This blog features all things budo – aikido, judo, and jodo tips as well as general martial arts philosophy and advice. Writings from some of Kaze Uta Budo Kai’s finest teachers, students, and friends.
Posts from the budo blog
Ju no Kata in Judo with Patrick Parker Sensei
Ju No Kata (forms of gentleness) as taught by Patrick Parker Sensei, head instructor at Mokuren Dojo. Footage from seminar at Windsong Dojo in Oklahoma City on September 20-21, 2012. Parker Sensei discussed…
Aikido Release Chains
Introduction to Release Chains Release chain series was put together by Karl Geis from the toshu randori drills. These are based on the concept of renzoku, which focuses on smooth transitions between…
Gravity Assist & Structure Assist in Aikido
by Kitty Sullivan Learn to use gravity and structure to assist with effective aikido kuzushi / off-balance As long as you are not floating around in space, you are probably attached to…
COVID-19 Windsong Protocol
COVID-19 Dojo Safety Windsong dojo re-opened for in-person classes in June 2020. At that time, the decision was made to limit our classes to existing members of the dojo. In an effort…
Martial Arts & Social Distance
We miss our dojo. With the COVID-19 outbreak, we have had to shut the dojo doors in an effort to protect our students and do our part to keep the virus from…
Budo: Practice without a Partner
Since the dojo is closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak, here are some resources for solo practice you can do at home. Aikido The walking kata is arguably the most important thing…