How to Practice Aikido Alone — Solo Drills That Actually Work
🌐 Train with me from anywhere Remote classes, guided practice, and on-demand training for all levels Membership options → https://www.lia-suzuki.com/remote-mem... 📚 Grab my books The Teacher: https://lia-suzuki.com/book Mastering the Shoto, A Comprehensive Guide for Aikido Enthusiasts: https://lia-suzuki.com/shoto-book 📬 Get a new lesson each week Join my Weekly Training Video Newsletter: https://www.lia-suzuki.com/newsletter... 🗓️ Train with me in 2026 Japan • Taiwan • UK • Ireland • Los Angeles • Germany • More Schedule → https://lia-suzuki.com/seminars 📥 Free Download Eliminate inefficient or harmful movement patterns NOW. Body Alignment Checklist for Martial Artists → https://www.lia-suzuki.com/body-align... Can you really improve Aikido without a partner? I used to think the answer was “no”… until the pandemic forced all of us onto Zoom and I discovered something surprising. In this week’s video, I share the solo drills, mindset shifts, and training methods that helped me — and many of my students — make real progress during lockdown. You’ll learn: • Why solo training isn’t useless — if you approach it correctly • The three pillars of effective home training: body awareness, footwork, and zanshin • How micro-movements activate the correct neurons • Footwork grid drills using tape on your floor • Shadow Aikido and horse stance conditioning • How shoto practice can stand in for an attacker’s arm • A full 10-minute solo practice routine you can start today Solo practice will never replace partner training, but it can absolutely enhance it. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 Can you improve Aikido alone? 00:24 Lessons from lockdown 01:17 How neurons fire during solo training 03:15 Three pillars of solo practice 06:28 Footwork & awareness breakthroughs 09:10 Solo drills that actually work 14:20 Using the shoto as a training tool 16:53 What NOT to do in solo training 18:30 A simple 10-minute solo routine 21:02 Final thoughts + 2026 seminar invites 👉 Want to go deeper? Join Lia’s weekly newsletter for free video tips, seminar invites, and more: https://www.lia-suzuki.com/newsletter... #aikido #aikidotraining #aikidosolo #aikidotechniques #aikidopractice #LiaSuzuki 📚 Grab my books The Teacher: https://lia-suzuki.com/book Mastering the Shoto, A Comprehensive Guide for Aikido Enthusiasts: https://lia-suzuki.com/shoto-book 📬 Get notified weekly Join my Weekly Training Video Newsletter: https://www.lia-suzuki.com/newsletter... 🗓️ Train with me in 2026 Japan • Taiwan • UK • Ireland • Los Angeles • Germany • More Schedule → https://lia-suzuki.com/seminars
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