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🎥 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

🎥 WATCH: Why Fixing Your Feet Slows You Down

Many Aikido practitioners work hard on their stance—yet still feel slow, heavy, or slightly behind the moment. In this week’s video, I clarify a common misunderstanding: stability doesn’t come from fixing your feet or locking into a position. In fact, over-focusing on foot placement often create...

by Lia Suzuki — Dec 30, 2025 aikido aikido basics aikido training posture solo training stability stance

🎥 WATCH: Why Your Aikido Doesn’t Feel Smooth Yet — And How to Fix It

Many people assume stiff Aikido means they need better technique, more strength, or faster movement. In this week’s video, I explain why that’s rarely the real issue — and where smooth Aikido actually breaks down. If your practice feels choppy or disconnected, pay close attention to what happens...

by Lia Suzuki — Dec 23, 2025 aikido aikido basics aikido flow aikido training martial arts practice zanshin

WATCH: Aikido Basics: 3 Mistakes That Quietly Slow Your Progress

Most people believe they’re training Aikido basics. But very often, they’re unknowingly reinforcing habits that slow their progress — sometimes for years. In a new video, I look at three subtle mistakes I see again and again in Aikido training. They’re not dramatic or obvious, but they affect di...

by Lia Suzuki — Dec 16, 2025 aikido aikido basics aikido concepts aikido for beginners aikido insights aikido principles aikido training martial arts training mindful movement

WATCH: Aikido Solo Training That Works

Can you improve your Aikido without a partner? Many people assume the answer is “not really”… but that’s not entirely true. Over the years, I’ve noticed something interesting: when students practice certain movements on their own — even small, subtle ones — they start developing better posture, ...

by Lia Suzuki — Dec 09, 2025 aikido aikido concepts aikido drills aikido footwork aikido insights aikido training shoto training solo aikido train aikido alone

WATCH: Mindfulness for Better Aikido Technique

This week’s video dives into a topic that many Aikido students have heard of — but few truly understand: zanshin. Most people think zanshin is a dramatic pose at the end of a technique.But real zanshin is sustained mindfulness — the awareness you carry before, during, and after movement. In this...

by Lia Suzuki — Dec 02, 2025 aikido aikido concepts aikido fundamentals aikido insights aikido lessons aikido philosophy aikido techniques aikido video lia suzuki shihan martial arts awareness mindfulness mindset & awareness presence training zanshin

WATCH: Stop Collecting Techniques — Go Deeper Instead

We’ve all met that Aikido student who tries to collect techniques like they’re checking items off a list. More waza. More variations. More cool moves. But during my years in Japan, I discovered something very different:Learning many techniques doesn’t lead to high skill.Depth does. Sometimes we’...

by Lia Suzuki — Nov 25, 2025 aikido insights aikido philosophy lia suzuki shihan mindset & awareness observation

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