Leo Tamaki Sensei began his aikido training under Nobuyoshi Tamura and moved to Japan in 1998 to train at the Aikikai Hombu Dojo. He returned to France in 2001, where he opened up a martial arts equipment...

The following is an excerpt from the newly released Aikido Pioneers: Postwar Era, which contains in person accounts and insights with many of the closest post-WWII students of the founder of aikido, including...

The following short story was told to Aikido Journal by the late Yoshimitsu Yamada Sensei as a follow up to our Spring 2022 interview with him. During the interview, we asked him if he had any short stories...

The following was contributed by Guy Hagen Sensei, a student of Mitsugi Saotome Sensei and a Founder and Head Instructor of Aikido Chuseikan, in Tampa Bay, Florida. During the first part of Saotome Sensei’s...

In this interview, Ray Feliciano, a dedicated practitioner and teacher of Aikido, shares his journey through the world of the martial arts. From humble beginnings fueled by a passion for learning, Ray’s...