Cyblade is the name of Image Universe superhero from Top Cow Productions . She is a member of Cyberforce .
74-464: After her initial appearances in other comics, Cyblade was one of two properties to win the first Pilot Season in 2007, meaning Cyblade would appear in her own eponymous mini-series. The one-shot was written by Joshua Hale Fialkov , with art by Rick Mays, and the creative team stayed together for the mini-series. The series ran for a total of four issues, from October 2008 to March 2009. Only fragments of Cyblade's past are known. Dominique Thiebaut
148-413: A knife or sword. Kicks are generally reserved for upper-level variations; reasons cited include that falls from kicks are especially dangerous, and that kicks (high kicks in particular) were uncommon during the types of combat prevalent in feudal Japan. Some basic strikes include: Beginners in particular often practice techniques from grabs, both because they are safer and because it is easier to feel
222-581: A brawl to quickly down a gang's leader. Others consider atemi , especially to the face, to be methods of distraction meant to enable other techniques; a strike, even if it is blocked, can startle the target and break their concentration. Additionally, the target may also become unbalanced while attempting to avoid a strike (by jerking the head back, for example) which may allow for an easier throw. Many sayings about atemi are attributed to Morihei Ueshiba, who considered them an essential element of technique. Weapons training in aikido traditionally includes
296-451: A counter-technique. Aikido was created by Morihei Ueshiba ( 植芝 盛平 ) (1883–1969), referred to by some aikido practitioners as Ōsensei ( Great Teacher ). The term aikido was coined in the 20th century. Ueshiba envisioned aikido not only as the synthesis of his martial training, but as an expression of his personal philosophy of universal peace and reconciliation. During Ueshiba's lifetime and continuing today, aikido has evolved from
370-467: A doctor. Eventually approached by Cyberdata, she joined them, and was transformed into the cyborg Cyblade. Her tenure as a Special Hazardous Operations Cyborg (SHOC) lasted until Dr. Corben, Heatwave, and Stryker left Cyberdata to form Cyberforce, which she joined as well. Dr. Corben revealed to her the atrocities she had committed while under the control of Cyberdata, which was done through a brain box. Being appalled at her past, she developed further trust in
444-680: A history of publication prior to participation in Pilot Season. This was a markedly different situation from the 2007 event, in which all five of the Pilot Season issues (along with the cancelled Aphrodite IX pilot issue) had been based upon pre-existing Top Cow characters. The voting period ran from August 4 through to September 8, 2008. In a departure from the previous year's competition (which allowed people to vote as often as they liked), individual computers were only able to vote once per day. The final distribution of votes has been detailed as follows: Twilight Guardian's first issue post Pilot Season
518-619: A martial art concerned not only with fighting proficiency but with the betterment of daily life, this mental aspect is of key importance to aikido practitioners. Aikido practitioners (commonly called aikidōka outside Japan) generally progress by promotion through a series of "grades" ( kyū ), followed by a series of "degrees" ( dan ), pursuant to formal testing procedures. Some aikido organizations use belts to distinguish practitioners' grades, often simply white and black belts to distinguish kyu and dan grades, although some use various belt colors. Testing requirements vary, so
592-555: A particular rank in one organization is not comparable or interchangeable with the rank of another. Some dōjōs have an age requirement before students can take the dan rank exam. The uniform worn for practicing aikido ( aikidōgi ) is similar to the training uniform ( keikogi ) used in most other modern martial arts; simple trousers and a wraparound jacket, usually white. Both thick (" judo -style"), and thin (" karate -style") cotton tops are used. Aikido-specific tops are available with shorter sleeves which reach to just below
666-501: A partner. Although attacks are not studied as thoroughly as in striking-based arts, attacks with intent (such as a strong strike or an immobilizing grab) are needed to study correct and effective application of technique. Many of the strikes ( 打ち , uchi ) of aikido resemble cuts from a sword or other grasped object, which indicate its origins in techniques intended for armed combat. Other techniques which explicitly appear to be punches ( tsuki ), are practiced as thrusts with
