by Lewis Bernaldo de Quiros Techniques employ four qualities that reflect the nature of our world. Depending on the circumstance, you should be: hard as a diamond, flexible as a willow, smooth-flowing like water, or as empty as space. - Morihei Ueshiba We can understand the above poem as descriptive of four levels of practice … Continue reading FOUR LEVELS / FOUR CORNERS…
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🔥 About the Takemusu Aikido Online Dojo
We are a dedicated group of aikido enthusiasts training in the Takemusu Aikido line. The philosophy of the Online Dojo is to create a space where we can share our practice wherever, whatever the current circumstances. It is an opportunity to go deeply into a modern embodiment practice, rooted in the Japanese Martial Tradition and Culture. Whilst the training is serious and demanding, it is always carried out in a playful and joyful manner, designed to engage and challenge the beginner and seasoned practitioner of all levels.
Zen Stories #3 – MAY BE…
There is a Taoist story of an old farmer who had worked his crops for many years. One day his horse ran away. Upon hearing the news, his neighbours came to visit. "Such bad luck," they said sympathetically. "May be," the farmer replied. The next morning, the horse returned, bringing with it three other wild … Continue reading Zen Stories #3 – MAY BE…
KEEP CENTRED, CONNECTED, CALM AND CARRY ON…
Takemusu Aikido Online Workshop ⭕ SUNDAY / 03 JANUARY 2021 The first Online Workshop of the New Year, will focus on exploring the three C's - being Centred, Connected and Calm. The first session will look at the principle of Centering: beginning with a full body loosening routine, and working on locating the true centre … Continue reading KEEP CENTRED, CONNECTED, CALM AND CARRY ON…
“The Dexterous Butcher” – Zen Stories #2
Cook Ting was cutting up an ox for Lord Wen-hui. As every touch of his hand, every heave of his shoulder, every move of his feet, every thrust of his knee — zip! zoop! He slithered the knife along with a zing, and all was in perfect rhythm, as though he were performing the dance … Continue reading “The Dexterous Butcher” – Zen Stories #2
TAE Journal Number 4
The TAE Editors have been working extra hard over the past weeks to bring you the newly updated Journal - a brand new look with full colour, flippable pages! What to expect: What hasn't changed is our commitment to sharing with you the highest quality content from the TAE community! So here is a quick … Continue reading TAE Journal Number 4
Count From ONE to ZEN…
THE BREATH-COUNTING EXERCISE This text is an excerpt from the book The Secret Book of Zen. More info here: http://www.zenseite.de/uk/zen-training/die-atemzaehluebung/index.html The 1st Phase... The 1st Phase of Zen practice begins with the practice of counting the breath. You have meanwhile learned to sit properly and perfectly in the zazen posture. However, sitting in the zazen posture … Continue reading Count From ONE to ZEN…
If you meet Buddha on the road… ZEN KOANS #1
The Zen Master warns: 'If you meet the Buddha on the road, kill him!' This admonition points up that no meaning that comes from outside of ourselves is real. The Buddhahood of each of us has already been obtained. We need only recognize it. Philosophy, religion, patriotism, all are empty idols. The only meaning in … Continue reading If you meet Buddha on the road… ZEN KOANS #1
AIKIDO ONLINE SEMINAR 🔸 Traditional Aikido Europe Online Dojo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URDgeH9o-mA The next TAE Online Seminar will take place on the 12 + 13 December 2020. Two days of intensive and interactive training focussing on solo work and its relationship and benefit to regular dojo training. Save the date and watch this space for more info. 🔸 http://www.traditionalaikido.eu // contact@traditionalaikido.eu 🔸 Sign up to the … Continue reading AIKIDO ONLINE SEMINAR 🔸 Traditional Aikido Europe Online Dojo
AIKIDO / FOLLOW ALONG
Number 4 of our new AIKIDO / FOLLOW ALONG Full Body Warmup Series, perfect preparation for Aikido and other martial arts... https://youtu.be/NF_sTNUiJiU 🔸 Check out the full YouTube PLAYLIST here: Youtube playlist TAKEMUSU AIKIDO ONLINE DOJO 🔸 http://www.aikidoonline.org 🔸
WHAT ARE YOU DOING? – Zen Stories #1
Ma Tsu stayed in Ch'uan Fa temple at Nan Yo where he had a hut to live in seclusion and practise meditation. He did not look at those calling on him. One day, Huai Jang came to see him but Ma Tsu paid no attention to the visitor. Seeing the unusual expression of Ma Tsu's … Continue reading WHAT ARE YOU DOING? – Zen Stories #1
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