A few weeks ago I wrote an article that was widely read in the aikido community: Are you an unwitting participant in the demise of Aikido?. It was very painful for me to write those words since my entire adult life has...
Archive - November 2015
Josh GoldMorihiro Saito on Morotedori Kokyuho: O-Sensei would practice this every class without fail!
“Watch Sensei perform morotedori kokyuho at regular speed, in stop motion, and in slow motion!” We’re sure you want to improve your aikido technique… the faster the better! It’s common...
Kata Tori Ikkyo: Controlling an opponent who grabs your shoulder
“How to free yourself from a shoulder grab attack and apply ikkyo” During the course of this week, we introduce you to the Ki Aikido curriculum of Shizuo Imaizumi Sensei, one of Koichi Tohei’s finest...
Irimi Nage for Beginners and Advanced Alike!
“How extending ki, blending and leading are essential to making your Irimi Nage work!” During the course of this week, we introduce you to the Ki Aikido curriculum of Shizuo Imaizumi Sensei, one of Koichi...
Kisshomaru Ueshiba and Koichi Tohei: Contenders to Succeed O-Sensei
“What happened behind the scenes when Kisshomaru Ueshiba was chosen to succeed his father?” During the course of this week, we introduce you to the Ki Aikido curriculum of Shizuo Imaizumi Sensei, one of...
Do you inflict pain when you do Kote Kaeshi? Here’s a better way!
“You too can learn to execute the wrist twist throw expertly by following these instructions!” Sometimes, especially when certain people apply techniques, aikido hurts! Some may admire those capable of...
Intrdoducing Shizuo Imaizumi Sensei and the Ki Aikido Curriculum: Tenchinage
“Learn what relaxation and ki energy are really about to transform your Aikido!” Has it ever occurred to you that many aikido masters, starting with the Founder himself, and people like Koichi Tohei, 10th...
SHIZUO IMAIZUMI’S KI AIKIDO COURSE – $47
SHIZUO IMAIZUMI’S KI AIKIDO COURSE! “How you can apply the art of relaxation to your aikido and finally make your techniques work!” Over the last several days, we have focused attention on the...
From Aikijujutsu to Aikido! Where did it come from… how did it evolve? by Stanley Pranin
“Morihei gradually distanced himself from the techniques of Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu over a span of more than two decades” When did Morihei Ueshiba make the transition from the techniques of Daito-ryu...
Kisshomaru Ueshiba – Koichi Tohei: Real Co-founders of Aikido? by Stanley Pranin
“The accepted belief that Morihei Ueshiba was the major influence technically and pedagogically in the development of modern aikido is far from the truth.” For some aikidoka, the title of this article will...