Explaining Kata Competitions
By: Alec Niccum Kata competitions in Aikido can be puzzling to casual viewers. Two teams of two perform the exact same moves, in the exact same orRead More…
Author: Alec Niccum
Aikido Beyond Randori
Competition style tanto randori should never be thought of as the pinnacle of aikido. Randori competitions are defining aspects of Tomiki Aikido, but Read More…
KI: Multitasking through Mental Imaging
Some people believe Ki is an actual physical force. Others see Ki as a custom that they have no great belief in, but accept in the dojo due to the weiRead More…
The Martial Arts as a Time Capsule
For six months I studied abroad and, without a local Tomiki Style dojo, I joined the Glasgow University Aikido club and studied Aikikai style. Of neceRead More…
Context In Evaluating Martial Arts
Everyone loves to talk about ‘practical martial arts’ and ‘real martial arts’ as if watching a video from their living room makes them an expeRead More…