The latest AikiWeb Aikido News items http://www.aikiweb.com/ Tue, 21 May 2013 18:16:03 -0700 http://www.aikiweb.com/graphics/logo.gif http://www.aikiweb.com AikiWeb News. Click to visit! http://www.aikiweb.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22700 May AikiWeb Columns Now Available
From: Jun Akiyama posted on 21. May 2013, 04:54pm
URL: http://www.aikiweb.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=75

The May AikiWeb Columns are now available for your reading pleasure at: http://www.aikiweb.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=75 This month, we have some great columns from John Stevens, Lynn Seiser, "The Mirror," Stefan Stenudd, Ross Robertson, and Niall Matthews. As always, your comments in the thread following each column are appreciated by the authors, so please be sure to leave them your thoughts!

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]]> Jun Akiyama AikiWeb News Tue, 21 May 2013 10:54:17 -0700 http://www.aikiweb.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22669 New Aikido Dojo in Northwest Austin, TX
From: Russell Robinson posted on 14. May 2013, 10:00am
URL: http://www.steinerranchaikido.webs.com

A new Aikido dojo has opened in Northwest Austin in the Steiner Ranch area. Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:30pm - 9:30pm. Website.

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]]> Russell Robinson Dojo News Tue, 14 May 2013 04:00:14 -0700 http://www.aikiweb.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22668 Cognard Shihan 8th Dan in Rome, June 8-9 2013
From: Andrea Debiasi posted on 14. May 2013, 10:00am
URL: http://www.aactg.it/images/aactg/pdf/2013/manifesto%20roma%202013_engl%202.pdf

"Accademia di Aikido e Cultura Tradizionale Giapponese" (AACTG) and "ALPA – Accademia di Aikido" are pleased to announce the Aikido & Aikishintaiso Seminar that Cognard Andre Shihan 8th Dan (Hanshi, Dai Nippon Butoku Kai) will direct in Rome on June 8th-9th 2013. All affiliations, levels, and juniors are very welcome. Download the flyer. Further details in this webpage

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]]> Andrea Debiasi Seminar Tue, 14 May 2013 04:00:05 -0700 http://www.aikiweb.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22663 Henry Smith of Aikikai of Philadelphia Passes Away
From: Jun Akiyama posted on 13. May 2013, 10:44am
URL: http://www.aikidophiladelphia.org

I've just received news that Henry Smith (6th dan, Aikikai of Philadelphia) has passed away. Smith began practicing aikido in 1968 in London with Kazuo Chiba before moving to New York in 1971 to train with Yoshimitsu Yamada. Condolences to his family, friends, and loved ones.

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]]> Jun Akiyama General News Mon, 13 May 2013 04:44:48 -0700 http://www.aikiweb.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22665 Seminar: Andrew Sato Sensei, 6th dan, Brooklyn, NY, June 14-16
From: Josh Paul posted on 13. May 2013, 09:56am
URL: http://www.aikidoofsouthbrooklyn.com/Aikido_of_South_Brooklyn/spring_seminar.html

Aikido of South Brooklyn will be hosting a seminar with Andrew Sato Sensei, 6th dan, and head instructor of the Aikido World Alliance, June 14-16, 2013. All are welcome. More details about the event and Sato Sensei are available here.

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]]> Josh Paul Seminar Mon, 13 May 2013 03:56:39 -0700 http://www.aikiweb.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22664 Mary Heiny Seminar August 9-11, 2013
From: Robin E. Cooper posted on 13. May 2013, 09:56am
URL: http://www.aikidoofmadison.com

We are delighted to announce a seminar with Mary Heiny Sensei August 9-11, 2013 at Aikido of Madison. Heiny Sensei has intensively studied aikido for more than 40 years leading her to a deep understanding of the power of this art. In this seminar she will explore with us the concept of: "Masakatsu Agatsu Katsuhayahi” a favorite expression of O Sensei. John Stevens (O Sensei's biographer and writer on aikido) this as "true victory, self victory, day of swift victory." Hikitsuchi Sensei shared with Heiny Sensei the instruction he had from O Sensei concerning this phrase: "Find your life's mission, overcome the ego and experience victory that is beyond space and time." Everyone is welcome-beginners and instructors alike, no matter what affiliation--do not feel shy about attending. If you need assistance with lodging or any other questions, do contact us. Pre-registration for this seminar is required. We are unable to offer partial registration for the seminar, but you may of course split your registration with someone--just make sure to indicate both names if you are splitting a seminar with someone else.

