Tony Sempai is absolutely right....Mr.Nadao Kono is one jolly bloke and I had the opportunity of being his first Uke in Kenya and I must say his twenty plus years of experience in Aikido was evident in the way he blended with my Shomen Uchi attack and the way he used my energy to throw me down. I only wish he could be around much longer to exhibit much more of his talents.....
Back to the Tuesday's session,Sensei was away due to some unavoidable circumstances and Jason Sempai was incharge of the session.After some warm up exercises by Brian Kohai,we went through the below mentioned attacks/techniques which were basically to emphasize the difference between Omote & Ura motions.
-Ai Hanmi Katatedori Ikkyo-Omote & Ura.
-Ai Hanmi Katatedori Sankyo-Omote & Ura.
-Kata Gatame through Ikkyo Omote.
-Shomen Uchi Ikkyo-Omote & Ura.
-Shomen Uchi Sankyo-Omote & Ura.
-Shomen Uchi Kote Gaeshi-Omote & Ura.
NEXT SESSION:FRIDAY,NOVEMBER 30 AT THE JICC MAIN HALL.
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Monday, November 26, 2012
Fri 23 Nov.
Since sensei couldn't make it, Ben sempai and Jason sempai weren't around, I was 'elected' to take the class :wasn't really prepared for this:
Usual warm-ups for starters and a variation of the ukemis; mae, ushiro, gyaku and yoko were performed.
The first technique on the card was gyaku hanmi shomen uchiirimi nage. As I discovered, the beginners were having a tough time with if, which meant that the advanced student spent a lot of time explaining the technique, so no one really benefited and so I decided to start with simpler techniques.
Second technique, kotegaeshi ura and omote : we had a fair share of problems with ura, Tori doesn't pull uke during the technique!! and step back to give uke a place to fall!!
Next was shihonage, ura and omote. I don't know how many begginers will be reading this but MAKE UKE AS UNCOMFORTABLE AS POSSIBLE!! when performing this technique. Uke needs to be stretched as far as possible, if s/he is on his/her toes.... GOOD! and never do the technique behind you.
Second hour we did some advanced stuff, namely soto kaiten nage, uchi kaiten nage and juji nage... one word guys....ukemi :)
Lastly, we had a guest, Mr Nadao Kohno from Japan Meteorological Agency, who was in the country for a two week seminar, his calender allowed him to join us for the afternoon, but too bad he was travelling back the following day, a jolly fella he is :) Nadao, arigato and we hope to see you back again soon.
Usual warm-ups for starters and a variation of the ukemis; mae, ushiro, gyaku and yoko were performed.
The first technique on the card was gyaku hanmi shomen uchiirimi nage. As I discovered, the beginners were having a tough time with if, which meant that the advanced student spent a lot of time explaining the technique, so no one really benefited and so I decided to start with simpler techniques.
Second technique, kotegaeshi ura and omote : we had a fair share of problems with ura, Tori doesn't pull uke during the technique!! and step back to give uke a place to fall!!
Next was shihonage, ura and omote. I don't know how many begginers will be reading this but MAKE UKE AS UNCOMFORTABLE AS POSSIBLE!! when performing this technique. Uke needs to be stretched as far as possible, if s/he is on his/her toes.... GOOD! and never do the technique behind you.
Second hour we did some advanced stuff, namely soto kaiten nage, uchi kaiten nage and juji nage... one word guys....ukemi :)
Lastly, we had a guest, Mr Nadao Kohno from Japan Meteorological Agency, who was in the country for a two week seminar, his calender allowed him to join us for the afternoon, but too bad he was travelling back the following day, a jolly fella he is :) Nadao, arigato and we hope to see you back again soon.
Monday, November 19, 2012
Friday, November 16, 2012 session at the JICC main hall
Sensei had indicated last Tuesday that he would not be available for this Friday's session thus Ben Sempai took us through the paces during the two hours.
The first hour was all about warming up as well as Mae and Ushiro Ukemi from both Suwari Waza and Tachi Waza.
During the second hour,the techniques on offer included:
-Ai Hanmi Katatedori:Ikkyo(Omote & Ura),Yonkyo(Omote & Ura),Nikyo(Omote & Ura).
-Kata Gatame through Ikkyo Omote.
-Gyaku Hanmi Katatedori Kokyu Nage.
NEXT SESSION:TUESDAY,NOVEMBER 20 AT THE JICC CONFERENCE ROOM.
The first hour was all about warming up as well as Mae and Ushiro Ukemi from both Suwari Waza and Tachi Waza.
During the second hour,the techniques on offer included:
-Ai Hanmi Katatedori:Ikkyo(Omote & Ura),Yonkyo(Omote & Ura),Nikyo(Omote & Ura).
-Kata Gatame through Ikkyo Omote.
-Gyaku Hanmi Katatedori Kokyu Nage.
NEXT SESSION:TUESDAY,NOVEMBER 20 AT THE JICC CONFERENCE ROOM.
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Tuesday, November 13, 2012 session at the JICC conference room
This Tuesday it was all about extending Uke and Sensei demonstrated the following techniques:
From the Katatedori(what we referred to as Gyaku Hanmi Katatedori) stance there was:
-Ikkyo(Omote & Ura).
-Irimi Nage.
