Real Aikido, Realni Aikido, Реални Аикидо
You may have heard of Aikido from watching ‘Above the Law’ by action movie star Steven Seagal or other mixed martial arts movies and self defense programs. Aikido was developed as a self-defense mechanism that protects the user from injury by using the energy of the attacker against them.
Real Aikido is the evolution of Aikido that combines the best tools from Aikido, Judo, and Jujitsu martial arts techniques as a true form of street smart self-defense. Not only does Real Aikido borrow from traditional hand-to-hand combat, but it also incorporates defensive maneuvers against weapons like knives and handguns.
This flexible system of martial arts, developed by Grand Master Ljubomir Vracarevic, a self-defense instructor from Serbia, is perfect for high-profile security, bodyguards, and also the average citizen. This is because the Real Aikido training regimen is easily applied to real, everyday situations.
Since Real Aikido uses the enemy’s own power and gravity against him, you do not need to be a big, strong, martial arts expert. There is no age that is barred from practicing Real Aikido. It can be very empowering to men, woman, children, and even the elderly. It also improves basic functions like balance and self-confidence, as with most effective self-defense programs.
The fact that Real Aikido can be practically applied to the highest forms of protection like special military operations and tactical police units makes this form of martial arts unique, in that you can simply master this 1 form of self-defense and protection and you will get a well-rounded education of being able to avoid, counter, and prevent hundreds of different scenarios in the real world, prepared by Real Aikido Chief Instructor, Vladimir Djordjevic.
Odbrana.com specializes in the first and ultimate form of this Serbian self-defense program. You will learn than just flashy moves or novel defensive techniques, like you find in most dojos. We will train you with real world knowledge and allow you to be able to put yourself in a situation where you will feel confident fending off potential attackers, using the skills you learn from our classes.
As you progress in your Real Aikido training, you will earn belts, or rankings, just like any traditional martial arts program. Kids can earn these belts, too. Everyone can achieve success in Real Aikido, whether you are new to martial arts or you are an experienced bodyguard that is looking to increase his ability to handle all types of situations. The sky is the limit, you will get back what you put in 10-fold!
Real Aikido is Serbian self-defense martial art. Real Aikido is efficient, widely applicable self-defense skill, derived from traditional aikido, judo and jujitsu. The founder of Real Aikido is Grand Master Ljubomir Vracarevic, holder of the black belt, 10th Dan, professor of Real Aikido and Ju-jitsu. Thanks to his long experience acquired and improved by continuous contact with first-class Japanese masters of this skill, master Vracarevic distinguished several thousand techniques, purified them, reformed their elements, introducing in his own knowledge from other fighting skills, creating a new style Real Aikido – extremely efficient and flexible system of defense techniques. Flexibility of Real Aikido is just one of its most important characteristics. Putting together different techniques according to the real situation, maximal efficiency is achieved. Transition from one to another technique is simple, and only knowledge and skill will determine which elements someone will use. These unlimited possibilities of combining, enable multiple applies of Real Aikido.
There is no age limit in practicing Real Aikido. This skill is very convenient for the adults’ recreation and it also effects decidedly on children’s psycho-physical development and mobility. Real Aikido is especially suitable for body guards and special military and police units training. In this field, Grand Master Vracarevic has achieved unique results … body guards training of the President of Zimbabwe, Mr. Robert Mougabe, the President of Libya, Mr. Mohamar Gaddafy, the Russian police special units “Alpha” and “Cobra”. Grand Master Ljubomir Vracarevic is Major-General in Russian Army and one of main defense and intelligence instructors. Chief Instructor, Vladimir Djordjevic is tactical instructor for numerous units and agencies world wide.
