26th Feb 2010
Archive for February, 2010
23rd Feb 2010
James Nakayama Sensei at Summer Camp 2009 DVDs Available
DVD’s of James Nakayama Sensei (6th dan and Western Regional Director) are available for purchase from the Aikido Association of America. The footage was shot during Summer Camp of 2009 at Ryoshikan Dojo in Palatine.
Part of the proceeds will go to Aikido International Foundation (AIF) for the Mayte Fuertemoreno Mañero Scholarship for the Kenshusei Program, as well as, Chushinkan Dojo.
The cost of the DVD is $20 USD (plus $5 for shipping in the US or $15 for shipping internationally).
For more information, contact us at: Aikidoamer@gmail.com
DVD’s of James Nakayama Sensei (6th dan and Western Regional Director) are available for purchase from the Aikido Association of America. The footage was shot during Summer Camp of 2009 at Ryoshikan Dojo in Palatine.
Part of the proceeds will go to Aikido International Foundation (AIF) for the Mayte Fuertemoreno Mañero Scholarship for the Kenshusei Program, as well as, Chushinkan Dojo.
The cost of the DVD is $20 USD (plus $5 for shipping in the US or $15 for shipping internationally).
For more information, contact us at: Aikidoamer@gmail.com
Posted in News
23rd Feb 2010
Interview with Fumio Toyoda Shihan
“Fumio Toyoda Sensei, the head of the Aikido Association of America, is a burly man with a generous laugh. His aikido is quick and vigorous, and powerfully direct. Nearly every weekend he is on the road, criss-crossing his way around the United States to teach a seminar at one of AAA’s more than 120 dojos. At every stop, no matter what techniques he demonstrates, the 49-yr-old 6th dan emphasizes one point in particular — transmission of quality aikido. Over time, as they grow further away from their founder, martial arts have a tendency to fade. Fumio Toyoda believes that Ueshiba aikido is an art worth maintaining and improving.”
Read the entire interview by Mark Binder at
Aikido Journal #108 (1996)
courtesy of Aikido Journal
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“Fumio Toyoda Sensei, the head of the Aikido Association of America, is a burly man with a generous laugh. His aikido is quick and vigorous, and powerfully direct. Nearly every weekend he is on the road, criss-crossing his way around the United States to teach a seminar at one of AAA’s more than 120 dojos. At every stop, no matter what techniques he demonstrates, the 49-yr-old 6th dan emphasizes one point in particular — transmission of quality aikido. Over time, as they grow further away from their founder, martial arts have a tendency to fade. Fumio Toyoda believes that Ueshiba aikido is an art worth maintaining and improving.”
Read the entire interview by Mark Binder at |
courtesy of Aikido Journal
Posted in Inspiration
12th Feb 2010
The Hakama
“The hakama prompts us to reflect on the nature of true bushido. Wearing it symbolizes traditions that have been passed down to us from generation to generation. Aikido is born of the bushido spirit of Japan, an din our practice we must strive to polish the seven traditional virtues.” - O- Sensei
The 7 folds in the hakama (5 in the front, 2 in the back) is said to have the following symbolic meaning:
- Yuki: courage, valor, bravery
- Jin: humanity, charity, benevolence
- Gi: justice, righteousness, integrity
- Rei: etiquette, courtesy, civility
- Makoto: sincerity, honesty, reality
- Chugi: loyalty, fidelity, devotion
- Meiyo: honor, dignity, prestige
Recently, Yahoo! had an article mentioning 6 Personality Traits to Admire and Acquire. It is interesting to compare these to the symbols in the hakama.
“The hakama prompts us to reflect on the nature of true bushido. Wearing it symbolizes traditions that have been passed down to us from generation to generation. Aikido is born of the bushido spirit of Japan, an din our practice we must strive to polish the seven traditional virtues.” - O- Sensei
The 7 folds in the hakama (5 in the front, 2 in the back) is said to have the following symbolic meaning:
- Yuki: courage, valor, bravery
- Jin: humanity, charity, benevolence
- Gi: justice, righteousness, integrity
- Rei: etiquette, courtesy, civility
- Makoto: sincerity, honesty, reality
- Chugi: loyalty, fidelity, devotion
- Meiyo: honor, dignity, prestige
Recently, Yahoo! had an article mentioning 6 Personality Traits to Admire and Acquire. It is interesting to compare these to the symbols in the hakama.
Posted in News
11th Feb 2010
Ikushinkan Dojo Slide Show for Spring 2010
San Jacinto Aikikai (Ikushinkan Dojo) has pictures from their Spring Semester of 2010 Class.
San Jacinto Aikikai (Ikushinkan Dojo) has pictures from their Spring Semester of 2010 Class.
Posted in Pictures
11th Feb 2010
“Healthy education for the mind and body” by April Ashland from Aggie Town Square
Aikido is literally translated as, a way to harmonize energy, and that is the goal of professor Ronald Sims.
Sims is the department head of biological and irrigation engineering and teaches the aikido class at USU once a week, as well as five classes a week at the Whittier Center.
Sims said he learned aikido in college.
“I saw an ad in our paper that said aikido was self-defense for non-aggressive people,” he said. “It sounded interesting. I’d never heard of something like that for non-aggressive people.”
When Sims came to teach at USU, he thought aikido would help his engineering studetns deal with their stress and decided to pass his knowledge along.
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Aikido is literally translated as, a way to harmonize energy, and that is the goal of professor Ronald Sims.
Sims is the department head of biological and irrigation engineering and teaches the aikido class at USU once a week, as well as five classes a week at the Whittier Center.
Sims said he learned aikido in college.
“I saw an ad in our paper that said aikido was self-defense for non-aggressive people,” he said. “It sounded interesting. I’d never heard of something like that for non-aggressive people.”
When Sims came to teach at USU, he thought aikido would help his engineering studetns deal with their stress and decided to pass his knowledge along.
(more…)
Posted in News
