It was Thursday once again and the session kicked off with a good body workout followed by Mae Ukemi in both Suwari Waza & Tachi Waza as well as the Uchi Kaiten Nage stretching exercise.
After the warm up session,we went through the following attacks/techniques:
-Katatedori Uchi Kaiten Nage.
-Yokomen Uchi Shiho Nage(Omote & Ura).
-Kata Dori Nikyo Ura.
The session ended with Kokyu Ho Kokyu Dosa followed by Haishin Undo.
ATTENDANCE LIST:
-OLE KIMINTA Edwards
-OMONDI Steven
-MUTINDA David
-OKUMU Julius
-MBURU Annah
-Two newcomers
-MWAKIO Sammy
NEXT SESSION:TUESDAY,JUNE 3 @ THE SAME VENUE
Thursday, May 29, 2014
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
Tuesday, May 27, 2014 session at the JICC conference room
Douglas Kohai took us through the entire session and after warming up and some Mae and Yoko Ukemi from tachi Waza (Mae Ukemi from Suwari Waza for the debutants)we went through the techniques mentioned below the focus being on Morote Dori:
-Morote Dori Kokyu Nage, Ikkyo and Nikyo Omote respectively.
-Morote Dori Nikyo(shorter version).
-Hanmi Handachi Waza Shiho Nage
ATTENDANCE LIST:
-OSORO Douglas
-MATINDI Sarah
-MUTHII Joshua
-MICHUKI Leon
-OLE KIMINTA Edwards
-ORAW John
-OMONDI Steven
-Winnie (who came back after a long while).
-OKUMU Julius
-Four Aikido debutants (although two of them have trained with us before).
-MWAKIO Sammy
NEXT SESION:THURSDAY,MAY 29 @ THE SAME VENUE
-Morote Dori Kokyu Nage, Ikkyo and Nikyo Omote respectively.
-Morote Dori Nikyo(shorter version).
-Hanmi Handachi Waza Shiho Nage
ATTENDANCE LIST:
-OSORO Douglas
-MATINDI Sarah
-MUTHII Joshua
-MICHUKI Leon
-OLE KIMINTA Edwards
-ORAW John
-OMONDI Steven
-Winnie (who came back after a long while).
-OKUMU Julius
-Four Aikido debutants (although two of them have trained with us before).
-MWAKIO Sammy
NEXT SESION:THURSDAY,MAY 29 @ THE SAME VENUE
Friday, May 23, 2014
Thursday, May 22, 2014 session at the JICC conference room
Ben Sempai arrived early and began the warm up session and by the time I arrived,I found those present doing Ukemi.
The session kicked off with Ryote Dori Tenchi Nage followed by:
-Ryote Dori Shiho Nage(Omote & Ura respectively)and Kokyu Ho.
-Ryote Dori & Katatedori Shiho Nage from Hanmi Handachi Waza.
Douglas Kohai took over the rest of the session with the following techniques:
-Ryote Dori Kokyu Nage and Kote Gaeshi(two versions)respectively.
-Hanmi Handachi Waza Shiho Nage.
ATTENDANCE LIST:
-KIYAGA Ben
-MATINDI Sarah
-OSORO Douglas
-MUTHII Joshua
-MICHUKI Leon
-OLE KIMINTA Edwards
-OMONDI Steven
-ABONYO Patrick
-OKUMU Julius
-Two newcomers
-MWAKIO Sammy
NEXT SESSION:TUESDAY,MAY 27 @ THE SAME VENUE
The session kicked off with Ryote Dori Tenchi Nage followed by:
-Ryote Dori Shiho Nage(Omote & Ura respectively)and Kokyu Ho.
-Ryote Dori & Katatedori Shiho Nage from Hanmi Handachi Waza.
Douglas Kohai took over the rest of the session with the following techniques:
-Ryote Dori Kokyu Nage and Kote Gaeshi(two versions)respectively.
-Hanmi Handachi Waza Shiho Nage.
