Articles

3 Mar 2025, 17:34
Journey through Takemusu Aikido training in Egypt with an experienced practitioner who discovers the universal spirit of Iwama Shin Shin Aikido despite power outages and intense heat. Experience the dedication, joy, and traditional techniques that transcend cultural boundaries in this personal account of training with Soliman Sensei's dojo in Cairo, connected to Hitohira Saito Kukujin's lineage.
19 Jun 2024, 14:32
No student slips away unnoticed. There are a thousand demands on our time, many beyond our control. Money must be earned, marks attained, sports teams made. Families require an investment of quality time.
1 Oct 2023, 11:00
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18 Sept 2023, 13:22

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