The first workshop of 2026 will be held on Saturday, February 7. This workshop focuses on one technical theme and approaches it step by step, from fundamental principles to applied and advanced practice. Participation is open to everyone, regardless of organization or martial arts background. (Non-Aikido practitioners are also welcome. Aikido gi required.) We look forward to training with you. ================================================== [Workshop Theme] - Kaiten-nage (
The KAU Dan Promotion Examination and the Samsungdang 9th Anniversary Joint Training , held on Saturday, December 6 , were successfully completed. This joint training session was led by Dojo Head Instructor Sung Juhwan of Samsungdang , with the theme: “Practicing Correct Movement Patterns / Eye Focus for Establishing a Proper Axis.” Following the morning joint training, the dan promotion examination was conducted. The examination was evaluated simultaneously by three examine
On Sunday, November 9 , a celebration banquet will be held at the Keio Plaza Hotel in Tokyo, Japan , to commemorate the conferment of a government decoration upon Dojo . Representing KAU , Dojo Head Sung Juhwan of Incheon Samsungdang will attend the event. On April 29 of this year , Dojo was awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette , in recognition of his contributions to the promotion of sports by the Japanese government. The Order of the Rising Sun is co
Today's video from Aikido Samsungdang covers a common mistake when trying to keep your axis during direction changes.(The contents of this description are solely the dojo instructor's personal opinions.) In Aikido practice, you often hear cues like "keep your axis" or "keep your body straight." These are not just words for looking good. They are conditions for aligning your whole-body frame so you can move efficiently. If you turn your head first when changing direction, your
This video from Aikido Samsungdang is a continuation of the “3 Count Drill” we covered previously. From the perspective of “not power, but timing,” it focuses on a training method to ingrain the moment you “slip in” just before making contact with your partner. The method is simple: stand in front of a line, touch thumbs with your partner, and repeat the drill 100 times. After 100 reps, if your neck/shoulders feel tight, you’re relying on your upper body; if your hips/shins f
