|
|
Hello and thank you for visiting AikiWeb, the
world's most active online Aikido community! This site is home to
over 22,000 aikido practitioners from around the world and covers a
wide range of aikido topics including techniques, philosophy, history,
humor, beginner issues, the marketplace, and more.
If you wish to join in the discussions or use the other advanced
features available, you will need to register first. Registration is
absolutely free and takes only a few minutes to complete so sign up today!
|
07-19-2012, 10:52 PM
|
#1
|
Dojo: Aikido Eastside
Location: Bellevue, WA
Join Date: Jun 2000
Posts: 2,670
Offline
|
Prescott Bridge Seminar - Sept 6th - 9th
Arizona Aikido will host the annual Prescott Bridge Seminar in Prescott Arizona
Roster:
Hiroshi Ikeda, Mary Heiny, George Ledyard, Lia Suzuki, and Roger Fenneman
Location:
Emmanuel Pines Camp
3000 Spence Springs Road
Prescott, AZ 86305
Registration and Info
Pdf Flyer
Prescott Bridge Seminar on Facebook
Last edited by George S. Ledyard : 07-19-2012 at 11:00 PM.
|
|
|
|
07-30-2012, 11:32 AM
|
#2
|
Dojo: Aikido Eastside
Location: Bellevue, WA
Join Date: Jun 2000
Posts: 2,670
Offline
|
Re: Prescott Bridge Seminar - Sept 6th - 9th
|
|
|
|
07-30-2012, 12:11 PM
|
#3
|
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,996
Offline
|
Re: Prescott Bridge Seminar - Sept 6th - 9th
If you're undecided, I would suggest going.
Personal experiences:
Ikeda - Made over and above effort to get his hands on every attendee and work with them. Is doing some great stuff. Very connected body and can take center on contact. Sometimes struggles with language barrier but makes a strong, honest effort to try to explain what he's doing.
Heiny - Wonderful teacher. Very perceptive eye on what you're doing wrong and how to fix it. Very connected body and can take center on contact. Very good at explaining what to do and how to do it. Is doing some great stuff.
Ledyard - Of the three, I have only had a very brief time on the mat with George and it was outside of aikido. But, I will say that he was friendly, dedicated, and hard working. There was no ego, no trappings of rank. He had a genuine smile and a sharp mind. So, while I can't say anything about his aikido because I haven't had the fortune, yet, to experience it ... I can say that if the short time I was able to train with him is any indication of his skills and abilities in the aikido world, I think you'd find yourself in more than capable hands with George -- as an aikidoka, as a teacher, and as a person.
Not a seminar to miss with these three.
It really is a good time in the US for martial arts right now. We have a lot of great teachers out there. It's very much worth getting out and experiencing them.
Mark
|
|
|
|
07-30-2012, 01:50 PM
|
#4
|
Location: Tulsa, OK
Join Date: Aug 2000
Posts: 166
Offline
|
Re: Prescott Bridge Seminar - Sept 6th - 9th
Mark, George Sensei, (or anyone else who has been that wants to chime in),
What's the lodging like? (Cabins, dorm-style rooms, with or without room-mates, etc?). I have been to some camps with dorm-style rooms where attendees should bring their own sleeping bag or bedding... just wondering if that's the case for this camp?
Thanks,
Chris
|
|
|
|
07-30-2012, 02:45 PM
|
#5
|
Location: Tulsa, OK
Join Date: Aug 2000
Posts: 166
Offline
|
Re: Prescott Bridge Seminar - Sept 6th - 9th
Quote:
Chris Guzik wrote:
Mark, George Sensei, (or anyone else who has been that wants to chime in),
What's the lodging like? (Cabins, dorm-style rooms, with or without room-mates, etc?). I have been to some camps with dorm-style rooms where attendees should bring their own sleeping bag or bedding... just wondering if that's the case for this camp?
Thanks,
Chris
|
For those interested, I just found the answer to the above question at http://www.azaikido.com/
|
|
|
|
08-01-2012, 06:31 PM
|
#6
|
Dojo: Charlotte Aikikai Agatsu Dojo
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 1,944
Offline
|
Re: Prescott Bridge Seminar - Sept 6th - 9th
Quote:
Mark Murray wrote:
Ikeda - Made over and above effort to get his hands on every attendee and work with them. Is doing some great stuff. Very connected body and can take center on contact. Sometimes struggles with language barrier but makes a strong, honest effort to try to explain what he's doing.
