Letter from the Editor, March 2024

Greetings from Aikido Journal. As we near the end of Q1, 2024, I wanted to provide you with a short update on my recent thoughts and activities. First off, this month marks the seventh anniversary of the...

Aikido at a Crossroads: Interview with Jason Perna

Jason Perna Sensei is Chief Instructor of Old City Aikido in Philadelphia, PA. He began practicing Aikido at the age of 17 and now brings over 30 years of practical experience to his daily training and...

Don’t Cut the Person with your Sword: Philip Greenwood on Nishio and Aikido Philosophy

Philip Greenwood Sensei is the chief instructor and co-founder of Greenwood Aikido in Temecula, California as well as the president of the Nishikaze Aikido Society of America, a 501(c)(3) non-profit public...

Bruce Bookman: Teaching Aikido and the Future of the Art

Bruce Bookman Sensei is the chief instructor of Tenzan Aikido in Seattle, Washington and one of the most highly respected aikido instructors in the United States. He became the youngest aikido black belt in...

A Journey of Rediscovery: Ray Feliciano’s Path from Black Belt to White and Back

In this interview, Ray Feliciano, a dedicated practitioner and teacher of Aikido, shares his journey through the world of the martial arts. From humble beginnings fueled by a passion for learning, Ray’s...

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