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Notes from the mat.

The club's own writing on training and philosophy — from footwork to zanshin to why MAC charges practically nothing for a class.

These essays were written over the years by MAC instructors for seminar handouts, anniversary reflections, and the occasional newspaper feature. They're collected here as-is: practical, specific, and unpolished in the way real teaching notes are, rather than written for a blog audience.

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2018 · Full essay, with photos & video

Twenty Years Ago, Fujimaki Sensei Brought a Gift

How naming five basic footwork steps in 1998 turned "watch your footwork" from a scolding into a genuine breakthrough.

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Silver Jubilee · 2017

The Builder

How Tadashi Komenoi Sensei midwifed the Aikido Philippines federation into being.

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Silver Jubilee · 2017

Some Thoughts on a Silver Jubilee

Why the drop-out rate is so high, on keeping an aikido journal, and why the practice is the most important thing.

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2015

Dojo Gets a New Wooden Kamisa

A hand-built kamisa, crafted in Paete, Laguna, and donated to the MAC dojo at Makati Sports Club.

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2014

Raffle Winner of the February 2014 Seki Seminar Is Revealed

The story behind an almost-new dogi, a brand-new tanto, and how the winner was chosen.

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Interview · 2012

Interview With Tadashi Komenoi Sensei, 6th Dan

MAC's former chief instructor, on Sri Lanka, reigi, and what aikido gave him.

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