Junior Aikido Tournament Poster Competition

The Annual Junior Aikido Tournament will be held in Japan. It welcomes not only Aikido students living in Japan but also the children who learn Aikido overseas. I hope BSP Aikido club members will join this one day! http://ryuinternational.blogspot.fr/2015/02/11th-junior-aikido-taikai.html

Luckily, we've been given the opportunity to be involved in the poster competition below! 

＊Junior Aikido Tournament Poster Competition:

Searching for young artists to submit posters for a poster competition!  The winning entry will be used on the cover of the 14th Annual Junior Aikido Tournament program and all other submissions will be displayed at the tournament. 

This competition is open to all students of Yoshinkan Aikido and Associate members of the Ryu World Aikido Federation from 3 years old up to high school students.  Posters should be A4 size and can be in any medium.  The theme of the artwork should be “The Joy of Aikido”.  

The deadline for entries is Thursday the 14th of December. Please submit it to me. 

Entries should include the artist’s name, age and the name of the dojo they belong to.  

Who is Shioda Gozo Sensei?

Gozo Shioda (塩田 剛三 Shioda Gōzō, September 9, 1915 – July 17, 1994) was a Japanese master of aikido who founded the Yoshinkan style of aikido. He was one of aikido founder Morihei Ueshiba's most senior students. Shioda held the rank of 10th dan in aikido.

 "Gozo Shioda",  Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, 12 June 2017 at 10:25, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gozo_Shioda 

If you google his name on youtube, you can find many videos.

In the video, he said "The secret of Aikido is to enjoy practicing Aikido.

As you enjoy practicing Aikido, you will find that you like it more and more." 

How did you feel after watching the video? 

Did you think 

"Wow! He is incredibly strong!" or "It can't be real or it's fake" ? 

You'll know the answer if you continue and enjoy Aikido!!!

 There are many great Sensei that you can learn from or see their wonderful skills like Shioda Sensei at Yoshinkan Aikido Ryu dojo. This dojo is very international and it's always welcome to everyone from overseas. The chief instructor at Ryu Headquarters Dojo and the head of Non Profit Organisation Yoshinkan Aikido Ryu, Ando Tsuneo Sensei 8 dan used to be an uchi-deshi(live in student) of Shioda Sensei. Finally, here the video of Ando Sensei!

What you do on the test

To know how the kyu test (kyu shinsa) goes, I've added the video which was recorded at Meiryukan Dojo in Japan on July 2016.

5 participants appear in the video. The two children in front were most likely taking 8 kyu test and three children in back were taking 9 - 10 kyu test. In the video, all of them were very serious and trying very hard. They look great. As BSP members of the Aikido Club, don't worry- you can do it as well if you show your guts and your passion!

The test goes as below.

<<<<TEST FLOW>>>>

1. Waiting with seiza.

2. When your name is called, say "Hai" as loud as you can and run to the front line of the mat as fast as you can.

3. One of the participants who is nominated in advance by sensei says "Kiotsuke! Sensei ni rei".

4. You step back by 2 lines and spread out towards the side so as not to bump each other as Sensei announces.

5. <SKILL CHECK!!!!>
For example, when Sensei says "Zenpo kaiten ukemi" then you do it. It's important to note that you have to continue doing it until Sensei says "Yame (Stop)".

6. At the end, do kamae all together.

7. Sensei says "Shomen" and all of you run to the front line and says "Osu, Arigato gozaimashita (Thank you very much)".

Finish!

As I always say, please don't forget that your test has already begun. Ordinary lessons are the most important. Please keep putting effort and control yourself(shouldn't be selfish). Behavior is also a part of the test.

About Kyu/Dan test

When you reach a certain level (kyu), you will be asked if you would like to take a test for the appropriate kyu. Usually you can start from 10/9/8 kyu. Please check the chart below. If you pass the test, you will get a certificate and change your obi colour!

2nd dan and above
↑
1st dan (black)
↑
1st kyu (brown)
↑
2nd kyu (brown)
↑
3rd kyu (orange)
↑
4th kyu (orange)
↑
5th kyu (yellow)
↑
6th kyu (yellow)
↑
7th kyu  (blue)
↑
8th kyu  (blue)
↑
9th kyu (blue)
↑
10th kyu

[Video] Kamae, Seizaho and Reiho

Here are the videos for Kamae, Seizaho and Reiho.
To practice the kamae , please find a straight line on the floor at your house like a carpet or tiles. Make sure your heels are on the line.

tips:
1. "Kamae" = Fighting posture (Basic posture)
2. "Migi" = Right , "Hidari" = Left.
3. Seizaho = The way to sit in the style called Seiza.
4. Reiho = The way to bow (Rei).

**The videos does not have sound**

Front view of Kamae

Side view of Migi hanmi kamae

Side view of Hidari hanmi kamae

Seizaho

Reiho

Good luck!

Short taster session with boy scouts!

Had a great Aikido session with the ''Cubs'' boy scout team on Thursday 9th March. I was really grateful that they chose to have a go at Aikido for their challenge award. They worked very hard from the beginning to the end. Some of them even remained practicing the skills they learnt again and again after the session.  Also, they perfectly performed the manners for showing respect to our facilities and each other.

Thank-you all for the beautiful handmade cards and the gift too! Great session, lots of fun and hope to practice again with you soon!

From today on, the follow-up to each lesson will be posted in the members area.

