Past events show that we are active on our path of Aiki.
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Sunday 6th May 2012 14.00 t0 18.00 hours.
Sensei Richard Small 3rd dan TIA Europe teaching 31 Jo kata and related principles at Shinsei Dojo
on the Somerset / Dorset border contact Sensei Lewis if interested in attending his seminar.
We looked at some interesting internal power exercises, explored some ideas on the use of mind and practiced the 31 kata with a view to understanding how and importantly why a move was made.
A welcoming Sensei, group and Dojo . . . I thank them. Richard
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2012 Aikido Taisai
A celebration to honour O'Sensei and all the teachers that have gone before us.
Saturday April 28th 1012
Phoenix Martial Arts , Corfe Mullen, Dorset
Teachers Paul McGlone Sensei 6th Dan, Poole Aikido and
Sensei Peter Reynolds 4th Dan , New Forest Aikido
More details on WellSprings Aikido
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A celebration to honour O'Sensei and all the teachers that have gone before us.
Saturday April 28th 1012
Phoenix Martial Arts , Corfe Mullen, Dorset
Teachers Paul McGlone Sensei 6th Dan, Poole Aikido and
Sensei Peter Reynolds 4th Dan , New Forest Aikido
More details on WellSprings Aikido
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31st March 2012 South Coast Takemusu Aikido . . . club fund raising seminar
Local Dorset teacher Andy Channer hosted this event to raise his own club funds for new tatami.
Sensei Paul McGlone 6th Dan, Sensei Chris Bartley 5th Dan, Sensei Pete Reynolds 4th Dan and Sensei John Garmston 4th dan gave freely of their time and skills and generously taught Aikido sessions and the seminar opened with a brilliant Kung Fu demonstration by Shaolin Monk, Shifu Shi Yan Ming. Lots of principles taught and lots of beneficial corrections handed down. An excellent day to be with some old friends that still walk the path.
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Sensei Paul McGlone 6th Dan, Sensei Chris Bartley 5th Dan, Sensei Pete Reynolds 4th Dan and Sensei John Garmston 4th dan gave freely of their time and skills and generously taught Aikido sessions and the seminar opened with a brilliant Kung Fu demonstration by Shaolin Monk, Shifu Shi Yan Ming. Lots of principles taught and lots of beneficial corrections handed down. An excellent day to be with some old friends that still walk the path.
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Another Aiki Jo workshop for Sensei Lewis of Shinsei Dojo on the Dorset, Somerset border. Subject 31 Jo Kata Instructor Sensei Richard Small 3rd dan TIA europe 1400 to 1800 hours on Sunday 25th March 2012. Sensei Lewis linkis Shinsei Dojo, We studied the 31 Kata and the partner practice as well as looking at some principles and exercises that can develop them. Some awase (blending) exercises too to enhance Jo partner work. ********************************************************** |
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An afternoon Aiki Jo workshop for Sensei Vince Lawrence at United Dojos on 17th March 2012 for the West Buckland Aikido Club near Taunton Details are on West Buckland Aikido *************** We looked at some principles of posture and energy and tried to put them into a practice of the 13 kata. A version of the 13 slightly altered from the traditional for a given purpose. We looked at why particular moves were made and how and why the kata alters once it becomes partner work. It was a pleasure to train with such enthusiastic and genuine students of the way. I tried to find a photo with me smiling .... but at least they all are !! A most enjoyable day, thank you. Richard. |
O Sensei's picture had light reflections which seemed more offensive than missing him out and hoping he was with us in the spirit of Aiki
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Wellsprings Aikido meet at Phoenix Martial Arts in Corfe Mullen, Dorset BH21 3LE.
Their resident instructor is Sensei Mark Allcock of TIA Europe
The 10th March 2012 weapons class will be taken by visiting Sensei Richard Small 3rd dan TIA Europe
Time is 09.30 to 11.00 am.
Subject; Aiki Jo and how it helps us study and change the body.
We looked at how to hide power by using body not arms and how to feel it in self and others. We briefly explored exercises borrowed from the late Sensei Koichi Tohei and from Sensei Paul McGlone. We considered the principles of posture and movement and then applied them to a short Kumijo that was formed by Sensei Tony Sargeant (involving tsuki to low middle and high, the value of the kumijo was evident in the students being able to perform effective defences that moved their partner off line while still maintaining their own. We had a quick look at hachi noji gaeshi suburi too .... which meant that we forgot to take a photo. So as not to dissapoint, here's one of Sensei Mark. Richard.
