Hello all.....If anyone has any suggestions or ideas that could help
me to run a fun and interesting childrens class, please feel free to
email me. Visit www.geocities.com/aikidoyuishikai_whyalla/mind.html to
learn more about us and Aikido Yuishinkai International & Aiki kids.

My name is Adrian Knight, and this is my first Yahoo Group. I'm not
totally sure how to use them, but i'm assuming this is an open forum
for discussion. This is about me: I'm from Brisbane, and now i'm
living in Tokyo. I started aikido here at the Aikikai Hombu dojo two
and a half years ago. I have also been training in Shinto Muso Ryu
Jodo
for four years. As i've never done aikido in Australia before, i
thought this could be a good way to meet some (more) of you.
So just ask about aikido or jodo or Japan or Hombu whatever you like,
and i'll write back. This is the website of our SMR Jodo group, for
your interest: www.jodojo.com

Hope to talk soon. Best, Adrian.

WEEKEND SEMINAR

DAVID BROWN SENSEI 5 Dan

30 April to 2 May 2005

VENUE: Brisbane Aiki Kai
95 Commercial Road
Newstead Qld

We have lured Dave out of his Melbourne retirement home to conduct
another seminar for us over the Labour Day long weekend.  Don't miss
this opportunity to experience his unique perspective and perhaps a
hiden (secret technique) or two.

Times:  Saturday  1400 to 1630hrs
Sunday 0930 to 1200hrs  1330 to 1600hrs
Monday 0900 to 1130hrs

Cost: $20 per session or $60 for the whole weekend
$15 per session or $50 (students, pensioners, etc)

More details:  Dave Kolb 0409 250065
dkolb@...

Melbourne Aikido Yuishinkai Seminar reminder
Michael Williams Sensei

Melbourne Seminar 8th - 10th April 2005


Aikido Yuishinkai Melbourne is pleased to announce Williams Sensei's 2nd visit
to Melbourne. Michael Williams Sensei is the Chief Instructor of Aikido
Yuishinkai International. He has been a direct student of Maruyama Sensei for
many years and was recently awarded 9th Dan in Aikido Yuishinkai.


The Seminar will be an exciting event and Aikidoka of every style are welcome to
come and train in an atmosphere of harmony and enjoyment. Continuing the spirit
of 'Aikido Without Boundaries' Williams Sensei will also teach a special Friday
evening class as a guest of Aikido Ryushinkan in Hawthorn as guest of Catherine
Schnell Sensei.


CLASSES

Sat 9th April 9:30am-12noon & 1:30pm-4:00pm

Sun 10th April 9:30am-12noon & 1:30pm-4:00pm

Single Class $35  Full Seminar $110 (student $30/$100)

** Special Class on Friday 8th April 6:30pm-9pm: Single class $35, or total
price package for those who attend both Friday and the full weekend Seminar is
$130 total.


**Friday special class at Aikido Ryushinkan 1st Floor, 672b Glenferrie Rd
Hawthorn 3122. Contact Catherine Schnell Sensei on 9815 3388.

The Aikido Yuishinkai Melbourne Dojo is at The Newport Community Hall, 13-15
Mason St, Newport 3015. Melway Ref 55 J4. Extra carparking available via Derwent
St.



For further information please contact Daniel Rylatt on 0408 139 687 or email on
rylatt@...




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Hello

We would like to inform you that the series of workshops held in
Brisbane during March are to be repeated in April

The workshops will explore the basic concepts of Tendai Buddhism, its
teachings and philosophy and how these can be experienced through the
application of martial technique and Aiki principles.

There will be a series of four workshops beginning on Sunday, April
3rd, held at the Brisbane Martial Arts Centre, 82 Merivale Street,
South Brisbane, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Full details are posted on our website:
www.tendaiaustralia.com

For bookings or further inquiries please contact us at
aik@...
or phone: 0433 552 562

Thank you

Hannibal,
may I inquire from you what are the "similarities" of Aikido to that
of Judo? ??
*Online research has led to similarities within the two arts: joint
logs, grappling, etc.   Are they one-and-the-same?  Do the two arts
compete for "students" sotospeak?

thanks,
Eric
ps: If ever I'm in Vancouver BC, sure, I'll try to visit.

