Colorado Springs Aikido

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.