Author: Todd Shirley

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The Challenge of an Aikido Exam

Recently, Lewis Clark had performed his shodan (1st black belt) exam, and I had the privilege of participating in that as his uke. It was

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The Hakama of Budo

The hakama originated with the horse riding samurai of Japan. The split allowed the samurai to easily mount & ride horses while protecting their legs

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