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Written by Jay Lindholm
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Monday, 08 February 2010 |
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Wow what a weekend! I do not remember having so much fun and so much to think about in quite a while. The seminar was packed full of useful information about technique, the proper feeling of a technique and the spiritual aspects of making a connection. Mary Heiny Sensei started off at the beginning of how to put your energy on your partner’s center line then how to establish a center to center connection. We worked on a simple kokyunage for two hours but where did the time go and how did we find so much to investigate in just one technique? From there we went on to the second hardest technique in all of aikido (iriminage) and worked on that for two hours exploring different exercises associated with the connection and how to get your arm out of the way at the end. We went into groups since the mat was crowded and got to go pretty fast. By the end of the morning session I was plenty spanked. On Sunday morning, Mary Heiny Sensei started off the training with something to think about. And that was for each of us to focus on how to be a benefit to everyone in the dojo. With the proper mindset each of us can achieve aiki in our technique but without the proper thoughts and focused attention to accepting our partners we can not achieve aiki. We may move through the movements but will not find aiki. The pot luck on Saturday night was a lot of fun with an awesome turn out, plenty of food and great conversation. The seminar was a great success. I hope everyone who attended had as much fun as I did and will return next year. Thanks to everyone who came and supported Mary Heiny Sensei and our dojo. Thank you to Mary Heiny Sensei for sharing your experience and wisdom with us over the seminar weekend! |
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Last Updated ( Monday, 08 February 2010 )
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Written by Todd Kammerer
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Wednesday, 20 January 2010 |
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We are very excited about Mary Heiny Sensei's upcoming visit to our Aikido Community. This will truly be an awesome event and Aikidoka of all levels are encouraged to attend both the weekend seminar and pot luck Saturday night. Seminar Schedule - Friday 1/22 -- 6:00PM to 7:30PM
- Saturday 1/23 -- 10:00AM to 12:00PM and 2:30PM to 4:30PM followed by a pot luck at 7:00PM hosted by Darrell White
- Sunday 1/24 -- 10:00AM to 12:00PM
Seminar Flyer Info on Mary Heiny Sensei
Please note that we share the parking lot with several businesses in our building. Typically this is not an issue since our class schedule is after they close (evenings and Sundays). These business do operate on Saturday morning so our members and guests will need to park in the Broken Spoke's parking lot (next door to our dojo) for the Saturday morning portion of the seminar. We look forward to seeing y'all on the mat!
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 20 January 2010 )
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Written by Todd Kammerer
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Wednesday, 20 January 2010 |
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On Tuesday Tommy Kammerer rolled 240 times to celebrate his 24th birthday. Tommy did a wonderful job rolling for the many energetic aikidoka on the mat who helped with the special birthday rolls. Great Job Tommy and Happy Birthday!
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 20 January 2010 )
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Written by Todd Kammerer
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Tuesday, 22 December 2009 |
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The Holiday Season is here and soon we will begin a New Year. It is amazing how fast time goes by.... Even with time going by so fast, it has been an awesome year for our Aikido community. The energy on the mat continues to be awesome and we are excited about our new kid's program in 2010! We look forward to our continued growth and understanding as we explore the possibilities in this wonderful art together. From South Austin Aikido to you and your families, may you all have a safe and enjoyable Holiday Season and a prosperous New Year! Holiday Schedule - December 22nd, Tuesday: Normal class schedule
- December 24th, Thursday: The dojo will be closed
- December 27th – 29th, Sunday through Tuesday: Normal class schedule
- December 31st, Thursday: Modified class schedule on New Year's Eve with one class from 6:00PM to 7:30PM
- January 3rd, Sunday: The dojo returns to its normal class schedule
- January 5th, Tuesday: Aikido kids program begins
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Last Updated ( Friday, 01 January 2010 )
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Written by Jay Lindholm
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Tuesday, 22 December 2009 |
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On Sunday, December 13th we had three kyu tests that included Lee Hughes for Rokyu, Richard Moore for Yonkyu and Stephen Hughes for Sankyu. All three tests went very well. First Lee tested for Rokyu and even though he has only trained for a short time, his understanding of Aikido is rapidly growing. Lee performed all of the required techniques and many off the cuff for an outstanding test. Way to Go Lee! Then Richard showed some amazing Aikido of his own during his test. He did one of the best iriminage movements I have seen to date, by first allowing the attacker’s energy in and then passing and turning with an upward spiral. It was an awe inspiring moment. Overall Richard is moving from his center very well and his posture is getting better and better. Way to go Richard on a great test! Finally, Stephen tested for Sankyu. Regardless of the attack by the many ukes, Stephen responded well throughout his test. His movement has quickened considerably and he continues to show trust and confidence in his technique. His randori went very quickly with good mat usage and movement. Way to go Stephen on a great test as well! Following the tests we went to Freebirds for dinner and many good conversations with all who came. Thanks to everyone who participated in the kyu test prep and test event to make it special for the test candidates. Congratulations to the test candidates on three very good tests. We are all very proud of your achievement. |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 22 December 2009 )
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Written by Todd Kammerer
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Monday, 07 December 2009 |
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We will have open mat for kyu test preparation and kyu testing this weekend (see schedule below). Saturday, December 12th: Open Mat 10:00AM to 11:30AM: We will have open mat time available for reviewing the upcoming kyu tests as well as general open mat time. All are welcome to participate in this 90 minute training session. Please note that we share the parking lot with several businesses that operate on Saturday morning so our members/guests will need to park in the Broken Spoke's parking lot (next door to our dojo) for the Saturday morning class. Sunday, December 13th: Kyu Testing 2:15PM to 3:15PM: We will have kyu testing during the second class. We plan on going out for dinner immediately following and all are welcome to join. |
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Last Updated ( Friday, 27 November 2009 )
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Written by Todd Kammerer
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Monday, 30 November 2009 |
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South Aistin Aikido's seminar with Mary Heiny Sensei is quickly approaching! This awesome event will be on January 22nd through 24th, and we enthusiastically invite Aikido students of all traditions to come and experience this wonderful event with us.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 22 December 2009 )
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