Budo Blog - Windsong Dojo

This blog features all things budo – aikido, judo, and jodo tips as well as general martial arts philosophy and advice. Writings from some of Kaze Uta Budo Kai’s finest teachers, students, and friends.

Posts from the budo blog

Judo: Butterfly Armbar

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Kyle Sloan, Tori; Cameron Siemens, Uke; Photography & Video by Rob Goodwill This is a neat little armbar many BJJ & Judo folks are unfamiliar with. We begin on our back with…

Jodo: Gyakute-Tsuki Double Poke

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This time we’re looking at gyakute-tsuki. The element to focus on is between the thrust and the strike. 1. Begin in normal honte-no-kamae posture. 2. Pushing with the bottom (in this case,…

Aikido: Backward Rolling

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Kyle Sloan This week I wanted to look at rolling backward. One of my fellow students asked me how I go about doing it, and thought I’d share. There are two things…

Testimonials

Everyone in windsong is so nice! I can feel improving everyday! So lucky to recognize you guys!

Yue G.

This is an excellent place learn different arts from a great group of people. They have many classes daily to attend to make it easy for those with busy schedules!

Steve R.

Tradition meets science in the arts of self defense. Awesome in every way.

Wayne G.

Everyone is like family. You won’t find better teachers or people anywhere.

Tristan K.

I travel from Fl. to learn at this dojo, and will continue to do so.

David S. - Florida

I came from a program where they really didn’t seem to want me. When I walked into Windsong, I was greeted, my questions were answered, and I was welcomed to participate. So, at Windsong: I was welcomed. I was included. I was accepted. I was instructed with patience. My progress was celebrated. I felt a balance of encouragement and challenge. No matter what age I reach, I will still be working on applications from what I learned at Windsong.

Danny V. - Oklahoma

Home!!!

George S.

Knowledgeable instructors who treat you like family. The goal is to learn each art without getting injured in the process.

Nate M.

Excellent learning environment = respect, awesome attitude,great instructors, fun experience, Sensei Lowry is outstanding !

John B.

This is such a great place. Of course, the Aikido techniques are sound, but the people and practitioners are some of the finest people I have ever met. You will have fun and learn a lot about yourself as well.

Eric F.