Encounter with Katsura Sunshine, the only non-Japanese Rakugo master.

The 41st edition of the Kobudo Demonstration took place at the Nippon Budokan on Sunday, February, 4th. this year also marked the 150th anniversary of the ...

Kobayashi Yasuo Shihan is one of the last living uchi deshi of the founder of Aikido, Ueshiba Morihei. Unlike many of his peers, he did not ...

It is now somewhat of a tradition that I write a report on the occasion of the Kagamibiraki taking place at the beginning of January at ...

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, Tony Blauer, ...

The term “internal training” (or “internal power”) has become more and more fashionable during the past few years within Aikido circles, especially those who regularly visit ...

Tada Shihan is one of the last greats of Aikido who have had the chance to study under its founder, Ueshiba Morihei. Tada Shihan has had ...

Tada Hiroshi Shihan is one of the last living students of O Sensei Ueshiba Morihei. He has taught some of the greatest teachers in activity, both ...

As the site seems to be becoming more and more popular (especially via the YouTube channel I think), I tend to receive more and more requests ...

The 55th edition of the All Japan Aikido Demonstration was held on May 27th at the Nippon Budokan. This year, I was kindly allowed by the ...