Shushinkan

Toyoda Sensei Biography, by M. Moore

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 22:32:00 -0400

Toyoda Sensei Biography, by M. Moore: Toyoda Sensei, founder of the Aikido Association of America. Excellent article written by M. Moore, Toyoda Sensei’s uchi desi.

"“It is not a question of which is better, aikijujutsu or aikido,” Lau said. “They both have their..."

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 12:07:44 -0400

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“It is not a question of which is better, aikijujutsu or aikido,” Lau said. “They both have their merits. It is more a question of which system will better serve the needs of the individual: self-protection or self-perfection. The theory of no enemy is fine, but try explaining that to the lumberjack who’s trying to relocate your nose.”

There are times to be nice, but there are also times when you must turn into an animal. Violence is evil, but sometimes it is your only recourse.

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- Provocative article. To read more, click the followng link.
Black Belt Magazine

mary1in: Bientôt \o/

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 21:24:45 -0400

mary1in:

Bientôt \o/

mary1in: Tamura Sensei

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 21:23:36 -0400

mary1in:

Tamura Sensei

Samurai Fail

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 09:04:14 -0400

Samurai Fail

Fumio Toyoda Shihan 8th Year Remembrance Practice on July 4

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 20:05:45 -0400

Toyoda Shihan, passed away on July 4, 2001 so this year marks the eighth anniversary of his passing. To commemorate this, the Shushinkan Dojo in Mayaguez will be hosting a special day of practice on Saturday July 4, 2009. We would like to invite you and your students to join us on this special occasion.

This is not an official seminar and there will be no fee or registration. Aikido instruction will be provided by Bolivar Ramirez, AAA Shidoin; Claudio Neves, AAA Fukushidoin; Ricardo Davila, AAA Fukushidoin; Ricardo Guzman, AAA Fukushidoin.

The schedule is as follows: Saturday July 4, 2009 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. It is hoped that we can meet again on this day and celebrate a bit of our shared heritage in a manner that perhaps Sensei would have approved of: A Day of Practice on the Mat. We hope you can join us. Thank you.

Shushinkan Dojo, 110 San Rafael Street, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico 00680. Phone (787) 903-6139 Website: www.Shushinkan.com

Edited sign.

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 12:53:36 -0400

Edited sign.

Ikido.

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 23:26:48 -0400

Ikido.

Russian police arm and shoulder control.

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 23:22:56 -0400

Russian police arm and shoulder control.

ambivalence: joelaz: Koi Triptych, by joelaz. It’s a video...

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 06:29:00 -0400

ambivalence:

joelaz:

Koi Triptych, by joelaz. It’s a video triptych of some koi fish from the Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park.

"The real Art of Peace is not to sacrifice a single one of your warriors to defeat an enemy. Vanquish..."

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 12:07:25 -0400

“The real Art of Peace is not to sacrifice a single one of your warriors to defeat an enemy. Vanquish your foes by always keeping yourself in a safe and unassailable position; then no one will suffer any loses. The Way of a Warrior, the Art of Politics, is to stop trouble before it starts. It consists in defeating your adversaries spiritually by making them realize the folly of their actions. The Way of a Warrior is to establish harmony.”

- Morihei Ueshiba | The Art Of Peace (via retropolitics)

mawasige:gkojaxlabo:ku:Photo

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 06:44:04 -0400

mawasige:gkojaxlabo:ku:Photo

The Aikido Association of America presents Shushinkan Dojo’s...

Sat, 30 May 2009 09:32:05 -0400

The Aikido Association of America presents Shushinkan Dojo’s 10th Year Anniversary, as well as, the 30th Anniversary of Bolivar Ramirez Sensei’s practicing of martial arts this August 13th through August 16th.

Please join us for a great weekend of training and celebration!

Click here for more information.

Yes it is.

Fri, 01 May 2009 07:31:28 -0400

Yes it is.

How to fold a Hakama.

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 22:53:50 -0400

How to fold a Hakama.: PDF version.

Morihiro Saito Sensei 31 Jo Kata

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 21:57:33 -0400

Morihiro Saito Sensei 31 Jo Kata

How to fold a Hakama.

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 19:18:08 -0400

How to fold a Hakama.

Congratulations to Bolivar Ramirez Sensei on his promotion to Yondan (fourth degree black belt) in...

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 18:59:49 -0400

Congratulations to Bolivar Ramirez Sensei on his promotion to Yondan (fourth degree black belt) in Nihon Koden Shindo-ryu Karate-Do.

What is Aikido?

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 20:43:00 -0400

Aikido, founded and developed by the late Morihei Uyeshiba (1883 – 1969), is considered a modern Japanese martial art. While it is true that it is the youngest of the traditional budo (the martial way) arts of Japan, it is nonetheless one that is firmly grounded in ancient disciplines and timeless philosophy.

Uyeshiba O’Sensei mastered various forms of the martial arts, most notably Jujitsu (unarmed defense), Kenjitsu (sword), and Sojitsu (spear) en route to establishing Aikido as a unique martial art. O’Sensei, a deeply religious man of the Omotokyo Shinto faith, believed the power of Aikido springs from the spiritual energy released when an individual unites mind and body and becomes one with nature and thus one with the universe. His many discourses on religion left many confused but left no doubt of his superior understanding of his art.

We call Aikido a martial art but it is important that we truly understand what this means. Although the martial, or the combative elements exist in Aikido techniques, there exists also the creative, artistic development of technique and its appreciation. This artistic aspect is also very much a part of Aikido.

Through Aikido, we learn to use the principles of harmony and circular motion to control any attack that is directed at us. We also develop an awareness of the unity of mind and body along with an appreciation for the greatness of nature and the universe at large. Thus, through our martial training, we begin to realize the artistic elements of Aikido.

It then becomes our shugyo to carry the feelings of harmony and the awareness gained through Aikido training into our daily lives. This is a natural and inevitable progression. Our training in harmony leads to harmony in our lives and this becomes the ultimate goal.

It is easy to see, then, the importance of the Dojo, a place where we can be as mirrors for each other helping each other grow and develop in the art of harmony. A Dojo is not merely four walls and a mat; it is all of us together, supporting and helping each other towards a common goal, in an environment conducive to growth.

O’Sensei descrived Aikido in many ways and left us many techniques and methods to develop proficiency. But how can we understand what he was trying to convey through his words and actions? Words and visual experience can only describe the essence of Aikido.

To experience the deeper meaning of Aikido requires practicing regularly, persistently, and patiently. With time, our practice opens the door to understanding.

-Toyoda Shihan

Aikido Dictionary

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 19:05:54 -0400

Aikido Dictionary: Japanese words used in Aikido defined in english.