Wir als Menschen befinden uns normalerweise in einem Zustand des “dynamischen Gleichgewichts” im Gegensatz zu einem Zustand der “statischen Balance”. Das bedeutet, dass wir uns in einem kontinuierlichen Fluss zwischen Gleichgewicht und Ungleichgewicht befinden, was als “dynamisches Gleichgewicht” bezeichnet wird. Wenn wir “unser Gleichgewicht nicht halten können”, dann weil Read more
Humans are normally in a state of “dynamic equilibrium” as opposed to a state of “static balance.” This means that we are in a constant state of flux between equilibrium and dis-equilibrium, with the net result being “dynamic equilibrium.” When we fail to “keep our balance” it is usually Read more
Every so often, a “rough and tumble” Aikido demonstration video pops up on social media, usually followed by the adulation of those who apparently consider such demonstrations as “proof” of either the martial ability of the individual demonstrating, or of the martial viability of the style being demonstrated. Let’s Read more
A while back one of our avid True Aiki readers (a professor of engineering, former championship fencer, Aikido sensei and regular True Aiki seminar attendee) wrote a response to one of my posts. This post is my belated reply. Fred is a non-native speaker/writer of English, so any errors on Read more
What follows is an article published in the past by Hiden magazine of Japan and translated by Mr. Douglas Walker. Below I put my relationship with Nakajima sensei into context. I first met Nakajima Masanori in 1986. I wanted to train in all the area Aikido dojos in Sendai. Read more
I am officially retired! What to do to celebrate? Another translation by Doug Walker of course! This time it is an article from Budo magazine featuring an interview with Nakajima Masanori shihan, and it is all about Shirata Rinjiro 10th Dan. Surprise, suprise, there is content directly relating to internal Read more
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