One thought dogged me during the weeks after I resumed practicing aikido in the late '80s, at 41, following a nearly seven-year hiatus: I'm too old for this. Falling safely - and frequently - is ...

Of the petrel and the porpoise. In my end is my beginning. —From T.S. Eliot’s Four Quartets (3) Donald N. Levine was my aikido Sensei, professor, boss, mentor, and friend. He changed my life, helped ...

An effective form of self-defense, Kokikai Aikido relies on a strong mind and correct technique not physical strength alone. As a result classes include both men and women practicing on equal footing.

"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 ...

A public introductory course in Ki-Aikido for adults and teens will be offered on four consecutive Monday nights this month beginning today, and then June 12, 19 and 26. The classes will be held at ...

As I go about my day job, I like to notice that I can smile where others are becoming angry. Although I am performing a totally different function, I am constantly referring to the insight I have ...

Aikido is the Japanese martial art, focused on self-defense, created by Morihei Ueshiba. In the philosophy of its founder, Ueshiba, Aikido represents the means to unite peoples in one and only big ...