Beyond the first class: The advantage of a 'clean slate' and the challenges for advanced practitioners in a unique aikido style

• 06, Jun 2025
• Ferenc Nemeth

In our previous article, we delved into the depths of the "Aikido Bermuda Triangle", examining the psychological, social, and other factors that often prevent initially enthusiastic enquirers from even making it to their first class. In this current piece, we take a step further... read more

The aikido Bermuda triangle: Why do enthusiastic beginners disappear before their first class? – The psychological roots of the mystery

• Maj 27, 2025
• Ferenc Nemeth

As an instructor, I often encounter the puzzling phenomenon where someone calls multiple times, shows keen interest in Aikido training, and sometimes even purchases equipment, such as a brand-new gi (Aikido uniform), yet ultimately fails to appear for the first class, especially early morning sessions... read more

The twilight of aikido? The reasons for its declining popularity and the state of other martial arts in the modern world

• Maj 16, 2025
• Ferenc Nemeth

Aikido, a Japanese martial art built on harmony and non-resistance, holds a unique place in the world of combat sports and martial arts. While most combat sports focus on competition and physical confrontation, Aikido, with its philosophical depth and aspiration to harmoniously resolve conflicts, offers a different path... read more

Aikido practice: More than mere repetition? The path to meaningful development on the tatami

• Maj 9, 2025
• Ferenc Nemeth

In many Aikido dojos, especially those where hierarchy plays a prominent role, practice often unfolds with the master demonstrating the technique of the day, after which everyone begins to repeat it. While imitation is essential in the initial stages, the question arises: is this truly the only path towards deeper knowledge and genuine development... read more

Aikido on the school sports day

• October 10, 2020
• Ferenc Nemeth

On 3 October 2022, the Roszík Mihály Evangelical Primary School organised a sports day, where our aikido association was invited. We were tasked to give a short aikido demonstration to the children, talk about self-defence and involve them in some basic exercises... read more

Aikido day November 27, 2021

• December 15, 2021
• Ferenc Nemeth

Since I made a surprise with an instructor, I agreed with him on what he wanted to show. He was also surprised by this opportunity, I received an answer from Csaba Molnár (Aikikai 5.dan) that he wanted to show basic things that simplify our lives in the case of certain techniques, useful “tricks”... read more

Aikido, where there is no mercy

• August 23, 2021
• Ferenc Nemeth

Master Shoji Nishio once said that AIKIDO is nothing but a method that can be applied in any martial art. It is undeniable that practicing AIKIDO almost always means practicing martial arts. If AIKIDO is a method, are you sure you are limited to martial arts? read more