740-410: A purely literal interpretation, aikido is the "Way of combining forces" or "Way of unifying energy", in which the term aiki refers to the martial arts principle or tactic of blending with an attacker's movements for the purpose of controlling their actions with minimal effort. One applies aiki by understanding the rhythm and intent of the attacker to find the optimal position and timing to apply
814-403: A strike (perhaps with an ura type of movement to redirect the incoming force), or to an opponent who has already struck and is now moving back to reestablish distance (perhaps an omote-waza version). Specific aikido kata are typically referred to with the formula "attack-technique(-modifier)"; katate-dori ikkyō , for example, refers to any ikkyō technique executed when uke
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#1733092452258888-418: A technique during training, it is the responsibility of tori to prevent injury to uke by employing a speed and force of application that is appropriate with their partner's proficiency in ukemi . When injuries (especially to the joints) occur, they are often the result of a tori misjudging the ability of uke to receive the throw or pin. A study of injuries in the martial arts showed that
962-469: Is after having demonstrated proficiency in being able to protect themselves and their training partners. Shodokan Aikido addresses the issue by practicing in a competitive format. Such adaptations are debated between styles, with some maintaining that there is no need to adjust their methods because either the criticisms are unjustified, or that they are not training for self-defense or combat effectiveness, but spiritual, fitness or other reasons. Reasons for
1036-526: Is also an expert swordswoman, martial artist, and tactician, owing to her upbringing. Pilot Season (Top Cow) Pilot Season was an annual initiative begun in 2007 by American comics publisher Top Cow Productions . Readers were able to vote on the future of six one-shot pilot comics released throughout the year. Voting took place on the Pilot Season MySpace page and the highest vote-getters later became ongoing series. The entrants for
1110-708: Is applied with motion to the front of uke , and a "rear" ( 裏 , ura ) version is applied with motion towards the rear of uke , usually by incorporating a turning or pivoting motion. Finally, most techniques can be performed while in a seated posture ( seiza ). Techniques where both uke and tori are standing are called tachi-waza , techniques where both start off in seiza are called suwari-waza , and techniques performed with uke standing and tori sitting are called hanmi handachi ( 半身半立 ). From these few basic techniques, there are numerous of possible implementations. For example, ikkyō can be applied to an opponent moving forward with
1184-472: Is based primarily on two partners practicing pre-arranged forms ( kata ) rather than freestyle practice. The basic pattern is for the receiver of the technique ( uke ) to initiate an attack against the person who applies the technique—the tori ( 取り ) , or shite ( 仕手 ) (depending on aikido style), also referred to as nage ( 投げ ) (when applying a throwing technique), who neutralises this attack with an aikido technique. Both halves of
1258-862: Is diverse, covering both general physical fitness and conditioning , as well as specific techniques. Because a substantial portion of any aikido curriculum consists of throws , beginners learn how to safely fall or roll. The specific techniques for attack include both strikes and grabs; the techniques for defense consist of throws and pins . After basic techniques are learned, students study freestyle defense against multiple opponents, and techniques with weapons. Physical training goals pursued in conjunction with aikido include controlled relaxation , correct movement of joints such as hips and shoulders, flexibility , and endurance , with less emphasis on strength training . In aikido, pushing or extending movements are much more common than pulling or contracting movements. This distinction can be applied to general fitness goals for
