Treinar Aikido me ajudou a lutar melhor | Charles Kikunaga (Kyokushin)

Charles Kikunaga has trained Kyokushin Karate since childhood, developing the toughness, conditioning, and fighting spirit that define one of the world's most demanding martial arts. But in the early 2000s, his search for a deeper understanding of combat led him to train Aikido under Reishin Kawai Sensei, the pioneer who introduced Aikido to Brazil. In this interview, Charles explains how Aikido changed the way he fights. He shares how principles such as timing, anticipation, movement, positioning, and entering blind spots complemented his Kyokushin training and gave him a new perspective on martial arts and self-defense. This is not a discussion about styles competing against each other. It is the story of a martial artist who discovered that combining strength with fluidity can create a more complete fighter. Topics covered in this interview: • Kyokushin Karate and full-contact fighting • Training with Reishin Kawai Sensei • Aikido principles applied to combat • Timing, movement, and anticipation • Self-defense and martial awareness • The relationship between power and efficiency If you practice martial arts, what has been the most valuable lesson you've learned from another style? #Aikido #Kyokushin #Karate #MartialArts #AikidoBrasil #SelfDefense #Budo #ReishinKawai #CombatSports