"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...

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

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

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

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

One of the most common statements I hear from students, visitors, friends, and family is that I somehow naturally enjoy rigid structure to m

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

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 kyu/dan testing? Did ...

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 you would think. Most...

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. Check out video and w...

“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 the first words that...

Aikido is a traditional Japanese martial art, focused on cultivating peaceful human beings through rigorous training. Many of us are drawn t

As we prepare to host Sensei Jonathan Weiner of Aikido of Charlotte this weekend, this week is an ideal time for new students, sempai, and those who haven't ...

The other day, Sensei Gold at Aikido Journal released an interview with our USAF Sensei Yamada on his views regarding the USAF, Aikido in general, and a few ...

Due to Instructor Illness, there will be no class tonight. Instead, Sensei has opened his Saturday morning 10am Advanced Class to All Rank

"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

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

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

RSVP FOR KAGAMI BIRAKI 2019! THIS SATURDAY JANUARY 5th. DOORS OPEN AT 10AM. FIRST CLASS AT 11! What is Kagami Biraki? According to jpinfo, Kagami Biraki is a...

Osouji for 2018 will begin at 12:30pm EST with 2 hours of training, followed by cleaning and food/drink. RSVP by clicking here. What is Osouji? As a Japanese...