Their resident instructor is Sensei Mark Allcock of TIA Europe
The 10th March 2012 weapons class will be taken by visiting Sensei Richard Small 3rd dan TIA Europe
Time is 09.30 to 11.00 am.
Subject; Aiki Jo and how it helps us study and change the body.
We looked at how to hide power by using body not arms and how to feel it in self and others. We briefly explored exercises borrowed from the late Sensei Koichi Tohei and from Sensei Paul McGlone. We considered the principles of posture and movement and then applied them to a short Kumijo that was formed by Sensei Tony Sargeant (involving tsuki to low middle and high, the value of the kumijo was evident in the students being able to perform effective defences that moved their partner off line while still maintaining their own. We had a quick look at hachi noji gaeshi suburi too .... which meant that we forgot to take a photo. So as not to dissapoint, here's one of Sensei Mark. Richard.
Sensei Mark Allcock in Kumijo practice.
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ONE DAY SEMINAR Iwama Aikido Weapons
Paul McGlone Sensei, 6th Dan
Parley Cross Memorial Hall, Christchurch Road,West Parley Bournemouth, BH22 8SQ
Saturday 11th February 2012 09:30 to 17:30
(Registration at 9:30) COST: £22 for the day
The proposed programme is intended to cover aspects of the Kumijo and Kumitachi.
ONE DAY SEMINAR Iwama Aikido Weapons
Paul McGlone Sensei, 6th Dan
Parley Cross Memorial Hall, Christchurch Road,West Parley Bournemouth, BH22 8SQ
Saturday 11th February 2012 09:30 to 17:30
(Registration at 9:30) COST: £22 for the day
The proposed programme is intended to cover aspects of the Kumijo and Kumitachi.
It would be easier to say what we didn't do than what we did.
An absolutely excellent course that covered so much, enlightened us and challenged our current understandings.
A most enjoyable and worthwhile day.
Just a glimpse of what we looked at in outline only; essential principles for both body and mind if we are to advance in our understandings and experience in Aikido (aiki weapons), 31 Jo kata, postures and reasons , extracts of the 31 Jo Kata partner practice, exercises in Jo partner work, extracts from kumijo ..... all calculated to enhance the students learning .... 6th and 7th ken suburi , 5th kumitachi ... with lots of interesting detail that you might never have considered, a whole range of henkas (variations) from selected kumitachi, some empty hand partner work against the ken using ki musubi no tachi and a look at some kentaijo (staff and sword work) ...... but so much more in terms of personal guidance by the teacher Sensei Paul McGlone 6th Dan of TIA Europe and Poole Aikido.
An absolutely excellent course that covered so much, enlightened us and challenged our current understandings.
A most enjoyable and worthwhile day.
Just a glimpse of what we looked at in outline only; essential principles for both body and mind if we are to advance in our understandings and experience in Aikido (aiki weapons), 31 Jo kata, postures and reasons , extracts of the 31 Jo Kata partner practice, exercises in Jo partner work, extracts from kumijo ..... all calculated to enhance the students learning .... 6th and 7th ken suburi , 5th kumitachi ... with lots of interesting detail that you might never have considered, a whole range of henkas (variations) from selected kumitachi, some empty hand partner work against the ken using ki musubi no tachi and a look at some kentaijo (staff and sword work) ...... but so much more in terms of personal guidance by the teacher Sensei Paul McGlone 6th Dan of TIA Europe and Poole Aikido.
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I had the pleasure of teaching Aiki Jo to the students of Sensei War Tenshi Lewis at his Shinsei Dojo on the Somerset / Dorset border on Sunday 12th February 2012. We examined postures, angles and use of internal power through Jo exercise and the 6 kata, we looked also at reasons why an action might take place.
Below; photo taken after training at the Shinsei Dojo, a beautiful dojo and an excellent quiet place for training workshops and one day courses.
Above photo; weekend seminar organised by Poole Aikido Club, 5th and 6th November 2011.
Photo shows myself left training with Sensei Terry Young.
Teaching was the usual barrier breaking excellence from Sensei Tony Sargeant and Sensei Paul McGlone.
