Sensei Mar 15, 2018Why Do Traditional Martial Arts Get a "Bad Rap"?What does it mean to be a life long martial artist? Often times I am asked, "how long until I have my black belt", "how long until I can...
Sensei Feb 23, 2018GRAND RE-OPENING SEMINAR SEPTEMBER!PRE-REGISTRATION IS LIVE! GRAND RE-OPENING SEMINAR From Sensei's Desk: Join us this September for a very special seminar with Shihans...
Sensei Feb 17, 2018"How can I help the dojo grow?"BRING A FRIEND get 1 month FREE From Sensei's Desk: Thank you all for what has begun as an amazing year for our dojo here in Clearwater,...
Sensei Feb 5, 2018What is the Best Exercise for Martial Arts?Cardio. Weights. HIIT/Tabata. Yoga. Pad Striking. Kihon. Musubi. Kumitachi. Shiai. Machines. Gadgets/Gizmos. This is a topic we generally...
Sensei Jan 22, 2018What is Self Defense in the Martial Arts?Mindset. Grabbing. Punching. Distance. Kicking. Screaming. Biting. Comfort. Discomfort. Scratching. Sweeping. Locking. Pinning. Breaking....
Sensei Jan 8, 2018The "3 Levels" of Aikido TrainingThere is something oddly comforting when you fall asleep in the dojo. 2 years I spent living in my sensei's dojo as his "uchi deshi"...
Sensei Nov 14, 20166th Kyu - The Beginning of Your Aikido JourneyIn all martial arts there is rank and progressing through this rank can be confusing and frustrating. Here I attempt to make sense of the...