While this data from the Aikido Journal community may not directly correlate to real world aikido practitioners in a given geographic region, our tribe is large and this data certainly reflects a meaningful segment of the global aikido community. Biggest Challenge: Finding and retaining new students, especially in the 18-29 demographic.Student: Chief Instructor ratio: 5.4: 1.Here are some of our discoveries (data compiled from over 1,000 respondents):
While everyone’s stories and comments were unique, most of them had a similar theme. I even reached out to some community members to talk, listen, and learn. In addition to the structured survey responses, I read through hundreds of comments and personal stories. We hope you’ll get your bearings with us and that you’ll join us to be part of the turnaround story we must write together.Īfter assuming responsibility for Aikido Journal in early 2017, I took immediate action to start a dialogue by launching a wide-reaching survey to help me create a snapshot of our community. Now is a critical time for the art of aikido and our community. A New Vision for Aikido Journal: An overview of our vision and what you can expect from us in the future.The Decline of Interest in the Art of Aikido: A data driven assessment.This two part article focuses on these key topics:
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If you’re an aikido practitioner, I think it’s important enough for you to sit in a quiet place and take the time to read it with your full attention. This article will take approximately 15 minutes to read. I’ve spent many nights and weekends looking at the data, seeking to understand it, and figuring out how best to use the journal to communicate important insights, problems, and success stories in the world of aikido.Īs I assembled this briefing for the community, I experienced feelings of sadness, shock, and dismay, but also feelings of curiosity, hope and determination. Through Aikido Journal, I’ve had access to, and needed to process, an overwhelming amount of data. Transcending stylistic, organizational, cultural, and geographic boundaries, we are the largest aikido community in the world, reaching over 500,000 people a month.
The journal has a unique position in the world of aikido. In the last year, through my involvement with Aikido Journal, I’ve been able to gain a much better grasp of the “macro” landscape. Josh Gold giving Mitsuko Nagayama her black belt after receiving her shodan from Haruo Matsuoka.
I’ve experienced periods of hard training, I’ve raised students and developed instructors, I’ve built a sustainable dojo, and I’ve had the honor of cultivating a 26 year long mentor/disciple relationship with my sensei. For the last 26 years, I’ve had a great “micro” view into the aikido world - as a student, teacher, and dojo operator.
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