How to put on Aikido wear

1.  Left side is in front.

2. How to tie obi



Video

Shomen uchi ikkajo osae(1)

Video: Shomen uchi ikkajo osae(1)

Shomen uchi ... Forehead chop.

Ikkajo osae...  A type of hold to prevent opponent moving.

Case (1)...Chop from "Shite"

Katate mochi Shihonage (1)

Video: Katate mochi Shihonage (1)

Katate mochi ... To grab the opponent's wrist with one hand. 

Shihonage...  Name of the method used to hold and throw.

Case (1).... You are pulled by the opponent.

[Year 3-6 class] Alternative class for 2nd February

The alternative class for the lesson missed on the 2nd February will be held on Thursday 30th, March from 6:30 - 7:15 at school gym.

Thursday, 9th February 2017

Year 1 & 2 Class

We did: Kiotsuke, Kamae, Seizaho, rules of dojo, Obino musubi kata, Shomen uchi ikkajo osae(1)

Today's points:

• Kamae 
• Migi hanmi kamae ... Right foot forward
• Hidari hanmi kamae...Left foot forward

• Shomen uchi ikkajo osae(1)
• We focused on its steps.

   **About last week's home-work**
  Some of you mentioned that you couldn't see the video as it's on Youtube. I've modified the Members site and I'm going to put a new video for the move called Shomen uchi ikkajo osae(1) that we did today. Please check once more and practice how to tie obi during vacation. And if there still be problems regarding the video, let me know.

     Good job and happy holidays!

Year 3 - 6 Class

We did: Kiotsuke, Kamae, Seizaho, rules of dojo, Obino musubi kata, Zenpo kaiten ukemi, Shomen uchi ikkajo osae(1), Koho kaiten ukemi

Today's points:

• Kamae 
• Migi hanmi kamae ... Right foot forward
• Hidari hanmi kamae...Left foot forward

•  Zenpo kaiten ukemi
• You shouldn't twist your body

• Shomen uchi ikkajo osae(1)
• We focused on its steps.
• You should always straighten your back. 

      **Home-work**
  I'm going to put a new video for the move called Shomen uchi ikkajo osae(1) that we did today. And please check the video, "how to tie obi" and practice it during vacation. If there still be problems regarding the video, please let me know.

     Well done and happy holidays!

Thursday, 2nd February 2017

Year 1 & 2 Class

We did: Kiotsuke, Rules of dojo, Kamae, Seizaho, Reiho, Obi no musubi kata.

Today's point:

• Rules of dojo
• When you come to dojo, you shouldn't forget to bow and greeting. This is an important part of Aikido culture.

   **Home work** Watch the video and practice how to tie your obi.

         Members > How to tie obi

     Everyone, well done!

Year 3 - 6 Class

   Today's lesson was postponed. A substitute lesson will be scheduled soon.

Thursday, 26th January 2017

<<For both classes>>

• You should bow and greet when you come to the hall(dojo)

            Read : Members > The basic rules of Aikido

• Watch the video, "How to tie obi" and practice tying your obi by yourself.

            Watch:  Members > How to put on Aikido wear > How to tie obi

Year 1 & 2 Class

We did: Kiotsuke, Kamae, Seizaho, Zenpo kaiten ukemi, and more.

Today's point:

• Kamae (Migi hanmi kamae = right side, Hidari hanmi kamae = left side)
• Both heels on the line.
• Face your waist forward.
• To angle front toe little bit and face back toe towards the side.

• Zenpo Kaiten Ukemi
• Youi ( starting pose)

• You can not play in the class.

   

Year 3 - 6 Class

We did: Kiotsuke, Kamae, Seizaho, Ushiro ukemi, Zenpo kaiten ukemi, Koho kaiten ukemi, Katate mochi shihonage(1), and more.

Today's point:

• Kamae
• Both heels on the line.
• Face your waist forward.
• Bend your front knee.
• Fands height are chest level and obi. 

• Zenpo Kaiten Ukemi
• Your head shouldn't touch the mat. 
• Don't twist your waist.
• Youi  ( starting pose)

• When you are waiting for your turn, be quiet and watch carefully.

    Remember that you need to pay attention, listen and watch, even when it's not your turn.

Thursday, 19th January 2017

Year 1 & 2 Class

We did: Kiotsuke, Kamae, Seizaho, Zenpo kaiten ukemi, Koho kaiten ukemi, and more.

Today's point:

• Kamae
• Both heels on the line.
• Face your waist forward.

• Zenpo Kaiten Ukemi
• Your head shouldn't touch the mat. 

    All Children did well and had fun. 

Year 3 - 6 Class

We did: Kiotsuke, Kamae, Seizaho, Ushiro ukemi, Zenpo kaiten ukemi, Koho kaiten ukemi, Katate mochi shihonage(1), and more.

Today's point:

• Kamae
• Both heels on the line.
• Face your waist forward.
• Bend your front knee.

• Zenpo Kaiten Ukemi
• Your head shouldn't touch the mat. 
• Don't twist your waist.

    We had an energetic session!. 

Friendship Aikido school!

Association Midoriryu Yoshinkan Aikido et Hatha Yoga (Midoriryu dojo) is also one of the places where you can go to to train Aikido. The President of Midoriryu, Ali GHANCHI performs very energetic and technical Aikido. You can also practice yoga at the same time.

Sunday:
Beginner's class 10:00 - 11:00
Technical, advanced, arms and self-defense class 11:00 - 12:00.





Ali GHANCHI
Grisy-Suisnes
Telephone :06 46 25 15 45