Posts that describe what makes our training goals and approach to martial arts education a martial arts movement, not just another studio
Milestone One: Shape(s) Circles! Triangles! Squares! Oh Myyyyyyyyyyyyy! Are you able to create a cohesive and stable structure out of your body’s various parts, unting your arms and legs with your center (hara)? Can your body recognize the core shapes …
These milestones are some of the core areas of martial arts content every martial artist works on improving. We are all on the same martial arts learning curve; the same loop of success and frustration. These aren’t improved on a straight line, but …
Testing for belts or rank is completely optional with our training; our non-linear approach to teaching and training provides learning moments for every student at every class. Younger students are invited to test for solid-color belts through Arundel Aikikai. Test …
Flipped-Learning We do our best to focus on learning and applying the core elements of motion that make the martial art of Aikido work. We don’t spend a lot of time on the distracting “stuff” such as “where do I …
When learning or practicing the martial art of Aikido, there are some general guidelines and practices to be aware of that will help keep you safe and get the most out of your training! For the most part, these are universal …
Training Rules When we train in martial arts, a space that allows us to make mistakes safely is critical. In a real sense, institutions that train individuals for any kind of combat or violence are truly some of the original “safe …
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