Aikido Northwest

Aikido Northwest

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Aikido (the way of harmony with the life force) is a non-aggressive, non-competitive Japanese martial art.

It was developed during the first half of the 20th century by Morihei Ueshiba, commonly referred to as O Sensei (great teacher). Despite its modern origin, Aikido is rich in martial spirit and tradition. Its roots trace back to the body arts of jujutsu, as well as the sword arts of kenjutsu. Therefore, Aikido has successfully preserved the honor and ethics of Japan’s classical martial arts. Typica

05/24/2026
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My Hero!

04/20/2026

¿Qué es tener buena postura?

En Aikido tener buena postura no es pararse derecho. Es estar disponible. Que los pies respondan al centro, que el cuerpo esté ordenado para moverse sin rigidez. Postura no es una forma fija: es una forma viva. Cambia con el movimiento. Un cuerpo bien alineado no necesita fuerza excesiva, ni velocidad. Tiene dirección. Tiene equilibrio. Y sobre todo, tiene intención. Una postura correcta comunica algo sin hablar. No se trata de verse bien, se trata de estar preparado. ¿Cuántas veces ajustás tu postura en el día?

Gabriel Benitez©

11/07/2025

🏯 The Original Shotokan Dojo — Where It All Began

In 1936, Gichin Funakoshi’s students built a dojo in Tokyo’s Mejiro district and named it Shotokan — “the hall of Shoto,” after Funakoshi’s pen name, Shoto, meaning “pine waves.”

This simple wooden building became the birthplace of modern karate — a place where tradition met transformation. The dojo echoed with the sound of spirit, discipline, and the pursuit of perfection.

Sadly, the original Shotokan dojo was destroyed during World War II.
But its spirit lives on in every dojo that carries the name Shotokan today — a reminder that karate-do is more than a style… it’s a way of life.

📸: The original Shotokan Dojo, Tokyo, Japan (1936)

— honoring the roots of karate-do, one story at a time.

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