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About the Publication
True mastery in Aikido begins when you look past the physical mechanics. This book breaks away from the conventional view of martial arts to reveal that Aikido is, at its core, a dynamic exercise for the mind. By learning to seamlessly unify mind, body, and spirit, you transcend basic physical movements, infusing your practice with a profound sense of purpose, intent, and raw spirit that makes every technique truly come alive. Without this diligent mental training, physical practice is just wasted time.
This collection of Nick’s writings offers an intimate, candid look at his understanding of Aikido’s systems and purposes, shaped by his training in Aikikai, Yoshinkan, and Takemusu Iwama styles, as well as his work in security. Furthermore, his journey was deeply influenced by overcoming a profound hearing disability, with Aikido significantly boosting his confidence to face future challenges.
Sometimes I wish I had someone to guide me in choosing which Aikido school to learn from, how to learn the art properly, practice and develop strong Aikido techniques. This book simply tries to be that good guide for you, showing you a different way to think about the Art and practice better Aikido, with a solid focus on finding what I would call strong Aikido.
Product Details
Publisher: The Ran Network
Publication date: 14 August 2022
Language: English
Print length: 148 pages
ISBN-13: 979-8844531491
Item weight: 209 g
Dimensions: 15.24 x 0.86 x 22.86 cm
Part of series: The Budo Classics
Table of Contents
Foreword by Tony Sargeant
Introduction to Aikido
5 Steps to Learn and Progress in Aikido
Does Aikido Need Modernising?
Aikido is a Never Ending Learning Process
Should Uke Resist Their Partner From Executing a Technique?
Adopt ‘Kaizen’ Approach When You Practice Aikido
Could Aikido Be of Help to Mental Health Sufferers?
How Do We Transmit Authentic Aikido to Our Younger Generations?
What is Aikido?
Is Aikido Effective?
Good Body Posture Brings Power
Benefits with Bowing
Why Being a Good ‘Uke’ is Better Than Being a Good ‘Tori’
Has Aikido Lost its Touch?
Aspire Aikido London’s Goal
Weapons or NoWeapons in Aikido?
Primary Instinct and Aikido
Is Uke Opponent or Partner in Aikido?
Aikido and Ego
Approaching 1K members of the Aspire Aikido London Facebook Group
How to Practice Aikido
‘Fail Big’ in Your Aikido Practice…
Benefits of Ukemi in Aikido
Is Aikido Lacking Tangible Attacks?
Aikido and Mind Training
Internal Feeling with Aikido
About Nicolas (Nick) Regnier
About the Author
Nick Regnier’s martial arts path was forged in 1988 through elite, rigorous training across three distinct traditions: Aikikai under Philippe Gouttard Shihan and Minoru Kanetsuka Sensei, Yoshinkan under David Rubens Shihan, and Iwama under Andy Hathaway Sensei. Overcoming a profound hearing disability, he developed an extraordinary focus on heightened spatial awareness and mental resilience. Simultaneously, Nick pressure-tested these principles during a high-stakes security career, advancing from a West End nightclub door supervisor to a luxury hotel security manager. In 2005, he channelled this corporate and tactical expertise into founding Cledor, a premier London property staffing firm now employing over 120 people. In 2012, he launched Aspire Aikido London, where he continues to teach weekly, bridging the gap between traditional martial arts and real-world application.
