Articles

6 Apr 2022, 16:42
In aikido Musubi has many meanings. In this instance I will discuss instant contact.
2 Apr 2019, 16:30
What is Keiko and Embu Aikido. Keiko aikido is what we do when we are in the dojo.It encompasses the techniques we practise and also includes the way in which we practise i.e. katai keiko, building a strong base by training in a strong and focused manner.
25 Sept 2018, 15:00
Offensive Technique in Aikido - The general perception of Aikido is that it is a purely defensive martial art, and that there are no offensive techniques. In fact, Aikido is not so limited.

Seito no Kangae

The way of showing respect and gratitude with the right attitude.
This is not an article about Kiai, though the experience it describes offered me a point of view on it that I had not considered before.
When we’re fortunate enough to work with a more experienced Aikidoka we have a great chance to learn.
After the bell rings and the vibration dissipates into the either we can enter a few moments of silence to illuminate our present condition in mind body and breath and raise the spirit for our practice of Aikido.
Over the years, on my journey I have encountered several people who’ve said that Aikido is ineffective as a martial art.