1332-403: Is holding one wrist. This could be further specified as katate-dori ikkyō omote (referring to any forward-moving ikkyō technique from that grab). Atemi ( 当て身 ) are strikes (or feints ) employed during an aikido technique. Some view atemi as attacks against " vital points " meant to cause damage in and of themselves. For instance, Gozo Shioda described using atemi in
1406-644: Is known to have studied Tenjin Shin'yō-ryū with Tozawa Tokusaburō in Tokyo in 1901, Gotōha Yagyū Shingan-ryū under Nakai Masakatsu in Sakai from 1903 to 1908, and judo with Kiyoichi Takagi ( 高木 喜代市 ) (1894–1972) in Tanabe in 1911. The art of Daitō-ryū is the primary technical influence on aikido. Along with empty-handed throwing and joint-locking techniques, Ueshiba incorporated training movements with weapons, such as those for
1480-430: Is now practiced in around 140 countries. It was originally developed by Morihei Ueshiba , as a synthesis of his martial studies, philosophy and religious beliefs. Ueshiba's goal was to create an art which practitioners could use to defend themselves while also protecting their attackers from injury. Aikido is often translated as "the way of unifying (with) life energy " or as "the way of harmonious spirit". According to
1554-436: Is often referred to in its more general terminology as "life energy". Gozo Shioda 's Yoshinkan Aikido, considered one of the "hard styles", largely follows Ueshiba's teachings from before World War II, and surmises that the secret to ki lies in timing and the application of the whole body's strength to a single point. In later years, Ueshiba's application of ki in aikido took on a softer, more gentle feel. The concept
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#17330924522581628-728: Is often used to describe a feeling or emotive action, as in X気がする ('I feel X', as in terms of thinking but with less cognitive reasoning), and 気持ち (feeling/sensation); it is used to mean energy or force, as in 電気 (electricity) and 磁気 (magnetism); it can also refer to qualities or aspects of people or things, as in 気質 (spirit/trait/temperament). The term dō in Aikido is found in many other Japanese martial arts such as, judo and kendo , and in various non-martial arts, such as Japanese calligraphy ( shodō ), flower arranging ( kadō ) and tea ceremony ( chadō or sadō ). Therefore, from
1702-417: Is the receiver unharmed, but so is the attacker. In addition to the effect on his spiritual growth, the connection with Deguchi gave Ueshiba entry to elite political and military circles as a martial artist. As a result of the exposure, he was able to attract not only financial backing but also gifted students. Several of the students went on to begin their own styles of aikido. Aikido was first introduced to
1776-422: Is training to defend against multiple attackers, often called taninzudori , or taninzugake . Freestyle practice with multiple attackers called randori ( 乱取 ) is a key part of most curricula and is required for the higher-level ranks. Randori exercises a person's ability to intuitively perform techniques in an unstructured environment. Strategic choice of techniques, based on how they reposition
1850-555: Is unofficially referred to as the " Iwama style ", and at one point a number of its followers formed a loose network of schools they called Iwama Ryu . Although Iwama style practitioners remained part of the Aikikai until Saito's death in 2002, followers of Saito subsequently split into two groups. One remained with the Aikikai and the other formed the independent Shinshin Aikishuren Kai in 2004 around Saito's son Hitohiro Saito . Today,
1924-556: The Daitō-ryū . At that time Ueshiba referred to his martial art as " Aiki Budō ". It is unclear exactly when Ueshiba began using the name "aikido", but it became the official name of the art in 1942 when the Greater Japan Martial Virtue Society ( Dai Nippon Butoku Kai ) was engaged in a government sponsored reorganization and centralization of Japanese martial arts. After Ueshiba left Hokkaidō in 1919, he met and
1998-429: The aiki that Ueshiba studied into a variety of expressions by martial artists throughout the world. Ueshiba developed aikido primarily during the late 1920s through the 1930s through the synthesis of the older martial arts that he had studied. The core martial art from which aikido derives is Daitō-ryū Aiki-jūjutsu , which Ueshiba studied directly with Takeda Sōkaku , the reviver of that art. Additionally, Ueshiba
