On the w/end the club ran a short course, the sword and staff of aikido run
in conjunction with the BCC as a part of the RAW - Real Adventure Women. If
you'd liek to look at some pictures please goto http://griffithaikido.com
and click on RAWpicies

cheers,
dan


dr. daniel james, school of microelectronics,
griffith university, nathan qld 4111, australia

http://maxwell.me.gu.edu.au/dj/
http://griffithaikido.com
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"..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

Its hot.....but not to hot for training at Southbank dojo
Come join us at Southbank on Thursday night for training in air conditioned
comfort...followed by an evening swim at Kodak Beach.

cheers,
dan

PS many thanks to the brave souls who ventured out Saturday night for the
seniors class.... next months seniors class will be a misogi session lead
by Michael Williams sensei at Cleveland dojo (following the seminar).

Following this Tony Neal Sensei is organizing 'Sausages and sake'

--------------
Seminar Announcement
Michael Williams Sensei
Chief Instructor
Aikido Yuishinkai International
Saturday March 20th 2004, Cleveland dojo

Michael Williams Sensei, Chief Instructor Aikido Yuishinkai International,
extends an invitation to all aikido students and martial artists of any
level to attend a one-day aikido seminar.

During each session Williams Sensei will teach the fundamental core
techniques of aikido and then some of the thousands of advanced techniques
that spring from the core techniques. Each class will finish with the study
of aikido weapons. Finally Williams Sensei will lead a session of Misogi
Bell followed by a BBQ. On Sunday an accreditation session for all
instructors (and aspirants) will be conducted.




Registration

Full day seminar*                         $40/30conc
Casual class                        $20/15conc
(*Includes lunch)




Seminar location

Cleveland Aikido Dojo:
Edgar Harley Pavilion
Cleveland Showground
Long St.
Cleveland




Saturday - Seminar -

Morning                        10am-1pm
·        Aikido Basics (Syllabus & Ki)
·        Advanced aikido
·        Sword

Afternoon                        2pm-5pm
·        Aikido Basics (Syllabus & Ki)
·        Advanced aikido
·        Jo

Evening (free)                        5pm till late
·        Misogi Bell
·        BYO BBQ



Sunday - Accreditation

Morning                        10am-12pm Williams Sensei will hold a
special 2004 accreditation session for all current instructors. Senior
students interested in becoming accredited Aikido Yuishinkai instructors
are also invited to attend after consulting with their head dojo instructor.



Further information

Web:            <http://griffithaikido.com/>http://griffithaikido.com
               http://aikidoyuishinkai.com
Email:            <mailto:seminar@...>seminar@...
Phone: 0419 023 700 Thom
0401 683 592 Danny


dr. daniel james, school of microelectronics,
griffith university, nathan qld 4111, australia

http://maxwell.me.gu.edu.au/dj/
http://griffithaikido.com
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"..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

Hi Simon/All,
We are not neccessarily restricted by having to be on campus - though this
is an easy option for equipment etc.. Ultimately the location should suit
the intending instructors to help ensure success

cheers,
dan

At 09:57 AM 18/02/2004, you wrote:
>I will not be there at the next exec. meeting. I guess Southbank would be
>the best location for the classes. Is that what you had in mind?
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dr. daniel james, school of microelectronics,
griffith university, nathan qld 4111, australia

http://maxwell.me.gu.edu.au/dj/
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

I will not be there at the next exec. meeting. I guess Southbank would be
the best location for the classes. Is that what you had in mind?

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WEST END, QLD 4101
Ph: +617 3844 9577
Fax: +617 3844 9277

Dear members,
In recent months the club has been inundated with enquires for kids
classes. Its something that we've not really had to think about until now.
If you have a passion for working with children then this is perhaps a good
opportunity for you.

We will discuss this at the next executive meeting so please let your
instructor know if you are interested or come along yourself - Tuesday 5pm
March 2nd at Southbank dojo.

Importantly you need not be a shodan to be involved though its probably
best to have one as the lead childrens instructor. Michael Williams sensei
has an extensive aiki-kids syllabus that has been very successful that we
will use as a model.

kind regards,
danny


dr. daniel james, school of microelectronics,
griffith university, nathan qld 4111, australia

http://maxwell.me.gu.edu.au/dj/
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

We have recently made up our mats down at Logan Dojo.
I have posted a couple of pictures of them in the photos section so
everyone can see how snazzy they are.

Take care everyone.

Luke.

Does anyone out there have John Ward's new contact details? If so, could
you please rely them to me at;
simon@...

Thanks
Simon Russell

This months seniors class we'll be reviewing some material taught at a
seminar by Joe Thambu sensei. Thambu sensei is a highly respected Yoshinkan
Aikido teacher both within the Martial arts community as well as within the
security industry. Rob and I attended his 'restraint and removal' seminar
last year. It was a fascinating introduction into how many of our
techniques (notably ikkyo and sankyo) can be subtly varied for security
applications.