--- In Aikido_Australia@yahoogroups.com, Hannibal <anibalibarra@g...>
wrote:
> If you ever come down to Vancouver, check us out
>
> http://www.aikido.ca/burnaby
>
>
>
> On Wed, 23 Mar 2005 07:07:15 -0000, thecrowrains
<thecrowrains@y...> wrote:
> >
> >
> > BBB,
> > thanks for the reply-post.
> > Actually I wasn't inquiring on advice about Alaska.  I live here.
> > LOL.  I was asking about Aikido, but hey, that's okay.
> >
> > peace.
> >
> > There's just one Aikido school here.  How about in Australia?
What
> > is your impression of the footwork and techniques with Aikido BBB?
> >
> > thanks,
> > Eric
> > --- In Aikido_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "budo_babe_barbie"
> > <budobabe@g...> wrote:
> > >
> > > Dear Eric
> > >
> > > Peace yourself. I don't know whether to be more surprised that
> > > someone in
> > > the  continental US knows about Australia or that you think we
can
> > > give you
> > > advice about Alaska. You know we're not in Europe, right?
> > >
> > > I know just what you mean about the belt race. Personally, I
just
> > > start again
> > > every time I go to a new dojo, so I have kyu
> > > grade belts all the shades of the  rainbow. This means I can
> > > color-coordinate
> > > with my nails, hair band or whatever.
> > >
> > > Ken Suburi Sensei always says that everything begins and ends
with
> > > rei (I
> > > think  everything begins and ends with rayon).
> > >
> > > I've travelled to Alaska in my Winnebago, and my advice would
be to
> > > train in
> > > whichever dojo you find warmer.
> > >
> > > BBBxxx
> > >
> > > --- In Aikido_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "thecrowrains" <
> > > thecrowrains@y...> wrote:
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Hi group.
> > > >
> > > > I'm new here, but thought I'd join to get a broad scope of
> > opinions
> > > > on Aikido.
> > > >
> > > > I was a former student of Taekwondo for just 1-1/2 years,
> > quitting
> > > > last year.  As much as I enjoyed the people and the art, I
didn't
> > > > enjoy the "belt-race" each month to gain higher rank.  It
felt as
> > > if
> > > > I wasn't learning the art, rather racing for the black belt.
> > That
> > > > might sound strange, but it seemed to detract from learning.
> > > >
> > > > Prior to this, I was a student of Northern Shaolin Kung Fu,
> > approx.
> > > 8
> > > > yrs.
> > > >
> > > > I have since considered Aikido and Judo, as they both
interest
> > me.
> > > > Are they similar only in that they involve grappling or
> > wrestling?
> > > > My local community has both arts, but maybe I can get some
> > > > opinions on it before committing.
> > > >
> > > > peace,
> > > > thanks,
> > > > Eric
> > > > ps: I'm in Alaska.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Aikido_Australia
> >
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Service.

To Dave Kolb, co-organiser Andreas and all those who made last weekends
training with Ariga Sensei such a great success, many thanks. Those of us
from Melbourne felt incredibly welcome and there was a very genuine spirit
of openness both on and off the mat ­ great training.

Well as Dave¹s promotional material so eloquently stated Ariga Kaname Sensei
is most definitely a Œprofessional aikidoka of exceptional ability¹  and
absolutely has Œstunning soft technique and an alertness that appears as
both loose and sharp¹. Ariga Sensei worked with each one of us explaining
and demonstrating, many times receiving ukemi to assist us to understand the
principles of improved/more sensitive Œbody conversation¹. I was inspired by
his professional and insightful approach to teaching.

Hopefully we will see Ariga Sensei and maybe even his teacher Endo Shihan
return to Australia again in the not too distant future, such opportunities
can only advance Aikido development in Australia, and as the weekend
demonstrated bring aikidoka together in a spirit of sharing, openness and
friendship.

Congratulations to Aikido Brisbane Aiki-Kai for a well organised and quality
seminar.