2072-773: The 2007 season were (winners in bold ): Over 4.1 million votes were received over the space of one month, beginning from December 17, 2007, and lasting until the closing date of January 21, 2008. Voters were allowed to vote as many times as they wanted. Although anyone was able to participate in online voting, those who had purchased the books themselves were able to increase their voting power by inputting special codes that appeared on their copies. These practices were not continued in Pilot Season 2008. The protagonists in both of 2007's winning comics, Cyblade and Velocity , were characters spun off from Marc Silvestri 's popular Cyber Force comic series. Both Cyblade and Velocity were slated for release as series in fall 2008. While Cyblade
2146-762: The Sentinels , and takes place in Japan . With the two members of Cyberforce captured by the Sentinels, a wandering Wolverine and Psylocke locate and free the two meta-humans, then both teams destroy the Sentinels. With the relaunch of Cyberforce in 2006, Cyblade is again shown in her role as commander, though she steps down for the resurrected Heatwave. Cyblade has the mutant ability to create and manipulate electromagnetic energy from her fingers, where she can manipulate them in to varying functions such as blades. She can psionically control this power at any distance from herself, as long as
2220-463: The spear ( yari ), short staff ( jō ), and possibly the bayonet ( 銃剣 , jūken ) . Aikido also derives much of its technical structure from the art of swordsmanship ( kenjutsu ). Ueshiba moved to Hokkaidō in 1912, and began studying under Takeda Sokaku in 1915; His official association with Daitō-ryū continued until 1937. However, during the latter part of that period, Ueshiba had already begun to distance himself from Takeda and
2294-639: The Aikikai Foundation. The disagreement was over the proper role of ki development in regular aikido training. After Tohei left, he formed his own style, called Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido , and the organization that governs it, the Ki Society ( Ki no Kenkyūkai ). A final major style evolved from Ueshiba's retirement in Iwama, Ibaraki and the teaching methodology of long term student Morihiro Saito . It
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2368-702: The Japanese governmental writing reforms after World War II , and now is more prevalently seen in its modern form of 気 . This form has the removal of the eight directions denoting the pre and post natal energies of genki ( 元氣 ) (Chinese – yuán qì ) also known in the Art of Aikido as "Source energy". The character for ki is used in everyday Japanese terms, such as "health" ( 元気 , genki ) , or "shyness" ( 内気 , uchiki ) . Ki has many meanings, including "ambience", "mind", "mood", or "intention and action", however, in traditional martial arts and medicine it
2442-534: The Japanese language outside the scope of budō . This has led to many possible interpretations of the word. 合 ( Ai ) is mainly used in compounds to mean 'combine, unite, join, meet', examples being 合同 (combined/united), 合成 (composition), 結合 (unite/combine/join), 連合 (union/alliance/association), 統合 (combine/unify), and 合意 (mutual agreement). There is an idea of reciprocity , 知り合う (to get to know one another), 話し合い (talk/discussion/negotiation), and 待ち合わせる (meet by appointment). 気 ( ki )
2516-444: The ability to relax the mind and body even under the stress of dangerous situations. This is necessary to enable the practitioner to perform the 'enter-and-blend' movements that underlie aikido techniques, wherein an attack is met with confidence and directness. Morihei Ueshiba once remarked that one "must be willing to receive 99% of an opponent's attack and stare death in the face" in order to execute techniques without hesitation. As
2590-500: The act of receiving a technique. Good ukemi involves attention to the technique, the partner, and the immediate environment—it is considered an active part of the process of learning aikido. The method of falling itself is also important, and is a way for the practitioner to receive an aikido technique safely and minimize risk of injury. Aikido techniques are usually a defense against an attack, so students must learn to deliver various types of attacks to be able to practice aikido with
2664-429: The aikido practitioner. In aikido, specific muscles or muscle groups are not isolated and worked to improve tone, mass, or power. Aikido-related training emphasizes the use of coordinated whole-body movement and balance similar to yoga or pilates . For example, many dōjōs begin each class with warm-up exercises ( 準備体操 , junbi taisō ) , which may include stretching and ukemi (break falls). Aikido training
