Say goodbye to “just relax”
Relaxing on demand is not easy, especially when you are newer to the art.
Empathy, Sympathy and Compassion in Aikido
Working with a partner and the practice of connection push us to understand others better. But what form does it take and how does it manifest in Aikido training?
CAN WE GET THERE FASTER?
How can we streamline our progress in Aikido? We all learn differently and simply sitting and watching a teacher silently demonstrate does not address individual differences. How would our trajectory be different, if we were aware of how we learn best and could communicate that to our teachers?
AIKIDO IN THE TIME OF CORONA
The ups and downs of adjusting to a new kind of practice during the pandemic.
Balance From Destruction: Secret Teachings of O Sensei
Koppo is the “dark side” of Aikido training. Yes, the purpose of Aikido is healing; healing is the “light side” (as Sensei describes this, he holds his hand out and shows the top, then the bottom of his right hand).
Training with Confidence and Humility
Looking for the right balance in aikido practice.
Aikido And The Eight Powers
The Eight Powers are an overview of all natural power.
Aikido As A Martial Art Without Competition:
The article is an exploration of the seeming contradiction of Aikido being a non-competitive martial art. It looks at implications for practice.
TEACHING ON THE MAT part one
Unwanted help on the mat. As a woman training a martial art, I’ve been on the receiving end of teaching, or what I will also call here “helping” on the mat, many times. I will define it
LOOKING FOR RELAXATION IN AIKIDO, LESSONS FROM PSYCHOLOGY
An article by Ania Small sensei on Aikido and relaxation.
Aspects of the Proper Attitude of Uke
Taking ukemi provides students of Aikido with
Etiquette in a martial art dojo.
the implied promise of the bow
Picking The Right Martial Art School
If you are interested in martial arts and maybe even in aikido this article has some great info on things to consider.
This is an article written by our friend Guy at Aikido Chuseikan of Tampa Bay! He express very clearly some of his thoughts for picking the right martial art school.
Fitness and health for Vets with PTSD
Aikido, a tool in treating vets with CRPTSD. Workshops will be held at our dojo.
Books we like!
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