Verbal judo is a tactical communication strategy used to calm confrontational interactions and direct them to a peaceful outcome. The techniques include speaking in a certain way, facial expressions, and body language designed to diffuse potentially volatile situations.
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Bruce Lee’s quote about “being like water” was a philosophy in reference to his approach to martial arts and to life in general. Water adapts and changes to its surroundings and obstacles, but when water comes with force, it is an unstoppable, irresistible force that little can withstand.
Aikido’s bad reputation can be traced back to some celebrities who misrepresented Aikido as a combat art to the public. However, Aikido is not a combat art because it is designed to neutralize an attacker in a peaceful, nonviolent way. As such, many view it as weak art.
Martial arts can improve seniors’ balance, mental acuity, and physical strength. The top 5 martial arts for seniors to study to stimulate the mind and body and learn a helpful self-defense art include the following.
1. Brazillian Jiujitsu
2. Aikido
3. Krav Maga
4. Karate
5. Judo
When a fighter gets knocked out by a blunt force to the head area, their brain shuts itself down immediately, which is why fighters often go unconscious. This is the brain’s automatic response to reset the body.
Aikido is a Japanese martial art style created by Morihei Ueshiba in the mid-1920s. It is derived from Daito-Ryu Jujutsu, but the focus is on self-defense with doing minimal harm to the attacker. Aikido does not require strength but focuses on throws, redirection, joint locks, and weapons.