See also Gallery Photos and Item on Contributors page.
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Photo shows myself left training with Sensei Terry Young.
Teaching was the usual barrier breaking excellence from Sensei Tony Sargeant and Sensei Paul McGlone.
See also Gallery Photos and Item on Contributors page.
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Above Left :- Sensei Bill Hollister Karate 6th Dan joined us to find out about the use of Jo in terms of the art of aikido .. (on the links page look for Tamar Tai Chi to see that bill now teaches Chi Kung and Tai Chi). Our teacher and guide for the workshop, Sensei Tony Sargeant 6th Dan Aikiki and renowned Bukiwaza exponent (centre) on the links page TIA Europe will tell you more), and hosting the event Sensei Richard Small 3rd Dan TIA Europe Group photo on right includes students from as far away as London and Swadlincote in the midlands. Local teachers from the Braunton club Senseis Jenny and Morgan were the only local representatives of the North Devon aikido dojos.Three of the Bideford students were joined by one other who had turned up on the day to give it a try ... and did very well too.
A brilliantly taught treatise on the use of the Jo. Using partner practice in the 13 Kata we examined the purpose and meaning behind the choreography, the importance of precise posture, the attitude to and importance of spirit and martial awareness. Everyone had personal attention and advice on corrections to improve their aiki journey. I have seen many teachers and for ability to show what should be done and to show why it should be done as well as how, you'll have to spend more years than I too find one better than Sensei Sargeant.
Sensei Sargeant included a demonstration using the ken that defies any logic on the use of angles and mind. A demonstration that
O'Sensei himself also used to great effect too. Who is there that wouldn't like to be able to do that ? Richard
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A brilliantly taught treatise on the use of the Jo. Using partner practice in the 13 Kata we examined the purpose and meaning behind the choreography, the importance of precise posture, the attitude to and importance of spirit and martial awareness. Everyone had personal attention and advice on corrections to improve their aiki journey. I have seen many teachers and for ability to show what should be done and to show why it should be done as well as how, you'll have to spend more years than I too find one better than Sensei Sargeant.
Sensei Sargeant included a demonstration using the ken that defies any logic on the use of angles and mind. A demonstration that
O'Sensei himself also used to great effect too. Who is there that wouldn't like to be able to do that ? Richard
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I was honoured to have the opportunity to teach a short session on Jo for Sensei Vince Lawrence (front centre) in West Buckland on the 1st October 2011 as part of a one day event with other teachers. Even the children's class joined in with the Jo session ... with shorter Jo of course ! It was a most enjoyable and pleasant 'family' day of training and we were well catered for with food and drinks by the organisers and friends. We enjoyed one of the warmest Somerset October days on record as a bonus. Good Karma perhaps found its way home. Sensei warwick of shinsei-dojo.co.uk (front right) also taught along with all the front row teachers. He has set up a beautiful Dojo and the web site is worth a look. On the day we looked at some body principles using Jo, the 6 kata, some of the common errors in performance ... and the way to correct them. ...... we always run out of time !
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Sensei Mark (below) is a dedicated student and teacher of eastern arts, including Aikido, Yoga and Tai Chi,
his workshop will be excellent and perhaps give you a taste of what the next event can offer ...
the teacher's teacher himself, Sensei Tony Sargeant 6th Dan ... not to be missed,
Don't take my word for it, come and see for yourself.
Richard
his workshop will be excellent and perhaps give you a taste of what the next event can offer ...
the teacher's teacher himself, Sensei Tony Sargeant 6th Dan ... not to be missed,
Don't take my word for it, come and see for yourself.
Richard
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 Excellent teaching by Mark on Awase.Sensei Mark Allcock taught a one and a half hour workshop on the 7 Jo Awase that featured in the Shodan test in the Iwama Dojo according to the writings of Sensei Daniel Toutain.
4 blending moves from a thrust to the chest and 3 to the knee. The lesson culminated in a look at the first kumijo and its relationship with the blending moves that the students had just studied. We hope that Sensei Mark will share his skills with us at another workshop in the future. We must challenge ourselves to leave our comfort zone and explore. "The purpose of today's learning is to change yesterday's understanding" |
Sensei Paul McGlone at Appledore, North Devon.
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Aikido course held at Reading. April 2009 Weapons day.
