You are here:

Aikido/Training for speed

Advertisement

Expert: - 5/23/2011


Question
hello,
      i just researched a lot read all bruce lee books appllied them all but i cant get the lightening speed of bruce lee i know how to trin for other areas like strenght,stamina etc but still after much work and research i cant have a proper layout working of how to generate speed
                       thanks please give me some basics of that and some training plans thanks

Answer
Nishant -

I'm afraid I think you are asking the wrong question.  I'm not sure what "lightning speed" you imagine one can attain, but movies and comic books do not represent the reality of martial arts.  You might consider how to improve your -timing- instead.  I have the impression from your questions in the past that you are still deciding what direction to take in martial arts training.  Regardless of your choice, I think that you will find that appropriate instruction creates an atmosphere where you will be challenged as you improve your mastery.  Naturally, I am speaking of finding and training with someone who has the experience to train people.  There's no magic potion or exercise, no matter how much you 'research' - you will improve your timing by working on it.

Best
John

Aikido

All Answers

Answers by Expert:

Ask Experts

Volunteer

J Richard Seavitt

Expertise

I have an extensive background in Japanese martial arts - both classical and modern - and classical Japanese culture. I also study the Japanese language. In the rest of my life, I do biomedical research in cancer biology, vaccines, and immunology.

Experience

I orginally developed an interest in classical Japanese culture while first training in the modern martial art aikido and a classical sword style. My instructor's family encouraged me to take on additional nonmartial studies, including flower arranging, formal tea ceremony, incense appreciation, and cooking. While having left the vicinity of my initial instructor, I have had the opportunity to continue training in aikido, classical Japanese sword styles, and kendo. Likewise, I have continued formal training in flower aranging and tea ceremony. I have over 15 years of experience.

Organizations
I am a member of the All-Japan Kendo Federation, Urasenke school of tea, the Ikenobo school of ikebana, American and Japanese Aikido organizations, and am formally affliated with one Japanese school of classical swordwork.

Education/Credentials
I have completed a Ph.D. in immunology.

©2012 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved.