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...

What does it actually mean to be calm in Aikido? It’s not about pretending, suppressing nerves, or trying to relax on command. In this week’s video, I explain calm as a trained physical state—one that gives you more time, more choice, and better technique. If you’ve ever felt rushed, tense, or s...