Why Aikido Iwama Ryu Keeps Things Traditional
If you ever find yourself watching an aikido iwama ryu class, the first thing you'll notice is just how solid and grounded everything looks compared to the more fluid, circular versions of the art often seen today. There's a certain weight to the movements, a sense that every step and every strike has a very specific, functional purpose. It doesn't feel like a dance; it feels like a martial art that's been preserved in a bit of a time capsule. ...