Kuzushi: The Art of Unbalancing the Opponent
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Aikido, a Japanese martial art founded by Morihei Ueshiba in the early 20th century, embodies principles that focus on harmonizing with...
Matt Addison
- Jul 1, 2022
Do lions compete?
Sure, here's your text with corrected grammar: --- Kids and Competition in Aikido On another awesome day of training, I was about to play...
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Sensei
- Jan 6, 2022
"You can't learn a martial art online"
There is something missing from the online experience when it comes to learning martial arts, especially grappling arts like Aikido.
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Sensei
- Jan 6, 2022
Traditional Martial Arts For Under $20 A Month?!
The next generation. What does that really mean? So much of our time is spent reinforcing the things we know; that feel comfortable....
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Sensei
- Jan 6, 2022
On Writing: "The Aikido Student Manual"
When I first began putting together the framework for this book, my wife Theresa and I were training together in the back room of a Muay...
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Sensei
- Jan 6, 2022
Our Dojo's 2 Fundamentals
Keeping a habit consistent like showing up to the dojo 2-3 times per week is hard; the dojo should be in service of that commitment.
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Sensei
- Jan 6, 2022
Aikido in the Age of 'Cobra Kai'
The greatest impact of the Bonsai is what it implies about Daniel-san, beyond his honoring of Mr. Miyagi and his formative years' experience
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Sensei
- Jan 6, 2022
"Aikido Makes Me a Better Parent"
"I remember one of my kids came home with a bad grade and my husband was visibly upset - it was then I remembered a lesson Aikido teaches us
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Sensei
- Jan 6, 2022
Why "Hamilton" Matters To The Dojo
Know that I love you all and there is absolutely nothing you can do about it ;)
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Sensei
- Jan 6, 2022
Sharon Dominguez Sensei Is My Representative In More Ways Than One
Pinellas County Aikikai stands firmly behind and in support of Sharon Dominguez Sensei and the United States Aikido Federation.
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Sensei
- Jan 6, 2022
"Whatever I do is Aikido."
But this connection is like the tip of an iceberg - like so many things - only the surface of so much more hidden just below.
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Sensei
- Jan 6, 2022
Missing North Carolina Friends This Weekend
As we head into the weekend, it's sad to note that both our Spring Seminar, where we host Jonathan Weiner Sensei of Aikido of Charlotte,...
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Sensei
- Jan 6, 2022
AIKIDO, KIDS, AND COMPETITION
I’m writing this to address the interesting topic of how we nurture our Junior akidoists in understanding Aikido and competition, with...
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Sensei
- Jan 6, 2022
Nothing Sadder Than a "Has Been"
Nothing is less impressive to me than someone who “used to be” and thinking they command respect by resting on that history.
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Sensei
- Jan 6, 2022
COVID-19 and Your Training
It is imperative that the dojo maintains the highest level of health and safety. To that end, we want to make clear our policies...
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Sensei
- Jan 6, 2022
"Etiquette Doesn't Matter, It's All Indoctrination"
"Sensei" just means teacher or someone you hope to gain knowledge from. Your school teacher is a sensei, your doctor is a sensei. A "sen...
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Sensei
- Jan 6, 2022
Building Bridges - How Does the Next Generation Grow?
I think the goal here should be for quality Aikido instructors to find each other and work together to identify each other's unique challeng
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Sensei
- Jan 6, 2022
Loyalty. Devotion. Lineage. "Who Needs It?"
Over the last few years I've had the privilege of beginning a few exchanges with fellow dojo cho. These "seeds" are meant to be the beginnin
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Sensei
- Jan 6, 2022
"I Refuse To Learn From Someone Whose Political Affiliation Differs From Mine"
This is becoming an all too common theme in so many disciplines across so many industries. We have become so polarized that even those activ
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Sensei
- Jan 6, 2022
Our Dojo Motto for a New Decade
As we prepare for our first major seminar of 2020 on January 18th with Sensei Helen Reynolds and Sensei Keith Lit of Florida Aikikai, it is
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