Saturday, June 29, 2013

Friday, June 28, 2013 session at the JICC main hall

PAZAT Sensei took us through the first hour with the following techniques both executed from the Ai Hanmi Katatedori stance and the Chudan Tsuki attack:

-Ikkyo Omote.

-Sokumen Iriminage.

We held our "general meeting" during the second hour and we discussed quite a number of issues but in summary we discussed  the following:

-To have a one-off registration fee and possibly a membership fee that will be renewed annually.

-To form an association that shall act as our identity especially when we need to sollicit for funds,etc.

-The name of the association shall be "Nairobi Aikikai" or possibly ''Nairobi Aikikai Association''.

-To have separate advanced & novice classes.

-To have our own kitty that shall be used to purchase equipment,uniforms,etc.

We were unable to elect members who shall hold various seats in the soon to be formed association but it was decided that if all goes well we shall have another sitting possibly next Friday to discuss further.

Sensei: Je te souhaite bon voyage et amuse-toi bien pendant tes vacances en France.

NEXT SESSION:TUESDAY, JULY 2, 2013 @ THE JICC CONFERENCE ROOM.

Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Tuesday, June 25, 2013 session at the JICC Conference Room

This was one session where I had a hard time executing the techniques which means I need to put more effort in blending in with Uke's attack.

Back to the programme of the day, Jason Sempai took over the first hour and part of the second hour and took us through the following techniques all executed from a Shomen Uchi attack:

-Ikkyo Omote & Ura.

-Kata Gatame through Ikkyo Omote.

-Kote Gaeshi Omote.

-Shiho Nage Ura.

Daniel Sempai took over the remainder of the second hour and this is what he had in store for us:

-Ai Hanmi Katatedori Ude Kimenage (Omote & Ura).

-Katatedori Kokyu Nage.

-Ryo katadori Kokyu Nage.

NEXT SESSION:FRIDAY, JUNE 28 @ THE JICC MAIN HALL.




Saturday, June 22, 2013

Welcome Back Dan

It;s been over a year since I was in a class which Daniel was conducting.
It was intense.
As Sammy said,the work out showed us how unfit we've all become.
If we had one of Sense Piotr seminars,we'd all collapse within 10 minutes.
And for once in a long time,we were very few,only 7 of us if I remember correctly.
I'm likely going to be in Mombasa on Friday and won't be able to attend the meeting.
I shared my opinions with Dan.Sammy,Dennis and Ben as we walked down the hill
and I know they will be aired.
See you on Tuesday.

Friday, June 21, 2013

Friday, June 21, 2013 session at the JICC main hall

Having missed out on last Friday's session, I was eagerly awaiting today's session which was once again under the supervision of Kenya's first ever Aikido uchi deshi in Poland-Daniel Sempai.

We kicked off the session with a good warm up session that included my favourite ''move''-Shikko which was quite challenging for the newcomers but all in all it was a fantastic warm up session.

The two hour session mainly focused on the Katatedori (Gyaku Hanmi Katatedori) stance and it kicked off with Shiho Nage Omote followed by Ikkyo Omote this time executed using the famous ''pitch fork'' technique that is common with the Birankai branch of Aikido.

What stood out for me was the move beginning from a Katatedori stance where Tori brings down Uke by taking him/her down capitalising on the ''weak spot'' at the peak of the ''imaginary triangle'' behind him/her.

After the session we held a small discussion on the way forward for us in terms of Aikido and going by yesterday's discussion, it seems next Friday's meeting will be an event not to miss out on.

NEXT SESSION:TUESDAY, JUNE 25 @ THE JICC CONFERENCE ROOM.

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Missing you

Hey good people,
I hope you are all keeping well.
I've been all over this beautiful country of ours,hence my scarcity in the dojo.
It's good to read that we are still growing in numbers and learning.
I'm happy that Dan is back in Nairobi&Sensei Pazzat is back from his break.
Barring any suprises,hope to see you all tomorrow.
Take care and have a good day.

