Apr 13, 2020The Art of Peace 3I would very much like to believe that this is a true quote… “The supreme challenge of a warrior is to turn an enemy's fearful wrath into...
Apr 6, 2020KiaiA good kiai is a self defense technique in its own right, and very effective in maintaining social distancing.
Apr 2, 2020Practice as (almost) Usual...We’re grateful for Daniel Brass Sensei turning into a tech wiz, and embracing Zoom as his new dojo (for now).
Mar 30, 2020Shadow Aikido - Coronaproof!With all group activities stopped, Neil from the UK shared with me some ideas he sent to his students for how they may continue their...
Mar 23, 2020Breath Power… Keep it Fresh "Kokyu-Ho (the way of Kokyo) or 'breath power techniques,' constitute the fourth pillar of Aikido. Morihei (the founder of Aikido) said...
Mar 16, 2020Corona Safe Aikido... I apologize… Couldn’t help myself :) Keep safe and keep washing those hands everyone.
Mar 9, 2020It’s a Process… Forever Unfinished... The Italian Renaissance artist Michelangelo created slave statues in various stages of completion, and it is claimed that he deliberately...
Mar 2, 2020Aikido Intro #85 - Ai Hanmi vs. Gyaku Hanmi Two common stances you will use with a partner. Ai Hanmi - same stance - both in right or both in left stance. Gyaku Hanmi - mirror...
Feb 24, 2020For Your Own Good… Keep Your Mouth Shut! Personal experience is invaluable… keep your mouth closed and your jaws clenched while practicing a technique. That is if you don’t want...