvin Sloane |
| Q: I have been taking Kenpo Karate in Colorado, I am not in any advanced ranks or anything, but when I ... A: Typically Tomiki/Shodokan (same thing) style of Aikido is regarded as the one that kept some more ... | ||
| Help me please | 9/6/2007 | Jeffrey Allen |
| Q: I have been taking Kenpo Karate in Colorado, I am not in any advanced ranks or anything, but when I ... A: Danny, A great question which I get allot. Hapkido and Aikido share the same Kanji and techniques ... | ||
| Help me please | 9/3/2007 | Jeffrey Allen |
| Q: I have been taking Kenpo Karate in Colorado, I am not in any advanced ranks or anything, but when I ... A: I understand your concern and it is a legitmate one. You are right though. These days martial arts ... | ||
| Help me please | 9/3/2007 | Keith Patton |
| Q: I have been taking Kenpo Karate in Colorado, I am not in any advanced ranks or anything, but when I ... A: Danny: What you feel you are lacking is called internalization. Constant practice internalizes ... | ||
| Help me please | 9/3/2007 | David R. Organ |
| Q: I have been taking Kenpo Karate in Colorado, I am not in any advanced ranks or anything, but when I ... A: Danny. First, please allow me to apologize for my lateness in answering you - I'm in the middle of ... | ||
| Help me please | 9/3/2007 | Arvin Sloane |
| Q: I have been taking Kenpo Karate in Colorado, I am not in any advanced ranks or anything, but when I ... A: Anything based on kata is useless unless the practitioner takes the time and effort to really ... | ||
| aikido | 8/21/2007 | Keith Patton |
| Q: Is aikido and aikibujutsu the same? because i am going to a dojo to watch a class and i want to do ... A: In aikido, kata is a series of techniques, all related by some theme. For instance, one, a higher ... | ||
| aikido | 8/21/2007 | Keith Patton |
| Q: Is aikido and aikibujutsu the same? because i am going to a dojo to watch a class and i want to do ... A: Taylor: Kata is just a technique broken down into a series of descrete steps. YOu have seen ... | ||
| aikido | 8/17/2007 | Keith Patton |
| Q: Is aikido and aikibujutsu the same? because i am going to a dojo to watch a class and i want to do ... A: You can practice at home by repeating the movements in kata form. Internalizing the movements is ... | ||
| aikido | 8/15/2007 | Keith Patton |
| Q: Is aikido and aikibujutsu the same? because i am going to a dojo to watch a class and i want to do ... A: In my experience, the just about every one gets in an altercation (that they finished, by the way) ... | ||
| aikido | 8/15/2007 | Keith Patton |
| Q: Is aikido and aikibujutsu the same? because i am going to a dojo to watch a class and i want to do ... A: Right! The principles are what are important, not exactly how you move or apply them. Focus on ... | ||
| aikido | 8/11/2007 | Keith Patton |
| Q: Is aikido and aikibujutsu the same? because i am going to a dojo to watch a class and i want to do ... A: What I was saying is that if a school has a system that demands you and everyone else to copy the ... | ||
Aikido
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Keith Patton
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Expertise
I can answer questions regarding Aikido, particularly a highly advanced form of Tomiki Aikido, primarily concerned with self defence in real situations. I can address the basic techniques, releases, and the advanced kata as well as high level concepts of constant movement (kihara), balance breaking (kuzushi), internalization of techniques and chaining of techniques. Can also offer guidance in what to look for in selecting a dojo and an instructor.
Experience
I have been recognized for my skill in teaching new students and raising them to a high level of proficiency in a short time. As a trained scientist I like to reduce the Aikido techniques to their basic physics enabling a new student to see the essence of the technique.
Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Science and Master of Science. 26 years experience in the petroleum industry as well as mentoring and teaching new scientists and non-technical co-workers. Also Teaching at the college level.
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