Kind Regards

Catherine Schnell

_______________________

Catherine Schnell
Director / Head Instructor
Aikido Ryushinkan & Personal Safety Concepts
Aikido Dojo and Personal Safety and Self Defence Training Centre
First Floor
672b Glenferrie Rd
Hawthorn 3122
Victoria, Australia.
(next to Glenferrie Station - enter from Don Arcade)
Tel.  61 3 9815 3388  Fax. 61 3 9815 3399
Mobile 0418 549 776
http://www.personalsafetyconcepts.com.au

If you ever come down to Vancouver, check us out

http://www.aikido.ca/burnaby



On Wed, 23 Mar 2005 07:07:15 -0000, thecrowrains <thecrowrains@...> wrote:
>
>
> BBB,
> thanks for the reply-post.
> Actually I wasn't inquiring on advice about Alaska.  I live here.
> LOL.  I was asking about Aikido, but hey, that's okay.
>
> peace.
>
> There's just one Aikido school here.  How about in Australia?  What
> is your impression of the footwork and techniques with Aikido BBB?
>
> thanks,
> Eric
> --- In Aikido_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "budo_babe_barbie"
> <budobabe@g...> wrote:
> >
> > Dear Eric
> >
> > Peace yourself. I don't know whether to be more surprised that
> > someone in
> > the  continental US knows about Australia or that you think we can
> > give you
> > advice about Alaska. You know we're not in Europe, right?
> >
> > I know just what you mean about the belt race. Personally, I just
> > start again
> > every time I go to a new dojo, so I have kyu
> > grade belts all the shades of the  rainbow. This means I can
> > color-coordinate
> > with my nails, hair band or whatever.
> >
> > Ken Suburi Sensei always says that everything begins and ends with
> > rei (I
> > think  everything begins and ends with rayon).
> >
> > I've travelled to Alaska in my Winnebago, and my advice would be to
> > train in
> > whichever dojo you find warmer.
> >
> > BBBxxx
> >
> > --- In Aikido_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "thecrowrains" <
> > thecrowrains@y...> wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > Hi group.
> > >
> > > I'm new here, but thought I'd join to get a broad scope of
> opinions
> > > on Aikido.
> > >
> > > I was a former student of Taekwondo for just 1-1/2 years,
> quitting
> > > last year.  As much as I enjoyed the people and the art, I didn't
> > > enjoy the "belt-race" each month to gain higher rank.  It felt as
> > if
> > > I wasn't learning the art, rather racing for the black belt.
> That
> > > might sound strange, but it seemed to detract from learning.
> > >
> > > Prior to this, I was a student of Northern Shaolin Kung Fu,
> approx.
> > 8
> > > yrs.
> > >
> > > I have since considered Aikido and Judo, as they both interest
> me.
> > > Are they similar only in that they involve grappling or
> wrestling?
> > > My local community has both arts, but maybe I can get some
> > > opinions on it before committing.
> > >
> > > peace,
> > > thanks,
> > > Eric
> > > ps: I'm in Alaska.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Aikido_Australia
>
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BBB,
thanks for the reply-post.
Actually I wasn't inquiring on advice about Alaska.  I live here.
LOL.  I was asking about Aikido, but hey, that's okay.

peace.

There's just one Aikido school here.  How about in Australia?  What
is your impression of the footwork and techniques with Aikido BBB?

thanks,
Eric
--- In Aikido_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "budo_babe_barbie"
<budobabe@g...> wrote:
>
> Dear Eric
>
> Peace yourself. I don't know whether to be more surprised that
> someone in
> the  continental US knows about Australia or that you think we can
> give you
> advice about Alaska. You know we're not in Europe, right?
>
> I know just what you mean about the belt race. Personally, I just
> start again
> every time I go to a new dojo, so I have kyu
> grade belts all the shades of the  rainbow. This means I can
> color-coordinate
> with my nails, hair band or whatever.
>
> Ken Suburi Sensei always says that everything begins and ends with
> rei (I
> think  everything begins and ends with rayon).
>
> I've travelled to Alaska in my Winnebago, and my advice would be to
> train in
> whichever dojo you find warmer.
>
> BBBxxx
>
> --- In Aikido_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "thecrowrains" <
> thecrowrains@y...> wrote:
> >
> >
> > Hi group.
> >
> > I'm new here, but thought I'd join to get a broad scope of
opinions
> > on Aikido.
> >
> > I was a former student of Taekwondo for just 1-1/2 years,
quitting
> > last year.  As much as I enjoyed the people and the art, I didn't
> > enjoy the "belt-race" each month to gain higher rank.  It felt as
> if
> > I wasn't learning the art, rather racing for the black belt.
That
> > might sound strange, but it seemed to detract from learning.
> >
> > Prior to this, I was a student of Northern Shaolin Kung Fu,
approx.
> 8
> > yrs.
> >
> > I have since considered Aikido and Judo, as they both interest
me.
> > Are they similar only in that they involve grappling or
wrestling?
> > My local community has both arts, but maybe I can get some
> > opinions on it before committing.
> >
> > peace,
> > thanks,
> > Eric
> > ps: I'm in Alaska.

