Deshis at the US Aikido Federation Summer Camp 2017
(All photographs Copyright © Javier Domínguez, 2017)
Month: February 2018
The Wave of Presence
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…]
Speaking Aikido
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…]