In the Aikido world, many people look backwards to find authority for the method they are teaching, the style they are practising and the customs they follow. Some parts of the Aikido community worldwide are very focused on this and are looking to maintain a particular tradition without much adaptation. Others are looking to evolve … Continue reading Aikido Keeps On Evolving
Some videos of my Aikido training have went viral over the years. The reason for this has mainly been stoked by negative comments about Aikido. People seem to line up to talk badly about Aikido and can’t help but want to comment. It’s as if they have created a whole story in their head about … Continue reading Will I Accept The Challenge?
What state is Aikido in today? Some people in the world of Aikido seem to think that the art has went downhill from some bygone golden age. It’s common for people to view the past with “rose tinted glasses”. People seem to view all sorts of things as having got worse in general. But there … Continue reading Has Aikido Gone Downhill?
In our class we offer the opportunity to train towards going for grading. As you complete each grading you will be allowed to wear a different belt to the club...ultimately leading to black belt and wearing the hakama. Some people are not very interested in gradings and would prefer not to go through this process. … Continue reading The Importance Of Going For Grading In Aikido
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