History, Techniques & Traditions

Aikido Fellowship

Aikido Victoria BC

Scarsdale Aikido

Aikido Hamilton

Yoshinkan Aikido UK

It is very unfortunate that in modern times many students seem completely unaware of the local history of the martial art they are practising. There are many students practising Yoshinkan Aikido in the UK today, who are totally unaware as to the origins of Yoshinkan Aikido in the UK. It would be a shame and a dishonour to so easily forget the people who have made it possible…

Tai sabaki Aikido

There is an ongoing discussion in our dojo about the names for footwork. One instructor teaches that a pivot on one foot is called tai sabaki while a pivot with a step is tenkan ashi. Another instructor sort of agrees but always notes that it is really the other way round. I used to think that tai sabaki was just a general word for footwork. Could you please clarify this for…

Aikido Instructors

The United States Aikido Federation (USAF) is a not-for-profit organization (501-C3), providing both technical and administrative guidance and support to its members. The USAF not only oversees the practice of Aikido and its instruction as established by Hombu dojo, the international headquarters in Japan, but also develops and maintains rigorous technical standards, while…

Aikido Kenkyukai

Confidence, fitness, focus, discipline, emotional strength, spiritual development These are some of the things you and/or your child can expect to gain at Aikido Kenkyukai, making a profound change in your life. Suzuki Sensei embodies many of the principals of Aikido and comes from a direct lineage of Aikidoka, based in Japan. What this means for the layman is she s close…

Aikido of Albuquerque

The essence of all Aikido techniques is spherical motion around a stable, energized center. Properly executed, some techniques are spectacular, sending an attacker flying through the air. Others are like sleight-of-hand; small, deft movements that immobilize the aggressor. Both results are achieved through precise use of leverage, inertia, gravity and the action of centrifugal…

Aikido blending

Aikido from the Inside Out The Principles: Harmony/Blending/Confluence The most basic principle of aikido is the principle of harmony. Harmony, represented by the Japanese character ai, can also be thought of as a blending or confluence of energies or forces. The principle of harmony is to avoid or resolve conflict, clashing, or opposition. Blend instead of colliding Generally…

River City Aikido

Aikido practice extends beyond the mat, and at River City Aikido, fostering positive relationships with family members is essential. Listening to parents expertise about their children and involving them in their child s training is important for the child to feel supported. Brian Hill has pioneered an exciting new method of bringing aikido practice to children with challenging…

Aikido Perth WA

Hugh Derham Sensei started training Aikido in the early 1970’s and his training path took him to Hombu dojo, the World Aikido Headquarters of Japan. It was not long before Hugh Sensei learnt about Sugano Shihan who was an original student of the Founder, who had been sent to Australia to establish Aikido. Hugh Sensei moved to Sydney to train and study Aikido under Sugano Shihan…