Editors’ note. This is part one of a two part series. You can find part two here. O Sensei believed deeply that it was always possible and desirable to go more deeply into our practice of Aikido, that every day can be a day of spiritual progress. One example...
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Mastery Beyond Doubt
Mastery in the martial arts is an elusive designation for which there are many definitions. One definition I like is that a master is someone who has internalized the training to such an extent that it is in their body right down to the cells. Recently, I ran across...
John Stevens at Many Rivers Books – 09-26-2018
John Stevens Shihan recently taught a series of classes in the Bay Area, and on Wednesday, September 26th 2018, he gave a talk at Many Rivers Books in Sebastopol, CA. Many Rivers graciously allowed us to make the recording available on our website. Sensei Stevens talked about his writing,...
Interview with John Stevens on bodedit.com
John Stevens Sensei was recently interviewed on bodedit.com where he speaks candidly about his recovery from cancer, how his Aikido training helped him through this process, and how the spiritual nature of Aikido has helped him move from towards the light in the face of adversity. “One reason we train is to...
Book Review of A Demon’s Sermon of the Martial Arts, By Issai Chozanshi
Sensei Noha reviews the graphic novel “A Demon’s Sermon of the Martial Arts” Review of The Demon’s Sermon on the Martial Arts: A Graphic Novel By Issai Chozanshi Afterword by William Scott Wilson Based on the Translation by William Scott Wilson Adapted by Sean Michael Wilson Illustrated by...
Book Review of Aikido: An Everyday Approach To The Martial Art That Can Transform Your Life & The World by Paul Rest
Sensei Noha provides an excellent in depth review of the book “Aikido: An Everyday Approach To The Martial Art That Can Transform Your Life & The World”, by Paul Rest. Aikido: An Everyday Approach To The Martial Art That Can Transform Your Life & The World By Paul Fredrick...
Book Review: Encyclopedia of Japanese Martial Arts by David Hall
Sensei Robert Noha provides an excellent review of the book, Encyclopedia of Japanese Martial Arts. Review of Encyclopedia of Japanese Martial Arts By David A. Hall Kodansha Publishing ISBN: 978-1-56836-410-0 682 Pages Released February 2013 Reviewed by Robert Noha This book is a treasure trove of information for the...
Book Review: A Light On Transmission, by Mitsogi Saotome
Sensei Noha has provided an excellent review of the book “A light On Transmission” by Mitsugi Saotome Review of A Light On Transmission By Mitsugi Saotome Translated by Josh Drachman and Steve Earle Published by Cedar Forge Press ISBN 978-1936672-9-81 145 Pages Publication Date: 2015 Review by Robert Noha...
Sensei Noha’s review of “Aikido: My Spiritual Journey”
Sensei Noha has written a wonderful review of the book “Aikido: My Spiritual Journey” by the late Gozo Shioda Sensei: Review of Aikido: My Spiritual Journey By Gozo Shioda Afterword by Yasuhisa Shioda Compiled and Translated by Jacques Payet and Christopher Johnson Published by Kodansha USA ISBN 978-1-56836-411-7 202...
Kyu Exams – 2-24-2018
Please congratulate Dennis Goss on achieving the rank of 5th kyu, Diego Mtz Mendiola for achieving the rank of 3rd kyu, and Liam Robertson for 2nd kyu! Dennis Goss Diego Mtz Mendiola Liam Robertson