“Our emotions, mindset, expectations, and the contexts in which our sensations occur all have a profound influence on perception.” My blog “Aikido – The Spiritual Martial Art” attracted a lot of readers. There were more than the usual responses as well. Most seemed to understand the intention of the article, Read more…
Fact: The vast majority of those present for Ueshiba Morihei’s lectures had no substantial background in, or extensive knowledge of, the religions that influenced the models Ueshiba used to explain his understandings in the lectures. Fact: The vast majority of those present during Ueshiba Morihei’s lectures admitted that they did Read more…
I was just re-reading Chris Li’s translation of Aiki no Bujutsu and had a little, but I think significant, epiphany. In that article there is this significant section: Then, after a few days had passed I was having tea at Sensei’s house after morning practice and an Aikido demonstration was being broadcast. After Read more…
It may sound strange, but what I always liked to see was when things went off of the rails a bit, as opposed to being so tightly pre-established (either previously planned as in a kata or as a result of cultural pre-conditioning). I liked it because especially during those times Read more…
Hi everybody! Here is the fourth and last segment of Shirata Sensei’s special class. Now, when I say Special Class, please keep in mind that these classes occurred on a yearly basis and were held for the purpose of the strengthening the ties that bound the regional Aikido organization together. Read more…
It seems like even more Shirata vids are being posted, which is great! Here are several more posted on Youtube. Isn’t it great that people are sharing? I’ll digitize and post more of mine too shortly. I also will pick up where I left on Shirata sensei’s solo body movement Read more…
Hello Everyone, I have a couple of great vids to share today. I have Chris Li to thank for pointing out the first one and Oisin Bourke to thank for pointing out the other. Both are posted on Youtube. Enjoy!
Hi Everyone, Here is Part 3 of Shirata Sensei’s special class. He starts off with Makoto no Kokyu and ends with some Jo work. Enjoy! I found a whole other box of videos, so there will be more to come!
Here is part 2 of Shirata Sensei’s special class which I’ve divided into four parts. Enjoy!