Form in Aikido
Over the years I’ve heard the statement made that Aikido is “without form”. I believe that this is a result of […]
Zanshin (Remaining Mind) – Cultivating a Budo Mindset (Part 2)
This is the first installment in a five post series discussing the role of “mindset” in serious Budo training. […]
Shoshin (Beginner’s Mind) – Cultivating a Budo Mindset (Part 1)
This is the first installment in a five post series discussing the role of “mindset” in serious Budo training. […]
Our 4th Anniversary!
Our Dojo is Celebrating it’s 4th Anniversary! We consider ourselves lucky to be part of a large and vibrant global […]
The Dojo as a Sacred Place
A short essay, authored by Kazuo Chiba Shihan, on the purpose and meaning of a Dojo.
In-Person Aikido Practice… Gettin’ Back To It…
We’re planning on re-opening the Dojo for in-person Aikido practice on Monday April 26th 2021. We’re […]
Aikido is a Martial Art…
There are some commonly held, and evolving, misconceptions about Aikido, some of which are held by Aikido […]
Dojo COVID-19 Operations Update
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve transitioned back to online classes during the week, and outdoor classes on the […]
Patricia Hendricks Shihan – IAF Online Aikido Class
We were honored to be invited to attend Patricia Hendricks Shihan’s Online IAF Session on August 10th 2020.
Aikido Webinar – Hendricks Shihan
Patricia Hendricks Shihan taught her first online weapons intensive on 26/27 June 2020. We were excited to be able […]
COVID-19: Transitioning to Phase-3!
We’re transitioning to COVID-19 Pandemic Phase-3 Dojo Operations! Come join us for Iwama Weapons Practice! Our […]
COVID-19: Transitioning to Phase 2!
We’re transitioning to Phase 2 in our staged COVID-19 operational plan. Starting 1 June 2020, we’re holding […]
Organizational Affiliation – Important?
Affiliation with a larger organization is important to both a Dojo and it’s students. Review this post to learn […]
Dojo Lineage… How Important is it?
This post discusses the importance of a lineage reaching directly back to O-Sensei. We also discuss why it’s […]
Tai Sai – 2020
Tai-Sai is an annual ceremony memorializing Morihei Ueshiba O-Sensei. The Aikido community holds events during the […]
A Colorado Springs Aikido Dojo Adapting to COVID-19…
We’re taking steps to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic. Our dojo is well placed to survive the next months of […]
COVID-19 Response…
With COVID-19 related forced closure imminent in Colorado, we’ve decided, for the safety of all dojo members, to […]
Kagami Biraki – 2020
We held our 2nd Annual Kagami Biraki on January 11th, 2020 this year. Carrying on the tradition of our parent […]
Etsunen Keiko (2019/2020)
This year we celebrated the New Year by holding our first annual Etsunen Keiko, or “Year End Practice”. […]
Hendricks Shihan Seminar – Oct 2019
Seminar at Takemusu Aikido New Mexico Featuring Patricia Hendricks Shihan (Oct 2019)
Iwama Style Aikido… The One True Path…
Studying Iwama-Style Aikido is a true path to understanding the legacy that O-Sensei left behind.
Doshu Seminar – 2019
Notes from the 2019 Doshu Seminar in San Mateo, CA
CAA Division 1 – Weapons Intensive
The First Annual (fingers crossed) CAA Division 1 Weapons Intensive – 24-25 August 2019
Aikido of Arlington Tai Sai/30th Anniversary
The 2019 Aikido of Arlington Tai Sai and 30th Anniversary! (Wiley Sensei also tests for Nidan)
