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It’s amazing to think, that since aikido was founded and in terms of martial arts, aikido is still in its infancy. It has blossomed the growth and expansion too most parts of the globe has been incredible and with the success of the internet has come a medium to help spread not only the physical side of aikido but the spiritual side also.The amount of information and news that is placed here is astonishing, there is so much to look at it can almost be daunting.
I wonder what Morihei Ueshiba would make of it?

May be you have some thoughts on this, leave me comment, I look forward to your views.

Some interesting places to find this information are, we all know about youtube ( which has many fantastic video’s), there are article sites like ezine and goarticles, just click on the links and take a look. You’ll be amazed, you could read for hours and find out an incredible amount about how to learn aikido and much much more.Or enter your own seach words in the google search box at the top of my page, to all who want to learn aikido or those who are just curious I hope you find what you are looking for.
[Always practice the art of peace in a vibrant and joyful manner]

Takemusu Aiki

I was thinking about Aikido, as I often do and came to this question, why do I practice Aikido? As I said before I have practised for many years and have enjoyed it very much but sometimes I think, am I just going through the motions.
When you practice the same things over and over again with the same people it is easy to get in this frame of mind. And as you ascend the grades maybe you feel that you already know the techniques and don't pay as much attention to them, so you fall into bad habits along the way and your pride (not always a good emotion), stops you from looking at where your Aikido has got too.
How does this relate to the question, well ask yourself! why do I practice Aikido and be honest. You most probably find that the reason was different when you started,to what it is now. I practice because I enjoy/love it, not just because it is a wonderful martial art but it helps me with life. I don't learn aikido to be the best fighter or indestructible, nor do I for praise and wonder of others. I practice aikido because its makes me feel good and at peace, I wish I could keep this feeling always. May be one day but as I am still only learning and feel that I still have some way to go I try to find way to help me, hence the title of this post Takamusu Aiki. The founder Morihei Ueshiba said that it is the manifestation of love where techniques are born by uniting with your opponents in a spirit of harmony creating infinite techniques. It is amazing to see O sensei moving with fluidity and power while in his seventies, smiling while he's practising what he so clearly loved.
I have attached this video which I found on youtube, it is one of three, which I have saved in my favourites. Just follow the link learn aikido favourites video,s and hope you enjoy.

Chiba and Harada Sensei's

Still on the subject of Chiba sensei visit to Wales to see Colin Pike sensei. I have a few more photo's these are of the party on that Saturday of his visit. We managed to surprise Chiba sensei (not an easy thing to achieve, smile) as we all know. This we achieved with Harada sensei's help as displayed in the photo's below.

Here Chiba sensei laughs as he shows his wife a picture of his catch of the day, which was just presented to him by John with Colin.
Chiba and Colin sensei enjoying the party.


Chiba and Harada sensei enjoyed the evening catching up on old times, its been some time since they last met and a great evening was had by everyone. If you have any comments or would like to see more please let me know. Thanks to all who came to the party and who practice at the Ffenics Aikido club.