Emphasising self-defence rather than victory, Japan's youngest martial art brings both new and veteran practitioners from across the globe to Tanabe, the town where it was born. Two men stood opposite ...

Amidst the loud roar of military orders in the large University Armory gymnasium lays a reserved group of aikido members. Perfecting their craft three times a week, aikido is a unique breed of ...

An effective form of self-defense, Kokikai Aikido relies on a strong mind and correct technique not physical strength alone. As a result classes include both men and women practicing on equal footing.

The Japanese martial art, aikido, keeps appearing in my life. First I read that Paulo Coelho, author of The Alchemist, studies aikido. Then I spoke to the director of Naropa's Authentic Leadership ...

Seiji Gomita doesn’t look particularly fierce. A short, 75-year-old Japanese chiropractor of medium build, he appears to be armed with little more than a warm smile and friendly eyes. But woe betide ...

Martial arts as a discipline and training have been around for centuries, and beyond their physical appearance and competitive aspect, they offer a range of benefits that positively impact people's ...

A Liliha retiree spent a career teaching English to Pearl City High School students, or driving a Japanese tour bus. But there's one thing he's done his entire life, and that's practice aikido. Glenn ...

Michiharu Mori will be closing his aikido dojo due to dwindling student numbers. Mr Mori says the popularity of aikido is being damaged by internet commentators disparaging its non-aggressive style.