Training Partners in Aikido.
Training Partners in Aikido. Training Partners in Aikido is so much about the exchange. Over the years, from brand new student, beginner, advanced beginner, middle kyu, Shodan and so on…my understanding of what to look for as well as how to choose has developed in a similar fashion to my technique, skill and my teaching…
The way you do anything is how you do everything.
The way you do anything is how you do everything. I heard it said once that ‘the way you do anything is how you do everything’. This statement has many meanings, but today I take it to mean that the life lessons you learn in one area can and do transfer over to all areas…
How to address?
Have you heard the term, “Old School” – well, as I share my thoughts and experience relating to this specific topic, I want you to keep in mind that ‘Old School’ is another way of saying ‘Traditional’ as well as ‘Most Respectful’ in this post. These are the views of my dojo, my teacher, our…
Aikido Bow
Aikido Bow. A Zarei (kneeling bow) or Ritsurei (Standing Bow) is the highest form of respect and etiquette in our Aikido practice. It is about humility, respect and appreciation. Therefore, it should be done at all times in that manner. Never rush this gesture or abbreviate it. Take your time to non-verbally convey these feelings…
Inside our Dojo – Part 2
Inside our Dojo, Part 2 at Aikido of Charlotte Join us as Senior Student/Assistant Instructor, Ed Haponik, 2nd Dan chats with Dojo Cho, Sensei Jonathan Weiner, 4th Dan, Shidoin about the our dojo. This inside look opens up more about our etiquette and training culture and the relationships that develop over time with each other.…
Best Workouts outside of the dojo?
Best Workouts outside of the dojo? Since we have a wellness culture where a large majority of our students and teachers follow a clean diet, exercise regularly, supplement and train very hard multiple times a week I wanted to offer some insight since a lot of us cross train or supplement our mat training with…
Today, I’m speaking with Karen Chacko, 6th Kyu
Today, I’m speaking with Karen Chacko, 6th Kyu. Weiner Sensei: What led you to Aikido? Karen-san: I had done some martial arts with my older children. When my youngest son expressed an interest in learning martial arts with me, I looked for something that emphasized the discipline and mental practice of martial arts, and self-defense.…
Today, I’m speaking with Amber Riles, 6th Kyu
Today, I’m speaking with Amber Riles, 6th Kyu. Weiner Sensei: What led you to Aikido? Amber-san: I’d been in karate for 8+ years before I found Aikido. My father is a passionate man and collects martial arts books, he’d tell me about different fighting styles leading me to pursue answers on my own. Aikido struck…
Today, I’m speaking with Jim Hyde, 2nd Dan
Today, I’m speaking with Jim Hyde, 2nd Dan. Weiner Sensei: What led you to Aikido? Jim-san: I always wanted to do marital arts. When I got out of college, I did research into what style I was interested in and Aikido was at the top of the list, because it had a reputation of being…
Today, I’m speaking with Lynne Marr, 4th Kyu
Today, I’m speaking with Lynne Marr, 4th Kyu. Weiner Sensei: What led you to Aikido? Lynne-san: I found Aikido by accident. I’d always been athletic and had an interest in martial arts but didn’t know enough about them to choose. In my early 20’s I dated a fellow that trained in Ki Aikido and I…
