Zanshin in Aikido: How to Develop Presence Before, During, and After Technique

A deep exploration of zanshin — what it means, why it matters, and how to cultivate sustained mindfulness throughout your Aikido training. Includes practical tips, daily assignments, and examples from classical instruction.

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Stop Chasing Techniques: Why Depth Creates Real Aikido Skill

Most Aikido students think that learning more techniques will make them better. But after nearly a decade training in Japan, I learned that real Aikido skill comes from going deeper into a few essential movements — not collecting more waza. In this post, I share stories from my training with T...

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