Christina Kelly, an Ikazuchi Dojo student, shares her thoughts on why aikido is great for women, on Aikido Journal.
“I learned that being assertive doesn’t have to be about being angry or resistant or selfish. In fact, it is often easier to collaborate with people when they are clear about their ideas and needs. Sharing one’s unique perspective can help show other people, no matter their gender, that it is OK to truly be themselves and they can be respected for being different.”
After the passing of Stanley Pranin, founder of Aikido Journal, we organized a survey to get…
At the end of the previous section of this discussion, Matsuoka Sensei was reflecting on his…
Internal power is one of the most mystical aspects of the martial arts. Masters of…