Originally Posted by
monkeyishi
While all mods have cross over with Aikido. What do you think are the best mods to improve Aikido skills?
I propose the following mods.
Sushirolls wrestling mod has alot of cross over. also good if you are looking to pursue a no grab style.
Iver's judo mod can help with understanding grip fighting.
Gtfightnight for figuring out translating more power into punches. Also helps with walking. Kinda i'm of two mind on this aspect. On one hand it helps with understanding the mechanics of walking but it could bread bad habits due to the balance system.
i can't comment on wushu i don't know enought about it to know what aspects translate over. I would like to hear if anyone does know though.
In terms of
Wushu there's not much to gain from it aside from learning comebacks when both Toris separate. Particularly Wushu (Before the Popularity of Mushu and Boxshu_Mushu took over) had a huge aspect which came primarily from returning from medium-large distances to re-engage a fight effectively. This transitions into AikidoBigDojo more so than other mods with smaller rings, but still a very useful skill to obtain. Though the gravity is different the principles gained to know how to move or propel yourself in a certain direction
safely is extremely valued.
Since I learned Aikido based on being a striker opposed to wrestling and grappling, I think core elements can be taken from
Taekkyon, Lenshu, and RK-MMA. Particularly TK teaches you how to strike effectively and at the same time manage wrists (since wrists in TK are way more walmart than aikido) while also showing the importance of blocking strikes and using them to put yourself at some advantageous position.