2738-409: The city intending to kill the 'Fire King' who was running the place for Mephisto . However, when she discovered this was actually Heatwave, she stopped Elektra and was captured as a result. She later succeeded in convincing Heatwave to turn against Mephisto. In Issue #34, Dominique's resurrected brother Michel informed her that their father had sold many of the people of Chalenne to Cyberdata, and that
2812-722: The corporation had not granted them powers, but merely enhanced and activated latent meta-human powers within each of the SHOCS. It was further hinted that the Cyberforce characters were mutants or "meta-humans" in the X-Men/Cyberforce one-shot comic, which united the two most glaringly similar pairs of characters in the X-Men/Cyberforce universes, Wolverine and Ripclaw, and Psylocke and Cyblade. The crossover introduces Ripclaw and Cyblade to two Marvel villain staples, The Hand ninjas and
2886-471: The course of 2010 with the exception of the final issue, Hardcore , which was due in 2010, but was finally released in May 2012. Image and Top Cow have no comment on the status of Pilot Season 2009 and 2010 moved ahead. The entrants for the 2010 season were (winners in bold ): Issues were released much more quickly than previously, with the competing pilot issues released every week in the space of 5 weeks. Unlike
2960-495: The demise of the series. Following their departures from the title, Joe Casey and ChrisCross teamed up to create the DC Comics miniseries Final Crisis Aftermath: Dance . In June 2010, Top Cow relaunched Velocity. Despite the new series being released under the Pilot Season banner, the creative team behind Velocity's 2007 win were not involved in this new incarnation. Instead, Ron Marz assumed writing duties, while Kenneth Rocafort
3034-526: The difference and diversity of teachings, intention, and forms of aikido can be traced to the shift in training focus after the end of Ueshiba's seclusion in Iwama from 1942 to the mid-1950s, as he increasingly emphasized the spiritual and philosophical aspects of aikido. As a result, strikes to vital points by tori , entering ( irimi ) and initiation of techniques by tori , the distinction between omote (front side) and ura (back side) techniques, and
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3108-474: The doctor, allowing him to remove the device. She amassed a small personal fortune, both before and after her tenure as a SHOC. During Heatwave's disappearance, Cyblade stepped up as leader, starting by organizing Cyberforce against an attack against a group of possessed teenagers. After they were dealt with, she found herself separated from her group and in the company of Elektra in Las Vegas. They travelled into
3182-565: The elbow. Most aikido systems add a pair of wide pleated black or indigo trousers known as hakama (used also in Naginatajutsu , kendo , and iaido ). In many schools, the wearing of hakama is reserved for practitioners with dan ranks or for instructors, while others allow all practitioners to wear a hakama regardless of rank. Aikido styles vary in their intention, due to its holistic nature. The most common differences noted in aikido, when observed externally, relate to
3256-423: The energy and the direction of the movement of force of a hold than it is for a strike. Some grabs are historically derived from being held while trying to draw a weapon , whereupon a technique could then be used to free oneself and immobilize or strike the attacker while they are grabbing the defender. Here are examples of some basic grabs: Here is a sample of the basic or widely practiced throws and pins. Many of
3330-494: The film Surrogates based on the comic book series of the same name . Aikido Aikido ( Shinjitai : 合気道 , Kyūjitai : 合氣道 , aikidō , Japanese pronunciation: [aikiꜜdoː] ) is a modern Japanese martial art which is split into many different styles including Iwama Ryu , Iwama Shin Shin Aiki Shuren Kai , Shodokan Aikido , Yoshinkan , Renshinkai , Aikikai , and Ki Aikido . Aikido
3404-524: The founder's philosophy, the primary goal in the practice of aikido is to overcome oneself instead of cultivating violence or aggressiveness. Morihei Ueshiba used the phrase masakatsu agatsu katsuhayabi" ( 正勝吾勝勝速日 , "true victory, final victory over oneself, here and now") to refer to this principle. Aikido's fundamental principles include: irimi (entering), atemi , kokyu-ho (breathing control), sankaku-ho (triangular principle), and tenkan (turning) movements which redirect
