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Exclusive Interview with Cath Davis Sensei
A sophisticated look at Aikido

by Paul Swainson It was on this trip that I had my aikido epiphany: I met Endo Shihan. My aikido was turned upside (as he was turning me upside down so effortlessly!). On the aikido spectrum, Chiba Shihan (my main influence to date) was at one end and Endo Shihan was at the other end. I was completely blown away by him!

Samurai Sprouts
Watering the seeds of peaceful power in our young

by Michelle Keip Samurai Sprouts is a many-faceted, evolving program for 5 to 7 year olds. It offers the joys & benefits of Aikido-the martial art of-harmony-without the technical rigor. Basic life skills such as focus, cooperation and centering are explored in fun games and martial arts.

Aiki Jo
Making the connection

by Ethan Weisgard
When practicing jo (or ken for that matter), Saito Sensei would always emphasize the benefits of training in front of a mirror. He would always say, "The mirror is the strictest sensei!" Using the mirror also teaches you to focus outwards - to see yourself from the outside, so to speak. Look at your posture to make sure you are in balance in all directions.

Attitude to Ji-geiko
Learning to apply Ji-geiko

by Sotaro Honda Therefore the purpose of this article (part 1) is to re-examine what Ji-geiko should be and to present some useful material for Kendo-ka in future Keiko. It starts with an examination of the relationship between Kihon-geiko, Kata-geiko and Ji-geiko followed by an examination of how Ji-geiko should be practiced.

Interview with Student Scott Clark
by Paul Swainson

Spotlight on Your Dojo
by Paul Swainson

Taukauns Letter to Yagyu
by Paul Swainson

Reiki - Healing with Love
by Annie Livings, MICHT


	Last Months Martial Arts Quiz Results Thank you to all those who participated in last months quiz. Click here to view the answers to the quiz.


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