Dear Eric

Peace yourself. I don't know whether to be more surprised that
someone in
the  continental US knows about Australia or that you think we can
give you
advice about Alaska. You know we're not in Europe, right?

I know just what you mean about the belt race. Personally, I just
start again
every time I go to a new dojo, so I have kyu
grade belts all the shades of the  rainbow. This means I can
color-coordinate
with my nails, hair band or whatever.

Ken Suburi Sensei always says that everything begins and ends with
rei (I
think  everything begins and ends with rayon).

I've travelled to Alaska in my Winnebago, and my advice would be to
train in
whichever dojo you find warmer.

BBBxxx

--- In Aikido_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "thecrowrains" <
thecrowrains@y...> wrote:
>
>
> Hi group.
>
> I'm new here, but thought I'd join to get a broad scope of opinions
> on Aikido.
>
> I was a former student of Taekwondo for just 1-1/2 years, quitting
> last year.  As much as I enjoyed the people and the art, I didn't
> enjoy the "belt-race" each month to gain higher rank.  It felt as
if
> I wasn't learning the art, rather racing for the black belt.  That
> might sound strange, but it seemed to detract from learning.
>
> Prior to this, I was a student of Northern Shaolin Kung Fu, approx.
8
> yrs.
>
> I have since considered Aikido and Judo, as they both interest me.
> Are they similar only in that they involve grappling or wrestling?
> My local community has both arts, but maybe I can get some
> opinions on it before committing.
>
> peace,
> thanks,
> Eric
> ps: I'm in Alaska.

Dear Nizam,
Your dilema reminds me of when I was dating Action Man and Kendo Ken
Doll at the same time. It sure was a lot of fun and I was learning a
lot of thingz
but it didn't last forever.

Maybe you can make it work though?

XXX
Budo Babe Barbie


--- In Aikido_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "noziar" <nizamo@t...> wrote:
>
>
> Hello all,
>
> I have not learned any forms of martial arts so far.
>
> Need advice if it is a good idea to learn both Yoshinkan and
Aikikai
> styles simultaneously.
>
> Why? Mainly because both styles are interesting, seem different
> enough, and there is the opportunity to do it at minimum cost.
>
> Thanks and Best Regards
> Nizam

Hi group.

I'm new here, but thought I'd join to get a broad scope of opinions
on Aikido.

I was a former student of Taekwondo for just 1-1/2 years, quitting
last year.  As much as I enjoyed the people and the art, I didn't
enjoy the "belt-race" each month to gain higher rank.  It felt as if
I wasn't learning the art, rather racing for the black belt.  That
might sound strange, but it seemed to detract from learning.

Prior to this, I was a student of Northern Shaolin Kung Fu, approx. 8
yrs.

I have since considered Aikido and Judo, as they both interest me.
Are they similar only in that they involve grappling or wrestling?
My local community has both arts, but maybe I can get some
opinions on it before committing.

peace,
thanks,
Eric
ps: I'm in Alaska.

Aikido Yuishinkai Australian Seminar
Master Koretoshi Maruyama
         Founder of Aikido Yuishinkai
         2-6 September 2005

Goshinkan Dojo presents the National Seminar with Master Koretoshi Maruyama,
founder of Aikido Yuishinkai.  During his visit to Australia in September
2004, he taught a dynamic seminar inspiring great enthusiasm and interest
for Aikido Yuishinkai. The 2004 World Tour introduced Aikido Yuishinkai to
Europe and America.  There are now more than 70 dojos practicing Aikido
Yuishinkai around the world.
An original student of O-Sensei and a professional instructor since 1967,
Maruyama Sensei is widely admired and respected throughout the world.
Maruyama Sensei has dedicated his life to communicating the benefits of
Œpositive mind¹ through Aikido training. Maruyama Sensei¹s accessible and
inspirational teaching style, infused with humour, vigour and grace, is an
example of positive, non-contentious mindfulness and ŒAikido without
Boundaries¹.
This seminar is designed to cater to all levels of training ability. All
styles of aikido are welcome to attend.  Come and experience Maruyama
Sensei¹s wisdom, kindness and patience at Aikido Yuishinkai Australia 2005.
Yuki ­ The healing art of Aikido   10 September
On Saturday, the 10th of September, Maruyama Sensei will teach a one-day
Yuki intensive to promote understanding and heightened sensitivity for those
wishing to practice this hands-on healing concept for the benefit of family
and friends.  Yuki is used to invigorate the body and create a climate by
which the body can heal itself.


