【Aikido × Travel】From Shimanto to Kochi City｜Aikido Journey, Day 2
By community, 3 months agoAfter a light breakfast in my room, I met up with A-san.
Today, we’re heading back to Kochi City to prepare for tomorrow’s seminar with Suganuma Sensei.
Before leaving, we stopped by a local product market near the Nakamura Daiichi Hotel where we had stayed.
The product center “Sunriver Shimanto” is located on the same premises as the hotel.
Inside, there was a wide selection of local foods. A-san picked up a delicious-looking simmered rice dish with Hatchikin chicken and ginger, while I grabbed some fresh seasonal strawberries.
【Aikido × Travel】The Beginning of the Kochi Seminar and Our First Practice at Nakamura Dojo(Day 1: Part 2)
By community, 4 months agoFrom Kochi City, we headed straight down Route 56 toward Nakamura Dojo in Shimanto City.
With full stomachs and the gentle rocking of the car, it would have been easy to doze off—but this was a trip with three friends. Conversation flowed, spirits were high, and the drive was lively and fun.
On the way, we came across Michi-no-Eki Kawauso-no-Sato Susaki and decided to stop for a break.
I never used to care much about souvenirs, but now I find myself drawn to the fresh local produce and specialty foods that are hard to come by in Tokyo. Every roadside station feels like a little treasure hunt.
The 2nd IAF International Aikido for Young Adults | October 2025 in Tokyo
By community, 4 months ago🌏 The 2nd IAF International Aikido for Young Adults (October 24–26, 2025)
Following the first seminar held in 2023 at Kyoto’s Butokuden, The 2nd IAF International Aikido for Young Adults will take place this year at Minato City Sports Center in Tokyo.
This international event is open to Aikido practitioners under the age of 30 with shodan rank or higher. It offers a rare opportunity to train and connect with peers from around the world, creating unforgettable memories through shared practice.
[Aikido × Travel] The Start of the Kochi Seminar and First Keiko at Nakamura Dojo (Day 1: First Half)
By community, 4 months agoAs a couple who both practice Aikido, people often ask us, “So, at which dojo did you meet?”
The answer always surprises them—because our story didn’t begin in a dojo at all.
We first met 25 years ago on a roadside in Kuta, Bali, Indonesia.
Back then, I wasn’t practicing Aikido yet.
It was only after we got married that Mike, who had already been training for six years, encouraged me to step onto the mat.
His very first dojo was with the Kochi Aikido Group, and ever since, we’ve often said to each other, “Someday, let’s go back there together.” But like many dreams, the years slipped by and it never seemed to happen.