The original article is published here and is reproduced with the kind permission of Josh Gold of Ikazuchi Dojo. It’s December of 1981 in Osaka, Japan. Steven Seagal Sensei holds a farewell demonstration at an...
Archive - August 2016
Josh Gold5th Kyu Shihan by Jerry Akel
“The 5th Kyu Shihan will only admit to questions that fit his worldview. In his universe, everything is accounted for, including Aikido, which he has placed neatly on a mental shelf.” I am plagued by 5th Kyu...
“Most Situations Will Go To Ground: The Mantra and the Reality,” by Nev Sagiba
“Strategic thinking embraces everything and leaves nothing out. No gaps. No holes in understanding and practice. Adaptation is the core of all survival.” The mantra of many neo-wrestlers is: “Most...
Aikido and Mind-Body Integration by Curtis L.V. Adams, M.D.
“The warrior must have a profound knowledge of his craft in order to actualize a philosophy of saving his and his enemy’s life.” In 1967, after four years in the General Practice of Medicine, I started a residency...
Building an Effective Instructor Team
Every dojo has a Chief Instructor, but to scale a martial arts academy, it is necessary to build a team of instructors. We wanted to take the opportunity to share our approach to developing a team of instructors...
More Advice For Beginners by Nev Sagiba
Many people forget what it was like to start for the very first time. So many people would like to make a start, but out of either fear, timidity, unsureness, or a list of other reasons, never do. If you made it past...