Articles

The Nature of Ukemi

By George S. Ledyard of Aikido Eastside

Tuesday, December 11, 2007

One can take one's ukemi quite late and really feel the power of the technique in a way that would be impossible in a fighting situation. In combat if one "receives the technique" one has already lost.

About being a Teacher of Low Rank

By Will Halloway of Aikido Heiwa

Sunday, October 14, 2007

A little background. The first part of this story is going to come across as melancholy or even whiny, but stay with me, as it has a positive lesson and generally happy ending.

Connectedness

By Dr. Lynn Seiser of Tenshinkai Aikido

Monday, December 3, 2007

I came into Aikido from the bashing arts (CQC/H2H, FMA/JKD). Connecting with my opponent just meant my fist, elbow, knee, or foot, and some targeted portion of their body.

The Black-Belt-Syndrome

By Stefan Schroder of Aikido Verein Hannover

Sunday, October 7, 2007

The so called Black-Belt-Syndrome is used only as a half-joke to describe the behavior of fellows who were recently awarded a black belt in the martial arts and that is in a sense defective.

Technical Principals in Aikido

By Pradityo Soekarno of Bulungan Aikido

Monday, October 1, 2007

By the meaning of the characters, in terminology aikido means a way or path to harmonize the energy of the universe coordinated with mind, body, and spirit.

Articles

Whose Aikido is Best?

By C. E. Clark of Jiyushinkai

Friday, December 14, 2007

Good question. Whose aikido IS best? Many students are looking for the most authentic representation of the art. Which senior instructor's style is closest to the founder of aikido?