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...

Many Aikido practitioners work hard on their stance—yet still feel slow, heavy, or slightly behind the moment. In this week’s video, I clarify a common misunderstanding: stability doesn’t come from fixing your feet or locking into a position. In fact, over-focusing on foot placement often create...