What are belt exams for? Posted on February 15, 2025 by Luis Patricio Understanding Our Motivation Why do we take belt exams? The ans
Thoughts on testing from Sensei Luis Patricio
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Category: Technique
Helpful videos and instruction on aikido technique.
A Growing Friendship
Our association with Jacques Payet Shihan began quite by chance: Sensei Sheppard, Sensei Chau and Sensei Gruninger were travelling and training in Ja
Our Legacy
Aiki Budo Centre was founded more than 25 years ago (1995), and it has been my privilege to witness most of that endeavour. As I reflect upon that jo
The Meaning of Onegai Shimasu
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,