"Everyone has a spirit that can be refined, a body that can be trained in some manner, a suitable path to follow." – Morihei Ueshiba The Takemusu Aikido Online Dojo Daily Training Experience is an in-depth exploration of the art of Aikido - and is an opportunity to go deeply into a modern embodiment practice, … Continue reading SCHEDULE – WEEK: JAN 2-6 2023
Join the TAKEMUSU AIKIDO ONLINE DOJO via Zoom for our NEW YEAR'S DAY Misogi Challenge 2023 The challenge is simple... To complete a series of 1,000 Suburi on New Year's Day. Simple. Not easy. “We should think that we are cutting out the bad parts of ourselves, the bad parts of our character. Parts that … Continue reading NEW YEAR’S DAY – Misogi Challenge 2023
Join us for our 4 Week AIKIDO ONLINE BASICS CLASSES. These beginners’ friendly classes are open to everyone, all abilities welcome. This series of classes will focus on the KATA practices of the Jo (Japanese Wooden Staff). 'Kata' are linked sequential patterns of various lengths that help train not only a variety of movements, but … Continue reading 4 WEEK AIKIDO ONLINE BASICS CLASSES
Join Michael Ormerod (3rd Dan Aikikai) for a 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 Aikido Online Weapon Class on the 7+8 April 2022. This 60 minute class will focus on the Jo (Japanese wooden staff). Exploring the purpose of the weapon in relation to Aikido practice, the etiquette surrounding it, and the principles of integrating the weapon, body, and mind. … Continue reading FREE AIKIDO ONLINE WEAPON CLASS
Join Michael Ormerod (3rd Dan Aikikai) for a 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 Aikido Online Weapons Class. Class Schedule: These beginners’ classes are open to everyone, all abilities welcome. There will be two time slots available to suit international time zones. Feel free to join one or both of the classes: 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟯 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 – 11:00 to 12.00 UTC … Continue reading FREE AIKIDO ONLINE CLASS
March 26-27, 2022 Online and In Person On Behalf of CHET VALLEY AIKIDO Saturday 9-12 AM - 1-4 PM / Sunday 9-12 AM - UK Time Join us for this Fundraising Seminar on March 26-27. Everyone is welcome: all styles, all affiliations, all levels of experience. This seminar will be held both online via Zoom, … Continue reading FUNDRAISING SEMINAR
The next Online Workshop of 2022 will be exploring the theme of: 'Freedom of Movement'. “Move like a beam of light: fly like lightning, strike like thunder, whirl in circles around a stable center.”— Morihei Ueshiba The value of formal pattern training, as we practice in Suburi and Kata, is in the ability to go … Continue reading FEBRUARY WORKSHOP
The first Online Workshop of 2022 will be exploring the theme of: 'Moving In Alignment'. The definition of Align is: to place or become placed in a lineto bring (components or parts) into proper or desirable coordination or relation. The idea of there being a 'proper' alignment for the body to function effectively is of … Continue reading ONLINE WORKSHOP / JANUARY 2022
'Satisfaction lies in mindful repetition, the discovery of endless richness in subtle variations on familiar themes.' - George Leonard Join us for the next Online Workshop 'Vital Techniques'. This workshop will explore the essence of Takemusu Aikido in developing an unlimited and appropriate response to the nature of the moment. We will work out from … Continue reading ONLINE WORKSHOP / 27 + 28 NOVEMBER 2021
'𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗱𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝘀𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱.' - 𝗝𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗯 Join us for this Sunday Workshop as we explore the First Teaching of Aikido. IKKYO 一教 In this Workshop we will delve into the foundational Aikido exercise of Ikkyo, especially in the primary principles of Kokyu (whole-body power generation) and Riai (interconnected nature … Continue reading SUNDAY WORKSHOP / 25 APRIL 2021
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