How Hanmi Handachi Shihonage Can Help You Cultivate Grounding in Aikido

In this post, we dive into a non-traditional hanmi handachi shihonage variation that builds on last week's kokyu ho and kokyu nage session.

Taken from last year’s Aikido Summer Camp in Los Angeles, this training continues our deep exploration of grounding and centering.

Whether you’re a student...

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Breaking Free: Overcoming “Locked Down” Moments in Kokyu Ho Training

In this video from my 5-Day Summer Camp in Los Angeles, we tackle a common issue in Kokyu Ho: the feeling of being "locked down" during practice. By analyzing ryotedori attacks and focusing on body structure, we can deflect our partner’s energy and transition into more fluid movements. Watch this...

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Advanced Ryotedori Shihonage Techniques from Lia Suzuki’s 5-Day Summer Camp in Los Angeles

In this blog post, Lia Suzuki shares an in-depth look at ryotedori shihonage, focusing on how to adjust your body structure and movement for effective defense and counterattacks. Recorded at her 5-Day Summer Camp in Los Angeles, this training session provides both foundational insights and advanc...

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Overcoming Ryotedori Attacks in Aikido: Advanced Techniques from Summer Camp

In this video from my 5-Day Summer Camp, I share advanced insights on how to handle ryotedori attacks. Learn how to modify your body structure to deflect a stronger, larger opponent’s attack and stay grounded in your center. These techniques are crucial for intermediate and advanced Aikido practi...

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Unlocking Ikkyo: How Shoto Training Can Deepen Your Aikido

In this behind-the-scenes look at our 5-Day Summer Camp in Los Angeles, we dive deep into the foundations of ikkyo. By alternating between empty-hand and shoto, we explore how this hybrid approach opens up new pathways for flowing around resistance. Discover how this method can shift your underst...

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Unlocking Iriminage: The Key to Effortless Movement in Aikido

Many Aikido practitioners struggle with Iriminage, especially when their partner feels immovable. In this post, we explore a game-changing approach—shifting from stiff to relaxed contact on the shoulder—to create seamless, powerful throws. Learn how to refine your technique!

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Breaking Routine: A Dynamic Iriminage Variation to Enhance Your Aikido

Are you or your students stuck in predictable Aikido patterns? This Iriminage variation, featured in our Aikido Summer Seminar, challenges practitioners to stay adaptable and sharpens both execution and ukemi skills. Discover how breaking routine can elevate your training!

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Kokyu Ho Training: How to Find and Use Your Center in Aikido

Discover how kokyu ho training can refine your Aikido skills by helping you engage your center more effectively. In this blog, we break down a progressive sequence of exercises—lying down, sitting, and standing—to develop balance, posture, and fluid movement.

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Unlocking the Secrets of Tachidori, Part 2: Highlights from Our Aikido Seminar

Explore advanced tachidori techniques in this session from our New Year’s seminar at the Los Angeles dojo.

This blog highlights key insights and drills that can inspire and elevate your Aikido practice. Whether you're seasoned or looking for a challenge, this session delivers!

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Unlocking the Secrets of Tachidori, Part 1: Highlights from Our Aikido Seminar

Explore tachidori (sword takeaway techniques) in this blog post inspired by my New Year’s seminar. After honing our jo techniques, we shifted to tachidori, bringing fresh challenges and opportunities for growth. Discover how these techniques can refine your Aikido practice.

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Refining the Art of Jo: Spiral Movements and Aikido Applications

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...

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Unlocking the Spiral Dynamics in Aikido Jo Kata: Insights from the New Year’s Seminar

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...

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