Do you sometimes practice techniques from ushiro attacks?

I find that it can be a difficult attack for beginners to grasp, much less, execute.

Today’s video is from our 5-Day Aikido Summer Camp in Los Angeles last August.

In today’s clip, we’re practicing some techniques from ushiro ryotedori....

Embark on a journey into the heart of Aikido with our latest video featuring the tradition of "ato-geiko", or "After-Class Training".

Footage from some of our 2023 seminars, this post explores the significance of post-class training and its positive impact on both uke and nage.

Learn how this p...

Explore the power of centering and heaviness, via #NiNinGake (2-person attack) techniques in Aikido.

Join me as I share experiences from our 5-Day Aikido Summer Camp in Los Angeles, delving into the benefits of this unique exercise for developing center-based techniques.

Discover how working on...

Explore the nuances of yokomenuchi attacks in Aikido with this in-depth video from our 5-Day Aikido Summer Camp in Los Angeles.

Join Lia Suzuki Shihan, renowned Aikido instructor, as she guides practitioners through yokomenuchi training, focusing on common variations and techniques.

Gain valuab...

Embark on a journey through the intricate world of Aikido as Lia Suzuki, a renowned Aikido instructor based in Los Angeles, shares profound insights in this blog post. Delve into the challenges and nuances of teaching and learning Ikkyo, a technique that often proves to be a formidable hurdle for...

Welcome to the heart of Aikido excellence! Join us on a journey through the insightful teachings of Lia Suzuki, a distinguished Aikido instructor, as she shares highlights from our 5-Day Aikido Summer Camp in Los Angeles. In this blog post, delve into the nuances of Aikido practice – refining uke...

Have you ever dreamt of practicing Aikido in Japan or perhaps you've already had the chance? If you’re watching this video at the time it was published, I’m now in Japan once again.

After the positive response to our last video, we're continuing our journey through Aikido in Japan.

Whether you'...

Have you ever dreamt of practicing Aikido in Japan? Or perhaps you've already had the chance? Well, I'm about to once again embark on a journey to Japan myself in just a couple days, visiting Hombu Dojo and my Sensei's dojo in Yokohama.

Whether you're in the planning stage or still dreaming abou...

🥷 Immerse yourself in the world of Aikido as we delve into the intricacies of Iriminage in our latest blog post, showcasing insights from our exclusive 5-Day Aikido Summer Camp in Los Angeles. Discover the nuanced technique of applying a soft touch to your partner's shoulder during Iriminage and ...

Greetings, Aikido enthusiasts! Welcome to an exclusive glimpse into the heart of our 5-Day Aikido Summer Camp held in the vibrant city of Los Angeles last August. In this special session, we focused on the intricate details of Shomen Uchi Iriminage, unraveling its secrets for practitioners seekin...

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If you celebrate the holiday, I'd like to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving!

I hope you and yours are enjoying good health, happiness, and warm fellowship this Thanksgiving.

Instead of a new seminar clip this week, I thought I'd send you a link for an overview of my entire YouTub...

Join us for the next chapter in our Aikido journey!

In this video, part of our 5-Day Aikido Summer Camp in Los Angeles, we delve deeper into katadori, now transitioning to a standing position.

Explore the seamless integration of hip and hand movements, creating fluidity and precision. Witness t...