Kenji Ushiro Shihan: We Must Think Like Thieves
By Sensei Guy Hagen August 9, 2016Kenji Ushiro Shihan is one of the most preeminent instructors of Karate-do alive today. He holds the rank and titles of 8th dan / Hanshi of Soshinkan Karatedo, 7th dan / Kyoshi of Iaido in the All-Japan Kendo Federation, and Founder and instructor of the Jissen Juku in Tokyo, […]
What Really Makes Aikido Stand Out From All Other Martial Arts
By Sensei Guy Hagen January 29, 2016 There are a lot of aspects to Aikido that make it distinct from all other martial arts; its moral foundation and objectives, its prioritization of spiritual discipline, its emphasis on takemusu (infinite expression) and principle over technique, and of course its unique perspective of indirect solutions to aggression. Many […]
Chuseikan Dojo’s 10 Rules For Seminars – or “How To Get The Absolute Most from Anything”
Over the course of fifteen years, we have slowly assembled a list of “rules” we give our students when we are attending Aikido seminars by any instructor. These rules can help seminars be less intimidating for new students, and students at any level can benefit immensely by taking them to heart every time they participate […]