“..it is impossible to, “teach” as such.” From time to time I get people approach me and say things such as, “You’re a great teacher.” I disagree and I dislike the term...
Archive - July 2026
Josh GoldWe Fight Ourselves
“Simply be the best that you can be, for you, for today!.”.. “Success is reliant first on showing up. Then putting in the work. And regular persistence in manageable instalments.” Mostly, the key attribute –...
Tohei: Tangling with the Yakuza
From Module X in our new Ki Aikido course In Iwama, Ueshiba Sensei was looking after the wife of one of his students who had died. It turned out, however, that she had begun seeing the boss of the local yakuza gang. It...
Aiki Extensions: Aikido and COVID-19’s Effects on the Aikido Community
On April 16th, Aiki Extensions hosted what would become the first of many conferences, bringing together aikido practitioners from all around the world. In an effort for solidarity, event organizers Robert Kent, Jamie...
Antonio AloiaDidier Boyet: On T.K. Chiba
Intro Josh Gold: You studied under Chiba Sensei for many years. His Aikido was quite dynamic and powerful. I heard he many people were captivated by his Aikido when they first saw him. Didier Boyet: He was extremely...