Maai isn’t about how far apart you stand. Learn how dynamic distance shapes calm, timing, and options in Aikido training — and why it must be felt, not calculated.

Perfectionism can create tension, hesitation, and slower learning in Aikido. Discover why exploration, repetition, and permission to be wrong accelerate progress in training.

Progress in Aikido doesn’t stop when you stop moving. Learn how observation develops perception, accelerates understanding, and helps principles transfer from Sensei to student.

If you’re new to Aikido and feel stuck, this lesson explains why plateaus are part of real progress, how ukemi accelerates learning, and how observation trains your intuition both inside and outside the Dojo.

Fast attacks can trigger tension and panic in Aikido. In this video, Lia Suzuki explains why calm must be trained under pressure and how staying calm widens perception and improves timing.

A clear explanation of Aikido stance, why over-fixating on foot placement creates rigidity, and how adaptability, soft knees, and center awareness support real stability and readiness.

If your Aikido feels stiff or disconnected, the issue may not be technique. In this post, Lia Suzuki explains how micro-pauses, dropped awareness, and missed transitions interrupt flow — and how to restore smooth movement.

Many students believe they’re practicing Aikido basics—but unknowingly reinforce habits that limit progress. Learn three common mistakes involving maai, strength, and technique-collecting, and how to train more effectively.

Learning to move from your center is one of the most important skills in Aikido — but also one of the most misunderstood. In this week’s video, we look at why techniques often feel shaky, weak, or disconnected, especially under pressure, and how arm-driven movement creates tension long before ...