Thursday, January 25, 2018 session at the JICC Conference Room

Despite having rained shortly outside, the 'dojo' was quite humid and after warm up exercises as well as a round of Ukemi courtesy of Joshua Kohai, we went through the following attacks:

TACHI WAZA :

-Kata Dori Menuchi Kote Gaeshi Omote & Ura.

-Chudan Tsuki Ikkyo Omote & Ura.

-Chudan Tsuki Nikyo Omote & Ura.

-Chudan Tsuki Sanyo Omote & Ura.

-Chudan Tsuki Hiji Kime Osae.

We wrapped it up with Haishin Undo.

NEXT SESSION: TUESDAY, JANUARY 30 @ THE SAME VENUE

Tuesday, January 23, 2018 session at the JICC Conference Room

Joshua Kohai took us through the entire session kicking off with warm up exercises, followed by various Ukemi and breakfalls then what followed next was:

TACHI WAZA (KATA DORI MENUCHI ATTACK) :

-Ikkyo Omote & Ura.

-Nikyo Omote & Ura.

-Sankyo Omote & Ura.

-Irimi Nage Ura.

-Shiho Nage Omote & Ura.

The session ended with Haishin Undo.

A few reminders:

-Payments of the monthly fees.

-Observation of Aikido etiquette.

-Upcoming seminars in Tanzania & Zanzibar respectively.

NEXT SESSION: THURSDAY, JANUARY 25 @ THE SAME VENUE

Thursday, January 18, 2017 session at the JICC Conference Room

Amidst the hot and humid January weather, Walter Kohai took us through the day's session beginning with his signature 'Ukemi warm up' followed by Shikko before embarking on the following attacks/techniques:

TACHI WAZA :

-Shomen Uchi Sumi Otoshi (two versions).

-Yokomen Uchi Koshi Nage.

-Yokomen Uchi Kote Gaeshi Omote.

-Ai Hanmi Katatedori Irimi Nage Ura.

-Ushiro Ryote Tori Kote Gaeshi Omote.

Haishin Undo wrapped up the session.

NEXT SESSION: TUESDAY, JANUARY 23 @ THE SAME VENUE

Tuesday, January 16, 2018 session at the JICC Conference Room

Joshua Kohai took us through the day’s session kicking it off with warm up exercises followed closely by Mae, Ushiro, Gyaku and Yoko Ukemi (Tachi Waza) as well as a round of Kokyu Nage  before embarking on the following attacks/techniques:

TACHI WAZA :

-Yokomen Uchi Ude Kimenage (Ai Hanmi Katatedori Ude Kimenage for the newcomers)

-Ryote dori Tenchi Nage

-Katatedori Uchi Kaiten Nage (Omote & Ura)

-Yokomen Uchi Gokyo (Ai Hanmi Katatedori Gokyo for the newcomers)

The last five minutes or so featured Jiyu Waza (One Tori & three Uke) before we called it a day.

The newcomers are reminded to observe dojo etiquette especially keeping the finger & toenails trimmed and avoid putting on any jewellery while practising.

NEXT SESSION: THURSDAY, JANUARY 18 @ THE SAME VENUE

Tuesday, January 9, 2018 session at the JICC Conference Room

The first Aikido session of 2018 at the Japan Information & Culture Centre (JICC) kicked off with a large turnout of newcomers and given the fact that our 'dojo' is not very spacious, we had to make do with the small space by 'dividing' the 'dojo' into two with the newcomers going through the basics such as basic Ukemi, Tsugi Ashi and proper Kamae.

Walter Kohai took charge of the more experienced Aikidoka and it was quite a good start to the year.

A reminder of the following upcoming Aikido events/seminars:

Takeshi Kanazawa Shihan and Jun Satodate Hombu Instructor Tour (H.I.T.) in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania between January 27 and 30, 2018

Andreas Schriber Sensei and Klaus Lehan Sensei will be at Nairobi Aikikai between February 5 and 7, 2018

Aikido seminar in Zanzibar between February 9 and 11, 2018

NEXT SESSION: THURSDAY, JANUARY 11 @ THE SAME VENUE