ATTENDANCE LIST:
-KIYAGA Ben
-MATINDI Sarah
-OSORO Douglas
-MUTHII Joshua
-MICHUKI Leon
-OLE KIMINTA Edwards
-OMONDI Steven
-ABONYO Patrick
-OKUMU Julius
-Two newcomers
-MWAKIO Sammy
NEXT SESSION:TUESDAY,MAY 27 @ THE SAME VENUE
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Tuesday, May 20, 2014 session at the JICC conference room
As we near the end of the month which we hope by then almost everyone if not everyone would have paid the registration fees,we had two more of our members pay after yesterday's session which is quite encouraging.
Douglas Kohai guided us through the warm up session before Jason Sempai took over the rest of the session with the following techniques:
-From the Katatedori stance:Shiho Nage Ura and Kote Gaeshi Omote.
-From the Ai Hanmi Katatedori stance:Irimi Nage Omote.
-From Ushiro Ryote Dori:Ikkyo Omote,Shiho Nage Ura,Sankyo Omote and Kote Gaeshi Omote respectively.
ATTENDANCE LIST:
-KIBE Jason
-OSORO Douglas
-MICHUKI Leon
-MUTHII Joshua
-OMONDI Steven(with his bright Gi)
-OKUMU Julius
-Three ladies and a gentleman who are still "trying out" Aikido.
-MWAKIO Sammy
NEXT SESSION:THURSDAY,MAY 22 @ THE SAME VENUE
Douglas Kohai guided us through the warm up session before Jason Sempai took over the rest of the session with the following techniques:
-From the Katatedori stance:Shiho Nage Ura and Kote Gaeshi Omote.
-From the Ai Hanmi Katatedori stance:Irimi Nage Omote.
-From Ushiro Ryote Dori:Ikkyo Omote,Shiho Nage Ura,Sankyo Omote and Kote Gaeshi Omote respectively.
ATTENDANCE LIST:
-KIBE Jason
-OSORO Douglas
-MICHUKI Leon
-MUTHII Joshua
-OMONDI Steven(with his bright Gi)
-OKUMU Julius
-Three ladies and a gentleman who are still "trying out" Aikido.
-MWAKIO Sammy
NEXT SESSION:THURSDAY,MAY 22 @ THE SAME VENUE
Thursday, May 15, 2014
Thursday, May 15, 2014 session at the JICC conference room
Ben Sempai took over the first 45 minutes of the session and as usual after the warm up session we went through the following:
-Ai Hanmi Katatedori Juji Nage, Kote Gaeshi and Shiho Nage(all Omote)respectively.
-Katatedori Kokyu Ho version.
The remainder of the session we went through the below mentioned techniques:
-Ai Hanmi Katatedori Sankyo Omote.
-Ai Hanmi Katatedori Ikkyo Omote from Suwari Waza.
-Opening for Ai Hanmi Katatedori Kote Gaeshi ending up with a cross arm bar.
-Kata Dori Kata Gatame.
We closed the session with a good back stretch(Haishin Undo).
ATTENDANCE LIST:
-KIYAGA Ben
-MICHUKI Leon
-OLE KIMINTA Edwards
-OMONDI Steven
-ORAW John
-ABONYO Patrick
-OKUMU Julius
-MWAKIO Sammy
-Two newcomers who tried out Aikido for the first time.
NEXT SESSION:TUESDAY,MAY 20 @ THE SAME VENUE
-Ai Hanmi Katatedori Juji Nage, Kote Gaeshi and Shiho Nage(all Omote)respectively.
-Katatedori Kokyu Ho version.
The remainder of the session we went through the below mentioned techniques:
-Ai Hanmi Katatedori Sankyo Omote.
-Ai Hanmi Katatedori Ikkyo Omote from Suwari Waza.
-Opening for Ai Hanmi Katatedori Kote Gaeshi ending up with a cross arm bar.
-Kata Dori Kata Gatame.
We closed the session with a good back stretch(Haishin Undo).
ATTENDANCE LIST:
-KIYAGA Ben
-MICHUKI Leon
-OLE KIMINTA Edwards
-OMONDI Steven
-ORAW John
-ABONYO Patrick
-OKUMU Julius
-MWAKIO Sammy
-Two newcomers who tried out Aikido for the first time.
NEXT SESSION:TUESDAY,MAY 20 @ THE SAME VENUE
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Aikido Humour
You know you are addicted to Aikido if....
