HONOLULU (KHON2) — Everyone knows that martial arts can teach people to defend themselves, but can it help save kupuna during a fall? That is what Aikido instructors have been teaching seniors. Aikido ...

Students in the Sunday afternoon seniors’ fall safety class practice how to roll in the aikido style to minimize injury in an accidental fall. Select an option below to continue reading this premium ...

Every year, millions of people 65 and older fall, according to the CDC, and three-million of them go to the emergency room. You probably wouldn’t think that martial arts could be the answer, because ...

Aikido is practiced in a cooperative, totally noncompetitive manner. The concept of “connection” with your partner is stressed. This begins with an understanding of one’s own center combined with a ...

An effective form of self-defense, Kokikai Aikido relies on a strong mind and correct technique not physical strength alone. As a result classes include both men and women practicing on equal footing.