Aikido
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The origin and meaning of martial arts demonstrations in Japan
The warm days have returned and with them, comes a time of demonstrations and martial arts events of all kinds. Indeed, we will soon ... -
Video Interview: Kobayashi Yasuo in Kodaira
Kobayashi Yasuo Shihan is one of the last living uchi deshi of the founder of Aikido, Ueshiba Morihei. Unlike many of his peers, he ... -
Kagamibiraki 2018 – Promotion to 5th Dan
It is now somewhat of a tradition that I write a report on the occasion of the Kagamibiraki taking place at the beginning of ... -
Guillaume Erard on Whistlekick
Whistlekick is a weekly podcast that focuses on the martial arts through interviews and focused discussions. Past guests include Chrisine Bannon-Rodrigues, Dave Kovar, Mike Chat, ... -
Video Interview: Tada Shihan in Gesso-ji
Tada Shihan is one of the last greats of Aikido who have had the chance to study under its founder, Ueshiba Morihei. Tada Shihan ... -
Interview with Tada Hiroshi: A Lifetime Cultivating the Ki
Tada Hiroshi Shihan is one of the last living students of O Sensei Ueshiba Morihei. He has taught some of the greatest teachers in ... -
55th All Japan Aikido Demonstration (2017)
The 55th edition of the All Japan Aikido Demonstration was held on May 27th at the Nippon Budokan. This year, I was kindly allowed ... -
The Female Aikidoist’s Guide to Hombu Dojo
In February and March 2016 I travelled to Japan for the first time. My main goal was to practice at Hombu Dojo as much ... -
Interview with Isoyama Hiroshi: the master of Iwama
Isoyama Hiroshi Shihan is one of the very last living students of O Sensei Ueshiba Morihei. He trained with the master for over 20 ... -
Video Interview: A Visit to O Sensei’s Dojo with Isoyama Shihan
Kei Izawa (Chairman of the International Aikido Federation) and I recently traveled from Tokyo to the Ibaraki prefecture in order to conduct an interview ...
