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 ...

Leo Tamaki explains his approach to Aikido, focusing on real-world survival rather than ritual combat, and addresses differences between traditional Aikido and MMA settings through live demonstrations ...

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.

During the holiday season, the themes of peace and goodwill are supposed to be paramount within all people. But tempers aren’t always cooperative and conflicts can arise at any time. That’s where the ...

The Japanese martial art, aikido, keeps appearing in my life. First I read that Paulo Coelho, author of The Alchemist, studies aikido. Then I spoke to the director of Naropa's Authentic Leadership ...

⚠️ These Aikido throws are banned from competition for a reason... they're too dangerous. In this video, we reveal 10 forbidden Aikido techniques rooted in samurai-era combat — built not for points, ...

A Liliha retiree spent a career teaching English to Pearl City High School students, or driving a Japanese tour bus. But there's one thing he's done his entire life, and that's practice aikido. Glenn ...