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...

Space and timing are everything in Aikido, right? I think that's especially the case with Yokomenuchi attacks. Many ukes pull back at the last second, worried about hitting their partner. But that hesitation actually prevents real learning for tori.  In this lesson, we’ll look at how to keep you...