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Tuesday, June 18, 2013 session at the JICC Conference Room

It has been quite a while since Daniel Sempai conducted a session and this particular Tuesday he did just that.

We did a good body workout for a full hour including Mae & Ushiro Ukemi in both Suwari and Tachi Waza respectively as well as Shikko.

The session was all about the Katatedori stance and from the stance he focused on the following:

-Shiho Nage Omote.

-Kokyu Nage (two versions).

Daniel Sempai broke down the two techniques bit by bit and I was able to get some new tips that I was not aware of before.

The two hour session came to a close with Haishin Undo to give the back a good stretch.

Fantastic session!

NEXT SESSION:FRIDAY, JUNE 21 @ THE JICC MAIN HALL.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Tuesday, June 11, 2013 session at the JICC Conference Room

Jason Sempai was in charge of the two hour session and he did not disappoint.Below are the techniques that he took us through (all being executed from the Katatedori stance):

-Ikkyo Omote and Ura.

-Nikyo Omote and Ura.

-Kote Gaeshi Omote and Ura.

-Irimi Nage Ura.

It was a fast paced session and I look forward to more similar sessions.

NEXT SESSION:FRIDAY, JUNE 14 @ THE JICC MAIN HALL/MULTIPURPOSE HALL.


Friday, June 7, 2013

Friday, June 7, 2013 session at the JICC main hall

Once again Matthieu PAZAT Sensei gave Ben Sempai the honour of conducting the session for one hour but before I get into the attacks/techniques of the day I would like to welcome back Dan Sempai who is now back with us after being away due to work-related commitments.Karibu nyumbani Daniel!

FIRST HOUR: PAZAT SENSEI

-Shomen Uchi Ikkyo and Irimi Nage (both Omote) in both Suwari Waza and Tachi Waza respectively.

SECOND HOUR: BEN SEMPAI

-Ai Hanmi Katatedori Nikyo and Kote Gaeshi (both Omote) in Tachi Waza only.

-Shomen Uchi Nikyo and Kote Gaeshi (both Omote) in Tachi Waza only.

The two hour session came to a close with the good old back stretch Haishin Undo.

Sensei made the announcement about the planned meeting that is to take place three weeks from now and hopefully we shall be able to form an association and put in place elected members.

NEXT SESSION: TUESDAY, JUNE 11 @ THE JICC CONFERENCE ROOM.



Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Tuesday, June 4, 2013 session at the JICC Conference Room

It was one of those Tuesday sessions where space was scarce but all the same it was a great session with Jason Sempai taking over the first hour and PAZAT Sensei taking over the second hour.

FIRST HOUR:Jason Sempai

-Katatedori Kokyu Nage.

-Katatedori Tenchi Nage.

-Ryotedori Kokyu Nage.

-Ryotedori Tenchi Nage.

The first hour focused mainly on unbalancing Uke and centering oneself.

SECOND HOUR:PAZAT Sensei

-Ai Hanmi Katatedori Nikyo Omote.

-Ai Hanmi Katatedori Sankyo Omote.

-Ushiro Ryotedori Ikkyo Omote.

-Ushiro Ryotedori Sankyo Omote.

The second hour emphasised more on controlling Uke.

ON FRIDAY, JUNE 28 (three weeks, three days from today),SENSEI WOULD LIKE US ALL TO MEET AT THE JICC MAIN HALL AFTER THE AIKIDO SESSION TO MAP THE WAY FORWARD IN FORMING OUR LONG OVERDUE ASSOCIATION AND TO ELECT MEMBERS WHO WILL DRIVE FORWARD OUR ASSOCIATION.KINDLY ALL THOSE WHO WILL BE AVAILABLE TO AVAIL THEMSELVES ON THE SAID DAY & VENUE FOR FURTHER DISCUSSIONS.