by Aikido Journal | Sep 3, 2008 | Uncategorized
Does “Aikido” Even Exist?a very well put together piece by George LedyardWhat is Aikido? One could simply say that all Aikido, regardless of style, has a certain basic set of techniques and movement principles which make the art “Aikido” as distinct from aikijutsu or...
by Aikido Journal | Dec 15, 2006 | Uncategorized
Here is a story from Terry Dobson, a master of Aikido and conflict resolution.THE TRAIN CLANKED and rattled through the suburbs of Tokyo on a drowsy spring afternoon. Our car was comparatively empty – a few housewives with their kids in tow, some old folks going...
by Aikido Journal | Dec 11, 2006 | Uncategorized
Aiki News: If someone were to ask you the question, “Why study aikido when there are X number of martial arts on the market,” how would you respond?Frank Doran: I think the question can be answered in different ways. One, when somebody asks me about aikido...