Aikido Seminar    Morning    Evening    Fee    Standard    Concession
Friday 2nd    9:30-12:00    4:30-7:00    5 Day Aikido Seminar    $370
$335
Saturday 3rd    9:30-12:00    3:00-6:00    Per class    $42    $39
Sunday 4th     9:30-12:00    4:30-7:00    Party  Sat. 3rd  7:30     $15
N/A
Monday 5th     9:30-12:00    4:30-7:00
Tuesday 6th     9:30-12:00    4:30-7:00
Yuki Intensive    Morning    Afternoon
Saturday 10th     9:30-12:00    2:00-4:30    Yuki Intensive    $55    N/A

Pre-payment is welcomed.

Please make cheques payable to:

Aikido Yuishinkai
PO Box 412
Byron Bay, NSW 2481


For more information, please visit www.aikidoyuishinkai.com or contact
Michael Williams via email at aikidoinfo@... or ring 02 66
856389.


--
daniel james
griffith university aikido club,
nathan qld 4111, australia

http://griffithaikido.com
+61 (0)7 3875 5036 (w), +61 (0)7 3875 5384(f) ,
+61 (0)401 683 592 (m)

"..we're continually bombarded with promises of immediate gratification,
instant success, and fast, temporary relief, all of which lead in exactly
the wrong direction", G.Leonard

Hello all,

I have not learned any forms of martial arts so far.

Need advice if it is a good idea to learn both Yoshinkan and Aikikai
styles simultaneously.

Why? Mainly because both styles are interesting, seem different
enough, and there is the opportunity to do it at minimum cost.

Thanks and Best Regards
Nizam

Hi there, my name is PJ and i'm an alcoholi.. no
wait... yeah no i'm a nymphoma... no wait that's not
right either.

No i got it! *LOL*

I just joined Aikido at the macquarie uni gym and i
just thought i'd say hi. So Hello! (i'll just go right
ahead and imagine a collective 'Hello PJ' shall I?
*L*)

I'll also be at the uni of nsw to meet Shuji Sensei
(do i have that right?) this sunday and anybody else i
can convince that i meant no harm with the jokes in
this email. *S*

Cheers,



-PJ
Keep the child alive...

My sketchbook
http://www.conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?t=33135




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SEMINAR ANNOUNCEMENT
Michael Williams Sensei
Chief Instructor, Aikido Yuishinkai International
Sat 9th & Sun 10th April 2005, Melbourne, Aust.

An invitation is extended to all aikidoka and martial artists of any level to
attend a two-day seminar by Michael Williams Sensei, Chief Instructor of Aikido
Yuishinkai International.

During each session Williams Sensei will teach the fundamental core techniques
of Aikido Yuishinkai as transmitted to him directly by Master Koretoshi
Maruyama.

Venue: Newport Community Hall 13-15 Mason St Newport Vic 3015
Dates: Sat 9th and Sun 10th April
Times: 9:30am-12pm & 1:30pm-4pm
Cost:   $35 per class or $110 full seminar (student concession avail)

Sensei's visit will also feature a special class on Friday evening 8th April
(6:30pm-9pm) at Aikido Ryushinkan in Hawthorn with Williams Sensei as a guest of
Catherine Schnell Sensei.

For more info or enquiries please contact -

Seminar - Aikido Yuishinkai Newport Dojo:
Daniel Rylatt
rylatt@...
Ph. 0408 139 687

Friday special friendship class - Aikido Ryushinkan Hawthorn Dojo:
Catherine Schnell Sensei
aikido@...
http://www.personalsafetyconcepts.com.au
Ph. 03 9815 3388 (Dojo)

Profile of Maruyama Sensei and Williams Sensei
Master Koretoshi Maruyama became a full-time professional Aikido instructor
under the tutelage of O-Sensei in 1967. He was Chief Instructor of Ki No
Kenkyukai under Koichi Tohei Sensei for many years, during which time he
travelled extensively and established particularly strong ties in Australia.

