Delve into the spiral principles of Aikido as we explore advanced jo techniques and their application to empty-hand waza. Discover how using your arm like the jo itself can elevate your practice and deepen your understanding of Aikido’s core principles.

Learn to apply spiral and fulcrum principl...

Discover the spiral dynamics within Aikido’s jo kata from my New Year’s seminar in Los Angeles. Learn how two simultaneous spirals can enhance your tsuki, improve your empty-hand technique, and deepen your overall Aikido practice. This principle, once understood, can transform your throws and unl...

Kubishime sankyo is rarely part of the weekly dojo curriculum, but it deepens our Aikido practice and may be included in one of our tests. So the importance is obvious.

In this post, we explore a seminar where these techniques were refined, focusing on kubishime kokyunage and sankyo.

Whether you'r...

Join me for an in-depth breakdown of Ushiro Ryotedori techniques—Kokyunage jo and Shihonage—from my New Year’s Aikido seminar in Los Angeles.

This post delves into the proper ways to invite and offer attacks, key refinements in technique, and how to elevate your Aikido practice.

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At my New Year’s seminar in Los Angeles, we delved into Yamaguchi Sensei's profound "heavy connection" principle. Drawing from the teachings of Takeda Shihan, Yamashima Sensei, and other Aikido masters, we explored how this skill can elevate your practice, whether you’re uke or nage.

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In Aikido, shoulder tension can be a common barrier to effective technique, especially in tenchinage. In this post, we’ll explore insights from my New Year’s Aikido seminar in Los Angeles. Discover how to use weight shifting and relaxation to improve your tenchinage and kokyunage, helping you cre...

In this blog post, we delve into the nuances of Katadori Kokyunage. Drawing from my recent New Year's seminar in Los Angeles, I explore Katadori Kokyunage, while also sharing tips for working with beginners and refining one's own technique. Don't miss out on the insights that can take your Aikido...

In this post, we explore the nuances of koshinage, a technique that challenges even seasoned Aikido practitioners. Drawing from my New Year's seminar in Los Angeles, I break down the transition from katadori kokyunage to koshinage, providing tips to improve your execution and ukemi. Whether you'r...

Explore the nuances of katadori kokyunage and nikyo techniques, straight from my New Year’s Aikido seminar in Los Angeles. This blog post dives into the importance of body weight, heaviness, and chest expansion as we transition from practicing on the ground to standing movements. Discover how the...

If you or your students struggle with katadori techniques in Aikido, this post will provide the tools and insights you need to overcome these challenges.

In this article and video, we delve into key exercises demonstrated during my New Year's seminar at my dojo in Los Angeles, focusing on the im...

Today’s video from our New Year’s seminar focuses on weight shifting in kokyu nage, a key principle for maintaining connection and control in Aikido. This principle is essential for both empty-handed practice and shoto mastery.

I’m excited to share more in my upcoming book, 'Mastering The Shoto ...

Discover how to enhance your Tenchi Nage by mastering weight shifting techniques in Aikido. This blog explores insights from Lia Suzuki’s New Year’s seminar, where she introduces a Kokyu Nage variation that’s directly applicable to Tenchi Nage. Whether you're looking to deepen your connection wit...