Video Archive
Shirata Special Class Part 1 of 4
First in a four part series of videos covering a two hour special class taught by Shirata Rinjiro.
Relating to Aiki
Irimi Tenkan vs Aiki
Most Aikidoka have heard of irimi tenkan, and most probably have some idea as to the meanings of the terms. Often definitions are less literal and more akin to jargon reflecting the definer’s subjective understanding. Occasionally they stray far from the literal meaning of the characters that comprise the words. Read more…
Video Archive
Shirata Sensei Class part 2
Hello, I am happy to share part 2 of the class that Shirata Sensei taught in 1991 at the Yamagata Sports Center. As I said, my brother-in-law offered to drive me so I invited a couple other foreign students that were training in Sendai at the time to join me. Read more…
Relating to Aiki
If its in plain sight, it plainly ain’t hidden!
Want to know what Aiki is in simple terms? When pulled enter, when pushed turn! Don’t take my word for it. A Daito Ryu Kyoju Dairi said as much and so did the Aikido Founder. Want see a basic example of this principal? Look to your nearest forward roll or Read more…
Beebe Brains
Another Seminar Update
I corrected the Netherland’s summer seminar location to Amsterdam. Allen
Beebe Brains
Seminar Schedule Updated
Hi Folks, I just updated the 2019 seminar schedule calendar. I’ll post other seminars and information as they arise. Thanks!, Allen
Video Archive
True Aiki Archive Video
Hey Everybody, Thanks to the contributions of TrueAiki.com readers (and my good luck at second hand shopping), I am pleased to be able to present the first of many True Aiki Archive videos! This one was shot by my brother in law in 1991. He offered to take me to Read more…
Relating to Aiki
How We Learn
When it comes to Aiki, learning what it is is fairly simple, just read TrueAiki.com. Developing a body/mind that can do it, do it well, and do it under stress is an entirely different manner. Initially one begins with flawed ideas and pre-conceptions. Even with a skilled teacher, all that Read more…
Beebe Brains
One thing leads to another
Digitizing historical media to share is a good idea right? Especially when it’s shared for free, right? At least that’s what I thought. But then it occurred to me, after I digitize the video it has to be stored somewhere. Well, that should be no big deal right? Except for Read more…
Beebe Brains
Keeping in Touch
Good News, True Aiki’s trusty web master extraordinaire has fixed things so that I am now directly notified of both Comments and Feedback. This should cut down my response times, except for when I am trans Atlantic or Pacific. So, keep those cards and letters coming! All the best, Allen