"I am just back from Japan. Yes, believe me, a lifetime experience". This is the answer that 4th Dan Sligo Aikido Head Instructor Simone Chierchini repeated to his ... "I am just back from Japan. Yes, ...

Emphasising self-defence rather than victory, Japan's youngest martial art brings both new and veteran practitioners from across the globe to Tanabe, the town where it was born. Two men stood opposite ...

"Aikido practice is purification of the body and mind on all levels." "If people do not understand the principle of 'takemusu aiki' [valorous, unlimited creativity], they will only think about winning ...

Two high-ranking Japanese aikido instructors from Aikikai Headquarters in Tokyo visited the Philippines recently and shared their insights and experience about the art which was founded by O’Sensei ...

Keio University Ki-Aikido students giving a demonstration at the Wailuku Gym in a previous visit. — Photo by C.J. Barense A free, public demonstration of advanced Ki-Aikido arts will be presented ...

Seiji Gomita doesn’t look particularly fierce. A short, 75-year-old Japanese chiropractor of medium build, he appears to be armed with little more than a warm smile and friendly eyes. But woe betide ...

Learn and experience Japanese art, from taking part in an origami workshop to watching an Aikido demonstration, on Sunday, Sept. 14. “Japan Sunday 2025,” hosted by the Consulate-General of Japan in ...

'Aikido' is a lesser known martial art which originates from Japan. This Japanese art was founded in the late 1940's / early 50's. The Broadland Aikido club has been running in Lowestoft for some 20 ...