Have you ever felt like your Aikido wasn't improving? Maybe you've even wondered whether you were getting worse. Most of us have experienced that feeling. In this week's video, I share one idea that completely changed how I think about long-term training. What if Aikido isn't primarily teaching t...

Many martial arts students train for a few years and move on. But in Aikido, it's surprisingly common to meet practitioners who have been training for 20, 30, even 40 years. Why does that happen? In this week's video, I explore three reasons Aikido often becomes a lifelong practice, including a s...

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...