With Summer School fast approaching I thought it might be useful to pass on the philosophical underpinnings of grades in Aikido as well as the principles by which grades are awarded. In this blog article I will pass on the thoughts of the late Tamura Nobuyoshi Shihan (8th Dan) regarding the meaning of each grade…
During the last 3 years at the Teaching courses I have been asked to offer advice on the technical direction in the UKA. After consideration I have set out below my personal thoughts on ‘technical direction’ and also the future direction of the UKA. Cleary there is a difference between an individual’s personal technical direction…
Hello everyone, We are excited to announce that our blog will be launching soon! Stay tuned for insightful articles, updates, and stories from the Aikido community. Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or just starting your Aikido journey, our blog will have something for you. Check back here soon for our first posts. We can’t wait…
