"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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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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Sensei
- Mar 10, 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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Sensei
- Mar 1, 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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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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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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Sensei
- Jan 12, 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
- 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Sensei
- Apr 22, 2019