Seminar: Tamura Shihan, 8th Dan Aikikai, Edinburgh, Scotland 16-17th Oct
Posted 2/04/2010 2:52pm [from scott reed]
Edinburgh Aikido Club are delighted to welcome Tamura Sensei for his first aikido seminar in Scotland. The course times are Saturday (10-12, 3 - 5.30pm) Sunday (10 - 12).
Tamura Sensei became an uchi-deshi at the Aikikai Hombu Dojo in 1953. He was a favourite uke of O’Sensei, accompanying him in many demonstrations including his well-known trip to Hawaii in 1961. In 1964, Tamura Sensei moved to Marseilles, France where he is now the technical director of the French FFAB Federation (Fédération Française d'Aïkido et de Budo). Tamura Sensei has had an enormous influence on the spread of aikido in Europe and gives seminars all over the world.
Seminar: Lia Suzuki Sensei at AKI Pennsylvania April 9, 10 & 11
Posted 2/04/2010 2:52pm [from Dejan Zivanovic]
Aikido Kenkyukai Pennsylvania Spring Gasshuku 2010
With Lia Suzuki Sensei, 6th Dan
April 9, 10, & 11
Please join us for a weekend of dynamic aikido training.
Help us celebrate Lia Sensei's recent promotion to 6th dan (Aikikai).
Lia Sensei is a long-time student of Takeda Yoshinobu Shihan (8th dan).
She trained with him in Japan for 9 years.
Contact:
Dejan - (215) 287-4465
info@aikidokenkyukaipennsylvania.org
Location:
Upper Dublin Sports Center
680 Tennis Ave.
Ambler, PA 19002
Schedule:
Friday 6:00pm-8:00pm
Saturday 10:00am-12:00pm & 3:00pm-5:00pm
Sunday 10:00am-1:00pm
Seminar Fee(s):
Full Three Days - $120
Friday $40
Saturday $80
Sunday $45
Photos from Takeda Satoshi 7 dan Party
Posted 2/04/2010 2:52pm [from Chicko Xerri]
Aikido Kenkyukai International Australia/Fudoshin Dojo would like to share and help highlight the happy event celebrated by AKI Japan. The party in Honour of Satoshi Takeda sensei (Kametake-san) was celebrated Sunday 31/1/2010. Many attended and showed appreciation for the effort filled years of service to the Aikido Networks of his own teacher Takeda Yoshinobu Shihan 8-dan. Kametake-san is a highly motivated advocate for the Aikido of O'Sensei and the Ueshiba Legacy. We are so happy to see his happyness.
Equipment: Instructions for a Knotwork Tsuba
Posted 2/02/2010 10:15am [from Jun Akiyama]
Here are some instructions on creating a knotwork tsuba (including a pdf version) for your bokuto, created by Guy Hagen in Florida.
Does anyone have photos of a finished tsuba using these instructions that they can post?
Seminar: Frank Ostoff sensei returning to Oberlin, March 4-7th, 2010
Posted 2/02/2010 10:15am [from Andrzej Siwkiewicz]
Cleveland Aikikai and Oberlin Aikido Club will be hosting Frank Ostoff Sensei, 5th Dan, of Aikido Center of Düsseldorf on March 4-7, 2010 in Oberlin and Cleveland Heights. Ostoff Sensei is returning to Ohio following his last year visit. That event was immensely enjoyed by many aikidoka who came from different states and countries to practice in Oberlin. Ostoff Sensei holistic approach to training mind and body has a broad appeal to students of all ages and affiliations. Our March seminar will be building on that experience and beyond.
There will be a special class (space limited) on Thursday, March 4 at 7 p.m. in Cleveland Aikikai dojo at 3965 Mayfield Road, Cleveland Heights, OH 44121. The Oberlin seminar schedule will be as follow: Friday, March 5, 7-9:00 p.m., Saturday, March 6, 10-12 p.m. and 3-5:00 p.m., Sunday, March 7 at 10-12 p.m. The cost of the seminar is $100 for all three days, or $30 per class. The Thursday class cost is $20. Send the pre-registration information to clevelandaikikai@yahoo.com. For more information call 440-725-9494.
Seminar: AWA Kangeiko -- Kiku Matsu Dojo, Chicago, IL 2/4-2/7
Posted 2/02/2010 10:15am [from laura degraff]
A period of intensive training during the deep end of the long winter, Kangeiko is meant to build one’s spirit to face the adversities in life. It is intended to push you to find your spirit and realize the power you have to gracefully conduct your daily life. Instruction will be provided by Andrew Sato, Rokudan, AWA Chief Instructor. Tachi waza, suwari waza, and buki waza will all be covered during the training. Please bring your jo and bokken.
Kiku Matsu dojo is located at 4512 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago IL. Lodging available at the dojo. For more info call 773.784.4450.
Article: "Kirwan tries 'Jedi magic'"
Posted 1/28/2010 2:04pm [from Jun Akiyama]
Here's a quick mention of aikido in this article entitled "Kirwan tries 'Jedi magic'" wherein Japan's rugby coach John Kirwan will be enlisting "the mystical powers of a 90-year-old aikido mastre whose techniques help petite Japanese nurses lift patients off hospital beds" to help out his team. The article also mentions his efforts to train his team members with sumo wrestlers in the past.
Seminar: Aikido Institute 40th Anniversary
Posted 1/28/2010 1:13pm [from Aikido Institute]
Join with us in a special seminar and party as we celebrate our 40th anniversary. Guest instructors will be teachers who have trained or taught at the Aikido Institute over its 40-year history, including:
Bill Witt Shihan, 7th Dan, President, Takemusu Aikido Association
Hans Goto Sensei, 7th Dan, Bay Marin Aikido, San Rafael
Bernice Tom Sensei, 6th Dan, Sunset Cliffs Aikido, San Diego
Kayla Feder Sensei, 6th Dan, Aikido of Berkeley
Hoa Newens Sensei, 6th Dan, Aikido Institute of Davis
Pat Hendricks Sensei, 6th Dan, Aikido of San Leandro
and many more.
Due to space limitations, enrollment was set at 50 students. This maximum has been met.
For more information on getting your name on a waiting list for the training or for joining us for our catered lunch or ordering the 40th anniversary t-shirt, visit our Web site.
