Aikido: Body & Sword (Video)

Aikido: Body & Sword (Video)

“Aikido is the manifestation of the principle of the sword in the movement of the body.” ~Shoji Nishio Shihan (1927-2005). VIdeo demonstration by Philip Greenwood, Carre St. Andre and Gary...
Continuing Shoji Nishio Sensei’s Legacy

Continuing Shoji Nishio Sensei’s Legacy

Here’s a reprint of recent interview with the NASA Board of Directors featured on Aikido Journal. Interview with Senseis Philip Greenwood, Michele Benzamin-Miki, and Chikako Bryner by Derek Snyder...
Aikido Friendship Seminar 2013: Venice, CA (Video)

Aikido Friendship Seminar 2013: Venice, CA (Video)

Our first annual NASA Friendship Seminar at the Venice Japanese Community Center brought together four leading Nishio instructors: Minoru “Jim” Shibata, Michele Benzamin-Miki, Chikako Higa Bryner and Philip Greenwood.  Students attended from many Southern...
Kannon Onsen: September 2013

Kannon Onsen: September 2013

A few pictures from our recent Japan trip to Kannon Onsen in Shimoda, Japana, the 10th anniversary of Nishio Sensei’s last seminar taught there. The dojo, the facilities, the onsen, the food – all traditional authentic Japanese – were all...