Technical Corner

Quotes from O Sensei

25 October 2017

Aikido practice is purification of the body and mind on all levels. Nothing is too small or too big for our misogi.[1] If people do not understand the principle of takemusu aiki [2], they […]

The first thing you will be taught when you start practicing Aikido is the “hanmi” stance. Hanmi literally means “half-body”. From a practical standpoint this means that only half of ones body is presented to an adversary. The […]

English Law and Self Defence

13 June 2017

By Christopher Dunn and Kevin Pell Editor’s Note: This article is presented for educational purposes only, and is not intended to be legal advice. If anyone has questions regarding a specific set of circumstances, he […]

3rd Kyu Syllabus

20 January 2017

TAI JUTSU * Shomen Uchi Dai Sankyo (Omote & Ura) * Shomen Uchi Dai Yonkyo (Omote & Ura) * Kata Dori Dai Sankyo (Omote & Ura) * Kata Dori Dai Yonkyo (Omote & Ura) * Ryote Dori […]

“Japan visit” by Michael Davidson

19 December 2016

These are a few of the photos I took on visits to Japan, which hopefully give a flavour of this fascinating country. Around Tokyo Tokyo is a collection of districts linked together. Tokyo has been […]

“Making my Kanabo” by James Gott

30 August 2016

Ultimately I want to make a Bokken but first I need to build up my wood craft skills and confidence. I have made quite a few wooden Tantos and I was eager to start my next project. […]

Morihiro Saito teaches the fundamentals of Kotegaeshi

4 March 2016

31 Jo Kata (san-ju-ichi no jo kata)

14 January 2016

This article with accompanying video of Morihiro Saito Sensei, is to help those who are currently learning the 31 Jo Kata. There will be updates to include the Kumi-Jo at a later stage. Also included is […]

Forging a Katana

5 December 2015

Here below is an interesting video about forging a katana. It tells of the history of the Japanese sword, explains how the steel is made, how it is forged, polished, and used in modern day […]

Takemusu Aikido Forest Row