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Category: Black Belt Papers

The TAA requires that candidates for the grades of shodan (1st degree) to yondan (4th degree) submit a paper on an aikido-related topic for publication.

My Journey To Aikido

August 31, 2020December 30, 2020 Wes TomlinsonLeave a Comment on My Journey To Aikido

By Dr. Wes Tomlinson Aikido is not the most ancient of arts, but certainly has its place of importance in the martial arts world and mine.&nbsRead More…

You Got Hurt, So Now What?

August 17, 2020August 31, 2020 Gabe AdalemLeave a Comment on You Got Hurt, So Now What?

This paper is written with the purpose of explaining a not-uncommon physical hurdle in the martial world, back injury. It is something I have personaRead More…

Is Aikido Functional For Real-world Applications?

August 11, 2020December 30, 2020 Jeremy LehewLeave a Comment on Is Aikido Functional For Real-world Applications?

By Jeremy Lehew   Is Aikido a practical martial art for the purposes of self-defense and restraining techniques against an adversarial combatRead More…

Two Principles (Among Many) to Reduce Aikido Related Injuries

August 3, 2020August 31, 2020 Erik DiVietroLeave a Comment on Two Principles (Among Many) to Reduce Aikido Related Injuries

By Erik DiVietro It is no secret that Tomiki Aikido practitioners in the United States tend to experience significant injuries. It is rare toRead More…

Multiple Descriptions of the Same Technique

March 1, 2019August 3, 2020 Timothy Parker

When I first started Aikido, I often had issues trying to understand what my instructors were describing, and even more issues trying to accomplish whRead More…

Who I Am

March 1, 2019February 24, 2020 Katherin Fischer

Identity is a curious thing. We think it was created by ourselves and that we control our identity. Do we really? My experiences with the people I lovRead More…

Teaching Young Aikidoka

March 1, 2019February 24, 2020 aknisely

Explaining what I have experienced through teaching Aikido must begin and end respectfully with my deepest gratitude to my own Sensei. I teach what I Read More…

Blood, Sweat and Tears Go Into Getting a Black Belt

March 1, 2019February 24, 2020 Elise Ritchie

Aikido has been such a big part of my life and has shaped me to become who I am today. Aikido has helped me through tough times and has created a secoRead More…

The Basics

December 1, 2018February 24, 2020 bbandiero

Dennis Bandiero, Tomiki Aikido Raleigh
SHODAN ESSAY
“You can always count on Americans to do the right thing – after they’ve tried everything else.âRead More…

Analyzing the Mindset of an Inexperienced Uke and the Importance of Losing

June 4, 2018February 24, 2020 kalynnv

During my first few years practicing Aikido, I was considered a difficult uke. When being uke for gedan-ate I would step back if the initial kuzushi wRead More…

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Congratulations to Will Ball and Bob King!

March 9, 2021March 9, 2021 Robert Dziubla

On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am delightRead More

My Journey To Aikido

August 31, 2020December 30, 2020 Wes Tomlinson

By Dr. Wes Tomlinson Aikido is not the mosRead More

You Got Hurt, So Now What?

August 17, 2020August 31, 2020 Gabe Adalem

Is Aikido Functional For Real-world Applications?

August 11, 2020December 30, 2020 Jeremy Lehew

Two Principles (Among Many) to Reduce Aikido Related Injuries

August 3, 2020August 31, 2020 Erik DiVietro

Explaining Kata Competitions

May 24, 2020June 5, 2020 Alec Niccum
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Tomiki Aikido of the Americas, Inc. (TAA) was established in 1990 to promote the practice of Professor Kenji Tomiki’s system of sport Aikido. The organization brings together Aikido clubs in North, South and Central America with publications, seminars, and competitions. We also coordinate activities with other national and international Aikido organizations.

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