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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Chendokan | 1/22/2011 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Q: A: I study Karl Geis Ryu. It is a variation of Tomiki Aikido. What makes the style different is we do ... | |
| Aikido in real world situations. | 8/25/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| aikido injury | 10/13/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Finding a Houston Aikido Dojo for my 10 yr-old | 6/6/2008 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| Selecting a dojo in Houston, Texas | 10/24/2007 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| Beginning Moves | 10/12/2007 |
| 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 ... | |
| Help me please | 9/3/2007 |
| 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 ... | |
| aikido | 8/21/2007 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 8/9/2007 |
| Q: Is aikido and aikibujutsu the same? because i am going to a dojo to watch a class and i want to do ... A: It sounds like a nice place. The student teacher ratio is good. The japanese they use is ... | |
| aikido | 8/8/2007 |
| Q: Is aikido and aikibujutsu the same? because i am going to a dojo to watch a class and i want to do ... A: Just curious. That is where I study and lead classes. I recently had a falling out with the owner ... | |
| aikido | 8/8/2007 |
| Q: Is aikido and aikibujutsu the same? because i am going to a dojo to watch a class and i want to do ... A: Yes to your question. There are a lot of flavors of aikido. Just as jujitsu is a form of judo, ... | |
| Can Aikido repel a calm, skilled, patient attacker? | 7/6/2007 |
| Q: (Note: This question was copied and pasted from a question I posted to a different expert. I would ... A: Luke: First let me say that the Ryu or school I come from does not subscribe to the namby pamby ... | |
| aikido | 3/3/2007 |
| Q: I like watching Aikido. It's very spectacular. I like the smootheness of its movements. However is ... A: The first thing you must remember is what you are watching is Kata. In order to practice and learn ... | |
| - | 12/5/2006 |
| Q: Could you recommend me some good ki exercises that I could practice at home for a couple of minutes ... A: J.K: Unfortunately, my style does not do Ki. I would rather spend time doing tagetana-no-kata, or ... | |
| Judo-aikijujitsu | 10/9/2006 |
| Q: What is the difference between Jujutsu, judo, aikido, aiki jujutsu, daito ryu, and daito ryo daito ... A: The first thing to do is look into what makes up the name. Ryu means school or style ... | |
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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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