The session kicked off with the now familiar warm up session followed thereafter by Mae and Ushiro Ukemi from Tachi Waza featuring also Mae Ukemi over a volunteer lying face downwards.
What followed next was Ryote Dori Kokyu Nage with two Tori positioned strategically and one Uke after another approaches Tori.
The importance of proper footwork and Maai was emphasised.
A brief summary of the attacks/techniques of the day as demonstrated by Tom Sempai is as follows:
-Yokomen Uchi Shiho Nage (Omote, Ura) and Kote Gaeshi (Omote, Ura) respectively.
-Shomen Uchi Ikkyo (Omote, Ura).
-A shorter version of Nikyo Ura from Kata Dori.
-A session of Jiyu Waza focusing on the attacks/techniques of the day.
NEXT SESSION: TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2016 AT THE SAME VENUE.
Thursday, February 25, 2016
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
Tuesday, February 23, 2016 session at the JICC Conference Room
Tom Sempai guided us through the whole session beginning with Junbi Taiso followed by Mae and Ushiro Ukemi (in both Suwari Waza and Tachi Waza).
The attacks/techniques of the day were a revision of what Kanazawa Shihan demonstrated during the recently conluded Aikido seminar as well as other additional techniques.
-Ai Hanmi Katatedori Ikkyo Omote and Ura respectively.
-Shomen Uchi Kote Gaeshi.
-Tsuki Kote Gaeshi.
-Morote Dori Kokyu Ho as well as Jiyu Waza from the same stance.
Zagi Kokyu Ho wrapped up the day's session.
We look forward to another seminar by Kanazawa Shihan or better still, we could organise to attend Kanazawa Shihan's sessions right in Tokyo, Japan!
NEXT SESSION: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2016 AT THE SAME VENUE.
The attacks/techniques of the day were a revision of what Kanazawa Shihan demonstrated during the recently conluded Aikido seminar as well as other additional techniques.
-Ai Hanmi Katatedori Ikkyo Omote and Ura respectively.
-Shomen Uchi Kote Gaeshi.
-Tsuki Kote Gaeshi.
-Morote Dori Kokyu Ho as well as Jiyu Waza from the same stance.
Zagi Kokyu Ho wrapped up the day's session.
We look forward to another seminar by Kanazawa Shihan or better still, we could organise to attend Kanazawa Shihan's sessions right in Tokyo, Japan!
NEXT SESSION: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2016 AT THE SAME VENUE.
Saturday, February 20, 2016
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY, 20, 2016 AIKIDO DEMONSTRATION AND WORKSHOP AT THE JICC MAIN HALL
The JICC main hall was set for the day's Aikido demonstration and workshop with Tatami at the far end of the hall and space was left at the entrance to accommodate the audience.
H.E. Mr. Tatsushi Terada, the ambassador of Japan to Kenya gave a few remarks in Kiswahili and English to welcome everyone present to the Aikido demonstration and workshop before Kanazawa Shihan (through an interpreter) gave a short background on the martial art of Aikido.
Toshiyuki San accompanied by four members of Nairobi Aikikai (Dan Sempai, Ben Sempai, Tony Sempai and myself) set the ball rolling by giving a short demonstration featuring Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote and Ura respectively as well as Yokomen Uchi Shiho Nage Omote and Ura respectively before giving way to Kanazawa Shihan accompanied by Tokuda Shidoin who gave a longer demonstration which featured mainly Osae Waza and Nage Waza.
Among the attacks/techniques they demonstrated were as follows:
-Shomen Uchi Irimi Nage.
-Yokomen Uchi Irimi Nage.
-Shomen Uchi Kote Gaeshi.
The audience comprised mainly of students from the Sagana All Saints Academy who were introduced to Aikido by Piotr Borowski Sensei a few years back.
The demonstration/workshop ended at about 11:30 Hrs (EAT) and after a lengthy photo session with everyone jostling to take a picture with the Japanese Aikido Sensei, Kanazawa Shihan presented Nairobi Aikikai with some gifts.
Nairobi Aikikai takes this opportunity to sincerely thank Kanazawa Shihan and Tokuda Shidoin for the three day Aikido seminar/workshop which will go a long way in promoting the martial art of peace throughout the East Africa region.
ありがとう Sensei!
H.E. Mr. Tatsushi Terada, the ambassador of Japan to Kenya gave a few remarks in Kiswahili and English to welcome everyone present to the Aikido demonstration and workshop before Kanazawa Shihan (through an interpreter) gave a short background on the martial art of Aikido.