From Kata Dori there was:
-Ikkyo(Omote)
-Kokyu Nage.
-Shiho Nage.
I missed out on the demonstration last Saturday due to some unforseen circumstances but I look forward to the next one probably next year....
From the Katatedori(what we referred to as Gyaku Hanmi Katatedori) stance there was:
-Ikkyo(Omote & Ura).
-Irimi Nage.
From Kata Dori there was:
-Ikkyo(Omote)
-Kokyu Nage.
-Shiho Nage.
I missed out on the demonstration last Saturday due to some unforseen circumstances but I look forward to the next one probably next year....
Monday, November 12, 2012
Sat 10 Nov 2012
The big day finally came. Quite a good number turned up...and yes... for the first time in Kenya, 4 hakamas graced the tatami!!! who knew!
Photos courtesy of Reza:
More coming soon
Photos courtesy of Reza:
More coming soon
Friday 9 Nov 2012
Friday's class was to be a rehersal for the cultural day, and it did not disappoint.
One unique thing about the class was that it was done in open air!! since the dojo was being setup for the cultural day, and yes... we had a tatami, what else could we have asked for :)
Reza, Dennis and I started with some ukemi before the rest of the gang showed up and getting the feeling of tatami after being hardened by hard concrete floors...tatami is for softies :)
Matthieu sensei took us through some basic techniques ikkyo omote and ura, nikkyo omote and ura irimi nage omote and ura all in ai hanmi (I didn't mind the falling especially during irimi nage.)
The same techniques were done using a jo during the second hour, whereby uke attacks tori with the jo (tzuki), tori get hold of the jo, performs the technique and left holding the jo. Shiho nage was also included in this hour.
After class, Reza, Ben and I tried to perform some Sancho1, all 3 parts, a bit rusty but we got it!!
Nice class
One unique thing about the class was that it was done in open air!! since the dojo was being setup for the cultural day, and yes... we had a tatami, what else could we have asked for :)
Reza, Dennis and I started with some ukemi before the rest of the gang showed up and getting the feeling of tatami after being hardened by hard concrete floors...tatami is for softies :)
Matthieu sensei took us through some basic techniques ikkyo omote and ura, nikkyo omote and ura irimi nage omote and ura all in ai hanmi (I didn't mind the falling especially during irimi nage.)
The same techniques were done using a jo during the second hour, whereby uke attacks tori with the jo (tzuki), tori get hold of the jo, performs the technique and left holding the jo. Shiho nage was also included in this hour.
After class, Reza, Ben and I tried to perform some Sancho1, all 3 parts, a bit rusty but we got it!!
Nice class
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Updates
We now have Aikido-Kenya Voi :)Congratulations Daniel,and keep the fire burning.He has put up the photos on our facebook page,Aikidokenya
Matthieu Sensei is not available on Wednesdays and therefore the weapons class has been cancelled(sob sob)I will miss that class.
There is going to be an Aikido demonstration on Nov 10th at the Japanese Embassy,anyone who is interested in participating should forward his/her name to Sensei.
Matthieu Sensei is not available on Wednesdays and therefore the weapons class has been cancelled(sob sob)I will miss that class.
There is going to be an Aikido demonstration on Nov 10th at the Japanese Embassy,anyone who is interested in participating should forward his/her name to Sensei.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Tuesday, October 23, 2012 session at the JICC Conference Room
Tuesday sessions have become quite popular judging by yesterday's attendance but then again,time will tell if the attendance will continue rising or not....
It was all about Gyaku Hanmi Katatedori though Matthieu Sensei refers to it as Katatedori(without mentioning Gyaku Hanmi) and what Sensei took us through was:
-Ikkyo Omote.
-Nikyo Omote.
-Sankyo Omote.
-Shiho Nage Omote.
-Kote Gaeshi Omote.
-Kokyu Nage.
-Sokumen Irimi Nage(what we used to refer to as Kokyu Ho).
Then there was Suwari Waza Kokyu Ho to top it all up and I am getting used to the different approach of Sensei's Aikido which I believe is a good 'spice' as one can use both approaches in a real life situation....
NEXT SESSION:FRIDAY,OCTOBER 26 @ THE JICC MAIN HALL.
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Friday, October 19, 2012 session at the JICC main hall
In every other Aikido session I always learn something new and this particular Friday was no exception.
Matthieu Sensei was back in action and the techniques/attacks on offer were as follows:
-Ai Hanmi Katatedori Ikkyo Omote and Irimi Nage respectively.
-Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote from both Suwari Waza & Tachi Waza.
-Hanmi Handachi Shomen Uchi irimi Nage.
The last mentioned attack really made me sweat especially the part of bringing Uke down after the Shomen Uchi attack and of course the Irimi Nage part too....phew!
NEXT SESSION:TUESDAY,OCTOBER 23 AT THE JICC CONFERENCE ROOM.
Friday, October 19, 2012
Voi, 16th and 18th October
Despite some drop in attendance this week, we were able to do introduction to a few techniques, very statically of course. These are shihonage, ikkyo, and nikyo. Being new to this whole teaching thing, i am bound to make lots and lots of mistakes, and maybe (due to my nature) think too much at times. I know many will run away, but being an institution, i wonder whether there are some who would join, even as they notice their colleagues leaving.
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