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Movement Development in Aikido

Friendly Rolling, not Falling
4 Ukemi Principles Inspired by the Feldenkrais Method
Jun 19 • 
Cheryl Whitelaw
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Aikido as the Search for Natural Posture
Shisei: How We Stand, How We Move, How We Live
Apr 3 • 
Martin Švihla
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Irimitenkan: The Hidden Challenges of a Basic Aikido Footwork
A Step-by-Step Approach to Improving Taisabaki with Targeted Exercises
Mar 20 • 
Martin Švihla
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Overcoming Dizziness in Aikido Rolls
A Feldenkrais-Inspired Approach to Learning Ukemi
Mar 13 • 
Cheryl Whitelaw
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We Need a Movement Analysis to Become More Alive in Aikido
Really: Showing and Practicing Techniques isn't Enough
Feb 20 • 
Martin Švihla
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Warm-up In Martial Arts: A Waste of Time or Essential Practice?
Body, Mind, Health, and Technique—It All Starts Here
Feb 6 • 
Martin Švihla
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Crawling in Aikido? Seriously?
Improving Movement Quality for Aikido Techniques, Ukemi, and Life
Jan 23 • 
Martin Švihla
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(Lack of) Physical Literacy in Aikido Practice
Why Repeating Aikido Techniques Is No Longer Enough
Jan 9 • 
Martin Švihla
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