Over the years I’ve heard the statement made that Aikido is “without form”. I believe that this is a result of both misinterpretation of O-Sensei’s views and misunderstanding of Aikido pedagogy. My views are distinctly influenced by my Iwama Style background, but I think O-Sensei left quite a bit of evidence behind indicating that while HIS Aikido was without form, the path to getting to “Aikido without form” is not devoid of intense focus on form.
Our Dojo is Celebrating it’s 4th Anniversary! We consider ourselves lucky to be part of a large and vibrant global community of Aikidoka. We’re looking forward to continuing to build a strong Aikido community along the Front Range.
A short essay, authored by Kazuo Chiba Shihan, on the purpose and meaning of a Dojo.
We’re planning on re-opening the Dojo for in-person Aikido practice on Monday April 26th 2021. We’re finally seeing what appears to be a light at the end of the tunnel with respect to the COVID-19 pandemic. This has certainly been a challenging year for everyone. We’ve …
There are some commonly held, and evolving, misconceptions about Aikido, some of which are held by Aikido practitioners. The Aikido of Morihei Ueshiba O-Sensei is a martial art. It’s not a “health system” or a form of “dance”. This post discusses these misconceptions.
We’re taking steps to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic. Our dojo is well placed to survive the next months of uncertainty. In the meantime… Free online classes!