Belt rankings in Real Aikido (adults & children)
6th Kyu White
5th Kyu Yellow
4th Kyu Orange
3rd Kyu Green
2nd Kyu Blue
1st Kyu Brown
1st Dan Black
Real Aikido (adults) Belts requirements:
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| ORANGE BELT |
- Defense against a single-hand grab, opposite side – a wrist lock and an elbow lock
- Defense against a single-hand grab, same side – a wrist lock (a grip fixated on the wrist)
- Defense against a both-hands grab – a wrist lock and an elbow lock (an “outside” technique)
- Defense against a strike in the head from above – interception and a wrist lock
- Defense against a roundhouse kick – a lock on the heel (Achilles tendon)
- Defense against a roundhouse punch in the head – a hand twist and a pinkie finger lock (passing under the arm)
- Defense against both-hands grab – a wrist lock under the armpit
- Defense against a strike in the head from above – a neck lock and a throw
- Defense against a strike in the head from above – a wrist lock, both hands grab one wrist
- Defense against a knife attack from below (blocking, twisting of the arm and fixation)
- Defense against both hands grabbing both hands, from behind – a wrist lock
GREEN BELT
- Defense against a roundhouse punch in the head – a wrist lock and an elbow lock (inward movement with twisting of the hand followed by an “outside” technique)
- Defense against a fist punch in the stomach – a neck lock and a throw
- Defense against a lapel grab – the head passes below the arm, followed by a wrist lock and an elbow lock
- Defense against a roundhouse punch in the head – inward movement accompanied by pulling of the arm and an elbow lock
- Defense against a single-hand grab, same side – deflect it to the outside and pass below the arm and finish with a pinkie finger lock
- Defense against a strike in the head from above – deflect it to the outside and pass below the arm and finish with a pinkie finger lock
- Defense against a leg kick in the stomach – outward interception, throw and pin
- Defense against a straight fist punch in the stomach – a wrist lock (deflect it to the outside and grab with the hands)
- Defense against a roundhouse punch in the head – “entering” technique, grab with the forearm and a throw by means of a slap
- Defense against a collar grab from behind – outward turning movement and a neck lock
- Defense against both hands grabbing both hands, from behind – passing and a pinkie finger lock
BLUE BELT
- Defense against a knife attack from above – deflect it to the outside downwards by passing below the arm and execute a wrist lock (apply the pressure on the fingers with the palm)
- Defense against a straight knife attack to the stomach – deflect to the outside and execute an elbow lock
- Defense against a roundhouse punch in the head – deflect the opponent to the outside, execute a neck lock and a throw by jerking the head downward
- Defense against a shoulder grab and a strike in the head from above – a neck lock and a throw
- Defense against a roundhouse kick – inward movement, passing below the leg and a throw, pin
- Defense against both hands grabbing both hands, from behind – passing and a neck lock
- Defense against both hands grabbing both hands, from behind – passing and pulling of the arm below the armpit
- Defense against a straight fist punch in the stomach – deflect it to the outside and throw by means of a slap or a punch
- Defense against a roundhouse punch in the head – blockage, interception by grabbing the elbow, pulling from above and a wrist lock
- Defense against a roundhouse punch in the head – inward movement, flip hands over the head accompanied by a lock on the thumb, wrist, and the elbow
- Defense against a frontal strike in the head from above – interception, positioning of the shoulder below the armpit and throwing of the opponent by turning his/her head
- Defense against a strike in the head from above – outward turning movement and positioning under the armpit, hand strike in the chin and an elbow lock
- Defense against a strike in the head from above – direct inward movement and throwing of the opponent by turning backwards
BROWN BELT
- Defense against a collar grab from behind – inward movement, an upper arm grab and throwing by means of a slap
- Defense against a neck grab from behind and a hand grab – two versions: 1. by flipping over the opponent’s arm which has grabbed the other arm 2. by passing below the arm that holds the neck
- Defense against both hands grabbing both hands, from behind – passing, crossing of hands, a lock
- Defense against a hand (fist) strike in the head – deflect it to the outside, a neck lock
- Defense against a hand (fist) strike in the head – deflect it to the outside, an arm lock by means of twisting
- Defense against a grab from behind around the neck and by the hand – passing, choking using the kimono lapel and a pin
- Defense from a circular knife attack – direct blocking with twisting of the arm
- Defense against a knife attack from above, executed from the side – torque applied to the elbow and the wrist
- Defense against a lapel grab and a knife pressed against the neck – deflect it to the outside, execute a hyperextending arm lock
- Defense against a direct stab in the stomach – deflect it to the outside, execute a wrist lock and a turn with twisting of the hand
- Defense against a roundhouse punch in the head – direct inward movement, blocking with passing the elbow from below (execute a hand grab)
- Defense against a gun attack – an attack from the front (2 forms)
- Defense against a gun attack – an attack from behind (2 forms, in and out)
BLACK BELT
- All types of movements, all types of falls and flying falls
- Understanding of methods of Real Aikido training (at least one year of assisting at trainings is necessary)
- Understanding of the theory of Real Aikido
- Understanding of the aspect of physical preparation in Real Aikido
Real Aikido techniques :
- Defense against karate strikes
- Defense against two or multiple attackers at the same time who use various types of grabs
- Defense against two attackers who execute all types of attacks
- Defense against a knife attack – one attacker
- Defense against a knife attack – multiple attackers
- Defense against an attacker with a bat
- Defense against a gun attack
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Freestyle demonstration of various combinations of techniques
Real Aikido (children) Belts requirements:
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Motion: spinning around, spinning around the front leg, step spin, sliding motion. Falls: backward fall. Understanding of principles of defense against various types of grabs. Techniques: |
- Defense against a grab by the hair from the front – going backwards and a wrist lock
- Defense against a one-hand grab by a collar from behind – passing below the arm backwards and a wrist lock
- Defense against a side grab from behind (pick pocketing)
- Defense against a both-hands grab by both hands from the front – step aside and pass below the arm
- Defense against a hand grab (handshaking) – pass under and apply pressure – by cutting down with the hand
- Defense against a right-hand grab by the right hand – twisting and pulling of the opponent around, outside
- Defense against a chest-grab – going backwards and a wrist lock.
