Aikido Yoshinkai

Kingfisher Pub

Christopher — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 19:53:55 +0000

Thursday plans after class:

Kingfishers Pub + Grill
Phone: 604.463.0094
Address:
23840 River Road
Minors Allowed

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Blackwell Sensei Clinic – March 15, 2010

Michael — Mon, 31 May 2010 19:58:30 +0000

The members of Sokushinkan dojo thank Aaron Blackwell Sensei of South Carolina for his guest seminar on Monday March 15, 2010. Blackwell Sensei was in Vancouver to teach kyudo at the Vancouver Japanese Language School. He is a 6th dan in kyudo and the highest ranked kyudo practitioner in North America. He also practices Aikikai style aikido, which he has done for 35 years. Blackwell Sensei showed us a number of techniques, demonstrating the flow and power of Aikikai aikido and the essential similarities of Aikikai and Yoshinkan styles of aikido. Our thanks also to the kyudo group at VJLS, for kindly allowing us the chance to meet and train with Blackwell Sensei.

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Christopher — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:29:25 +0000

Without the slightest opening,
nor the least thought of the enemy…
step in and cut!

- M. Ueshiba

A Gun to the Head (Movie)

Christopher — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 22:01:44 +0000

All of us here at the Sokushinkan and Sowakan dojos would like to congratulate Tygh Runyan, of our Vancouver dojo, on the debut of his new movie, A Gun to the Head playing at the Toronto International Film Festival this week.

Vancouver Class Times Change

Christopher — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 01:30:13 +0000

Vancouver will hold the usual classes Mondays and Wednesdays 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm. But, there will no longer be Friday classes. Instead, we are going to hold an adult class on Saturdays 3:00 pm -4:30 pm, following the kids classes. Kids classes run as usual, Saturdays 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm (age 7-13) and 2:30 pm- 3:00 pm (age 3-6).

Check out the calendar for these updates, or see the schedule here.

Leisure Centre Maintenance

Sheldon — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 04:47:18 +0000

Due to the annual maintenance at the Maple Ridge Leisure Centre the all classes are cancelled until Tuesday September 8/09

Yukon Aikido – Spreading the Peace

Christopher — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 03:46:36 +0000

Bryan Green, 3rd Kyu, has been sharing his passion for Aikido with Yukoners since January of 2009.

Bryan has been training in the St. Elias Community School Gym, using mats acquired by Richard Clark, who taught Judo in Haines Junction and who now attends Bryan’s classes. Callum’s mom is working to find a dojo space in town, and classes will resume in the Fall.

Kids classes are very well attended, with 4-8 students per class, ages 5-10 years.

Adult classes are held once or twice a week, with 2 students in regular attendance.

Bryan’s most avid student is Callum Cowie-Weir, age 5, whose effort and discipline is worth recognition.

Bryan hopes to begin fundraising for a trip to Japan for the summer of 2010 where he will pursue intensive training and testing.

Visit of the Emperor and Empress of Japan

GregP — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 00:19:31 +0000

Emperor Akihito visits VJLS

The members of the Sokushinkan Dojo, which is located in the Vancouver Japanese Language School, were honoured to be invited to take part in the visit of the Emperor and Empress of Japan on Sunday July 12, 2009, to the VJLS. Outside the School, Chris and Jamie (from Sowakan Dojo of Maple Ridge), dressed in dogi and hakama, were part of the crowd lining the sidewalks. Inside, in the Japanese Hall, also dressed in dogi and hakama, Greg had the privilege of being part of a group of instructors representing the VJLS Cultural Activities partners, and more specifically representing Yoshinkan Aikido and Keith Taylor, Sixth Dan dojocho of Sokushinkan Dojo. Greg had a brief moment, as did everyone on the welcoming committee (over 50 people) to speak briefly with both the Emperor and Empress.

Our thanks to the visit organizers, especially Laura, of the VJLS.

Found Objects: Ando Sensei

Christopher — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 18:03:09 +0000

Found a nice video of Ando Sensei teaching katate mochi shihonage osae ichi
(wrist grasp all direction pin number one)

Shihonage – By Ando Sensei

It is in japanese, but pay close attention to how he pushes forward with his whole body, and how much care he puts into the arm position.

Notice any differences or similiarities to how we teach/train in the technique?

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Christopher — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 10:32:42 +0000

Be grateful for hardship, setbacks and bad people. Dealing with obstacles is an essential part of training.

-Ueshiba