Toshiyuki San accompanied by four members of Nairobi Aikikai (Dan Sempai, Ben Sempai, Tony Sempai and myself) set the ball rolling by giving a short demonstration featuring Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote and Ura respectively as well as Yokomen Uchi Shiho Nage Omote and Ura respectively before giving way to Kanazawa Shihan accompanied by Tokuda Shidoin who gave a longer demonstration which featured mainly Osae Waza and Nage Waza.
Among the attacks/techniques they demonstrated were as follows:
-Shomen Uchi Irimi Nage.
-Yokomen Uchi Irimi Nage.
-Shomen Uchi Kote Gaeshi.
The audience comprised mainly of students from the Sagana All Saints Academy who were introduced to Aikido by Piotr Borowski Sensei a few years back.
The demonstration/workshop ended at about 11:30 Hrs (EAT) and after a lengthy photo session with everyone jostling to take a picture with the Japanese Aikido Sensei, Kanazawa Shihan presented Nairobi Aikikai with some gifts.
Nairobi Aikikai takes this opportunity to sincerely thank Kanazawa Shihan and Tokuda Shidoin for the three day Aikido seminar/workshop which will go a long way in promoting the martial art of peace throughout the East Africa region.
ありがとう Sensei!
Friday, February 19, 2016
FEBRUARY 19, 2016 AIKIDO SEMINAR WITH KANAZAWA TAKESHI SHIHAN
The second day of Kanazawa Shihan's Aikido seminar kicked off at 15:30 Hrs (EAT) with a warm up session and was followed thereafter by the following attacks/techniques in both Omote and Ura (for the advanced Aikidoka):
-A reminder of the basics and key points of the previous day's techniques.
-Shomen Uchi Irimi Nage.
-Shomen Uchi Kote Gaeshi.
-Yokomen Uchi Shiho Nage.
Sensei stressed the importance of having a 'lively' Uke who will enable Tori execute a technique dynamically. A good example he cited is during a Shomen Uchi Irimi Nage attack whereby Uke is supposed to immediately come up after being taken down by Tori and Uke should 'spring up' using the legs as a 'spring board' rather than bending over at the back.
Another point Sensei stressed was the importance of the opening move of Tori during a Yokomen Uchi Shiho Nage attack. The key point is the movement of Tori's front leg which if done correctly, will bring Uke to Tori's centre thereby enabling Tori to 'enter' and do Shiho Nage well.
The last half hour was set aside for grading which was done by Toshiyuki San and the following were promoted to a higher Kyu:
-KIYAGA Benedict: 1 Kyu
-MWAKIO Sammy: 2 kyu
-OSORO Douglas: 3 Kyu
After the grading exercise, the two visiting Sensei were presented with gifts which included some Maasai shuka as well as some genuine Kenya coffee.
Later in the evening we treated Kanazawa Sensei and Tokuda Sensei to Mbuzi choma and Ugali as well as some Tusker Malt and Tusker baridi at the Upper Hill Springs restaurant which is just a walking distance from the Japan embassy. We had a good time together and we look forward to a successful Aikido demonstration tomorrow Saturday, February 20 at the JICC main hall.
-A reminder of the basics and key points of the previous day's techniques.
-Shomen Uchi Irimi Nage.
-Shomen Uchi Kote Gaeshi.
-Yokomen Uchi Shiho Nage.
Sensei stressed the importance of having a 'lively' Uke who will enable Tori execute a technique dynamically. A good example he cited is during a Shomen Uchi Irimi Nage attack whereby Uke is supposed to immediately come up after being taken down by Tori and Uke should 'spring up' using the legs as a 'spring board' rather than bending over at the back.
Another point Sensei stressed was the importance of the opening move of Tori during a Yokomen Uchi Shiho Nage attack. The key point is the movement of Tori's front leg which if done correctly, will bring Uke to Tori's centre thereby enabling Tori to 'enter' and do Shiho Nage well.
The last half hour was set aside for grading which was done by Toshiyuki San and the following were promoted to a higher Kyu:
-KIYAGA Benedict: 1 Kyu
-MWAKIO Sammy: 2 kyu
-OSORO Douglas: 3 Kyu
After the grading exercise, the two visiting Sensei were presented with gifts which included some Maasai shuka as well as some genuine Kenya coffee.
Later in the evening we treated Kanazawa Sensei and Tokuda Sensei to Mbuzi choma and Ugali as well as some Tusker Malt and Tusker baridi at the Upper Hill Springs restaurant which is just a walking distance from the Japan embassy. We had a good time together and we look forward to a successful Aikido demonstration tomorrow Saturday, February 20 at the JICC main hall.
Thursday, February 18, 2016
FEBRUARY 18, 2016 AIKIDO SEMINAR WITH KANAZAWA TAKESHI SHIHAN
The JICC main hall was the venue of the first day of Kanazawa Sensei's Aikido seminar and after cleaning the Tatami and arranging everything in order, the director of the JICC introduced us to Sensei and his assistant and thanked us for showing up for the Aikido seminar.