Heiny - Wonderful teacher. Very perceptive eye on what you're doing wrong and how to fix it. Very connected body and can take center on contact. Very good at explaining what to do and how to do it. Is doing some great stuff.
Ledyard - Of the three, I have only had a very brief time on the mat with George and it was outside of aikido. But, I will say that he was friendly, dedicated, and hard working. There was no ego, no trappings of rank. He had a genuine smile and a sharp mind. So, while I can't say anything about his aikido because I haven't had the fortune, yet, to experience it ... I can say that if the short time I was able to train with him is any indication of his skills and abilities in the aikido world, I think you'd find yourself in more than capable hands with George -- as an aikidoka, as a teacher, and as a person.
Mark
|
second. uke for all three at one time or another. can't go wrong with anyone of them. unfortunately i burned my annual allowances attending seminars with two of the three. so many people to see, so little time and money. for folks in the vicinity, you have no idea how lucky you are.
|
|
|
|
08-02-2012, 12:41 PM
|
#7
|
Dojo: Aikido Eastside
Location: Bellevue, WA
Join Date: Jun 2000
Posts: 2,670
Offline
|
Re: Prescott Bridge Seminar - Sept 6th - 9th
Quote:
Chris Guzik wrote:
|
This is definitely a "rustic" experience. This is held at a church camp and there are cabins which you share with roommates. It's a great way to meet or hang with friends. It's not ideal for couples... Genie and I typically stay in town (Prescott). Last year we actually stayed in the hotel at which the dinner / dance party was held and that was great because we didn't have to drive when the part ended (we closed down the dancing, of course).
Food is standard cafeteria quality food. If yo are picky, you can stay in town. But if not, staying in a cabin and eating in the dining hall makes this one of the most economical events of the type you could go to. Basically, once you are there, there's no need to spend any additional money at all.
- George
|
|
|
|
08-02-2012, 12:46 PM
|
#8
|
Dojo: Aikido Eastside
Location: Bellevue, WA
Join Date: Jun 2000
Posts: 2,670
Offline
|
Re: Prescott Bridge Seminar - Sept 6th - 9th
Quote:
Mark Murray wrote:
If you're undecided, I would suggest going.
Personal experiences:
Ikeda - Made over and above effort to get his hands on every attendee and work with them. Is doing some great stuff. Very connected body and can take center on contact. Sometimes struggles with language barrier but makes a strong, honest effort to try to explain what he's doing.
Heiny - Wonderful teacher. Very perceptive eye on what you're doing wrong and how to fix it. Very connected body and can take center on contact. Very good at explaining what to do and how to do it. Is doing some great stuff.
Ledyard - Of the three, I have only had a very brief time on the mat with George and it was outside of aikido. But, I will say that he was friendly, dedicated, and hard working. There was no ego, no trappings of rank. He had a genuine smile and a sharp mind. So, while I can't say anything about his aikido because I haven't had the fortune, yet, to experience it ... I can say that if the short time I was able to train with him is any indication of his skills and abilities in the aikido world, I think you'd find yourself in more than capable hands with George -- as an aikidoka, as a teacher, and as a person.
Not a seminar to miss with these three.
It really is a good time in the US for martial arts right now. We have a lot of great teachers out there. It's very much worth getting out and experiencing them.
Mark
|
Don't forget Lia Suzuki Sensei... she is a senior student of Takeda Yoshinobu Shihan. Takeda Sensei is one of the most senior students of the great Yamaguchi Sensei and he has a very interesting take on Aikido. Lia Sensei is a really excellent instructor and does a fabulous job of presenting the Aikido of her teacher.
Also, Roger Fenneman is a Chinese martial arts teacher and does some great classes. I have really enjoyed the classes I did with him.
Overall, this is one of the great events of the year. It's excellent training and one of the most fun events I attend.
|
|
|
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
All times are GMT -6. The time now is 07:21 AM.
|
vBulletin Copyright © 2000-2024 Jelsoft Enterprises Limited
Copyright 1997-2024 AikiWeb and its Authors, All Rights Reserved.
For questions and comments about this website:
Send E-mail
|
|