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Learning about the history of Aikido and Japan and how it influenced the development and ultimately the meaning of Aikido is very important to make note of. During the war, and Japan’s loss, the martial arts as a whole changed in Japan.
Learning about the history of Aikido and Japan and how it influenced the development and ultimately the meaning of Aikido is very important to make…
One of the first techniques we learn in Aikido is Ikkyo, or “The First Principle.” In Aikido, The first principle is based on the physical.…
Every year I do a martial arts demonstration at the Japan Festival, and ever year someone comes up to me and says they want to…
On February 28, 2016 Aleix Segura Vendrell from Spain broke the world record for voluntarily holding his breath for 24 min and 3.45 seconds. Did…
In proverbs 23:16 it reads, “The righteous may fall seven times, but still get up, but the wicked will stumble into trouble.” And in Jeremiah…
For the past couple of weeks, I’ve been doing an in depth study of Irimi, which translates into English as, “go straight into an attacker.”…
I want to become a great Aikido master, a great Filmmaker, and great at money maker. Do you want to be great at something? Cody…
Everyone that watched the Floyd Mayweather fight against Conor McGregor knows that MMA fighting is useless against a boxer.I wonder what would have happened if…
Hello, I’m Erik Calderon and I’ve been doing martial arts ever since my dad stuck me in some classes when I was 5 years old.…
It’s always exciting to look back and see how much you’ve improved, but it’s always hard to leave your comfort zone in order to improve.…
Three years ago, I ended my relationship with sugar. I created a vlog that details that story. I talk about the three benefits I get…
It must have been around the year 2004, I decided to do an all day workshop on Kokyu-Ho (The way of the breath.) I did…
I’ve taken Aikido classes in Houston, Boston, San Francisco, Austin, San Antonio, Arlington Mexico and in Tokyo, I’ve seen many different styles and systems of…
This is the story of how I met my Aikido instructor, Kato Hiroshi. He wasn’t my first Aikido instructor, but he was my last. It…
Holding the sword correctly will allow you to swing it effectively and efficiently. The first real Japanese sword, known as a katana was smithed…
Breathing is a huge part of being alive. Just think about it: the average person takes between 12 to 20 breaths per minute. For math…
Discipline isn’t just about routines and rules, but a fundamental part of every action we take.When we compare ourselves to other people, it’s they’ve accomplished…
🏋️♂️ 🧘♀️ 🥷 🏃♂️ 🌟 Hey, fitness enthusiasts! Ever wondered if exercise is a must for a healthy life? While some centenarians may not have…
Flexibility is crucial in the Martial Arts, but it’s also an extremely important part of success outside the dojo. What does doing the splits have…
Did you know that your posture can influence whether or not you become the target of a crime? Posture communicates physical condition, confidence, and awareness. …
Can you stay calm and focused in the face of chaos and adversity? When your kids, your spouse, someone in your family, your coworker, or…