Aikido
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Verbal Aikido
Aikido, said its founder, is the art of reconciliation. Whoever has the mind to fight has broken his connection with the universe. If you try to dominate other people, you are already defeated. We study how to resolve conflict, not how to start it.- What a stupid idea! your colleague bursts out. It will never work. Say, You are wrong,and you escalate the conflict. Say…
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Aikido Watford
Pat Hendricks, 7th Dan, began studying Aikido in 1974 while a student at Monterey Peninsula College in California under Stan Pranin. In 1976 moved to Iwama, Japan, where she became uchi-deshi and a student of Saito Sensei for two years. Over the next 25 years Pat Sensei returned regularly to Iwama as uchi-deshi under Saito Sensei. She still returns to this day. In 1984 she…
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Combat Aikido
In other words history and description of our activities Combat is struggle. Combat is fight. When linked to a particular martial art this concept defines techniques, tactics and ways we react in situations of immediate dangers, sport fight, self-defense and martial system that might be learned quickly, e.g. Combat Karate, Combat Kalaki, Combat Ju-Jitsu or Combat Tai-Chi. Frequently…
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Aikido Ann Arbor
For the prospective martial arts student, Ann Arbor is a mecca in the Midwest. More than any other location in Michigan, Ann Arbor has a wide variety of martial arts styles taught by many well respected sensei (teachers). You can find training opportunities at community centers, college and university gyms, health clubs, fitness centers and dojos (training halls). Among the…
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Aikido Minneapolis
Twin Cities Aikido Center is the premier Aikido dojo in the Minneapolis / Saint Paul metropolitan area. The Center is a member of the United States Aikido Federation (USAF), and operates under the guidance of Yoshimitsu Yamada Sensei (8th Dan, Shihan). It is recognized by the Aikikai Foundation and Hombu Dojo, home to Aikido’s principal teacher, Doshu Moriteru Ueshiba, the…
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London Aikido
The following article has been used with the kind permission of Seiji Tanaka Sensei of the Japan Aikido Association. First of all, I would like to explain how, where and why Tomiki Aikido started. It goes back to the month of April, 1958 when Waseda University approved our Aikido Club as an officially sanctioned sport club (called “Undo Bu” in Japanese), while no other universities…
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Midwest Aikido
Midwest Aikido Center 40th Anniversary Seminar with Y. Yokota Shihan Oct 16-18, 2015 Thanks to all who helped us celebrate at the MAC s 40th Anniversary Seminar. We were once again pleased and honored to welcome Y. Yokota Shihan, 7th degree black belt from Aikido World Headquarters (Hombu Dojo) in Tokyo. This was Yokota Sensei s tenth visit to the Midwest Aikido Center. This…
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Aikido Peterborough
Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere, An Illustrated Introduction by Oscar Ratti and Adele Westbrook From the Amazon.com web site: QUITE SIMPLY, THE VERY BEST AIKIDO BOOK EVER Ever since age, 5; I ve been an absolutely avid collector of martial arts books; believe me, I ve collected tons; honestly, this one is THE BEST! A reader from Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, July 25, 1 The…
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Kingston Aikido
STYLES / ORGANISATION IN AIKIDO Different aikido styles, teaching methods and organisations began to appear during the later years of o-sense s life and exploded in to existence after his death. Generally the first six listed have been considered major. 1. Aikikai The largest aikido organisation, and is led by the family of the founder. Numerous sub-organisations and teachers…
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Aikido of Manhattan
62 E 4th St Fl 5 Manhattan, NY 13 (336) 749-3277 During the past year of training, I formed strong love with Aikido and connection with everyone within Zenshinkai Aikido of Manhattan Dojo. As a foreign student on an internship, the Dojo was more like a second family for me. I am proud of being a part of this dojo family, beloved, and training with everyone and Wagener Sensei…
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Aikido VS Tai Chi
The two styles are extremely different. Both are considered soft styles, but they are soft, by and large, in two very different ways. Aikido uses physics principles to take advantage of weight and momentum in order to put your adversary into an inferior position, whether a throw or a lock, etc. Taichichuan, as it is practiced by the most skilled person I know, is not about…
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Aikido Winnipeg
Welcome to Aikido of Winnipeg in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Founded in 1991, Aikido of Winnipeg was established as a not-for-profit dojo at its current location in 2004. The chief instructor, Doug Reichert, is a Yondan (4th Dan) registered with the Aikikai Honbu dojo in Tokyo, Japan. The Aikido of Winnipeg dojo trains in the Iwama style of Aikido as passed on from Morihei…
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Aikido Melbourne
Ki Aikido with Michael Geisner….. Why do Ki Aikido with me – Michael Geisner? People do Ki Aikido because it is a unique martial art. It’s not another “punch & kick” style like Karate or Tae Kwon Do. Instead of trading blows, we learn how to get out of the way, take control of an attack and bring a swift end to the conflict without being aggressive or violent. It’s…
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Aikido Fort Worth
Long time no hear. I ve been hunting for you. How is N. Calif.. Drop me an E-mail. Aikigreg, Yes, the SMU Martial Arts Club/aikijujutsu is going strong. We are associated with Don Angier and operate a Yanagi ryu Tozama Dojo there. The drive from Ft Worth in not 40 miles unless you live in west Ft Worth but it is still a hike. Downtown to downtown is closer to 30 miles. That…
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Aikido Austin TX
Aikido is a peaceful martial art developed in Japan 70 years ago. A warm, spiritual mood permeates the practitioners. Aikido is for everyone. It does not depend on physical strength, weight or height. You rely on your ability to blend with your partner s incoming energy to redirect it. It builds self confidence and teaches harmony of movement and defensive strategies that can…
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Institute of Aikido
Abbe Sensei taught both Judo and Aiki Jutsu at The Hut, Hillingdon in the UK since the 1950s and after his return to Japan the Renown Society was formed in 1966 by Sensei Ken Williams. This was the original* society teaching Aikido in the UK. The Renown Society broke up in 1969, however in 1973 at the request of senior ex-Renown Society Instructors, Sensei Haydn Foster formed…
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Field Aikido
Established in 1983 by Michael Field 5th Dan Iwama Ryu, 5th Dan Aikikai, 4th Dan Iwama Ryu Ken Jo; Michael Field the Iwama Ryu Aikido Australia Soke given the following Iwama Ryu Dan Ranks (2 x 5th Dan, 8 x 4th Dan, 37 x 3rd Dan, 63 x 2nd Dan and 151 x 1st Dan). 16 of his deshi also hold Aikikai Dan ranks. Field Aikido is dedicated to assisting people to replicate the basic…
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Practical Aikido
I disagree that mat and practical application are the same. There is fine line of sensitivity where a struggling attacker will injure themselves, so you may have to constantly adjust so they don’t either hurt themselves, as they struggle, or free themselves as you adjust to avoid causing them injury. Far too often I let people manipulate me in practice that cause my previous…
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Aikido Hollywood FL
The Dojo Aikido of South Florida is a Traditional Japanese Martial Art School that has been established in Hollywood for 25 years and is recognized as one of the oldest Aikido schools in South Florida. Aikido of South Florida was founded and is instructed by Stephanie Yap Sensei who believes that the training of Aikido extends beyond the study of techniques for self defense…
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