I was shown an interesting video recently by one of our Nippon Kan Headquarter graduate uchideshi alumni from Italy. In the video, the demonstrator introduced Read More

In martial arts, as in most pursuits, there are many different models that try to help students along the path. These various models attempt to Read More

Aikido postures, and especially feet orientation, throw up a whole world of debate and arguments; should my front foot point forward or rotate outward, and Read More

There are two main schools of thought regarding weapons training in Aikido. Those that consider weapons training of value, and those that don’t. The Hombu Read More

Kyu-shin-do can be attributed to the late Kenshiro Abbe Sensei (1915 – 1985), a highly respected and important figure in the world of martial arts Read More