Following this we can let our hair down for some tanninzugake

Seniors Class Feb Sat 21st 5-7p at Nathan dojo

As usual following the class we will adjourn for a quiet drink and/or meal
at a local establishment.

cheers,
dan

PS next months seniors class March 20th will be a bell misogi session at
the cleveland dojo lead by and following the Williams sensei seminar. All
aikidoka and friends are welcome for this special occasion. I believe it is
to be followed by Cleveland dojo's traditional sausages and saki BBQ
....stay tuned for details




dr. daniel james, school of microelectronics,
griffith university, nathan qld 4111, australia

http://maxwell.me.gu.edu.au/dj/
http://griffithaikido.com
+61 (0)7 3875 5036 (w), +61 (0)7 3875 5384(f) ,
+61 (0)401 683 592 (m)

"...and if the traveller is fortunate....the destination is two miles
further away for every mile he or she travels", G.Leonard

Dear members,
The following training related items is available from the Southbank dojo.
These items are purchased wholesale by the club for members. Pricing
includes a small surcharge for handling expenses.

Judo style Gi's  - $70
Bokken (taiwanese white oak) - $25
Red Oak Jo      - $20
Tanto - $8
Student Guide (essential) - $20

Alternatively your dojo instructor can pick these items up for you at the
monthly executive meeting.

cheers,
dan


dr. daniel james, school of microelectronics,
griffith university, nathan qld 4111, australia

http://maxwell.me.gu.edu.au/dj/
http://griffithaikido.com
+61 (0)7 3875 5036 (w), +61 (0)7 3875 5384(f) ,
+61 (0)401 683 592 (m)

"...and if the traveller is fortunate....the destination is two miles
further away for every mile he or she travels", G.Leonard

Dear all,

Firstly let me apolagise on Sensei Steve's behalf for his absense this
morning due to acute illness. Secondly the following changes to the
morning classes at the Nathan Dojo will now apply.

Wed. morning will start at 6:30am & run to 8:00am. This class will be
taken by Sensei Steve Dows (4th Dan) & will focus on general Aikido
technques in detail & Ki principles.

Fri. morning will start at 6:30am & run to 8:30am. This class will be
taken by myself (Simon Russell, 2nd Dan) & will focus on Yuishinkai
Syllabus & Taninzugake (Randori) for gradings & freestyle Aikido.
The acception to this is that I will be on annual leave with my family for
a month starting from Sat 21/2. During this time the Friday class will be
suspended until further notice unless there are any Yuishikai accredited
instructors out there that would like to take the class. If so please let
me know.

Hope to see you on the mat

Simon Russell

Dear all Griffith Aiki Diehards,

As of next Wednesday 4/2/04 the start time for the morning classes (Wed. &
Fri.) at the Nathan Dojo will change from 7am to 6:30am & run until
8-8:30am.

Hope to see you there


Simon Russell

Although weapons training at Nathan campus has ceased formally, a number of
dedicated students continue to hire the dojo and practice anyway on
Tuesdays 12-1pm and you are welocme to attend. As such this is not an
aikido club activity and is done at participants own risk. Where possible
an instructor will attend to lead the training as a regular class.

Secondly a member has requested the Will Reed book on KI, unfortunately
this was borrowed from the library without being signed out. If you have
borrowed this book please return it ASAP

cheers,
dan


dr. daniel james, school of microelectronics,
griffith university, nathan qld 4111, australia

http://maxwell.me.gu.edu.au/dj/
http://griffithaikido.com
+61 (0)7 3875 5036 (w), +61 (0)7 3875 5384(f) ,
+61 (0)401 683 592 (m)

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This coming Saturday (17/1/04, 5-7pm) is the next Senior's evening class
at the nathan Dojo. The guest instructor will be Geoff Sweeting whom
practices & teaches the Chinese internal art Ba Gua Zhan. Geoff regularly
visits China learning from & living with the art's most senior instructor
& is one of only two people in Australia that has been given formal
permission to teach this art.

Ba Gua Zhang is one of three main martial arts styles from China that are
commonly referred to as ‚Internal Arts‚ (Xing Yi Quan, Ba Gua Zhang and
Tai Ji Quan). It is of special interest to Aikido practitioners as it has
been said that O'Sensei learned, & borrowed from, this art while on route
to Mongolia before he founded Aikido. It has very similar techniques to
Aikido but with devastating results that are designed to kill.

Ba gua zhang employs guerilla warfare- type tactics (movement tactics),
and the practice of circle walking helps engender the principle of
continuous movement. Due to it's positioning, circle walking forces the
opponent to be contained in the center while the practitioner remains on
the outside flank, facing the inside center, never offering a frontal
battle.

To learn more & have a play, please come along.

Simon

Hi Guys,
I'm heading to Byron this Saturday night the 10th to do the seniors class.
If your interested your welcome to catch a ride with me. I'll be leaving
from my place at Macgregor at 2pm and returning 8-9pm~ish. Pls let me know
if your interested.

cheers,
danny


dr. daniel james, school of microelectronics,
griffith university, nathan qld 4111, australia

http://maxwell.me.gu.edu.au/dj/
http://griffithaikido.com
+61 (0)7 3875 5036 (w), +61 (0)7 3875 5384(f) ,
+61 (0)401 683 592 (m)

"...and if the traveller is fortunate....the destination is two miles
further away for every mile he or she travels", G.Leonard

Dear Members,
I hope you can attend the following aikido seminar on the 20th of March,
its also a rare opportunity to experience Misogi Bell.

