Matters concerning Aikido, martial arts and things Japanese. Hosted by Ismail Hasan - Head coach and director of Aikido of London Ismail Hasan Sensei began his Aikido training in 1977 in London, England. In 1985 he moved to California to train with TK Chiba Sensei 8th Dan, a direct student of the founder of Aikido. As a full time student he received direct transmission from Chiba Sensei and eventually moved back to England. He is the owner of Aikido of London based and continues to coach in Aikido and Iaido. As well as teaching he owns Nolo Gallery online and writes.