Founded in 1974 (as Aiki News) by Stanley Pranin, Aikido Journal has built and published the world's most extensive collection of aikido media and research. Our community is unique. Tied together digitally, we transcend differences in geography, culture, political affiliation, and technical style. We are a self-selecting tribe of individuals united in our love and pursuit of aikido. Aikido Journal reaches over 500,000 people each month, connecting with community members across 40 countries.