Please find attached a flyer to distribute to your dojos and friends.
Family and friends are welcome to attend the misogi session and BBQ -
please bring
- what you want to BBQ
- something to eat off
- a salady type thing to share
-  something to drink
(there is a fridge at cleveland dojo to keep stuff cool for the day i think)

kind regards,
danny


Seminar Announcement
Michael Williams Sensei
Chief Instructor
Aikido Yuishinkai International
Saturday March 20th 2004, Cleveland dojo

Michael Williams Sensei, Chief Instructor Aikido Yuishinkai International,
extends an invitation to all aikido students and martial artists of any
level to attend a one-day aikido seminar.

During each session Williams Sensei will teach the fundamental core
techniques of aikido and then some of the thousands of advanced techniques
that spring from the core techniques. Each class will finish with the study
of aikido weapons. Finally Williams Sensei will lead a session of Misogi
Bell followed by a BBQ. On Sunday an accreditation session for all
instructors (and aspirants) will be conducted.




Registration

Full day seminar*                         $40/30conc
Casual class                        $20/15conc
(*Includes lunch)




Seminar location

Cleveland Aikido Dojo:
Edgar Harley Pavilion
Cleveland Showground
Long St.
Cleveland




Saturday - Seminar -

Morning                        10am-1pm
·        Aikido Basics (Syllabus & Ki)
·        Advanced aikido
·        Sword

Afternoon                        2pm-5pm
·        Aikido Basics (Syllabus & Ki)
·        Advanced aikido
·        Jo

Evening (free)                        5pm till late
·        Misogi Bell
·        BYO BBQ



Sunday - Accreditation

Morning                        10am-12pm Williams Sensei will hold a
special 2004 accreditation session for all current instructors. Senior
students interested in becoming accredited Aikido Yuishinkai instructors
are also invited to attend after consulting with their head dojo instructor.



Further information

Web:            <http://griffithaikido.com/>http://griffithaikido.com
              http://aikidoyuishinkai.com
Email:            <mailto:seminar@...>seminar@...
Phone: 0419 023 700 Thom
0401 683 592 Danny


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griffith university, nathan qld 4111, australia
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http://maxwell.me.gu.edu.au/dj/
http://griffithaikido.com
+61 (0)7 3875 5036 (w), +61 (0)7 3875 5198(f) ,
+61 (0)401 683 592 (m)

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Hi Everyone,
Wishing you all a merry & safe Christmas. The Nathan dojo reopens
Wednesday Jan 14th at 7:00 am.

Hope to see you then
Simon

Hi Everyone,
Wishing you a merry Christmas and hope to see you in the new year at
Southbank dojo sometime...Southbank dojo reopens Thursday Jan 8th at 6:30pm

cheers,
dan


dr. daniel james, school of microelectronics,
griffith university, nathan qld 4111, australia

http://maxwell.me.gu.edu.au/dj/
http://griffithaikido.com
+61 (0)7 3875 5036 (w), +61 (0)7 3875 5384(f) ,
+61 (0)401 683 592 (m)

"...and if the traveller is fortunate....the destination is two miles
further away for every mile he or she travels", G.Leonard

Dear Members,
Andrew Sunter Sensei is in town and has agreed to teach a special
class on Tuesday 23rd at the Southbank dojo, 6:30-8:30p.
Sunter sensei will teach on 'Aikido without boundaries - Perspectives
from other Styles'

Currently a senior instructor within Aikido Yuishinkai, Sunter Sensei
has also been an uchidesi student and trained extensively within
various aikido styles of both Australia and Japan. He is currently
chief instructor of Crows nest dojo in Sydney and has a reputation as
a spirited uke in yudansha gradings.

I look forward to seeing you there. Afterwards we may visit Southbank
for some refreshment and aiki-chit-chat.

best wishes,
Danny

Ben from the morning classes at Nathan is looking for a lift down to Byron
to watch the gradings on the 20th, can anyone help?
regards
Simon

The final senior grading for the year will be at
Goshinkan dojo, Aikido Yuishinkai headquarters
Byron Bay ( http://www.aikidoyuishinkai.com for details)
Saturday 20th Dec at 12:30pm
(don't forget its daylight savings in NSW)

There will be a short class before hand followed by the gradings.
This will include Simon nidan grading as well as some other dans from other clubs as well.

Afterwards they is opportunity for a celebratory drink or a chance to watch/participate in the aiki-kids class

If your a senior student you are most welcome to come and participate, perhaps as an uke, all students are welcome to come and watch, this is a good opportunity to come an watch high level, fast yet controlled aikido.

If you need a lift down please contact your instructor

regards,
dan

dr. daniel james, school of microelectronics,
griffith university, nathan qld 4111, australia

http://maxwell.me.gu.edu.au/dj/
http://griffithaikido.com
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