Mixed Martial Aikido - Basic Alive Striking Drills for Aikidoka (Aikido Ma-ai)

Here is one way to begin introducing aliveness at a very low level of resistance into your Aikido training. For this drill, it is crucial to remember to switch to boxing defense (see next video) if Uke closes in from this wider distance (ma-ai). Find out how much aliveness, experimentation and play have in common with the Aiki spirit by adding these drills into your open mat, Jiyu Waza or Randori training!