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]]> Robin E. Cooper Seminar Mon, 13 May 2013 03:56:37 -0700 http://www.aikiweb.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22654 Osamu Obata in Fredericton, NB, Sep 20-22, 2013
From: Maurice Lavigne posted on 10. May 2013, 10:42am
URL: http://wellnessclinic.biz/aikido/kids-self-defence

Aikido Workshop with Osamu Obata Shihan, Head Instructor @ JCCC Dojo of Toronto, Ontario, Canada Event Time: 20th, 21st & 22nd of September, 2013 @ the Fredericton Aikido Dojo, 186 Lincoln Road, Fredericton, NB Obata Shinan is one of the top ranking Aikido instructors in Canada. He has a great personality and enjoys interacting with practitioners of other styles of Aikido and other martial arts such as Jujitsu. We hope you can attend and feel free to communicate with me via e-mail - qihealing@hotmail.com, or phone (506-452-9795) if you have any questions. Visit our web site for more info.

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]]> Maurice Lavigne Event Fri, 10 May 2013 04:42:59 -0700 http://www.aikiweb.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22653 Waka Sensei Mitsuteru Ueshiba in Manila, June 21-23
From: Rommel Miel posted on 10. May 2013, 10:42am
URL: http://www.makatiaikidoclub.com/

The Makati Aikido Club will celebrate its 30th anniversary with a seminar to be led by Waka Sensei Mitsuteru Ueshiba, great-grandson of aikido's founder O Sensei Morihei Ueshiba. Assisting him will be Jun Nomoto Shihan 7th Dan, Hiroshi Fujimaki Shihan 6th dan and Tadashi Komenoi Sensei 6th dan. This event is a joint project of Aikido Philippines, the Filipino Federation of Aikido (FFA), and the Pilipinas Aikido Propagation Association (PAPA). Inquiries? Please email macaikido@yahoo.com.

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]]> Rommel Miel Seminar Fri, 10 May 2013 04:42:54 -0700 http://www.aikiweb.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22648 Harvey Konigsberg In St Paul MN, May 31-Jun 2, 2013
From: Peter Discenza posted on 9. May 2013, 12:42pm
URL: http://tcaikido.com

Twin Cities Aikido will again host Harvey Konigsberg 7D at our Summer Seminar. All are welcome, with classes starting Friday evening May 31. See AikiWeb's seminar page or our website for complete schedule, registration info, etc.

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]]> Peter Discenza Seminar Thu, 09 May 2013 06:42:50 -0700 http://www.aikiweb.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22647 Saotome Shihan Seminar at Redlands Aikikai, August 23-25, 2013
From: Kristine Prakash posted on 8. May 2013, 09:29pm
URL: http://www.aikidoredlands.org/aikidoseminars.html

August 23-25, 2013, Saotome Shihan will be at Redlands Aikikai (Redlands, CA) for a full weekend seminar. Saotome Shihan is founder & head instructor of Aikido Schools of Ueshiba (ASU),15-year live-in student of the founder of Aikido, Morihei Ueshiba. Early (mail in) registration will be accepted through Thursday, August 23. For more information please visit our website at Redlands Aikikai or Facebook page . For a preview of the seminar please watch this youtube video

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]]> Kristine Prakash Seminar Wed, 08 May 2013 15:29:34 -0700 http://www.aikiweb.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22646 Summerschool Samothraki 1 - 12 august 2013
From: Michael posted on 8. May 2013, 09:29pm
URL: http://www.facebook.com/events/444685115613535/?ref=22

We invite you to the magical ambience of unspoiled nature of the Samothraki islands in Greece. Experience the sunrise at the beginning of Ki No Renma practise, train Aikiken and Aikijo on the rhythm of the Mediterranean waves, and enjoy Aikido movements at sunset. You can see pictures from last year seminar here . Beside the outstretched serene beaches on the island, there are raw rugged mountains of 1'600 m height, arou...nd 300 waterfalls, little lakes everywhere to discover and plenty of purifying air to breath. Possible accommodation in private homes and in the camp. For private room please make reservation as soon as possible, Price of a double room is € 40, price of a triple room is € 45, and the price of the camp is about € 7 a day. Food will be provided for all who register (lunch and dinner) at the price of € 100 for the entire seminar. Car transportation will be organized from Belgrade at the 1st of August. Seminar fee for the entire course is € 100. Seminar will be given by Jelena Vrzic 6th dan - Aikikai You want to join too? Tell us at dojoharukaze@gmail.com

