Thought I might drop a line on the DVD of Mustard Sensei's recent visit to the Seikokan dojo in Windsor Ontario Well, I have watched through the whole thing...
Currently? I go to class twice a week, and have gotten into meeting with my fellow students outside of class to practice. I take my learning wherever and ...
Keeley Woods
keeleywoods@...
Apr 4, 2005 1:17 pm
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How many classes a week should somebody go to...there is a simple answer to that one dude...all of them. Go to every single class that is offered. How many...
An excellent point, and one that has been strongly emphasized time and again on this site. Although this is the first DVD I have seen from a seminar that I...
At the end of Terada Sensei's gasshuku in Maple Ridge in 2002, Parker Sensei talked with the class with the theme being very simple. Kihon Dosa. He quoted...
The answer is that you must practice every day. If there is no class you can practice kihon dosa and seiza and moving in and out of kamae at home if there is a...
Christopher Ross
maturin@...
Apr 5, 2005 7:59 am
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Aikido is a big part of me and I find that sometimes I think about this technique or that technique while in my "street clothes". However, I don't consciously...
mick.chambers@... wrote: Aikido is very simple - step in or pivot. Why would anyone need to practice that much once you ve mastered that? Wow .. you've...
haha - yes it is mastered. not really nor do I want to, what fun would that be? I don't like trying any harder then I need to. ... From: ext Steven Miranda...
Hey everyone, There is a new issue of the AYI on the IYAF homepage. Here is the link: http://www.yoshinkan-aikido.org/contents/iyaf_information/ayi_online? ...
It is with great honor that I announce the formation of Aikido Yoshinkan of Manteca. The Manteca Yoshinkan dojo will commence operation on Monday, May 11th....
Congratulations on your new dojo. Your success will always be in our thoughts and prayers! Black Panther Yoshinkan Aikido Club Manila, Philippines Steven...
Hi there everyone I am from Malaysia and 8 months into aikido. I am currently on business trip to chandler Arizona, Chandler. Is there a dojo around that I can...
Yes there is. http://www.seikeikan.com/heiseikan 623-341-2251 This school is about 20-30 minutes from Chandler. Let me know if you require assistance in...
The students of Shinrkan Dojo extend a warm thank you to Amos Parker Shihan. Our spring Yoshinkan Aikido clinics took place this weekend, and once again we...
Teddie, Congratulation on another fine clinic. I'm sorry I was not able to attend this time around. Parker Sensei is certainly a great teacher. I had the honor...
Thanks Steven, I will try to contact the number and pay a visit to the school Osu, Yik Ming Tan ________________________________ From: Steven Miranda...
if im studying one style of aikido then i move an were i move to only has a diferent style what do i do are the styles easyily interchangable or what?...
Ha? how many times have you heard that one? I have a question for all Aikidoka that have been training to the point of madness: How did you make the...
The only way to fully be able to relax during application of any technique is through the daily practice of kihon dosa. Once you have trained your body to...
I know it's not PC to say, but there's more to mastering basic technique than kihon dosa. Charles Yeomans...
Charles Yeomans
yeomans@...
Apr 27, 2005 5:04 pm
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Well the question was not about basic technique but learning to relax while applying technique. The body becomes tense when it is not used to the basic forms...
My point was that while assiduous practice of kihon dosa might leave one with one less thing to worry about, there remain more things to worry about. Perhaps...
Charles Yeomans
yeomans@...
Apr 27, 2005 6:53 pm
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Whoa. No need to get snippy. Either of you. Aiki is a blending of spirit, not a clashing of wills. And honestly, the answers blend rather well. Anthony's...
