Emphasising self-defence rather than victory, Japan's youngest martial art brings both new and veteran practitioners from across the globe to Tanabe, the town where it was born. Two men stood opposite ...

One thought dogged me during the weeks after I resumed practicing aikido in the late '80s, at 41, following a nearly seven-year hiatus: I'm too old for this. Falling safely - and frequently - is ...

Her black curly hair pulled back in a tight bun, Neilu Naini kneels, then bows deeply before a small vase of flowers and a framed picture of an elderly Japanese man. The moment of silence in the small ...

Ki Society Aikido (Vol 4): Advanced Defensive Techniques With Ken Ota | BlackBelt Magazine In this episode, step into the realm of Ki Society Aikido alongside Ken Ota. Presented by BlackBelt Magazine, ...

Aikido, called the elegant and sophisticated “non-violent” martial art, is the latest craze to hit the body/mind/spirit front–and it’s a good workout. Fast gaining popularity, especially among the ...

CAMP ZAMA, Japan (Aug. 13, 2019) -- Yotaro Mukai has taught aikido at the Yano Fitness Center here for 21 years, and he welcomes everyone. For those who want to learn, Mukai offers classes at ...

RARITAN TWP. – The public is invited to attend the Aikido Kokikai Seminar and Demonstration on Saturday, July 24 at HealthQuest on Route 31 here. The event will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. in the ...