3478-424: The intensity and realism of training. Stanley Pranin has observed that some criticism may stem from weak attacks from uke , allowing for a conditioned response from tori , resulting in underdevelopment of the skills needed for the safe and effective practice of both partners. To counteract that some styles allow students to become less compliant over time, however in keeping with the core philosophies, that
3552-462: The major styles of aikido are each run by a separate governing organization, have their own headquarters ( 本部道場 , honbu dōjō ) in Japan, and are taught throughout the world. The study of ki is an important component of aikido. The term does not specifically refer to either physical or mental training, as it encompasses both. The kanji for ki was written in its older form as 氣 up until
3626-438: The movement of tori with the movement of uke . For example, an "entering" ( irimi ) technique consists of movements inward towards uke , while a "turning" ( 転換 , tenkan ) technique uses a pivoting motion. Additionally, an "inside" ( 内 , uchi ) technique takes place in front of uke , whereas an "outside" ( 外 , soto ) technique takes place to their side; a "front" ( 表 , omote ) technique
3700-428: The names of aiki-ken , and aiki-jō , respectively. The founder developed many of the empty-handed techniques from traditional sword, spear and bayonet movements. Consequently, the practice of the weapons arts gives insight into the origin of techniques and movements, and reinforces the concepts of distance, timing, foot movement, presence and connectedness with one's training partner(s). One feature of aikido
3774-435: The opponent's attack momentum . Its curriculum comprises various techniques, primarily throws and joint locks . It includes a weapons system encompassing the bokken , tantō , and jō . Aikido derives mainly from the martial art of Daitō-ryū Aiki-jūjutsu , but began to diverge from it in the late 1920s, partly due to Ueshiba's involvement with the Ōmoto-kyō religion. Ueshiba's early students' documents bear
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#17330924522583848-484: The previous round, in which all comics were written by the same author, all issues from this round were written by different creative teams. Voting took place in November 2010. The entrants for the 2011 season were (winners in bold ): The first season is being collected into a trade paperback : Although it didn't win and only one issue was released Alibi was optioned for a film by Mandeville Films who had produced
3922-512: The rest of the world in 1951 by Minoru Mochizuki with a visit to France , where he demonstrated aikido techniques to judo students. He was followed by Tadashi Abe in 1952, who came as the official Aikikai Hombu representative, remaining in France for seven years. Kenji Tomiki toured with a delegation of various martial arts through 15 continental states of the United States in 1953. Later in
3996-485: The road." The entrants for the 2009 season were: Top Cow relaunched Pilot Season with major differences. In previous years, Pilot Season had been a competition between titles developed by a diverse roster of creative teams. All five Pilot Season titles released were written by Robert Kirkman , with covers by Marc Silvestri. The first published issue, "Murderer", was released in December 2009. The rest were released over
4070-539: The same year, Koichi Tohei was sent by Aikikai Hombu to Hawaii for a full year, where he set up several dōjō . The trip was followed by several visits and is considered the formal introduction of aikido to the United States. The United Kingdom followed in 1955; Italy in 1964 by Hiroshi Tada ; and Germany in 1965 by Katsuaki Asai . Designated the "Official Delegate for Europe and Africa" by Morihei Ueshiba, Masamichi Noro arrived in France in September 1961. Seiichi Sugano
4144-431: The short staff ( jō ) (these techniques closely resemble the use of the bayonet, or Jūkendō ), the wooden sword ( bokken ), and the knife ( tantō ). Some schools incorporate firearm-disarming techniques, where either weapon-taking and/or weapon-retention may be taught. Some schools, such as the Iwama style of Morihiro Saito , usually spend substantial time practicing with both bokken and jō , under
