Sensei Andrzej Bazylko in Łódź on 10 May 2025

Sensei Andrzej Bazylko directed another aikido seminar in Lodz. During the training sessions we focused on proper preparation and the right reaction to an attack. We drew attention to the importance of lowering the centre of gravity, shifting weight to the front part of the feet, relaxing the upper body and taking the attack in stride. This enables you to get the timing right and find good distance. The correct reaction to an attack is particularly difficult when the opponent attacks with a knife. The ability to control stress, together with proper body work, are the basis for each of the knife takedown techniques.