How to Defend against a Punch 

People think that we only defend against an atttack, but actually my Aikido instructor always tells me not to wait for the uke's attack but go in as soon as there is the slightest hint of there being an assault. Your video confirms this. WELL DONE

As always, good advice. One thing my sensei used to say was "Don't just stand there and think you're going to block a punch and then put some guy in a wrist lock. That's not Aikido. The first thing you need to do is MOVE. Irimi to the left or right, but don't just stand there. That way, if your technique fails, the punch still misses." Easier said than done, of course!

Never been in a physical fight since my time at school. I guess my height and build was just a deterrent to most people. Now I'm getting older, I have noticed drunks on a weekend are starting to target me - normally vomiting up anti black racist tripe. I will practice some of these techniques simply to ward off potential assault.

Love this! The realism is fantastic! "Oops, sorry!" Haha, even someone with training could get hurt...even when doing a demo. It works!

Only recently found this channel. Glad I did. Extremely practical and pragmatic. The delivery is friendly to the point I find myself smiling with you guys when you do it. Great channel.

Love the positive nature of these videos. Lots of smiles

Another thing: it will be EXTREMELY helpful if such a video (or even MOST of your videos) get to be seen from above!! Like, to hook a GoPro onto a tree brunch in the park. Slo-mo we could always get from RU-vid s menu but an above view is absolutely crucial to correctly understanding most strategies, the eye doesn’t quite get it from a horizontal view. Cheers!

that guy's smiles and chuckles made my day

Great vid. It’s so obvious you guys love training together. Great to watch.

Keep it coming. Love your training

This is a *great* channel! It’s practical, and that’s what matters when you need it. Really good. Thanks very much!

Good points here. Thank you

Guys, I really enjoy the videos. Thank you for the work you put into making them, and for posting them on here. I'm really going to start training harder in aikido, and hope to find a good school in my area. Keep those videos comming.

Man it's always fun to watch street variation your art

In firearms world to control breathing is also called sometimes "BOX BREATHING" . Box Breathing is where one can imagine a four corner box . And in between the the corners are intervals of seconds . So At each imaginary corner one will inhale and then at the next corner in the rotation, one will exhale . The space between lets say 4 seconds. Is the time in between the inhale and the exhale . Or the imaginary line between each corner = seconds . And corners = either inhale or exhale . Also remember, at least with this system to inhale trough the nose and exhale out of the mouth . This allows one to expel the maximum amount of Carbon dioxide as possible . The following may sound funny at first . However it is a great practice . Key word being "PRACTICE " YES practice Breathing . Breathing like this can become second nature like anything else . Such as the muscle memory you have unwittingly developed by putting your wallet away . And since Breathing uses muscles as well as the mind we can develope our muscle memory in this aspect as well . More oxygen brings clearer thinking and vision of your surrounding . God Bless

Love your videos!

You guys are the best 😀

thanks for the full speed scenarios.

now this is the bomb. never fall back. lunge foward to bring the adversary down fast and a then finish him off with a elbow to the face!! this one is the best.. thanks men!!

excellent vid as always

Exscelentes videos! y lo hacen divertido ! Saludos desde argentina!

Aikido that you can use on street fight i enjoy it

Excellent defensive tactic move here.

the wisest words ever: "always keep your hands handing" {1:07}

EXCELLENCE.

I love this show I a guy who studies and teaches Aikido I just want to say thank you for putting these videos. Keep up the good work!!! AWESOME!!!! :)

You guys are totally best freinds

thanks from argentina!

the time that distance really matters!

excelent video a nice point of view about how we can use the techniques in real situations. regards

I like the fact that the trainer uses bigger attackers

And use his power against him and move him to defend from others coming to help him out of your hands !...

totally agree! sure takes alot of practice but the idea of shielding first and advancing right after is really sound. i can see how this would allow the person to control the situation in the least violent way. Its a pity the dojo i go to rarely let us practise defences to punches aimed at the face

Good thecniques of our way of Life

do you teach a combat version of aikido? less moves than the entire system but enough to be able to fight effectively? or is aikidoflow just that? a short and sweet combat style? great work guys i love your tutorials!!

Pretty awesome guys!

Sweet

it take courage,presence of mind to go in & take him down when he is just piss off,tipsy,insulting

love u guys

nice... never thought of hoing with irimi nage... . i would get the wirst and perform a Sankyo (my favourite XD) but is much more difficult...

the right one is so funny!😂😂

great video guys. looking fwd to meeting and training someday

Nyce, guys! Nyce!

