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🎥 WATCH: Why Some Aikido Students Improve Faster Than Others

Every dojo has them. The students who seem to improve faster than everyone else. Most people assume they're naturally talented. But after many years of teaching, I've noticed something different. The students who make the most progress often share a few habits that have nothing to do with athleti...

by Lia Suzuki — Jun 23, 2026 aikido aikido training beginner's mind curiosity dojo training learning lia suzuki martial arts personal development skill development

🎥 WATCH: Why Soft Aikido Is More Difficult Than Most People Think

Soft Aikido often looks effortless from the outside. But in reality, it may be one of the hardest things to develop in training. In this week’s video, I talk about: why softness actually requires strong structure how tension disrupts timing and connection the hidden danger of “getting good” at f...

by Lia Suzuki — May 26, 2026 aikido aikido training budo dojo training japanese martial arts ki lia suzuki martial arts movement posture soft aikido ukemi yamaguchi sensei

🎥 WATCH: After 45 Years of Aikido, These Lessons Still Matter Most

After 45 years of practicing Aikido, a few lessons stand out clearly. Interestingly, none of them are about mastering a specific technique. They’re about things like patience…plateaus in training…and why the basics—posture, maai, balance, timing—never stop mattering. I also share a story from the...

by Lia Suzuki — May 05, 2026 aikido aikido fundamentals aikido philosophy dojo training lia suzuki long term practice martial arts mindset martial arts training

🎥 WATCH: Why Aikido Is Hard to Explain

Some people ask me to explain Aikido. But the truth is… Aikido doesn’t always translate well into words. And that’s not a flaw. In this week’s training reflection, I talk about why sensation often teaches faster than explanation — and why repeating movement in the dojo can reveal things that anal...

by Lia Suzuki — Mar 31, 2026 aikido aikido philosophy aikido training budo dojo training lia suzuki martial arts learning

🎥 WATCH: Why Aikido Progress Can’t Be Rushed

Have you ever felt like you’re behind in your Aikido progress? Behind others. Behind where you “should” be. Behind in rank or skill. This week’s video is about something most practitioners don’t talk about: Why Aikido can’t be rushed. And why trying to force progress can actually slow you down...

by Lia Suzuki — Mar 03, 2026 aikido aikido basics aikido mindset aikido training budo dojo training martial arts philosophy plateaus in training

🎥 WATCH: Why Maai Creates Calm (Not Panic) in Aikido

Most people think distance in Aikido is about how far apart you stand. It isn’t. Maai is a relationship — constantly shifting based on your partner, intent, timing, and presence. When distance is off, panic creeps in.When distance is right, movement becomes simple… and you suddenly have options....

by Lia Suzuki — Feb 24, 2026 aikido aikido basics aikido training beginners aikido distance dojo training maai timing

🎥 WATCH: Trying to Be Perfect Is Slowing You Down

Many people think progress in Aikido comes from getting everything exactly right. In reality, that mindset often creates tension, hesitation, and slower learning. In this week’s video, I talk about why real progress comes from repetition, exploration, and giving yourself permission to be wrong —...

by Lia Suzuki — Feb 17, 2026 aikido aikido basics aikido mindset aikido training beginners aikido dojo training martial arts learning repetition

🎥 WATCH: Why Watching Is a Core Skill in Aikido Training

Most Aikido students think progress only happens when they’re actively training. But some of the biggest breakthroughs happen when you’re simply watching. In this week’s training video, I share why observation is a core skill in Aikido — and how it develops perception, deepens understanding, and...

by Lia Suzuki — Feb 10, 2026 aikido aikido basics aikido mindset aikido training budo dojo training learning aikido observation perception ukemi

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