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Protected: Youth Resources[Instructors]
These files were provided to us by Bob Jones of the British …
Bushido and Aikido
Robert Dziubla (8th Dan) reflects on the relationship of aikido and bushido.
Some Historical Background of the Inclusion of Shiai in Tomiki Aikido
A brief summary of the development of competition in Tomiki Aikido

Black Belt Essays

Parallels in Learning Music and Aikido
I began my aikido journey late, in my mid-forties. Originally, I was …
My Journey to Aikido
Aikido is not the most ancient of arts, but certainly has its …
Two Principles (Among Many) to Reduce Aikido Related Injuries
Introduction It is no secret that Tomiki Aikido practitioners in the United …
You Got Hurt, Now What?
This paper is written with the purpose of explaining a not-uncommon physical …
Growing Up in the Dojo
My experience in Aikido began when I was twelve years old in …
Context in Evaluating Martial Arts
Everyone loves to talk about ‘practical martial arts’ and ‘real martial arts’ …