Samurai, monks, rulers, and schoolchildren are taught the way of the brush as a way of understanding the deeper meaning of culture and language. That being said, this is an amazing way to start learning about the characters central to aikido practice. Continue reading Calligraphy, Characters, and “Magic Paper”
Monthly Archives: May 2014
Principles of Sarete
The principles of Sarete are the correlations between Aikido technique and Aikdo philosophy. These principles are also the bridge between development on the mat and implementing results in daily life.
Benefits of Traditional Martial Arts; 30 Years of Research
Sarete is supported by research showing that traditional martial arts build necessary life-skills and have a unique potential to produce positive results.This is in contrast to sports, aerobics, and competition-focused martial arts. (Trulson, 84; Nejafi, 2003) Continue reading Benefits of Traditional Martial Arts; 30 Years of Research
Understanding Aikido Terms
If a painting is worth a thousand words most english translations are more like titles to an abstract painting. Continue reading Understanding Aikido Terms