4218-511: The student relative to other attackers, is important in randori training. For instance, an ura technique might be used to neutralise the current attacker while turning to face attackers approaching from behind. In Shodokan Aikido , randori differs in that it is not performed with multiple persons with defined roles of defender and attacker, but between two people, where both participants attack, defend, and counter at will. In this respect it resembles judo randori . In applying
4292-455: The target is within her line of sight. Her only limitation is that the power dissipates as it travels through the air. Her blades generate heat up to 5000 °C, so they are able to cut through many materials. Cyblade has also had years of martial arts training, and she is adept at the disciplines of Aikido and Jeet Kun Do . Her powers can vary between controlled blades and projectile discharges, dependent on artistic discretion and license. She
4366-774: The technique, that of uke and that of tori , are considered essential to aikido training. Both are studying aikido principles of blending and adaptation. Tori learns to blend with and control attacking energy, while uke learns to become calm and flexible in the disadvantageous, off-balance positions in which tori places them. This "receiving" of the technique is called ukemi . Uke continuously seeks to regain balance and cover vulnerabilities (e.g., an exposed side), while tori uses position and timing to keep uke off-balance and vulnerable. In more advanced training, uke will sometimes apply reversal techniques ( 返し技 , kaeshi-waza ) to regain balance and pin or throw tori . Ukemi ( 受身 ) refers to
4440-520: The techniques derive from Daitō-ryū Aiki-jūjutsu, but some others were invented by Morihei Ueshiba. The precise terminology for some may vary between organisations and styles; the terms presented are the terms used by the Aikikai Foundation. Although the names of the first five techniques listed are in succession, they are not universally taught in numeric order. Aikido makes use of body movement ([tai sabaki or 体捌き] Error: {{Transliteration}}: transliteration text not Latin script (pos 15) ( help ) ) to blend
4514-468: The term aiki-jūjutsu . Ueshiba's senior students have different approaches to aikido, depending partly on when they studied with him. Today, aikido is found all over the world in a number of styles, with broad ranges of interpretation and emphasis. However they all share techniques formulated by Ueshiba and most have concern for the well-being of the attacker. The word "aikido" is formed of three kanji : The term aiki does not readily appear in
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#17330924522584588-414: The type of injuries varied considerably from one art to the other. Soft tissue injuries are one of the most common types of injuries found within aikido, as well as joint strain and stubbed fingers and toes. Several deaths from head-and-neck injuries, caused by aggressive shihōnage in a senpai/kōhai hazing context, have been reported. Aikido training is mental as well as physical, emphasizing
4662-621: The use of weapons, were all de-emphasized or eliminated from practice. Conversely, some styles of aikido place less importance on the spiritual practices which were emphasized by Ueshiba. According to Minoru Shibata of Aikido Journal : O-Sensei's aikido was not a continuation and extension of the old and has a distinct discontinuity with past martial and philosophical concepts. In other words, aikido practitioners who focus on aikido's roots in traditional jujutsu or kenjutsu are said to be diverging from what Ueshiba taught, as some critics urge practitioners: [Ueshiba's] transcendence to
4736-989: Was appointed to introduce aikido to Australia in 1965. Today there are aikido dōjō throughout the world. Steven Seagal 's film debut Above the Law (1988) is regarded as the first American film to feature aikido in fight sequences. The largest aikido organization is the Aikikai Foundation , which remains under the control of the Ueshiba family. However, aikido has developed into many styles, most of which were formed by Morihei Ueshiba's major students. The earliest independent styles to emerge were Yoseikan Aikido , begun by Minoru Mochizuki in 1931, Yoshinkan Aikido, founded by Gozo Shioda in 1955, and Shodokan Aikido , founded by Kenji Tomiki in 1967. The emergence of these styles pre-dated Ueshiba's death and did not cause any major upheavals when they were formalized. Shodokan Aikido, however,
