
🐎 Happy New Year 2026
Akemashite Omedetou Gozaimasu, Happy New Year 2026 Each year, I take time to reflect on where I am and where I want to go. This year

Keiko Osame
“Keiko Osame” holds profound significance in Aikido and Japanese martial arts, marking the culmination of a year’s practice and training. In Japanese, “Keiko” signifies practice,
Facing the Training Dragon of Ego
When we start Aikido, we have the absolute joy of being a beginner. We can’t be good at this stuff. We have no idea what

Grit: Passion and Perseverance on Your Aikido Journey
What if the more important part of learning Aikido isn’t natural talent, athleticism, or a certain body type, but instead a long-term learning mindset that’s