Running an Aikido Dojo

We Can’t Make Everyone Happy

How to Keep Your Dojo’s Heart While Staying Open to Change

Oct 16 •

Morning Trainings: A Different Kind of Energy

Why starting the day on the mat feels different than ending it there

Sep 4 •

Annual Report of Our Dojo: Pictures, Stories, and Numbers

Drink After Keiko #7: Looking Back at July, Looking Forward to August

Jul 31 •

Lessons from the Uke Line-Up

Balancing Hierarchy and Harmony in an Aikido Dojo

Jan 16 •

Gaston Nicolessi

Keeping the Aikido Fire Alive

We All—Young And Old Alike—Either Need Care Or Can Practice Giving It

Dec 19, 2024 •

Aikido Day Camps: Blending Play and Purpose

Children’s Aikido Camps: Where Self-Discovery and Teamwork Meet Fun and Growth

Sep 26, 2024 •

4 Key Principles for Teaching Teenagers (Not Just in Aikido)

Why Respect, Peer Groups, Fun, and Responsibility Make All the Difference

Sep 19, 2024 •

How to Keep Youth in Aikido

Respect and Patience: The Basics for Keeping Teens Engaged

Aug 1, 2024 •

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