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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…
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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,…
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無敵: Muteki, Lessons from Japan
Submitted for the rank of Yondan – Dec 29, 2023 The word “muteki” in Japanese means, “no enemy”. It is comprised of two kanji characters: “mu” for emptiness…
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Hannah Miller – Nidan Essay (12/17/2023)
If I had to pick a theme for my Aikido journey thus far it would be “taking up space”. Take up space. Be loud. Extend. I have been…
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Daily Training
Learning and Training When we learn, we acquire a new understanding or new skill. We essentially take something desirable from outside and bring it inside to make it…
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Aikido Training Needs an Overhaul
Overview of the Issue If the purpose of training in Aikido is to lead to a deep understanding of the essence of the martial art created by its…






