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My Journey with Online Training

October 7, 2020 by Kevin Kanesaka Leave a Comment
Sharon's Class

“If you use external force, you will get external benefits. If you use internal energy, you will get internal benefits.” Kenneth van Sickle It’s dusk and I’m squinting to see my iPad screen in the fading light and follow along with the instructor. This time of year, the light disappears around 6:45 PM and I’m … [Read more…]

Posted in: Development Tagged: online, zoom

Aikido and Power

March 13, 2019 by Deborah Fisher 1 Comment
Osawa Sensei

Previously published in Open Engagement on January 20th, 2016 René de Guzman defines power as the ability to make desired results happen.The advantage of using the word ability is that while it can refer to a unilaterally bestowed privilege, it also readily connotes a skill that is developed over time. Aikido embodies a paradox that … [Read more…]

Posted in: Development Tagged: collaboration, connection, nage, power, uke

The Wave of Presence

February 6, 2018 by Andrew Lee Leave a Comment
Extension

Previously published in USAF Aikido News on August 28, 2015 Whenever we experience a particularly effective technique we notice nage’s presence immediately. Like a tidal wave that suddenly appears out of nowhere, it can sweep us off our feet while we look on in awe. Presence can be powerful yet subtle, and become the center of attention … [Read more…]

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Speaking Aikido

February 6, 2018 by Sean Robertson 1 Comment
Pointing at the elbow

There’s a classic Bill Cosby sketch with Noah and the ark. God: Noah, I want you to build an ark. Noah: Right. What’s an ark? This skit captures something about my first year training in aikido. Within the dojo there exists a specialized lexicon; some terms are Japanese and some are English. At the time, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Beginner, Development Tagged: beginner, fluency, principles

The Evolution of What Aikido Means

January 9, 2018 by Andrew Lee Leave a Comment
Andrew at Summer Camp

Previously published in USAF Aikido News on August 10, 2015 The meaning of Aikido varies among the unique and different people who practice it. The meaning changes even for the same person. The reason we start something is often different from the reason we maintain it years later. Our initial purpose evolves and adapts to … [Read more…]

Posted in: Development Tagged: aikido, evolution, flow, process, test

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