YOON Nak-joon (4th Dan) is the Dojocho of Aikido Ansan dojo and serves as the President of KAU and SUNG Ju-hwan (5th Dan) is the Dojocho of Aikido Samsungdang and serves as the Vice President and Technical Director of KAU.
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
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 (
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
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
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 (
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