Being fluid and moving is 100% correct.. Dont be an easy target.. As a guy I used to train with would say, "move your butt".. =-) Besides that doorman Azu looked pretty violent, I think he totally deserved it Ondrej.. =-) Nice job guys..

that guys laugh is infectious lol

solid

these Punches come from Los Angeles, where there's so many crazy people throwing punches everywhere but i hope these techniques can help me out.

That was a really good video. I practice aikido and sometimes I think "what if i am receiving a damn punch? Because anyone attacks with shomen " :P Congrats from a portuguese fan and a recent aikidoka :)

great video guys like it alot. can you please make a video showing how to defend against 2 or more persons it will be really helpful.

great video

This is very nice but I feel that you should give people a few hints on how to slide correctly and efficiently to the side or behind the opponent. Like, your body should always face them centrally once you pass to their side, or face same direction as them once behind them (for kiri otoshi or other). I say this because I find the smooth, quick passage difficult (or it is hard for me only?) and it’s one thing that can be practiced even without a partner. Thanks!

Wahhhh! Hes going to punch me, ohhh he already did 😆

I would like to see you try that aikido stuff against my flying dragon, spinning, upside down kick. I got ten black belts (one with a cowboy buckle).

You guys should do a pillow fight lol. I'm kidding of course. Great video and excellent insights. I'm going to be taking copious notes on your offerings of knowledge.

exelent video

ONE PUUUUUUUUUUNCH

Can I request guys.if Yu can teach More about defense against knife.and a gun.these days thanks.and More power.

hola los tips que dan es para el público en general y no para praticantes? pregunto porque no dicen los nombres de las tecnicas. Solo nombraron el ATEMI. Saludos.

what he has a pointed stick?

Excuse me, how can we defend to uppercut by ourself in aikido?

Pre emptive strike is effective,but be aware of the law,especially if you have a martial arts background.

do you have videos of a situation where you are on your back defending yourself against the mount?

Nice irimi nage omote 2:30

thanks for the video my ex wife wont know whats hit her

is that queens Park?

Hello! I want to learn aikido. Im 20. Am i too late to start learning aikido? I want to defend myself and my girlfriend.

Ondrej you remind me of Dec from Ant & Dec. Sorry but you do!!

This we Chinese call 入身。i still suggest find the right timing or opportunity to get in. It,s really advanced skill. and most fake Chinese masters simply don,t know it.

لمعرفةاصول لعبة الدفاع عن النفس لابد من ترجمة الشرح الذى يشرحة المدرب للغة العربية

its so great gays can get married these two must be really happy now

Has no one ever wondered why there is two men fighting in the park? 😀 Great tips! 👍

Very few people understand the cross defense. It is both a defense and an attack. Is there anybody who understand what I'm talking about?

Stay at home being opionated on youtube. Never go outside.

Hey Ondrej how old were you when you started aikido?

02:10 potential uchimata

As a women I would love to see more women in defensive positions in your videos.

Make mooooore videos

what about multiple attacks guy?

you want it to be his turn your turn no more turns lights out ?

I use to do aikido and then my teacher pass away

:o)

They need to show the movements slower. That guy is so fast like Steven Segall

If you have your hands low like that an experienced boxer with lighting fast arms is gonna put you to the ground fast nigga.

Are you both doormen?

You use a lot of steps without saying so, want to know more about the moves around the attack

Should've did more slowly for us....

SLOW DOWN AND MORE SLOW MOTION AKIDOFLOW...ENTIRELY TO FAST AND NOT ENOUGH SLOW REPETITION.

This isn't traditional aikido... that's fine though ... I do see a lot of wing chun and jiujitsu hand techniques ... if it works use it.

Helmet

1st

Do not be where the punch lands

"keep your hands handy". thks. Totally worth the 4:10 of nonsense that would never work in a real fight.

Oooops sorry lol 😂

im pretty sure this wouldn't work

qzeso;e / thqnks

dudes in a real fight totally let you sneak up behind them and sweep their forehead. that totally happens.

I don't want to sound impertinent, but if all this Aikido works so well, then why is the one gentleman so battle scarred , broke, busted and disgusted. It looks like someone got the best of him and not vice versa.

yeah everyone have their hands ready and everyone punch like this, only fake systema can compare with aikido in bullshit level the real system works like voin or others

what about combination punches, this is something that would only work on the untrained assailant or the drunk guy. Waaaay too over simplified.

too much speaking very less action ! In all your videos same. show something more pls.