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Translation Appendices: Morihei Ueshiba’s Use of 「立」
This article analyzes the graph 立 (tatsu/tachi) in foundational texts like the Kojiki and Ueshiba Morihei’s teachings, asserting that its meanings encompass more than…
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Get Horizontal: The Mat as Silent Teacher
“आंतरिक” aikido के बारे में बहुत कुछ कहा जाता है, जबकि मैट असली उपयोग के लिए वहीं पड़ा रहता है। मुख्य सुझाव: असल में…
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The Ethos of Mastery in Aikido: A Philosophical Exploration of Gendo Shihan and the Embodiment of Humility
Abstract:This brief delves into the philosophical underpinnings and socio-cultural significance of the concept of Gendo Shihan (玄同師範) within the traditional Japanese martial art of…
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夢の中の顔のない男; The Faceless Man of Dreams
This paper explores the unique martial arts philosophy of kiba, as embodied and practiced by a contemporary aikido practitioner. Through introspective reflections and dream…
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Why don’t you open a dojo in the United States?
In this essay, I engage in a critical reflection on the potential and limitations of traditional martial arts structures, particularly dojos, within the context…