From July 1991, Maruyama Sensei undertook a ten-year period of intensive mind
training in a temple in Saitama Prefecture. Maruyama Sensei received permission
from the temple priest to establish Aikido Yuishinkai on 9 May 1996, which he
has continued to develop to the present day.

Maruyama Sensei is widely admired and respected as a teacher who has dedicated
his life to communicating the benefits of 'positive mind' through Aikido
training. He has inspired many thousands of people throughout the world over
many years.

Michael Williams Sensei began studying Aikido in 1974. In 1981 he founded Aikido
Ki Society Australia and established his first dojo at Griffith University in
Brisbane. In 1985 he was appointed Chief Instructor of Australia by Koichi Tohei
Sensei. At that time Maruyama Sensei was the Chief Instructor of Ki Society
International and taught many seminars in Australia and New Zealand. He was an
inspirational teacher to one and all and during this time, Williams Sensei and
Maruyama Sensei formed a special bond.

Williams Sensei resigned from Ki Society International in January 2002 after a
28-year association with the organisation. After re-establishing contact with
Maruyama Sensei, Williams Sensei was requested to act as a facilitator to
disseminate Aikido Yuishinkai throughout the world. There are now Aikido
Yuishinkai dojos operating in Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore,
Argentina, The Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Michael Williams Sensei was awarded 9th Dan and has been appointed Chief
Instructor by the Founder of Aikido Yuishinkai, Master Koretoshi Maruyama, in
October 2003.


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kat750_85 <shortrrs750@...> wrote:

Hi,

Please count me in for the whole seminar.

Richard Pernatin




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We are currently running a beginners course here in Sydney.

Having seen the article in Aikido Journal and heard that it had been tried up at
Griffith Aikido in Brisbane, I thought it would be useful to give it a go. I
consulted with Gabby beforehand (thanks!) to glean whatever insight I could.

Another instructor and I tried out the instructions for 15 minutes or so before
class. (It's a lot of fun even if you don't want to incorporate it into your
teaching methodology.)

During class, we first ran the graded students through the drills. There was
plenty of positive feedback from them, a couple of people commenting that the
exercises really opened up and relaxed their shoulders.

Then we put the beginners through their paces. I think the beginners got a lot
out of it, but didn't realise how much because they had nothing with which to
compare it. By contrast, the graded students commented on how much easier it was
than when they first learned.

In general, I would say that this is a very good system, but every system has
its advantages and disadvantages. It's very good in that it provides a series of
stepping stones to ukemi. Its greatest benefit is that the back of the shoulder
is already in contact with the mat before the student has to surrender any
balance at all, so the student literally cannot fall any distance whatsoever.

Its greatest drawback is that complete beginners have a tendency to place their
head on the floor in order to balance, no matter how much you stress that they
should not. This is frankly dangerous. (With our standard method of teaching
forward rolls, trying to balance with your head on the floor is never a
temptation.)

Common problems are people placing their hands too far in front of their body or
bringing their weight too far forward (both of these cause too much pressure on
the hands). Remembering to breathe helps enormously also. I found that people
who couldn't do it at first were able to after this type of adjustment.

I also used the concept of reaching back to touch the foot in order to get the
roll happening. I made a few other refinements (I hope!) as we went along.

I would recommend that people wanting to incorporate this methodology spend more
time than I did in learning it themselves first, and then teach it one-on-one
with complete beginners.

I plan to continue these exercises, probably with some extensions, in the next
few weeks.

best regards

Andrew






Gabrielle Paynter <gabrielle@...> wrote:
Hi all,

I discovered an article on Aikido Journal which explains a teaching method for
rolling using methods from the Russian martial art, Systema.
(http://www.aikidojournal.com/?id=433)

The systema method of rolling uses breathing and relaxation techniques to
overcome or prevent the development of fear. Finding the article was timely as
I'd been approached by a couple of junior students who had said that falling
forward scared the hell out of them a class earlier.

