Dojo News & Blog
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The Four F’s of Aikido: Frame, Focus, Flow, and Falling
Aikido may be thought of in terms of the “Four F’s”: Frame; Focus; Flow; FallingFrame is stance (“kamae”). An upright posture (“shisei”) without tension,…
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Excellence in Action: Aristotle’s Wisdom and the Path of Aikido
Aristotle stated many centuries ago that excellence is as art won by training and habituation; wedo not act rightly because we have virtue or…
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Nadeau Sensei
In AIKIDO: THE ART OF TRANSFORMATION Teja Bell and other contributors describe thelife and teachings of Robert Nadeau. Nadeau Sensei was one of the…
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Aikido Approach to Social Conflict (Part four)
Makoto Ohtsu (7 th Dan), Aikido Showa Dojo Nagoya, Japan The following continues Otsu Sensei’s presentation. He brings the perspective of a long timeAikido…
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An Aikido Approach to Conflict (Part three)
Makoto Ohtsu (7 th Dan), Aikido Showa Dojo Nagoya, Japan Aikido is a modern Japanese martial art based on the spiritual foundation of harmony,…
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An Aikido Approach to Conflict (Part two)
Shinto and Its Derivatives Shinto, which literally means “the Way of the gods”, is the indigenous folk religion of Japan,reflecting animistic and shamanistic views…
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Makoto Ohtsu
I am honoured that an esteemed guest has graciously allowed me to reproduce the fine essay thatfollows.Makoto Ohtsu (7 th Dan), is a veteran…
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An Aikido Approach to Conflict (Part one)
Aikido and Master Morihei Ueshiba Aikido was created some 80 years ago by Master Morihei Ueshiba (1883-1969), usually called “Kaiso” (the Founder). He created…
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Fifty Years of Aikido Training
This year will mark my seventy-fifth birthday and fifty years of Aikido training. Aikido has been a major factor in my life since I…
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Nakamura Yumi Shihan
It is with great sadness that I reflect on the passing of Nakamura Yumi Shihan. She was a friend and a role model for…