“Ueshiba’s stance is very still, calm, peaceable, and light; as though he is one with the universe.” The Aikido of The Founder, Morihei Ueshiba, illustrates several distinct qualities, usually noted as...
Archive - January 2009
Josh GoldRecommended viewing: “Doshu Kisshomaru Ueshiba at 1986 All-Japan Aikido Demonstration – Amazing ukemi!
Among the video clips in the Aikido Journal archives is one of Second Doshu Kisshomaru Ueshiba performing at the 1986 All-Japan Aikido Demonstration at the Nippon Budokan in Tokyo. Doshu gave an especially energetic...
“Champion Of All The World” by Nev Sagiba
Every young boy at some stage wants to become the “champion of all the word.” He dreams of it, pushes himself and is driven by young hormones. And then he grows up. Well most do. Others become cynical, accumulate fat...