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Uchi-deshi (内弟子, ’inside student’)

Uchi Deshi translates to “live in student”. A description or title given to someone who has…

When life gives you lemons…

There is always this floating question about the nature of ukemi, what it is and…

Aikido and its expected and unexpected benefits

I have been coaching for over 30 years in the Japanese martial art of Aikido and…

Kyoto

I have just recently returned from a trip to Japan. My 3rd visit in 5…

Why do we bow?

A children’s workshop from the Hokusai: Great Wave Exhibition held at The British Museum in…