Kingston Aikido

There is no form of competition in aikido. We execute techniques and take falls in turn while practicing repetitively. Because of this some young people feel d...issatisfied and complain that they cannot measure their improvement without competition. They may feel this way particularly because of the extreme popularity of sports and are used to situations where winners and losers are decided through competitions. In sports there are certain agreed-upon rules. This is why competitions are held and winners and losers can be determined. However, aikido is not a sport but a budo. Either you defeat your opponent or he defeats you. You cannot complain that he did not follow the rules. You have to overcome your opponent in a way appropriate to each situation.... (Gozo Shioda ( , Shioda Gz, September 9, 1915 July 17, 1994) was a Japanese master of aikido who founded the Yoshinkan style of aikido. He was one of aikido founder Morihei Ueshiba's most senior students. Shioda held the rank of 10th dan in aikido.

Donovan Sensei!!!

"Yamatogokoro" is the idea that the reason for developing martial arts is to protect those that are unable to protect themselves from aggressors. The proponent ...of this philosophy devotes himself to development of BUDO in order to protect the security of peaceful people from the victory of cruelty and violence. This idea is at the heart of Aikido. It should be understood that aikido includes a philosophy and ideas that go beyond martial arts defined as the practice of combat techniques. Therefore, martial arts are included in Aikido, but Aikido goes beyond martial arts. Aikido stands for the idea that Budo, the principle of confrontation, and the principle of non-confrontation can be synthesized without compromising any of their fundamental essence." Excerpt from "Technical Aikido" by Mitsunari Kanai (1939-2004) 8th Dan

This demo of Donovan Waite sensei at his prime in 1992 in Chile is probably one of the best and most brutal videos showcasing his essence of Aikido. Raw power and smoothness for which he was most admired. Props to the ukes for surviving the onslaught!

It is with deep sadness that we must announce the passing of our dear friend and teacher, Donovan Waite. We were notified of this tragic news today and at this... time, we have no other information to share. Our hearts go out to his family, students, and friends throughout the world. There are no words to express the depth of this loss to the aikido community. We will always hold him in our hearts and in our practice. Y. Yamada and the USAF

A young looking Yamada Sensei . . .

Clip of Tamura Sensei in 1984. Tamura Sensei was a superb Aikido technician...

Stephen Magson Sensei uke pour TK Chiba Shihan

Steve Magson-Sensei taking ukemi for TK Chiba Shihan Ai Hanmi Irimi Nage - Jodan

Our first official trailer for the film.... (click HD for better quality) Narated by Harvey Konigsberg Music by Alex Dreyshner Filmed and Directed by Aleksey Nuzhnov

A USAF double whammy on Saturday, August 21st! Penny Bernath Sensei will be conducting the IAF Online Zoom Class at 11 AM EDT followed but Aikido for Kids! Online class with Nan Rodriguez!

Laura DeGraff Shidoin 5th Dan from USA will conduct the Zoom Aikido Online Training on Sunday, on the 23rd of August 2020, starting at 12:00 (noon) Chicago Time. Save the date! #iafzoomcampaign

So excited! See you Saturday at 11:00 EST!! Looking forward to seeing old friends and making new ones! Thank you International Aikido Federation (IAF)! Topic: O...nline Training - IAF Zoom Meeting ID: 816 6240 2640 Passcode: aikido Direct link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81662402640... See More See more