Takemusu Aikido Online Dojo

08/09/2026

06/09/2026

ONE DAY TAKEMUSU AIKIDO INTENSIVE with Johnny Jacobsen, 5th Dan Aikikai & Michael Ormerod, 4th Dan Aikikai

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03/09/2026

Randori
Haruo Matsuoka Sensei:
“Randori e precum viata insasi: ai probleme care te ataca in permanenta din toate directiile,” explica Haruo Matsuoka. “Te poti intoarce spre cea mai apropiata problema care te intampina, dar vei fi coplesit de toate celelalte de care nu tii seama. In randori, trebuie sa te pozitionezi constant in asa fel, incat toti adversarii sa formeze o singura linie in raport cu tine, sa nu te poata ataca simultan toti odata. Daca faci asta, vei putea sa te ocupi de ei relativ usor fara sa iti compromiti pozitia de siguranta. In aikido, armonia nu este statica, ci dinamica. In acelasi fel, nici viata insasi nu este statica. Trebuie in permanenta sa reconsideri situatia in care te gasesti, sa iti reevaluezi prioritatile si cm ti-ai propus sa le abordezi.”

02/09/2026

Shihonage and Iriminage in four directions.

Morihiro Saito Sensei in Fiesch, Switzerland in 1988.

Uke: Kayla Feder, 6th Dan (Dojo-cho of Aikido of Berkeley)

02/09/2026

https://wellspringsaikido.co.uk/wellsprings-events-and-seminars/ Wellsprings Aikido regular monthly classes and our other seminar dates in one place. Please note to those who attend our monthly class that the start time has changed to 10.00am.

02/09/2026

"Introduction to Aikido" (合気道入門), by Kisshomaru Ueshiba, 1972.

"A method of defeating 10 enemies through the power of 1" (１の力で１０の敵を倒す法)

Interestingly, Kisshomaru Ueshiba was still using language that was identical to Koichi Tohei's language at this time (this was two years before Koichi Tohei would depart from the Aikikai).

Also interestingly, clear language about defeating an "enemy" (敵) was still being used. Although it is sometimes asserted that modern Aikido was never intended to be used for practical application after the war, in the following excerpt we see both language common to Koichi Tohei, and a mention of self-defense usages:

"Aikido is the enlightenment of the Japanese traditional martial arts by Morihei Ueshiba. Its practice consists of training in martial-arts techniques, but its advancement lies in learning, through the heart and spirit, how to unite with the physical body and acquire the ultimate integration of mind and body (*"Shin Shin Toitsu" / 心身統一) in a martial way. Its foundation consists of three aspects: ki, mind, and body.

First, “ki” is the aspect most strongly emphasized in Aikido. One must constantly cultivate ki without limit and bring it forth with strength. The meaning of ki refers to the source of human vitality, and it is only when one becomes united with the ki of the Great Universe that unlimited power can first be manifested.

In Aikido, if one understands this ki and makes full use of it, then in daily life one can bring forth one’s own strength to its fullest in dealing with any matter, and thereby accomplish everything one sets one’s mind to.

Second is “mind” (*"kokoro"/ 心). In Aikido training, the mind is always at the center. The cultivation of the mind is connected with the pursuit of a rationality that conforms to nature, achieved through the training of ki. As a result, one can naturally express the virtues regarded as the true essence of Japanese martial arts: sincerity, courage, modesty, courtesy, and so forth.

Third is “body.” The physical training of Aikido is connected with a rationality in which the body becomes one with nature. Its movements are powerful yet supple, and at the same time possess a rich responsiveness and lightness. For this reason, it is also beneficial for health and self-defense."

01/09/2026

Mitsunari Kanai Sensei

'Aikido is more than anything else a continuous hard training and disciplining of the body, mind, and senses. At the core of Aikido practice is developing wisdom in a confrontation. It's essential that you don't behave like a beast, trying only to injure your opponent while protecting yourself.

Budo-gokoro, budo spirit, is the determination to resolve a confrontation using all of your abilities and wisdom, not just technique. It is critical to realise that Aikido is the expression and embodiment of this Budo-gokoro. Aikido includes the elements of Bugei, or combat techniques, and considers the real possibility of confrontation. Analysing a survival situation in terms of the relationship with the opponent leads to discovering the most effective fighting techniques.

Paradoxically, continuing to develop this approach leads to a harmonious state. Because the perfection of fighting strategies leads to the realisation that no matter how strong you are, you can't fight against all existence. This realisation is the way to reach harmony. According to the principles of Aikido, in getting to this harmony, an internal process must occur that begins in a confrontational state but reaches a stage of non-confrontation. Without working through this process, there can be no budo.

We live in the world most often in groups, not alone. The result of this is that comparisons arise, for example, strong versus weak. Each individual tries to develop his particular abilities and compensate for his weaknesses in order to create an advantage over others. For example, by developing speed strength or weapon skills. This is the process that eventually led to budo in this world.

You're bound to have confrontations, and no matter how successful you are in dealing with them, you will eventually realise that there's always someone or something bigger or stronger than you. Ultimately, the most effective defense is not head-on confrontation with an opponent, but to merge with and become part of that opponent. This is how the principle of confrontation evolves into the principle of non-confrontation.

At the heart of Aikido is Yamato-gokoro, the idea that martial arts are developed to protect those unable to protect themselves against aggression. Those who follow this philosophy devote themselves to developing budo to protect peaceful people against cruelty and violence. Aikido includes martial arts, but it goes further. You should understand that Aikido includes philosophies and ideas that go beyond any martial arts defined solely as combat technique.

True Aikido practice synthesises budo with the evolution of confrontation into non-confrontation. Sadly, much of what is called Aikido practice compromises this fundamental essence. What follows is a technical description of the physical principles for true Aikido practice, which provides the foundation for total rather than partial realisations of this art.'

30/08/2026

Takemusu Aikido Seminar with Lewis Bernaldo de Quiros in Magdeburg - October 2026