>> You wear your hakama to work.
>> Hear someone say broken and you think they said bokken and break into kata.
>> Name your daughter Irimi, or your dog Oshitaoshi.
>> You have 3 bokkens in your golf bag
>> Your reaction to any argument is "Oh yeah? Grab my wrist!!!"
>> You feel a itch to perform ikkyo when your son/daughter holds your hand
>> The ambulance crew know your name
>> Chew your food with your center
>>You immediately stop what you're doing and sit down whenever you hear someone clap their hands
>> You don't just open a door -- you extend into it from your center.
>> You've tried doing mai ukemi down a hill -- or on cement.
>>During the office fire drill you look out your third floor window and wonder "Would ukemi work??"
>> After being thrown down by a powerful technique,that's when you bow your deepest and shout "Do it again!!...Do it again!!!"
....And this is my favourite one.....
>> A priest ask you to name 5 things that you are greatful for, you answer " Ikkyo, Nikkyo, Sankyo, Yonkyo, Gokyo." :-D
Now back to work guys....
>> You wear your hakama to work.
>> Hear someone say broken and you think they said bokken and break into kata.
>> Name your daughter Irimi, or your dog Oshitaoshi.
>> You have 3 bokkens in your golf bag
>> Your reaction to any argument is "Oh yeah? Grab my wrist!!!"
>> You feel a itch to perform ikkyo when your son/daughter holds your hand
>> The ambulance crew know your name
>> Chew your food with your center
>>You immediately stop what you're doing and sit down whenever you hear someone clap their hands
>> You don't just open a door -- you extend into it from your center.
>> You've tried doing mai ukemi down a hill -- or on cement.
>>During the office fire drill you look out your third floor window and wonder "Would ukemi work??"
>> After being thrown down by a powerful technique,that's when you bow your deepest and shout "Do it again!!...Do it again!!!"
....And this is my favourite one.....
>> A priest ask you to name 5 things that you are greatful for, you answer " Ikkyo, Nikkyo, Sankyo, Yonkyo, Gokyo." :-D
Now back to work guys....
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
Tuesday, May 13, 2014 session at the JICC conference room
Jason Sempai was in charge of the whole session and at least we had one of our Sempai taking us through and guiding us through the basics of the numerous techniques.
It was a "request" session whereby Jason Sempai requested each one of us to suggest a technique that they wanted revised and below are the choices we made:
-Ai Hanmi Katatedori Sankyo Omote and Rokkyo respectively.
-Katatedori Kokyu Ho in preparation for a Kokyu Nage version.
-Yokomen Uchi Shiho Nage.
-Katatedori Shiho Nage.
ATTENDANCE LIST:
-KIBE Jason
-MATINDI Sarah
-OMONDI Steve
-ORAW John
-GITARIA
-ABONYO Patrick
-OKUMU Julius
-MWAKIO Sammy
NEXT SESSION:THURSDAY,MAY 15 @ THE SAME VENUE
It was a "request" session whereby Jason Sempai requested each one of us to suggest a technique that they wanted revised and below are the choices we made:
-Ai Hanmi Katatedori Sankyo Omote and Rokkyo respectively.
-Katatedori Kokyu Ho in preparation for a Kokyu Nage version.
-Yokomen Uchi Shiho Nage.
-Katatedori Shiho Nage.
ATTENDANCE LIST:
-KIBE Jason
-MATINDI Sarah
-OMONDI Steve
-ORAW John
-GITARIA
-ABONYO Patrick
-OKUMU Julius
-MWAKIO Sammy
NEXT SESSION:THURSDAY,MAY 15 @ THE SAME VENUE
Thursday, May 8, 2014
Thursday, May 8, 2014 session at the JICC
It was good to see Diana back after quite a while and as usual being a fashion designer herself, her Gi was a statement of fashion(compared to some of our Gi LOL)
Ben Sempai took us through the whole session and after the warm up session as well as Mae Ukemi from Suwari Waza(Mae & Ushiro Ukemi from Tachi Waza for the more experienced Aikidoka)we kicked off the techniques session wit the following attacks/techniques:
-Ai Hanmi Katatedori Ikkyo Omote & Ura from Suwari Waza.
