A short editorial by George Ledyard. Ledyard Sensei has been practicing aikido for over 40 years and holds the rank of 7th dan under Mitsugi Saotome Sensei as well as shodan in Daito Ryu Aiki-jujutsu. He is the chief...
Archive - March 2020
Josh GoldWhat is Your Dojo to You?
What is your dojo to you? It is closed and may remain closed for months. Some of your instructors depend on the dojo for part or all of their livelihood; others need a certain amount of money to maintain the dojo, pay...
Age of Coronavirus: A Time for Leadership and Unity
The novel coronavirus global pandemic is upon us. Entire countries are on lockdown and global measures are being taken to slow the spread and impact of what may be the largest public health emergency we’ve faced in our...
A Letter from the Editor
Fellow Aikido practitioners: As we transition into the Spring of 2020, l wanted to take the opportunity to provide a few updates on Aikido Journal and to share a few personal thoughts. First off, I’d like to extend my...
Hiroshi Ikeda on Tradition and Change in Aikido
Hiroshi Ikeda Shihan, began his Aikido training in 1968 in Tokyo. He holds the rank of 7th dan and is founder and chief instructor of Boulder Aikikai, in Boulder Colorado. At a recent seminar, he spoke with Antonio...
Antonio AloiaAikido in the Heart of Africa
In January 2020, Josh Gold, Executive Editor of Aikido Journal, sat down with Richard Strozzi-Heckler Sensei at his ranch in Petaluma, CA to discuss some of his innovative projects. Richard Strozzi-Heckler, PhD, is...
Daito-ryu Aiki-budo (3) – Arrest Technique for Police Officers
This article by Hisa Takuma for Shin Budo magazine follows on from the series that he wrote about Aiki-budo. In the present issue, he is explaining specific arrest techniques adapted for the use of police officers...
Guillaume Erard