Two of the biggest questions and concerns from anyone considering training in any martial art: 1. How realistic or useful will this traini

True Victory is Victory Over Oneself. The purpose of testing in Aikido (at least in our dojo) is much the same as when you pass a mile mar

Come spend time on America's #1 voted beach while training with two of the premier Aikido Sensei in the world. See you on the mat, Reuven

Taking ukemi is a matter of experience, but not in the way that you think. One of the most common questions asked by new students: "how...

From Sensei's Desk: We have so much to be thankful for and it has only be a few months! Everyone's commitment and hard training is...

I've been blessed with a wife who quickly fell in love with Aikido. I had recently finished by 2 years living in the dojo under Stickles...

Wherever our lineage goes back to, serious and disciplined training are our common ancestor. About once a month or so, our dojo hosts a...

It is the job of Sempai to guide and help kohai. It is the job of Kohai to always listen and do as Sempai says and does. Every dojo is...

What does it mean to be a life long martial artist? Often times I am asked, "how long until I have my black belt", "how long until I can...

PRE-REGISTRATION IS LIVE! GRAND RE-OPENING SEMINAR From Sensei's Desk: Join us this September for a very special seminar with Shihans...

BRING A FRIEND get 1 month FREE From Sensei's Desk: Thank you all for what has begun as an amazing year for our dojo here in Clearwater,...

Cardio. Weights. HIIT/Tabata. Yoga. Pad Striking. Kihon. Musubi. Kumitachi. Shiai. Machines. Gadgets/Gizmos. This is a topic we generally...

Mindset. Grabbing. Punching. Distance. Kicking. Screaming. Biting. Comfort. Discomfort. Scratching. Sweeping. Locking. Pinning. Breaking....

There is something oddly comforting when you fall asleep in the dojo. 2 years I spent living in my sensei's dojo as his "uchi deshi"...

In all martial arts there is rank and progressing through this rank can be confusing and frustrating. Here I attempt to make sense of the...