“An Aikido practice that builds the partner.
An Aikido practice that crashes the partner.
An Aikido practice in which both the partner and me become alive.”
What kind of Aikido practice do you prefer?

“An Aikido practice that builds the partner.
An Aikido practice that crashes the partner.
An Aikido practice in which both the partner and me become alive.”
What kind of Aikido practice do you prefer?

“Until a few days ago we were all saying “it’s hot, it’s hot” and suddenly it became cold. I do not cease to marvel the wisdom

A few months ago, I sent Suganuma Sensei a letter, in which I asked for his interpretation of the sentence: “One Day – A Whole Life”. I am happy to enclose the translation of Sensei’s explanation.

Sato Issai Sensei (1772-1859) was the head teacher at the High Academy of Confucianism Studies. He taught and educated Japanese leaders, and even wrote a few books…