Morihiro Saito Sensei 31 kumi jo part 1

Glen Kimoto Sensei in a Bokken demo

Glen Kimoto Sensei in a Live Blade demo

Glen Kimoto Sensei of Aikido of Santa Cruz. There's not a training day that goes by that I don't hear Glen Sensei's words echoing in my head. I've had a lot of great teachers over the years, and it's been several years since I've been a member of Aikido of Santa Cruz, but Glen Sensei has probably had more influence over my training than anyone else.

Morihiro Saito Sensei Jo 31 Mov.

A very clear demo of Jo 31 by the numbers.

Aikido Morihiro Saito Sensei 31 jo kata & kumijo

The soundtrack is bad but the demo is great.

ikeda Aikido Summer Camp in the Rockies 2007

Ikeda Sensei will be at Aikido of Tamalpais this weekend

Kayla Feder and Pat Hendricks Senseis' Pawma demo

An amazing demo by Feder Sensei and Hendricks Sensei:


There is so much to admire in this demo, but one technical aspect that I really appreciate Henrdicks Sensei's throw at 1:52. It's not a move that I see very often, but it seems to be something of a signature of both Feder and Hendricks Senseis. I am wondering if its something they learned from Saito Sensei. In any case, it's one that I'd like to explore.