文庫 The Library
Library
Reference material for students, and writing on traditional Aikido gathered over four decades.
資料 Reference
Syllabus, etiquette and practical guidance for students of the association.
記録 Archive
Writing kept for posterity, reproduced as it was written: the association's original website, the magazine pieces it took part in, and its own records. These pieces reflect their authors' views at the time and not necessarily current practice.
Jason Wotherspoon
The founder of Aikido
Saito Sensei, Head of Iwama Dojo
Takemusu Aikido Association in the early 2000s
First student
The technical curriculum of Iwama Aikido
Tai-jutsu: empty-hand training
Sword training and etiquette
Aiki-ken: an organisational overview
Aiki-jo: stick training
Ken-tai-jo: stick against sword
Comprehensive listing of Aikido techniques
A short history of Aikido weapons
A brief commentary on the organisation of Aikido weapons
Saito Sensei's weapons certification system
Saito Sensei's Easter seminar, 1997
Sairenji Sensei visits Sydney
Grading day, October 2002
The picture gallery
The not-so-soft traditional Aikido
Sword training for Aikido, and other arts
Attaining mastery
Aikido and Taoism
The goals of Aikido as a martial art
Seating arrangements in the dojo
Caring for your jo
道場 Visit a dojo
Reading is the beginning of it.
The syllabus and the writing here make more sense once you have felt the technique. You are welcome to come and watch a class at the dojo nearest you.