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Welcome to the Addictions Recovery with Aikido blog

Several years ago a dedicated individual, Jason P, called our dojo to talk about the possibility of starting up a special class for individuals in recovery from addictions. Jason was in the process of trying to rebuild his life and family after years of addiction. […]

Sources of Jason’s Inspirations – 1; The 12 Steps

The Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous We admitted we were powerless over alcohol—that our lives had become unmanageable. Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the […]

Source’s of Inspiration – 2; Recovery Dharma

Recovery Dharma  https://recoverydharma.org/ Recovery Dharma is a community of peers that encourages Buddhist-based recovery to addiction. This type of Buddhist addiction recovery brings together those suffering from substance use disorders. The unity and bond shared between members helps them become free from the suffering that […]

What’s the difference between a Martial Art and a “martial art”?

  English can be a really funny language, and by “funny” I mean “strange” not “humorous” (see, already I’m proving my point). English has words that have multiple definitions that can only be guessed at sometimes from either knowledge of the speaker/writer’s intent – or […]

Is Aikido REALLY a Martial Art? YES!

  Aikido IS part of the array of arts in Japan that are considered “Martial”. The reason for this is that Martial Arts in Japan are subsumed into the practice of following “The Warriors Way”, known as Budo.  The development of “warriors”, rather than soldiers, […]

Is Aikido REALLY a martial art? NO!

  Here’s why “No” – When the idea that a “warrior’s way” (exclusively the domain of trained soldiers whose privilege to study was a function of inheritance) passed away; the idea that part of the essence of those ancient physical systems of warrior training could […]