April 7th - 8th 2012: Howard Popkin in Hawaii - Aiki Principles

The Aikido Sangenkai is happy to be hosting Howard Popkin's first Hawaii workshop.

Howard Popkin is a long time student and instructor of Daitoryu Aikijujutsu and was the New York representative for the Daito ryu Aikijujutsu Roppokai before resigning to form the Daitoryu Ginjukai. He was also a long time student of the Daito ryu Aikijujutsu Kodokai, and practices and teaches Goshin-budo Jujitsu - an American offshoot of Hakkoryu Jujutsu.

Howard will conduct a seminar covering the techniques and principles of Daito Ryu, the system of Aikijutsu taught to Aikido Founder Morihei Ueshiba by Sokaku Takeda. This workshop will consist of principle based, body centered instruction and will be of immense value in understanding how to do Aikido or other martial arts with "Aiki". This workshop is open to the public regardless of style or affiliation.

Details TBA. Please contact us for further information.

Best,

Chris

Christopher Li wrote: The Aikido Sangenkai is happy to be hosting Howard Popkin's first Hawaii workshop. Howard Popkin is a long time student and instructor of Daitoryu Aikijujutsu and was the New York representative for the Daito ryu Aikijujutsu Roppokai before resigning to form the Daitoryu Ginjukai. He was also a long time student of the Daito ryu Aikijujutsu Kodokai, and practices and teaches Goshin-budo Jujitsu - an American offshoot of Hakkoryu Jujutsu. Howard will conduct a seminar covering the techniques and principles of Daito Ryu, the system of Aikijutsu taught to Aikido Founder Morihei Ueshiba by Sokaku Takeda. This workshop will consist of principle based, body centered instruction and will be of immense value in understanding how to do Aikido or other martial arts with "Aiki". This workshop is open to the public regardless of style or affiliation. Details TBA. Please contact us for further information. Best, Chris

Very devious Chris, once you get Howard to Hawaii with all that great fishing out there, you will never get him to leave

Greg

Greg Steckel wrote: Very devious Chris, once you get Howard to Hawaii with all that great fishing out there, you will never get him to leave Greg

Shhh - they'll spot the trap!

Best,

Chris

Isn't this what I have been advocating for years?
Here we have a group that is bringing in teachers from ICMA and JMA, and MMA.
It will be interesting to see what develops.

Howard in Hawaii!!
Hey...can I go?
I take better ukemi than you anyway?
running and ducking.....
Dan

Christopher Li wrote: Shhh - they'll spot the trap! Best, Chris

Actually, buddy, you the one that caught in the trap - Howard just managed to get you to pay for his fishing trip to Hawaii

Greg

Dan Harden wrote: Isn't this what I have been advocating for years? Here we have a group that is bringing in teachers from ICMA and JMA, and MMA. It will be interesting to see what develops. Howard in Hawaii!! Hey...can I go? I take better ukemi than you anyway? running and ducking..... Dan

Yo, you need a beak from Hawaii - the poor fish are still traumatized from seeing you coming at them with a spear in your hand -

Greg

, and you just know the fishing will be great.

You do take better ukemi, you can teach that at the next seminar

hey guys, long time no post.

just popped in to add my recommendation that if you're available for this workshop and can swing it you should definitely do it.

i just dropped in and got to observe him teaching here in Phoenix today and was really excited to see how much the same there is between the Daito Ryu and what we do in ILC.

I know everybody has two arms, two legs, etc. so of course there's always overlap between arts, but many times I've found that some people train some BS concepts that just destroy any martial relevance.

Howard and I got to touch a little bit to just get a point of reference for what each other was talking about, so I can say that he and Dan are definitely going to be showing some cool / real stuff.

Hi Ashe,
Glad you got to meet Howard. If I was in the area, I'd have stopped by, too.

Mark

Thanks so much for stopping by. looking forward to having some time to play next time I am in the area.

Thanks

Howard Popkin wrote: Thanks so much for stopping by. looking forward to having some time to play next time I am in the area. Thanks

definitely look forward to that.

Howard Popkin wrote: , and you just know the fishing will be great. You do take better ukemi, you can teach that at the next seminar

If you're nice to Hiroshi you might have a VERY pleasant surprise!
I'd leave and extra couple of days.

All the best
Dan

Very excited to announce that Joe Brogna will be joining me for this seminar !

And...registration forms are now available at http://www.aikidosangenkai.org/news.html

Best,

Chris

and its Mahi Mahi season

Check out some photographs from Howard Popkin's latest seminar at Windsong Aikido Dojo in Oklahoma.

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...2582112&type=1

Register now for Howard's first Hawaii seminar on April 7th-8th at http://www.aikidosangenkai.org

Best,

Chris

Christopher Li wrote: Check out some photographs from Howard Popkin's latest seminar at Windsong Aikido Dojo in Oklahoma.

So Howard, is it true that once you go black gi, you never go back?

I think maybe you've completed your transition to the dark side. Darth Howie.

I'm going to be in Waikiki in August, can I come play with you guys Chris? I promise I'm not as terrible as Howie says...

Christian Moses wrote: I'm going to be in Waikiki in August, can I come play with you guys Chris? I promise I'm not as terrible as Howie says...

I'm sure you're every bit as terrible - but you can't be as terrible as we are...

Be great to see you, remind me when we get close!

Best,

Chris

Doug Walker wrote: So Howard, is it true that once you go black gi, you never go back? I think maybe you've completed your transition to the dark side. Darth Howie.

that's my pre hawaii tan