What Aikido Means To Me?
Diana Simonds (Aikido of Maine) This question has accompanied me since first seeing it as a pre-seminar assignment at the end of an e-mail last week. My initial reaction […]
What Makes Saotome Sensei’s Aikido Unique?
By Josh Drachman Sensei, 6th dan Saotome Sensei possesses unusual abilities that make Sensei unique as a martial artist and teacher and have inspired so many to take up […]
Soyez un caméléon : Saotome Sensei et l’adaptabilité
L’adaptabilité est au cœur de l’enseignement de Saotome Sensei depuis des décennies, depuis l’époque o ù il était instructeur au Hombu Dojo. Pendant tout ce temps, il a dit à ses […]
Wendy Whited and her contributions to the ASU
When asked to write an article describing Wendy Whited Sensei’s contributions to ASU it was difficult to even know how to start. For many of us we can see her […]
Don’t Be a Clone: The Emphasis on Creativity in Saotome Sensei’s Teaching
In the study of martial arts we often find a tension between form and creativity. For the beginner, form is an essential study. By form we mean things like learning […]
Be a Chameleon: Saotome Sensei and Adaptability
Adaptability has been a core focus of Saotome Sensei’s teaching for decades, going back to when he was an instructor at Hombu Dojo. Throughout this time, he has told his […]
Wendy Whited Sensei
1952-2021 Wendy Whited Shihan, was one of a small group of instructors at the highest level of theAikido Schools of Ueshiba. Awarded a seventh Dan in 2012 by Hombu Dojo […]
ASU DOJO CHO FORUMS
Covid relief funding
Here is an article that might be helpful to some ASU dojos. This round of funding is more flexible then the first PPP. January 10, 2021 Original article link Paycheck […]
2021 Kagami Biraki Promotions
The following ASU instructor promotions were recognized by the Aikikai Hombu (World Aikido Headquarters) at their annual Kagami Biraki celebration: Godan Lewis Cuffy Don Hebert Mathew Heersche Thomas Krumroy Marc […]