Successful grading
October 27, 2009Congratulations to Ben Murphy, Ian Crumbie and James Spencer who all became yellow belts yesterday. Well done guys! Here are a few pics taken during the training session:
Videos of interest
October 24, 2009Saw this on Mokuren Dojo, some interesting videos on the 17 individual Randori no kata (Ju Nana Hon) techniques, plus the differences from the original 15. The videos are from Windsong Dojo. Visit his youtube channel here.
Floating leaf falls
October 22, 2009Interesting youtube video for anyone not comfortable with floating leaf ukemi.
JAA News September 2009
October 16, 2009The official newsletter of the Japanese Aikido Association for September 2009 is available for download: JAA News September 2009
Some VERY familiar looking Wado Ryu Karate
October 8, 2009Tatsuo Suzuki Sensei (8th Dan Wado Ryu Karate) adorns the front of the new Blitz Catalogue. Check out this video of him. I notice some extremely familiar techniques. Not too bad for an 81 yr old!!!
