When it comes to being a senior student, or “senpai,” there are many responsibilities that come with the territory. A senpai is expected...

This post is about raising up students with the necessary technical and human skills to take over and help the art of Aikido flourish

Pictured here is the most recognizable metaphor of the 21st century for “making a choice.” Each day we are presented with options that...

In our daily practice, we should try to see the sword in everything. Everything is the sword. #DailyPractice #Sword #JPerna #JasonPerna...

If you are simply unaware that the dojo requires your attention, then your connect to dojo is ......

Why avoid the struggle to preserve our pride? Though failure may come, at least we’ll have tried Stand fast in the battle though all...

Not long ago during one of my weapons classes, I was walking around observing when a student turned to me, bowed, and said “Thank you.” I...

Hello all. I would just like to take a moment to welcome you to the new Old City Aikido website and to inform you that this new blog will...