ORANGE BELT
Motion: spinning around, spinning around the front leg, step spin, sliding motion.
Falls: backward fall, forward somersault – forward fall.
Techniques:
- Defense against a single-hand-grab (the right hand grabs the left hand) – step aside and a wrist lock – second form
- Defense against a one-hand-grab (handshaking, the right hand grabs the right hand) – spinning, “merry-go-round”
- Defense against a waist-grab – release by grabbing fingers
- Defense against a both-hands grab by both hands from the front – step aside and a wrist lock – second form
- Defense against a both-hands grab by both hands from the front – twisting upwards and fixation on the chest and a throw
- Defense against a strike in the head from above – crossing the arms, first form.
GREEN BELT
Motion: spinning around, spinning around the front leg, step spin, sliding motion.
Falls: backward fall, forward fall.
Techniques:
- Defense against a both-hands grab by both hands from the front – passing below the right arm – second form
- Defense against a roundhouse punch in the head (a slap)
- Defense against a strike from below in the stomach – moving the leg backwards and blocking the arm with arms crossed – a lock
- Defense against a both-shoulders-grab from behind – moving the leg backwards and passing of the head between the arms
- Defense against a handshake – passing and cutting down with the hand – a twisting wrist lock
- Defense against an arm grab around the neck – grab the opponent by hair and pull
- Defense against a straight-hand strike in the head – holding from the outside with both hands and pulling around in circular movement – first form
- AVOIDING attack from one opponent
BLUE BELT
Motion: spinning around, spinning around the front leg, step spin, sliding motion, step spin and spin on heels.
Falls: forward fall, backward fall, fall backwards with getting up, linked forward fall – backward fall.
Techniques:
- Defense against a hand strike in the head from above – step aside and block the strike with arms crossed – a wrist pin
- Defense against a waist-grab from behind – sweeping of one leg and control
- Defense against a chest-grab from the front – passing the head and the body below one arm
- Defense against a both-hands-grab by both hands from behind – flipping over of one hand and a rotational wrist lock – third form
- Defense against a both-hands-grab by both hands from the front – twisting arm lock and sweeping the opponent to the ground by pulling his/her hair
- Defense against a circular hand strike in the head – deflect by turning inward and sweep
- Defense against a roundhouse kick from a side – deflect by making a step and turn – a heel lock
- AVOIDING attack from two opponents.
BROWN BELT
A good understanding of all types of motion.
Correct performance of all types of falls.
Techniques:
- Defense against a lapel grab from behind – turning outward – a knock down and control
- Defense against a lapel grab from behind – turning inward with a slap
- Defense against a hand grab and a collar grab – flipping over the arm and a wrist lock
- Defense against a right-hand-grab by the left hand – inward movement, grabbing the opponent by the arm and quick turn – second form
- Defense against a right-hand-grab by the right hand – a step, turn to the outside and pull the opponent with you – first form
- Defense against a single-hand grab by the collar from behind – quick passing below the arm and an elbow lock
- AVOIDING attacks from multiple opponents.
BLACK BELT FOR CHILDREN
Extraordinary talented children of this age have an opportunity to undergo preparations for getting a black belt for children. During a longer period of time, in agreement with an instructor, they are to prepare parts of the established program and to undergo a testing procedure before the WCRA refereeing corps, headed by Grand Master Ljubomir Vračarević, the founder of Real Aikido.
The program comprises:
- Demonstration of all types of motion (correct posture, resolute correct motion)
- Correct performance of all types of falls
- Principles of release from various types of grabs
- Perfect performance of at least 5 of each defense techniques:
- Various types of frontal grabs
- Various types of grabs from behind
- Hand strikes in the head from above
- Hand strikes in the head from a side
- Leg kicks
- Karate strikes
- Knife attacks
- AVOIDING attacks from two or multiple opponents.
