Review by Robert Noha Introduction Books by the early generations of Aikido teachers are getting rarer as these teachers, regrettably, continue to pass from the scene. A book by one of the early pioneers, who had in...
Archive - January 2013
Josh GoldAikido Comes to America by Joseph Svinth
In 1904 Isamu Takeshita helped introduce judo into the United States. For a description of that, see Joseph Svinth, “Professor Yamashita Goes to Washington,” Aikido Journal, 25:2 (1998), 37-42. In 1935 Takeshita also...
Aikido and Weapons: The Last Word? by Stanley Pranin
“Let us be clear: the study and practice of weapons was a long-term passion of the Founder.” From Aikido Journal #108 (1996) The debate about whether aikido should include weapons training is a long-standing...
Aikido: A Restatement of Universal Truths by Stanley Pranin
From Aikido Journal #119 (2000) It will come as no news to long-time readers of Aikido Journal that we make a constant effort to keep alive and vibrant the figure of aikido founder Morihei Ueshiba. One of the reasons...
Transmission, Inheritance, Emulation 1, by Peter Goldsbury
This is part 1 of a series, recently restored and scheduled for republishing on Aikido Journal. The series is written by Peter Goldsbury a 7th dan aikido instructor who served as the president of the International...
The psychology of combat in Aikido? Some thoughts on the fighting strategies of the art of peace,” by Autrelle Holland
“The Direct Attack is just like it sounds – a simple yet direct technique against a gap in the enemy’s defense. In Aikido, this could be as simple as applying kotegaeshi or nikyo against a wrist grab, or a...
Reply to criticism of “Towards A Reform of Aikido Technique” article by Stanley Pranin
One reader took pains to comment on my recent article titled “Towards A Reform of Aikido Technique.” Having read my thesis, he states that I consider the aikido of the senior Aikikai instructors of the...
New Year’s Greeting from Patrick Augé Sensei (English and French)
“We see students whose loyalty goes beyond their attachment to the master’s persona to the values that he represents and that are dear to him.” Dear Students, Dear Parents, Dear Friends: This year will mark...
Relevance of Aikido Techniques in Today’s World by Stanley Pranin
“Aikido techniques generally will not work well against a strong opponent unless he has first been unbalanced.” From Aiki News #87 (Winter/Spring 1991) In my last editorial I touched upon the subject of what...