4810-559: Was attacked by gunmen at school. Many years later, her father and brother met with violent ends, which Dominique blames herself for not preventing. After their deaths, Dominique left Chalenne, and traveled the world as a freelancer. She studied to become a doctor, while simultaneously joining with freedom fighters in the Middle East . Eventually, she grew unhappy and ended both her role in the Middle Eastern conflicts and her studies to become
4884-451: Was born in the fictional European country of Chalenne, supposedly somewhere near France. Her great-grandfather, Aubrey II, was the last king of Chalenne, and his only child was a daughter, Marie. Marie wed Col. Jean-Michel Thiebaut, who with Aubrey II's blessing became the first Prime Minister of the new democracy of Chalenne. The couple had two children, Alexander, who died of fever at age seven, and Patrick, Dominique's father. Patrick Thiebaut
4958-485: Was controversial, since it introduced a unique rule-based competition that some felt was contrary to the spirit of aikido. After Ueshiba's death in 1969, two more major styles emerged. Significant controversy arose with the departure of the Aikikai Hombu Dojo 's chief instructor Koichi Tohei , in 1974. Tohei left as a result of a disagreement with the son of the founder, Kisshomaru Ueshiba , who at that time headed
5032-477: Was known as Takemusu Aiki, and many of his later students teach about ki from this perspective. Koichi Tohei 's Ki Society centers almost exclusively around the study of the empirical (albeit subjective) experience of ki , with students' proficiency in aikido techniques and ki development ranked separately. In aikido, as in virtually all Japanese martial arts , there are both physical and mental aspects of training. The physical training in aikido
5106-403: Was less moral than his forebears, and more interested in money and power. He married a shy young woman named Claire, and the marriage was neither happy nor idyllic . She gave birth quickly, to a son whom they named Michel. Two years later, Claire died in childbirth with Dominique Aurore Marie Thiebaut. In her early years, Dominique was spoiled and pampered. Her mutant powers manifested when she
5180-464: Was officially cancelled in February 2009 without a single issue released. In an interview, writer Joe Casey indicated that he had written three issues, and ChrisCross had pencilled one, before "that famous Top Cow brand of common sense disappeared into an unexpectedly bizarre rift in time and space." He cited mass company dismissals of staff, including that of "our beloved editor", as contributing factors to
5254-609: Was profoundly influenced by Onisaburo Deguchi , the spiritual leader of the Ōmoto-kyō religion (a neo- Shinto movement) in Ayabe . One of the primary features of Ōmoto-kyō is its emphasis on the attainment of utopia during one's life. The idea was a great influence on Ueshiba's martial arts philosophy of extending love and compassion especially to those who seek to harm others. Aikido demonstrates this philosophy in its emphasis on mastering martial arts so that one may receive an attack and harmlessly redirect it. In an ideal resolution, not only
5328-581: Was released in January 2011. Genius' first issue post Pilot Season was released on August 6, 2014. According to Mel Caylo, Top Cow Vice President of Marketing & Sales, some entrants that did not win the 2008 competition may still have a future at the company. "While we have two, very clear winners in Twilight Guardian and Genius , voting for the other books was so fierce that it doesn't preclude us from ever doing something else with those properties down
5402-519: Was released on schedule, Velocity suffered a series of delays. Joshua Hale Fialkov and Rick Mays continued writing duties and art for Cyblade, and released a four issue miniseries. Initially, Joe Casey resumed writing for Velocity, but ChrisCross took over from Kevin MacGuire on art. In December 2008, ChrisCross announced his resignation from the Velocity project due to "unforeseen differences". The series
5476-402: Was responsible for art. In a press release, Marz is quoted as saying "We're going to pay off Velocity's Pilot Season win with a story that's got her literally running for her life, and the lives of her teammates." The entrants for the 2008 season were (winners in bold ): The 2008 season included 4 new original properties. Only 2 of the comic books, Twilight Guardian and Lady Pendragon, had
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