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.