Kanazawa Shihan kicked off the seminar with a Japanese style warm up session followed by Ushiro Ukemi as well as the following:
MORNING SESSION: 10:30 Hrs to 12:30 Hrs (Kanazawa Takeshi Shihan assisted by Tokuda Masaya Shidoin)
-The basics of Migi Hanmi, Hidari Hanmi and Tai Sabaki.
-Tai no Tenkan Ho.
-Katatedori Shiho Nage.
-Ai Hanmi Katatedori Ikkyo Omote.
-Ai Hanmi Katatedori Irimi Nage Omote.
AFTERNOON SESSION: 14:00 Hrs to 16:00 Hrs (Kanazawa Takeshi Shihan assisted by Tokuda Masaya Shidoin)
-Mae Ukemi.
-Shikko.
-Ai Hanmi Katatedori Ikkyo Ura.
-Ai Hanmi Katatedori Irimi Nage Ura.
-Katatedori Uchi Kaiten Nage.
-Zagi Kokyu Ho.
Haishin Undo wrapped up the first day of the seminar.
The second day of the Aikido seminar will begin at 15:30 Hrs (Friday, February 19, 2016)
Kanazawa Shihan kicked off the seminar with a Japanese style warm up session followed by Ushiro Ukemi as well as the following:
MORNING SESSION: 10:30 Hrs to 12:30 Hrs (Kanazawa Takeshi Shihan assisted by Tokuda Masaya Shidoin)
-The basics of Migi Hanmi, Hidari Hanmi and Tai Sabaki.
-Tai no Tenkan Ho.
-Katatedori Shiho Nage.
-Ai Hanmi Katatedori Ikkyo Omote.
-Ai Hanmi Katatedori Irimi Nage Omote.
AFTERNOON SESSION: 14:00 Hrs to 16:00 Hrs (Kanazawa Takeshi Shihan assisted by Tokuda Masaya Shidoin)
-Mae Ukemi.
-Shikko.
-Ai Hanmi Katatedori Ikkyo Ura.
-Ai Hanmi Katatedori Irimi Nage Ura.
-Katatedori Uchi Kaiten Nage.
-Zagi Kokyu Ho.
Haishin Undo wrapped up the first day of the seminar.
The second day of the Aikido seminar will begin at 15:30 Hrs (Friday, February 19, 2016)
Tuesday, February 16, 2016
Tuesday, February 16, 2016 session at the JICC Conference Room
This was the last session before the upcoming Aikido seminar/grading and after a brief warm up session followed by Mae and ushiro Ukemi (Suwari Waza and Tachi Waza) Ben Sempai kicked off the session with Ai Hanmi Katatedori Ikkyo and Nikyo (Omote and Ura) before Toshiyuki San took over from him and guided us through the following all executed from Ushiro Ryote Dori:
-Sankyo Omote and Ura.
-Kote Gaeshi.
-Kokyu Nage.
Haishin Undo ended the day's session.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2016: AIKIDO SEMINAR @ 10:30 HRS
-Sankyo Omote and Ura.
-Kote Gaeshi.
-Kokyu Nage.
Haishin Undo ended the day's session.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2016: AIKIDO SEMINAR @ 10:30 HRS
Thursday, February 11, 2016
Thursday, February 11, 2016 session at the JICC Conference Room
Toshiyuki San took us through the whole session beginning with the 'Japanese style' warm up followed by Mae & Ushiro Ukemi from both Suwari Waza and Tachi Waza.
Below is a summary of what we went through the rest of the session:
SUWARI WAZA:
-Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote and Ura respectively.
-Katatedori Irimi Nage Omote.
HANMI HANDACHI WAZA:
-Shiho Nage Omote and Ura respectively.
TACHI WAZA:
-Morote dori Uchi Kaiten Nage and Soto Kaiten Nage respectively.
Zagi Kokyu Ho and Haishin Undo wrapped up the session.
NEXT SESSION: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2016 AT THE SAME VENUE.
Below is a summary of what we went through the rest of the session:
SUWARI WAZA:
-Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote and Ura respectively.
-Katatedori Irimi Nage Omote.
HANMI HANDACHI WAZA:
-Shiho Nage Omote and Ura respectively.
TACHI WAZA:
-Morote dori Uchi Kaiten Nage and Soto Kaiten Nage respectively.
Zagi Kokyu Ho and Haishin Undo wrapped up the session.
NEXT SESSION: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2016 AT THE SAME VENUE.
Tuesday, February 9, 2016
Tuesday, February 9, 2016 session at the JICC Conference Room
We went through the warm up session which also included Ukemi from both Suwari Waza and Tachi Waza before Naseem San guided us through the whole session which included the following attacks/techniques:
-Tai no Tenkan Ho.
