Making Sense of Aikido

Starting something new is always stressful. Starting a dojo—well, that’s a special kind of stress. There have been late nights worrying...

One rainy evening in Tokyo, I was standing on a crowded subway car, headed to the dojo for keiko . As the train swayed between stations,...

Starting martial arts in your 30s, 40s, or beyond? Discover why Aikido is the perfect martial art for adult beginners—and how it builds strength, flexibility, balance, and calm for everyday life.