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🎥 WATCH: What Makes Aikido Feel Soft Without Being Weak

Softness in Aikido is often misunderstood. From the outside, it can look effortless — even gentle. But anyone who has trained for a while knows that the softness you see in experienced practitioners isn’t weakness at all. It’s responsiveness. In this week’s video, I talk about what actually makes...

by Lia Suzuki — Mar 24, 2026 aikido aikido philosophy aikido principles aikido training budo martial arts training softness in aikido

🎥 WATCH: Why Force Feels Effective in Aikido — Until It Doesn’t

Sometimes the strongest students face the biggest challenge in Aikido. If you're stronger than your partner, techniques may seem to work immediately. Your partner falls, everything appears successful, and it can feel like you're progressing quickly. But that early success can be misleading. In th...

by Lia Suzuki — Mar 17, 2026 aikido aikido training budo martial arts philosophy training mindset

🎥 WATCH: How Aikido Training Evolves Over Time

When you first start Aikido, your focus is simple: Just get through class without getting hurt. You’re trying to remember the movements, figure out which foot goes where, and survive your first attempts at ukemi. But over time, something interesting happens. Your training begins to shift — from s...

by Lia Suzuki — Mar 10, 2026 aikido aikido development aikido for beginners aikido training budo philosophy martial arts training

🎥 WATCH: Why Aikido Progress Can’t Be Rushed

Have you ever felt like you’re behind in your Aikido progress? Behind others. Behind where you “should” be. Behind in rank or skill. This week’s video is about something most practitioners don’t talk about: Why Aikido can’t be rushed. And why trying to force progress can actually slow you down...

by Lia Suzuki — Mar 03, 2026 aikido aikido basics aikido mindset aikido training budo dojo training martial arts philosophy plateaus in training

🎥 WATCH: Why Maai Creates Calm (Not Panic) in Aikido

Most people think distance in Aikido is about how far apart you stand. It isn’t. Maai is a relationship — constantly shifting based on your partner, intent, timing, and presence. When distance is off, panic creeps in.When distance is right, movement becomes simple… and you suddenly have options....

by Lia Suzuki — Feb 24, 2026 aikido aikido basics aikido training beginners aikido distance dojo training maai timing

🎥 WATCH: Trying to Be Perfect Is Slowing You Down

Many people think progress in Aikido comes from getting everything exactly right. In reality, that mindset often creates tension, hesitation, and slower learning. In this week’s video, I talk about why real progress comes from repetition, exploration, and giving yourself permission to be wrong —...

by Lia Suzuki — Feb 17, 2026 aikido aikido basics aikido mindset aikido training beginners aikido dojo training martial arts learning repetition

🎥 WATCH: Why Watching Is a Core Skill in Aikido Training

Most Aikido students think progress only happens when they’re actively training. But some of the biggest breakthroughs happen when you’re simply watching. In this week’s training video, I share why observation is a core skill in Aikido — and how it develops perception, deepens understanding, and...

by Lia Suzuki — Feb 10, 2026 aikido aikido basics aikido mindset aikido training budo dojo training learning aikido observation perception ukemi

🎥 WATCH: What “Calm” Really Means in Aikido Training

What does it actually mean to be calm in Aikido? It’s not about pretending, suppressing nerves, or trying to relax on command. In this week’s video, I explain calm as a trained physical state—one that gives you more time, more choice, and better technique. If you’ve ever felt rushed, tense, or s...

by Lia Suzuki — Feb 03, 2026 aikido aikido training awareness beginners breath calm centering dojo

🎥 WATCH: Why Aikido Feels Confusing at First (And Why That’s Normal)

Most people assume progress in Aikido comes from trying harder. Sometimes it does — but often, effort applied in the wrong place or in the wrong way actually slows you down. In this week’s video, I talk about why forcing technique can mask timing issues, dull sensitivity, and reduce the informat...

by Lia Suzuki — Jan 27, 2026 aikido aikido for beginners aikido training connection martial arts philosophy seminars sensitivity

🎥 WATCH: Why Aikido Feels Confusing at First (And Why That’s Normal)

Many people assume that when Aikido feels confusing, it means they’re making mistakes or not “getting it.” In this week’s video, I explain why confusion is actually a normal and necessary part of learning. When old habits start to fall away before new ones are fully formed, both the body and the...

by Lia Suzuki — Jan 20, 2026 aikido aikido for beginners aikido training body learning dojo practice martial arts learning

🎥 WATCH: Aikido for Beginners: What I Wish I Knew in My First Year

If you’re new to Aikido, there’s a moment that almost everyone goes through. The first few weeks feel exciting. You’re learning something new every class. Then, suddenly, it feels like you’ve hit a wall. Progress slows down. Frustration creeps in. And you start wondering if you’re doing something...

by Lia Suzuki — Jan 13, 2026 aikido aikido basics aikido for beginners martial arts training ukemi

🎥 WATCH: How to Stay Calm During Fast Attacks in Aikido

Fast attacks can feel overwhelming — but speed itself isn’t usually the issue. In this week’s video, I talk about why our internal reaction to speed matters more than how fast an attack actually is, and how calm can be trained before pressure hits. If you’ve ever felt tense, flinchy, or mentally...

by Lia Suzuki — Jan 06, 2026 aikido aikido basics aikido training calm under pressure martial arts mindset

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