Interview With The Aikido Mentor - Jaff Raji - 2026

[AikidoRostock]

This beautifully crafted interview with Jaff Raji, one of the most respected figures in the world of Aikido and Jodo, provides a rare glimpse into the mind of a true Sensei. Throughout this conversation, Jaff demonstrates not only his profound technical expertise but also the qualities that make him an exceptional leader and mentor: humility, patience, and a deep-seated commitment to the growth of his students.His teaching transcends mere physical movement, focusing on the "internal organization" and the philosophical core of the martial arts. Jaff emphasizes the concept of mutual prosperity—the idea that the teacher and student, the Uke and the Tori, develop together in a shared journey of discovery.We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Christoph Bader, who organized this inspiring seminar in Tewswoos, Germany. Christoph leads his own Aikido group at the Senbonmatsu Dojo there, fostering a dedicated community of practitioners in the Ludwigslust region. Link: www.baderkeramik.de

 

[Flying Crane]

This beautifully crafted interview with Jaff Raji, one of the most respected figures in the world of Aikido and Jodo, provides a rare glimpse into the mind of a true Sensei. Throughout this conversation, Jaff demonstrates not only his profound technical expertise but also the qualities that make him an exceptional leader and mentor: humility, patience, and a deep-seated commitment to the growth of his students.His teaching transcends mere physical movement, focusing on the "internal organization" and the philosophical core of the martial arts. Jaff emphasizes the concept of mutual prosperity—the idea that the teacher and student, the Uke and the Tori, develop together in a shared journey of discovery.We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Christoph Bader, who organized this inspiring seminar in Tewswoos, Germany. Christoph leads his own Aikido group at the Senbonmatsu Dojo there, fostering a dedicated community of practitioners in the Ludwigslust region. Link: www.baderkeramik.de

I am not familiar with him, but it was an interesting interview. Thanks for sharing it, it gave me some things to think about.