PAPA Aikido USA Arizona

01/03/2024

"For those who take too much pride in being higher ranking...keep in mind that these labels and categories are arbitrary." A. Tohei

09/02/2024

11/06/2022

"One must first learn to control oneself before attempting to harmonize and control others. without a good balance and control of oneself, one can neither avoid an attack nor apply an effective techniques on others. It is through self control that one can learn to enjoy a harmonious way of life"

06/06/2022

Keiko (practice,) means to consider (kei) the wisdom of ten generations (ko).

17/05/2022

keep your mind as bright & clear as the vast sky,the great ocean & the highest peak,empty of all thoughts.

15/05/2022

Lessons learned: in "Aikido" we are taught to protect our "Circle", no matter how life complicates the situation. An "Aikidoka" blends in.- Domo! —

24/04/2022

Be grateful for hardship & bad people. Obstacles are an essential part of training.

07/02/2022

If your heart is large enough to envelop your adversaries, you can see right through them and avoid their attacks." Morihei Ueshiba

23/01/2022

Life is growth. If we stop growing, technically and spiritually, we are as good as dead." - Morihei Ueshiba, Founder of

25/11/2021