-Ai Hanmi Katatedori Nikyo Omote and Ura from Tachi Waza.
-Shomen Uchi Kote Gaeshi(Omote).
-Ai Hanmi Katatedori Rokkyo.
After the session, Ben Sempai informed me that there has been talk of no longer having the Aikido sessions at the JICC since "we no longer have an instructor".
During last Tuesday's session, the JICC director passed by and watched us train for about ten minutes before leaving.I guess he came to confirm if we have an instructor or we are still "teaching each other the wrong things".
Coincidentally,we had the same discussion with the other colleagues after last Tuesday's session and I must say I am not shocked because it was soon going to come.Ever since Mateusz Sensei left,we have always been viewed as "orphans" with no "father figure" and we are just waiting to get a written confirmation about the removal of Aikido sessions at the JICC.
ATTENDANCE LIST:
-KIYAGA Ben
-NEKOYE Diana
-OLE KIMINTA Edwards
-OMONDI Steven
-ORAW John
-OKUMU Julius
-MWAKIO Sammy
NEXT SESSION(HOPEFULLY)TUESDAY,MAY 13 @ THE SAME VENUE
Ben Sempai took us through the whole session and after the warm up session as well as Mae Ukemi from Suwari Waza(Mae & Ushiro Ukemi from Tachi Waza for the more experienced Aikidoka)we kicked off the techniques session wit the following attacks/techniques:
-Ai Hanmi Katatedori Ikkyo Omote & Ura from Suwari Waza.
-Ai Hanmi Katatedori Nikyo Omote and Ura from Tachi Waza.
-Shomen Uchi Kote Gaeshi(Omote).
-Ai Hanmi Katatedori Rokkyo.
After the session, Ben Sempai informed me that there has been talk of no longer having the Aikido sessions at the JICC since "we no longer have an instructor".
During last Tuesday's session, the JICC director passed by and watched us train for about ten minutes before leaving.I guess he came to confirm if we have an instructor or we are still "teaching each other the wrong things".
Coincidentally,we had the same discussion with the other colleagues after last Tuesday's session and I must say I am not shocked because it was soon going to come.Ever since Mateusz Sensei left,we have always been viewed as "orphans" with no "father figure" and we are just waiting to get a written confirmation about the removal of Aikido sessions at the JICC.
ATTENDANCE LIST:
-KIYAGA Ben
-NEKOYE Diana
-OLE KIMINTA Edwards
-OMONDI Steven
-ORAW John
-OKUMU Julius
-MWAKIO Sammy
NEXT SESSION(HOPEFULLY)TUESDAY,MAY 13 @ THE SAME VENUE
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Tuesday, May 6, 2014 session at the JICC conference room
Despite the wet and murky conditions outside,we were sweating profusely thanks to the now famous "four-in-one" exercise combination that was made popular by Jason Sempai.
Douglas Kohai took us through the whole session with the following attacks/techniques:
-Sumi Otoshi beginning with Katatedori followed by a Shomen Uchi attack and then a Tsuki attack respectively.
-Ai Hanmi Katatedori Yonko(Omote & Ura) and Gokyo Omote respectively.
-Hanmi Handachi Waza Shiho Nage.
ATTENDANCE LIST:
-OSORO Douglas
-MICHUKI Leon
-MUTHII Joshua
-OMONDI Steve
-NJOROGE Walter
-Two lady guests who accompanied Douglas Kohai
-MWAKIO Sammy
NEXT SESSION:THURSDAY,MAY 8 @ THE SAME VENUE
Douglas Kohai took us through the whole session with the following attacks/techniques:
-Sumi Otoshi beginning with Katatedori followed by a Shomen Uchi attack and then a Tsuki attack respectively.
-Ai Hanmi Katatedori Yonko(Omote & Ura) and Gokyo Omote respectively.
-Hanmi Handachi Waza Shiho Nage.
ATTENDANCE LIST:
-OSORO Douglas
-MICHUKI Leon
-MUTHII Joshua
-OMONDI Steve
-NJOROGE Walter
-Two lady guests who accompanied Douglas Kohai
-MWAKIO Sammy
NEXT SESSION:THURSDAY,MAY 8 @ THE SAME VENUE
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