Aikido English

Aikido English

Connect your passion for martial arts with language mastery.

Aikido is much more than a martial art. It is a lifelong practice that involves movement, communication, awareness, learning, personal development and interaction with others.

In these lessons, we use Aikido as a starting point for learning and improving your English. We can discuss a wide range of Aikido-related topics, depending on your interests, experience, goals and level of English.

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1 About the Instructor

I have over 40 years of experience in Aikido and more than 25 years of experience teaching English to adults from a wide variety of professional and cultural backgrounds. This combination allows me to bring together two long-standing passions: Aikido and language learning.

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2 Why This Approach Works

Learning English through a subject that genuinely interests you can make the process more enjoyable, engaging and effective. Rather than studying isolated grammar exercises, you use English to discuss ideas, experiences, challenges and concepts that are already meaningful to you.

How these lessons can help you

  • Discuss your Aikido experience confidently in English
  • Communicate with international practitioners
  • Prepare for international seminars and workshops
  • Understand English-language Aikido materials
  • Improve your speaking fluency and confidence
  • Expand your vocabulary naturally through meaningful conversation
  • Explore the philosophy and principles of Aikido through English
Lessons can be adapted for beginners, intermediate learners and advanced speakers. Whether you have trained for six months or forty years, there are always interesting topics to explore and discuss.
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3 Possible Topics

Choose a theme – or bring your own. Every topic can be adapted to your level and experience.

Practice & Training

  • practice
  • repetition
  • improvement
  • progress
  • challenge
  • discipline
  • perseverance
  • commitment

Movement & Technique

  • movement
  • balance
  • posture
  • timing
  • coordination
  • relaxation
  • breathing
  • centre & stability

Mind & Awareness

  • awareness
  • concentration
  • confidence
  • presence
  • attention
  • intention
  • observation
  • calm under pressure

Learning & Development

  • learning
  • teaching
  • coaching
  • mentoring
  • mistakes & growth
  • long-term development
  • mastery
  • continuous improvement

Working with Others

  • partners
  • cooperation
  • communication
  • respect
  • trust
  • leadership
  • responsibility
  • group dynamics

Aikido Philosophy

  • harmony
  • conflict resolution
  • non-resistance
  • mushin
  • zanshin
  • personal growth
  • character development
  • Aikido in everyday life
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4 International Aikido

English is the shared language of international Aikido. Prepare for the situations where you’ll need it.

Global Connections

  • international seminars
  • visiting other dojos
  • cultural differences
  • training abroad
  • meeting practitioners from other countries
  • teaching and learning in English
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Every lesson is designed around conversation.
The goal is not only to learn English but also to explore ideas that matter to you while developing greater fluency, confidence and communication skills.
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