Budo Dojo

O-Sensei was fond of saying that the foundation of aikido is based on 3 fundamental geometrical shapes; Circle, Square, and Triangle.  What do these shapes h...

A new student recently sent me an email asking me if it was appropriate for him to use resistance when training in our dojo. This has been the topic of numer...

Chinkon Kishin Shinto Elements in a Modern Warm-up Chin Kon Ki Shin: "A practice intended to aid one in joining with the universal spirit and to help one und...

The Five Spirits of Budo Shoshin: (初心) Beginners Mind Zanshin: (残心) Lingering Mind Mushin: (無心) No Mind Fudoshin: (不動心) Immovable Mind Senshin: (先心) Purified...