Aikido Journal initially wanted to interview Rick Stickles because we thought his success as a non-Japanese professional aikido teacher might hold some clues for others hoping to pursue a similar course. But in the...
Archive - November 2002
Josh GoldInterview with Rick Stickles, Part II
O-Sensei’s aikido as a Twelve Step program? That’s one insight Rick Stickles has picked up along his “Way.” Stickles relates more of his personal aikido odyssey and describes how he makes his...
Interview with Robert Nadeau
Robert Nadeau was 22 years old when he boarded a ship bound for Japan. His odyssey brought him face to face with the founder of aikido, Morihei Ueshiba, who would remain a constant source of inspiration and guidance to...
Defense of the International Aikido Federation
I have tried to show that the question whether a martial arts organization succeeds—fulfils its aims—is very difficult to answer. For example, in one sense the Aikikai is a very successful martial arts...
The 4th International Tomiki Aikido Tournament: The Ladies
“Girl Power,” the phrase that was popularized in the late 1990’s is an idea that combined power with female pride. The way the feminine “mystique” became the female physique. That’s...
Interview with Karl Geis
This interview was conducted by e-mail over a two-week period. The text was written by Karl E. Geis. Questions developed and presented by David Russell. The article was proofread by Nicholas Lowry.
Reflections on Hikitsuchi Sensei’s Visit
Hikitsuchi Sensei’s one-month visit having just ended, we would like to offer a few thoughts in reflection. The aikido 10th-dan’s presentation of the art is characterized by a spiritual/religious emphasis in...
Interview with Pat Hendricks, Bernice Tom, and Danielle Molles Evans: California Women Instructors, Part 1
Aikidoka in California have long been fortunate in the number and quality of teachers who work together there in a cooperative and mutually supportive atmosphere. Three of these teachers, Bernice Tom, 5th dan [presently...
Kobukan Dojo Era, Part 2 by Stanley Pranin
This is the second part of a two-part article. Read the first part here. In part one, we saw the dramatic effect of the Second Omoto Incident and its aftermath on the life and psychology of Morihei Ueshiba. Many of the...
Interview with Minoru Mochizuki: Part 1
The following interview was conducted in the dojo of Minoru Mochizuki Sensei in Shizuoka City on Movember 22, 1982.