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Special Class with Michael Mccavish
This is a little last minute but we are really excited that Michael Mccavish (5th dan Hombu Instructor) will be coming to CLSA tomorrow (June 3rd) to train with us.
If you can make it tomorrow the class starts at 7pm (arrive 6:45pm to help with mats).
This is a rare occasion so don’t miss out.
Great turnout for a last minute Friday night class. Many thanks to Michael for taking time out of his trip to share his many years of knowledge at Shodokan Hombu with us!
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Kakari Geiko and Hikitatae Geiko
Kakari Geiko: In Shodokan Aikido we mostly use the tanto straight strike to practice this. Moving on from kata practice, in kata the order of techniques is set and uke goes down willingly. In Kakari Geiko the order is not set, Uke still goes down willingly in order to aide learning i.e. the smooth execution of practiced techniques.
Hikitate Geiko: Hikitate-geiko has two parts. Hikitate and keiko. The verb form of hikitate is hikitateru. That means “to make someone look (or perform well in this case) good”. Moving on from Kakari Geiko, developing quick reactions, combinations and a repertoire of techniques individual to each practitioner. Tanto can aide this by resisting slightly at the point of poor execution, allowing toshu an opportunity to develop flowing into another technique. Uke only goes down when an effective balance break has occurred.
kata; rehearsed techniques.
tanto; person using the tanto, the tanto (practice knife) itself.
toshu; unarmed defender.
uke; person who takes the fall.
On Jujutsu and its Modernization
Here’s an article from judoinfo.com, really specific to Aikido and its development.
On Jujutsu and its Modernization
August 2011 Tournament
University Brunel Sports Complex
University Brunel, Kingston Lane, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 3PH
Dates: Thursday 11th August 2011 to Sunday 14th August 2011
Hosted by the British Aikido Association please click here for tournament details.
Aikido in London
There are a number of schools and systems for learning Aikido in London, Central London Shodokan trains under the Shodokan system created by Kenji Tomiki Sensei. Tomiki Sensei trained directly with Aikido’s founder Morihei Ueshiba and Judo’s founder Jigoro Kano.
The Shodokan system of learning Aikido is a combination of Jigoro Kano’s teaching methodology and Morihei Ueshiba’s comprehensive martial technique. We follow a structured syllabus like all martial art clubs.
Whats differs us from other groups is this teaching methodology, all Aikido is Aikido! Teaching and training systems vary. Some are practical, some traditional, some more developmental and others a combination of all of the above.
We hope you choose to visit us and experience our training, we are a friendly club, who train hard and enjoy life after work!
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