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"You can't learn a martial art online"
Sensei
  • Mar 15, 2021

"You can't learn a martial art online"

There is something missing from the online experience when it comes to learning martial arts, especially grappling arts like Aikido.
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Our Dojo's 2 Fundamentals
Sensei
  • Oct 19, 2020

Our Dojo's 2 Fundamentals

Keeping a habit consistent like showing up to the dojo 2-3 times per week is hard; the dojo should be in service of that commitment.
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"Etiquette Doesn't Matter, It's All Indoctrination"
Sensei
  • Mar 11, 2020

"Etiquette Doesn't Matter, It's All Indoctrination"

"Sensei" just means teacher or someone you hope to gain knowledge from. Your school teacher is a sensei, your doctor is a sensei. A "sen...
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Building Bridges - How Does the Next Generation Grow?
Sensei
  • Mar 2, 2020

Building Bridges - How Does the Next Generation Grow?

I think the goal here should be for quality Aikido instructors to find each other and work together to identify each other's unique challeng
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Loyalty. Devotion. Lineage. "Who Needs It?"
Sensei
  • Feb 13, 2020

Loyalty. Devotion. Lineage. "Who Needs It?"

Over the last few years I've had the privilege of beginning a few exchanges with fellow dojo cho. These "seeds" are meant to be the beginnin
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"I Refuse To Learn From Someone Whose Political Affiliation Differs From Mine"
Sensei
  • Feb 12, 2020

"I Refuse To Learn From Someone Whose Political Affiliation Differs From Mine"

This is becoming an all too common theme in so many disciplines across so many industries. We have become so polarized that even those activ
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Our Dojo Motto for a New Decade
Sensei
  • Jan 13, 2020

Our Dojo Motto for a New Decade

As we prepare for our first major seminar of 2020 on January 18th with Sensei Helen Reynolds and Sensei Keith Lit of Florida Aikikai, it is
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"Sensei, you're such a creature of habit." WRONG.
Sensei
  • Jan 7, 2020

"Sensei, you're such a creature of habit." WRONG.

One of the most common statements I hear from students, visitors, friends, and family is that I somehow naturally enjoy rigid structure to m
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What It Means To Be Thankful
Sensei
  • Nov 26, 2019

What It Means To Be Thankful

One of my favorite things to say around the dojo is: "I just work here". To some extent, it's one of many things we say and do to keep the j
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What is the Difference Between Black Belt Ranks?
Sensei
  • Nov 14, 2019

What is the Difference Between Black Belt Ranks?

What's in a rank? Does it really matter? Do they care that much in Japan (where the ranks originate)? Why should I work so hard towards...
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Aikido Camps - Only for Black Belts?
Sensei
  • Nov 7, 2019

Aikido Camps - Only for Black Belts?

One of the most common responses I've gotten when inviting students to attend major seminars like Summer Camp or Winter Camp isn't what...
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A 5-Star Dojo Is Worth Celebrating!
Sensei
  • Sep 2, 2019

A 5-Star Dojo Is Worth Celebrating!

Thank you to all those who have taken the time to share their experiences on the mat here in Clearwater at Pinellas County Aikikai Dojo....
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Grab my wrist!
Matthew Addison
  • Aug 6, 2019

Grab my wrist!

“Grab my wrist” What do you even mean “grab my wrist”? When demonstrating a technique to a new student/guest “grab my wrist” are usually...
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Japanese Culture & Aikido - Where do we draw the line?
Sensei
  • Jul 10, 2019

Japanese Culture & Aikido - Where do we draw the line?

Aikido is a traditional Japanese martial art, focused on cultivating peaceful human beings through rigorous training. Many of us are drawn t
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Welcome to Spring Seminar Week!
Sensei
  • Apr 22, 2019

Welcome to Spring Seminar Week!

As we prepare to host Sensei Jonathan Weiner of Aikido of Charlotte this weekend, this week is an ideal time for new students, sempai,...
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My Thoughts on Sensei's Interview with Aikido Journal
Sensei
  • Apr 5, 2019

My Thoughts on Sensei's Interview with Aikido Journal

The other day, Sensei Gold at Aikido Journal released an interview with our USAF Sensei Yamada on his views regarding the USAF, Aikido in...
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No Class Tonight - Saturday All Levels
Sensei
  • Mar 7, 2019

No Class Tonight - Saturday All Levels

Due to Instructor Illness, there will be no class tonight. Instead, Sensei has opened his Saturday morning 10am Advanced Class to All Rank
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Habits = Progress
Sensei
  • Feb 16, 2019

Habits = Progress

"Sensei, I'm not feeling well this week" "Sensei, I'm injured" "Sensei, I'm just not in the right head space" There is an old martial ar
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NEW YEAR & WINTER SEMINAR
Sensei
  • Jan 17, 2019

NEW YEAR & WINTER SEMINAR

Please join us for a very special day on the mat, February 2nd, starting at 10am as we join together at the premiere martial arts dojo in Cl
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Dojo Meeting & Kagami Biraki
Sensei
  • Jan 11, 2019

Dojo Meeting & Kagami Biraki

Thank you all again for joining us for Kagami Biraki. A special thank you to our guest instructors and of course, Sensei Gustavo Ramos who c
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