Category Archives: Martial Arts and Sports

“Girls do not want to learn martial arts for self-defence:-(“

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Yulia Pal

Modern martial arts are a sport now and hence very few females look at it as a fitness option. It’s not a girl kind of thing to kick, punch, lock, throw, and wrestle. Being a ‘weaker gender’, she is entitled … Continue reading →

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Self-defense for women: a lonely park scenario

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Yulia Pal

An attack can happen to anyone, at any age, in any place. There are some tips on what you can do in such a situation. 1. Avoid and Prevent It is best to avoid isolated, dark places. Avoid dressing provocatively … Continue reading →

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Aikido Principles for Life

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Yulia Pal

There are some thoughts about O-sensei’s Aikido and its practical application in our lives. There is much more about Aikido, but even these three principles are too much for us to handle… 1. The Principle of Non-resistance to Force An … Continue reading →

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Move in…

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Yulia Pal

In Aikido we are trained not to run away from the attack but to accept the fact, move towards the attack, blend with it and utilize it for our advantage. It takes years to reprogram our natural response to danger. … Continue reading →

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Aikido Seminar in Kolkata, Nov-Dec 2010

Posted on October 25, 2010 by Yulia Pal

Academy of Aikido (India) and Kokusai Aikido Kenshukai Kobayashi Hirokazu Ha is organizing an International Intensive Aikido Training Seminar under Walter Oeschlager Shihan (6th Dan). 27th November to 4th December, 2010 Venue: Calcutta Judo Club, Maidan, Mayo Road, Kolkata. A … Continue reading →

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