Articles

17 Apr 2022, 23:12
Hanmi allows movements in any direction and hence makes it possible to respond to attacks from anywhere.
13 Apr 2022, 19:54
Techniques and exercises that build the foundation of your Aikido.
11 Apr 2022, 23:09
It is always enjoyable to work with a partner you know and who understands you. He or she can be co-operative or even helpful to your particular problem at a given stage of training. However, if progress is to be made in training, particularly in the development...
11 Apr 2022, 16:25
A video interview with Saito Hitohira Sensei from Iwama Ryu Aikido France.
6 Apr 2022, 22:37
Understand the various levels of Aikido: Katai, Yawarakai, Ki-No-Nagare & Ki

Seito no Kangae

Reflections on our first Saturday Keiko of 2023.
Looking at specific areas within the solo practice of Aikido which help to develop the Powerhouse (Legs and Core)
The practice of Aikido is one activity which offers the opportunity to re connect to patterns of movement which can restore and build lost strength mobility and flexibility lost through inactivity.
This article is not really about what this is or how to achieve it. What you'll find here is my opinion of Mushin, which is in summary, very positive.
From many years of Aikido Keiko both in the U.K.and Japan I have witnessed many Aikido gradings