-Katatedori Kokyu Ho.
-Chudan Tsuki Ikkyo Omote and Kote Gaeshi respectively.
-Jodan Tsuki Irimi Nage Omote.
-Immobilisation of Uke after a Tsuki attack (not sure of the technical name)
The last five minutes or so were dedicated to Randori which featured all the attacks/techniques of the day.
NEXT SESSION: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2016 AT THE SAME VENUE.
-Tai no Tenkan Ho.
-Katatedori Kokyu Ho.
-Chudan Tsuki Ikkyo Omote and Kote Gaeshi respectively.
-Jodan Tsuki Irimi Nage Omote.
-Immobilisation of Uke after a Tsuki attack (not sure of the technical name)
The last five minutes or so were dedicated to Randori which featured all the attacks/techniques of the day.
NEXT SESSION: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2016 AT THE SAME VENUE.
Thursday, February 4, 2016
The schedule for the Aikido seminar/grading, February 2016
Below is the schedule for the upcoming Aikido seminar/grading as confirmed by Mr. Futaki of the JICC:
Thursday, February 18, 2016:
10:30 to 12:30 : Aikido practise and training.
14:00 to 16:00 : Aikido practise and training.
Thursday, February 18, 2016:
10:30 to 12:30 : Aikido practise and training.
14:00 to 16:00 : Aikido practise and training.
Friday, February 19, 2016:
15:30 to 17:00 : Grading.
(Possibility of meeting the Sensei afterwards for a drink)
Saturday, February 20, 2016:
10:30 to 11: 30 : Aikido demonstration and workshop.
Mr. Futaki confirmed that Tatami will be available during the three days and all Nairobi Aikikai members are requested to attend the seminar throughout the three days.
Thursday, February 4, 2016 session at the JICC Conference Room
It was a pleasure to have in our midst Naseem who was with us on September 17 last year and who has been in Nairobi for business.
Furthermore, we were priviledged to have Daniel Sempai in our midst after having survived winter and uchideshi in Poland.
A light warm up session kicked off the day's activites followed by Mae and Ushiro Ukemi (Tachi Waza) before Naseem San guided us through the following:
-A version of Ai Hanmi Katatedori Ikkyo Undo whereby Uke counters the Ikkyo opening and reverses the technique on Tori.
Yokomen uchi:
-Shiho Nage Ura.
-Ude Kime Nage.
-Irimi Nage Omote.
-Kote Gaeshi Omote.
Before the end of the session, there was Randori whereby the senior Aikidoka went through all that we learnt on this particular day. I was fortunate not to have dislocated my left shoulder after having been 'swept' to the ground by Naseem San during Randori.
NEXT SESSION: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2016 AT THE SAME VENUE.
Furthermore, we were priviledged to have Daniel Sempai in our midst after having survived winter and uchideshi in Poland.
A light warm up session kicked off the day's activites followed by Mae and Ushiro Ukemi (Tachi Waza) before Naseem San guided us through the following:
-A version of Ai Hanmi Katatedori Ikkyo Undo whereby Uke counters the Ikkyo opening and reverses the technique on Tori.
Yokomen uchi:
-Shiho Nage Ura.
-Ude Kime Nage.
-Irimi Nage Omote.
-Kote Gaeshi Omote.
Before the end of the session, there was Randori whereby the senior Aikidoka went through all that we learnt on this particular day. I was fortunate not to have dislocated my left shoulder after having been 'swept' to the ground by Naseem San during Randori.
NEXT SESSION: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2016 AT THE SAME VENUE.
Tuesday, February 2, 2016
Tuesday, February 2, 2016 session at the JICC Conference Room
The session kicked off with the usual warm up session which was followed thereafter by Mae and ushiro Ukemi from Tachi Waza.
Ben Sempai began with Ryote Dori Tenchi Nage and Shiho Nage Omote respectively before Toshiyuki San took over the rest of the session with the following:
Ushiro Ryote Dori:
-Irimi Nage Omote.
-Uchi Kaiten Nage.
-Kokyu Nage Omote.
Zagi Kokyu Ho and Haishin Undo wrapped up the session.
NEXT SESSION: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2016 AT THE SAME VENUE.
Ben Sempai began with Ryote Dori Tenchi Nage and Shiho Nage Omote respectively before Toshiyuki San took over the rest of the session with the following:
Ushiro Ryote Dori:
-Irimi Nage Omote.
-Uchi Kaiten Nage.
-Kokyu Nage Omote.
Zagi Kokyu Ho and Haishin Undo wrapped up the session.
NEXT SESSION: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2016 AT THE SAME VENUE.
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