It is imperative that the dojo maintains the highest level of health and safety. To that end, we want to make clear our policies...

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

This is often the most common reason students leave any physical discipline. We know that physical activities (martial arts is no exception)

"Ukemi is the same in every martial art and fighting style. Survival always matters more than your ability to hit very hard"

Two of the biggest questions and concerns from anyone considering training in any martial art: 1. How realistic or useful will this traini