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]]> Michael Seminar Wed, 08 May 2013 15:29:33 -0700 http://www.aikiweb.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22633 Pierre Chassang Passes Away
From: Jun Akiyama posted on 5. May 2013, 03:39pm
URL: http://www.aikidotakemusu.org/en/articles/farewell-death-defier

Pierre Chassang sensei (8th dan, Takemusu Aiki Intercontinental, 6th dan aikikai) has passed away. He first started aikido under Tadashi Abe in 1952 and was instrumental in the creation of the Association Culturelle Européene d'Aikido in 1960. Condolences go to his family, friends, and students.

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]]> Jun Akiyama General News Sun, 05 May 2013 09:39:11 -0700 http://www.aikiweb.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22638 Aikido Games for Kids: The Tai-Sabaki game
From: dunken Francis posted on 5. May 2013, 03:39pm
URL: http://aikidoforbeginners.blogspot.co.nz/2013/04/aikido-games-for-kids-tai-sabaki-game.html

Looking for a fun way to warm up your kids class, sharpen their reflexes and improve their body movement? Here is The Tai Sabaki game.

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]]> dunken Francis Blog Article Sun, 05 May 2013 09:39:05 -0700 http://www.aikiweb.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22630 William Reed Seminar Aug 16-18, 2013, Brisbane Australia
From: daniel james posted on 2. May 2013, 04:28pm
URL: http://reed13.aikidorepublic.com

We are delighted to let you know that in conjunction with William Reed Sensei we have finalised the seminar programme and location for his visit in August as Maruyama Sensei's representative to Australia for this year. This year is the 10th anniversary of Aikido Yuishinkai in the West, under the foundation leadership of Williams Sensei. Reed Sensei will take us on a tour de force of Aikido Yuishinkai to celebrate the occasion. Seminar Programme 'The evolution of Aikido Yuishinkai' seminar explores its roots and latest developments, from someone there from the beginning, as encouragement to press on as the school continues to mature and develop. This unique insight is the perfect accompanyment to our daily practice giving us a richer understanding of Maruyama Sensei's journey to form and develop Aikido Yuishinkai right from his early days with the founder. The aiki arts arrived through direct transmission to us from the Sokaku Takeda, along the way drawing influences from many other teaching. While Eastern audiences seek to practice as the teaching requires, in the West an understanding of 'Why' is often an unspoken and unasked question. As a bridge between East and West Reed sensei can help us cross this chasm and understand more the beauty and richness of Aikido Yuishinkai through tracing the path of evolution with a sprinkling of humour and anecdotes along the way. please see the reed13.aikidorepublic.com for the seminar programme Sensei will examine many of the facets of Aikido Yuishinkai and illuminate with deeper meaning through cultural and root art context the purposes of the practice.

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]]> daniel james Seminar Thu, 02 May 2013 10:28:58 -0700 http://www.aikiweb.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22629 Koji Yoshida Shihan, Santa Monica April 27-28, 2013
From: Philip Greenwood posted on 2. May 2013, 11:21am
URL: http://www.greenwoodaikido.com/events/

Koji Yoshida Sensei (7th dan Aikido, 7th dan Aiki Toho Iaido, 6th dan Musoshinden-ryu Iaido) was a personal student of Shoji Nishio Sensei for over 34 years and was designated by Nishio Sensei as his official representative to the U.S., France and Ukraine on Nishio's final visit to the U.S. in 2000. He has continued to evolve Nishio's teachings forward in a logical, elegant and effective manner. Every year we see Nishio's vision grow exponentially in the hands of Yoshida Sensei and this year was no exception. Those who missed this year are missing a major point in the evolution in aikido. Prior to Nishio's passing in 2005, Yoshida promised to travel to the U.S. for 10 years, so there may only be 2 more years to experience this important teacher. Be sure to watch for his next visit to California in 2014.

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