-
exercising for health and performance
We exercise for various reasons, e.g. to gain health, to recover from an injury, to sculpt our physique, to hone sports or martial skills, to get peace of…
-
Unraveling the Founder’s Conception of Emptiness
Submitted for the rank of Sandan – May, 2024 In the writings of the founder, there are numerous cryptic references to the concept of “the void” or “emptiness”.…
-
Practice Harmony the Aikido Way
Submitted for the rank of Yondan – May, 2024 Bushido means “Way of the Warrior” in Japanese, where Bushi translates to “warrior” and Do to road, path, or…
-
Mind the (Temporal) Gap
Submitted for the rank of Yondan – May, 2024 Some of the hardest lessons I’ve learned in Aikido — am still learning — are less about the techniques…
-
Trains of Thought Part 3: Fascia’s Role in Internal Training
By Dr. Paul Williams, PT, DPT It’s a double-edged sword to talk about internal training. Many martial artists find themselves at two ends of a spectrum. At one…
-
Guy Michelier – Sandan essay (12/28/2023)
Ai (Harmony/Balance)Ki (Energy/Life)Do (Way/Path) Aikido was created by Morihei Ueshiba, also known as O’Sensei, a Japanese martial artist, in the early 20th century. Born on December 14, 1883, in Tanabe, Japan,…
Contact
Connect
© 2024 Aikido Institute Davis