Can any members of the group please tell me about any differences of yoshinkan aikido and other aikido practices such as ASU and USAF aikido? I am a firm...
Very briefly here are some characteristics of Yoshinkan aikido: (1) Techniques begin and end from a fighting stance, kamae. This stance is also a distilation...
Christopher Ross
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May 1, 2004 6:01 pm
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That's a good start! I have Dynamic Aikido and always eager to expand my understanding of Aikido, thats why I try to seak instruction from many sourses. I...
Hi Craig, where did you get tis address from, it's different than the one I mailed to?!?!?! Thanks for the p code info Nic ... From: <cdeveau@...> To:...
Nic Mills
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May 2, 2004 12:56 am
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... By starting all techniques from kamae, are we limiting our mental posture? I was trying to visualize how to deal with an actual technique the other day and...
Interesting John, For the last few years of my training I've not worried much about the application of what we do in the dojo to what I would really do. I ...
Chris, I agree that kamae is the initial structure on which all our techniques are built. My point is that aikido is about movement and balance, both yours and...
JT I have studied in both the USAF (Midwest) and Yoshinkan. Some differences include training and teaching methodology. Quite often in my Aikikikai training,...
Hi John, While I agree that Aikido is very much about movement, if I had to say that it is one thing, it would be Kamae. To modify your statement I would say...
Hi! Just wanted to say I agree with the discussion being held here. "Kamae" and "Center line" (KCL, for short) are indeed present troughout the technique. When...
OSU! This is a reminder that the prices for the Chida Shihan Clinics increase in 8 days. There are still spaces available in all clinics, but many people have...
Nic Mills
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May 7, 2004 12:33 am
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Hello I´m new in this great forum and i desire to give a great greeting to all. Ever has asked me, why only instructors use hakama in the yoshinkan aikido? ...
We would like to remind you of this upcoming event. Chida Seminar 2004 - Last Day For Ticket Discount Date: Saturday, May 15, 2004 Time: All Day Individual...
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May 14, 2004 4:02 am
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Welcome to the Yoshinkan forum. The usual answer given to the question about when to wear a hakama is that the position of a student's legs and feet is...
Christopher Ross
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May 14, 2004 1:55 pm
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... In ASU, an Aikikai organization, all students are encouraged to wear hakama as soon as they like. In Tomiki aikido, people almost never wear hakama. ...
Charles Yeomans
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May 14, 2004 2:21 pm
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The only Aikido place the I heard of is Aikido Club - Okanagan Aikikai - Kelowna Dojo Kelly Purdue 250-860-7879 ... __________________________________ Do you...
Jeannette Sensei conducted a clinic in Bloomington, Illinois this past weekend and it was great. We had a nice number of people on the mat, large enough to...
hello all, i'm new here in this group. i have a question for you. i'm interested in aikido and would like to join the aikido here in milwaukee in some months....
Just an early notification to the group. Robert Mustard Sensei will be conducting a clinic at the Meishinkan Dojo, Bloomington, Illinois club the weekend of...
Hey Kevin, very impressive...both Mustard sensei and Jeannette sensei with in a year. That's great!! They both offer so much in their understanding and ...
Nic Mills
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Jun 5, 2004 4:11 am
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Hello, I have a question regarding the Kyu. Is Aikikai kyu transferable to Yoshinkan Kyu? Or it is impossible? Thanks Grace ... Post your free ad now! Yahoo!...
... It's at the discretion of the instructor. Charles Yeomans...
Charles Yeomans
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Jun 5, 2004 3:33 pm
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NIc: You are so right. They've been especially gracious and helpful in our efforts to keep Yoshinkan Aikido alive in the Chicagoland area since Sensei James...
Everything is in order, including a couple of nice frosty beer!!! We have some spaces in all clinics left but we will be full very soon in some of the classes....
Nic Mills
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Jun 6, 2004 1:36 am
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Anything is possible, with an open mind / beginners mind and a willingness to train. Nic ... From: "Speedy Gonzales" <gracie_note@...> To:...
Nic Mills
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Jun 6, 2004 1:38 am
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Thank you for all the answers. Either way, I will try to learn as much as I can with any school that is available to me right now Thanks for your time! Grace ...
Hello, we have just completed a wonderful 4-day seminar led by Ando Tsuneo Shihan, 7 dan Yoshinkan Aikido, and his assistant and uke, Brett Duchon, 2 dan...
I missed last years clinic with Mustard sensei and Jeannette sensei, and I have not stopped kicking myself!!! I have trained under both of these sensei before...
I beleive Robert Mustard sensei will be there. He is a very amazing instructor. I attended the seminar at his dojo with Jeannette sensei and thoroughly...
Last years clinics were great., I'm sorry you missed them ,we have all the clinics on DVD they are available for purchase and we will have a few copies at this...