Japanese vocabulary list: Ki Aikido (martial arts) training words 
I wrote up a few pages of vocabulary words and expressions that can be used during training Ki Aikido (or another martial art) in Japanese.
Category Archives: aikido
The challenges of applying Ki Aikido principles in daily life
Some thoughts on how you can apply principles learned in Ki Aikido in your daily life.
Japanese audiobook review: “Lecture on Removing Ki Blockages” by Shin’ichi Tohei
Ki-Aikido is a martial art that focuses on learning to control your mind and body in order to perform at your best, whether it’s doing a technique in the dojo or undertaking some action in your daily life. I’ve been training in this for quite a while now and have written a few articles on… Read More »
The Power of Relaxation Off and On the Mat (discussions on Ki-Aikido)
“Just relax!” You’ve probably heard this phrase used before, often in situations when someone is stressed out or panicking due to stress or other factors. Or they may be overreacting about something that is in reality not a big deal. Just taking a few breaths can make a huge difference in our mood and outlook,… Read More »
Japanese book review: 活の入れ方 (“Techniques for Motivation”) by 藤平信一 (Shin’ichi Tohei)
This is a review of the latest book authored (in part) by Shin’ichi Tohei, the head of the world organization for Ki-Aikidio.
Training Ki-Aikido in Osaka
Recently I discovered there was an extended Ki-Aikido training session being held in Osaka in the massive Asue Arena right around the time I had planned to be nearby on a family trip. While a bit nervous, I thought this would be an excellent opportunity to practice Japanese in Japan while learning more about how… Read More »
Announcing *Japanesque*: a new podcast about all things Japanese
I’m happy to announce a new podcast about all things Japanese, “Japanesque”.
Why I Train in Ki Aikido
I decided to write up the main reasons I continue to train in the martial art of Ki Aikido extensively for several years, and plan to continue to do so.
Hawaii travel report 2023 (a Japan away from Japan) [Part 2/5]
This is the second post in a series of articles that details a recent trip I had to Hawaii, focusing on a variety of topics including food, culture, and language.
Aikido book review: 気の呼吸 (“Ki Breathing”) by 藤平信一 (Shin’ichi Tohei)
Kouichi Tohei (藤平光一) was a skilled martial artist who leveraged difficulties in his life to reach an amazing level of ability, and went on to established his own style of Aikido called Ki-Aikido, more formally known as Shin Shin Touitsu Aikido (心身統一合氣道). But he did more than simply practice physical martial arts techniques; Tohei Sensei… Read More »