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(Founded in 2024)

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The Art Of Ukemi in Aikido
It is common when you start aikido to think that nearly all the learning is to be gained from performing the techniques. So taking ukemi...
Quentin Cooke
Feb 8, 201811 min read


What is Aikido
Aikido (合氣道) is a modern Japanese martial art that originates from a traditional system of combat, namely Daito-Ryu Aiki-Jujutsu. It was...
Quentin Cooke
Jan 3, 20183 min read


Time to Extend your Aiki
I joined Aiki Extensions (AE) in 2006 and have been a member of the board of directors for most, if not all of that time. I have always...
Quentin Cooke
Oct 12, 20175 min read


Aikido – A World of Paradoxes
My study of aikido never ceases to fascinate and amaze me. The further down the road I travel, the more mystical it seems to become, yet...
Quentin Cooke
Feb 8, 20174 min read


Aiki Extended 2016
I recently organised a seminar in Burwell, called ‘Aiki Extended 2016’, which was designed to bring together aikidoka, no matter where...
Quentin Cooke
Sep 16, 20164 min read


Letting Go of Technique
In nearly every aikido dojo, the focus is on learning technique, and the purpose of this is to ingrain appropriate body movements, to...
Quentin Cooke
Jun 23, 20163 min read


Aikido as a Transformational Process
Aikido is often perceived to be purely a martial art and in its infancy, it wasn't much more than that. Initially, O Sensei, the...
Quentin Cooke
Apr 28, 20162 min read
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