At the beginning of class there is an exchange between Sensei and the class of the words “Onegai shimasu”. If you've ever wondered what it means,
The Meaning of Onegai Shimasu
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Aha moment in Aikido!
Written by Michelle Lynne Goodfellow When I first started aikido two years ago, Sensei Jaimie told me that I could use the principles of aikido in
A blast from the past!
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Osu!
Written by Andrew Darnell All Yoshinkan aikidoka are familiar with "osu". We say osu when we enter the dojo, to start class, when sensei sh
BREAKFALL!! ..WADDYAMEAN BREAKFALL !!
Written by Greg Gruninger Cartoon by Peter Marshall Breakfalls, you can't avoid them. In order to progress in and continue with yo
Why Kiai?
Written By Christine Earl I learned to kiai after about a year of doing Aikido. It wasn’t easy. There’s something that seems inherent