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Aikido Charlotte
Aikido Charlotte
5 Questions with our Chief Instructor

5 Questions with our Chief Instructor – Part 2

By Jonathan Weiner | April 15, 2024

5 Questions with our Chief Instructor – Part 2 Jared Heintz: Aikido is often praised for its applicability in self-defense situations. Could you discuss how Aikido techniques can be adapted to real-world scenarios, and what mindset one should cultivate in such situations? Weiner Sensei: As I approach 25 years of Aikido practice, I’ve realized that…

Rank Testing Bowing Reiho - Advanced - Charlotte NC

Rank Testing Bowing Reiho – Advanced

By Jonathan Weiner | December 25, 2023

Rank Testing Bowing Reiho – Advanced Andy Demko Shihan likes to say, “The little things don’t mean a lot, they mean everything”.  Everyone who has practiced in our dojo or visited has seen that we take Reiho (Etiquette) pretty seriously.  In all that we do, practice.  Bowing.  Addressing each other & more.  I learned a…

Sensei 先生 - Charlotte NC

Sensei

By Jonathan Weiner | November 30, 2023

Sensei 先生 The two characters that make up the term can be directly translated as “born before,” and imply one who teaches based on wisdom gained from age and experience. In general usage, it is used, with proper form, after a person’s name and means “teacher.” In Japan, the word is also used as a…