In this advanced Aikido lesson, we explore the concept of redirecting attention from the point of contact to the center and space.

Learn how using the shoto (wakizashi) as a pointing and guiding tool can transform the way you approach techniques like ikkyo.

Through horse-lunging metaphors and g...

In this in-depth video from my recent 5-Day Summer Camp at my Los Angeles dojo, we continue working on suwari waza shomen uchi ikkyo but transition to a standing position. The focus of this session is learning how to shift your perspective from fixating on the contact point to understanding the f...

In this post, I share insights from my 5-Day Summer Camp, focusing on how to expand your perspective during Aikido practice. In this video, I demonstrate the importance of breaking free from the tunnel vision that can arise when we focus too much on the contact point. By using a shoto to connect ...

In this blog post, we delve into an advanced Aikido concept explored at my 5-Day Summer Camp. By shifting focus from the contact point to the bigger picture, we enhance our training and deepen our awareness of our partner’s movements. This video shows how employing a shoto to uke's base during su...

Do you catch yourself pushing during kokyunage or iriminage? In this behind-the-scenes look from our 5-Day Summer Camp in LA, you’ll see how blending shoto work with empty-hand techniques can reveal key improvements in your Aikido flow. A great lesson for those looking to refine their movement an...

This week’s blog post takes you inside our Los Angeles Aikido Summer Camp, where we explored iriminage through both empty-hand and shoto practice. Discover how weapon work enhances your understanding of core techniques and adds nuance to your Aikido.

From my Los Angeles Summer Camp, this advanced Ikkyo workshop shows how moving between empty-hand and shoto training can sharpen your awareness and technique. Discover how switching modalities helps you feel and move through space more effectively. This is Part 2 of our Ikkyo exploration—don't mi...

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

Unlock the essence of Aikido with shomen uchi ikkyo. Dive into insights from our 5-Day Summer Camp, where we explore the importance of closing the gap, committing attacks from the center, and extending attacks through the partner. Watch the video to grasp the nuances and elevate your Aikido pract...

Have you ever considered the intriguing parallels between Aikido and equestrian practices? At our Aikido Summer Seminar in Los Angeles, we delved into a unique connection between these disciplines, shedding light on a fresh perspective for Aikido practitioners.

During the seminar, we introduced ...

Are you looking to enhance your ikkyo technique while prioritizing proper posture and protecting your knees? At our Aikido Summer Seminar in Los Angeles, we explored the art of maintaining good posture while transitioning to the tatami, ensuring both technique effectiveness and physical well-bein...