Aikido Technique Videos and Self Defense Training

A nice little article by my young friend Sensei Nick Engelen. During Friday night class I was partnered up with Jimmy. We worked on our technique but it seemed something was wrong with Jimmy. I...

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I was watching a show on National Geographic last night by the name of Fight Science. It’s basically a show which analyses various martial arts to find how they work, their efficiency and also ...

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With thanks to the Los Angeles Aiki Kai website. O-Sensei's Teachings “Aikido is a manifestation of a way to reorder the world of humanity as though everyone were of one family. Its purpose is...

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To get in at least 10 hours Aiki a week. Normal class schedules give me a regular 8 hours so intend to get out and about more this year and get to share as much Aikido as possible. Get physically...

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An Article by Henry Ellis sensei, who along with Ken & David Williams, Haydn W Foster and Eric Dollimore, was one of the original group of students in the UK first taught Aikido at The Hut dojo...

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The Psychology of Aikido by George S. Ledyard, A great article and one well worth taking the time to digest... Many people are familiar with Aikido, the non-violent Japanese martial art which...

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Someone send me this clip a few days ago. I've watched it a handful of times now and there are quite a few things that concern me here. Have a look and let me know what you think. Thanks for...

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A cool little article I found on the "ehow" website. Instructions Step1Place a small strip of red tape on your uniform, over the injured area. A patch of red tape on your shoulder indicates that...

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I don't often post this kind of stuff, but one of my junior students sent me this link and I laughed so much my tea came out of my nose! Back to the serious stuff next week - promise!Thanks for...

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After months of planning, and even longer trying to find the money, on Saturday morning we finally got underway on construction of the new, full-time Institute of Aikido Auckland dojo. The current...

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