David Brown Shihan talks about recurring patterns. In fact, his Tuesday classes at Clifton Hill, are a study of these patterns. Because there are infinite techniques, we must practice shapes of the sword, or bokken. We test this weekly in tenchi nage, irimi nage and ikkyo...to name just three of Sensei's 7 essential basics. To say these basics are different to traditional aikido is an understatement. In the fact, they render most aikido as a compliant, ineffective art that has forgotten its martial roots.
Dave's aikido, is quite simply unique and must be felt to truly comprehend its efficiency and devastating effectiveness when required.
Classes every Tuesday at 7pm, Clifton Hill, Melbourne, Victoria.