Most people learn Ukemi because they don't want to get hurt. That's certainly important. But over the years, I've come to believe that Ukemi teaches some of the deepest lessons in Aikido. Timing. Balance. Connection. And perhaps most importantly, how to learn directly from another person's moveme...

This week I want to talk about something that’s becoming more relevant every year. We now have access to an incredible amount of Aikido information—videos, books, seminars online, and more. But there is still something essential about Aikido that can’t be transmitted through a screen. In this wee...

Many people assume that when Aikido feels confusing, it means they’re making mistakes or not “getting it.” In this week’s video, I explain why confusion is actually a normal and necessary part of learning. When old habits start to fall away before new ones are fully formed, both the body and the...