I was asked by our head instructor to teach this method to the class and started
with a small group of beginners including one of the students who had expressed
fear of rolling. I incorporated a suggestion from someone reading the original
post to include a roll by reaching behind to grab the foot and rolling over. The
students were able to perform all the movements and relax further into the
stretches but the end "roll" was very messy, needing lots of room to avoid
hitting each other. I also went through these exercises with the whole class
another day but omitted the roll at the end due to space restrictions.

I found that a couple of the older, more stiff students weren't able to get
their shoulder down to the ground and so the massaging element wasn't
successful. Although they assured me that the movement was comfortable I am
still a bit unsure whether it is beneficial for them to practise it and whether
they were able to maintain relaxation throughout. I asked the student who was
fearful for some feedback and she said it was helpful, although I've noticed
since that she still has issues both in rolling practise and rolling from
techniques, so perhaps this process needs to be repeated or a program created
over a period of time. Many students told me the really enjoyed the exercise and
found the relaxation element beneficial.

If anyone else has tried this rolling program, or practised it, I'd love to hear
your experiences. Also if anyone has any suggestions of how to create a longer
program with it I'd also love to hear your suggestions.

Cheers,
Gabrielle


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Hi all,

I discovered an article on Aikido Journal which explains a teaching method
for rolling using methods from the Russian martial art, Systema.
(http://www.aikidojournal.com/?id=433)

The systema method of rolling uses breathing and relaxation techniques to
overcome or prevent the development of fear. Finding the article was timely
as I'd been approached by a couple of junior students who had said that
falling forward scared the hell out of them a class earlier.

I was asked by our head instructor to teach this method to the class and
started with a small group of beginners including one of the students who
had expressed fear of rolling. I incorporated a suggestion from someone
reading the original post to include a roll by reaching behind to grab the
foot and rolling over. The students were able to perform all the movements
and relax further into the stretches but the end "roll" was very messy,
needing lots of room to avoid hitting each other. I also went through these
exercises with the whole class another day but omitted the roll at the end
due to space restrictions.

I found that a couple of the older, more stiff students weren't able to get
their shoulder down to the ground and so the massaging element wasn't
successful. Although they assured me that the movement was comfortable I am
still a bit unsure whether it is beneficial for them to practise it and
whether they were able to maintain relaxation throughout. I asked the
student who was fearful for some feedback and she said it was helpful,
although I've noticed since that she still has issues both in rolling
practise and rolling from techniques, so perhaps this process needs to be
repeated or a program created over a period of time. Many students told me
the really enjoyed the exercise and found the relaxation element beneficial.

If anyone else has tried this rolling program, or practised it, I'd love to
hear your experiences. Also if anyone has any suggestions of how to create a
longer program with it I'd also love to hear your suggestions.

Cheers,
Gabrielle


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> Subject: Tendai Workshops
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The Aikido Shudokan is proud to be hosting Sensei Robert Mustard
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SEMINAR ANNOUNCEMENT
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Aikido Yuishinkai International
Saturday Mar 19th 2005, Cleveland Dojo


An invitation is extended to all aikidoka and martial artists of any
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During each session Sensei Williams will teach the fundamental core
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Seminar details
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Morning 9:30am-12pm
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The Brisbane Aikikai is pleased to announce a weekend seminar with
Ariga Kaname sensei from the Saku Dojo in Nagano, Japan.
	 Ariga sensei enjoys prominence in Japan: as a professional
aikidoka of exceptional ability, he is in charge of Seishiro Endo
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	 Ariga sensei has often accompanied Endo shihan on his highly
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be introduced to a novel approach.

DETAILS

Friday 18 March  Time: 6-7.30pm       Venue: Brisbane Aiki Kai
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Hi All and Happy new year
James Smith Sensei has opened a new Aikido Yuishinkai Dojo at Arana
Hills P.C.Y.C  Brisbane. Friday Afternoon 5 - 7pm.
The Dojo kicks off for the new year this Friday.
Hope to see some of you there....  :)
Stu

Hi,  Would you please email me your list of Aikido videos.  Also, are they for
the Australian PAL system?

Richard

jeremy_steinberg76 <jls@...> wrote:


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Hi All,
Frankie Chan Sensei has setup a yahoo discussion group for all members of
and those interested in Master Koretoshi Maruyama's Aikido Yuishinkai to
interact in. If you would like to join this group you can do so with the
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