This week I would like to focus on body awareness. Feel your physical balance in everything that you do. Be aware of every step, every move that you make so that your body awareness expands.
On the mat:
1. Focus on feeling your balance before ever making contact with your partner. 2. Be aware of the position of where you are in relation to your partner at all times.
Off the mat:
1. See how non-aggressive postures can positively affect people around you.
This week at the Dojo:
***Tuesday: It is Train at your level day in all of the classes, keep getting better!!
***Tuesday: Intermediate seminar for the ranks of 4th and 3rd Kyus at 12 noon, and 6pm. Please help the teachers out with the training.
***Saturday: Women’s Class at 11am after the regular morning class.
Let’s have a great week practicing being aware of our body movements! Vince Sensei
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Monday, March 8, 2010
Yuki=Courage
Yuki=courage
This week I would like to focus on YUKI, or courage in Japanese. As a martial artist it is important to understand YUKI. I’d like to give you a few ways to practice:
On the mat:
1. The willingness to face challenges. 2. The ability to really see yourself, and your movement. 3. Courage to challenge yourself to higher levels of performance.
Off the mat:
1. Practice having the courage to be centered, no matter what is going on.
This week at the Dojo:
***Thursday: Train at your level day in all of the classes.
***Thursday: Advanced Seminar at 12noon and 7pm for 1st and 2nd kyus.(regular class for all levels at that time also)
***Saturday: Sempai Training from 10:40am. We are going to work on some advanced stuff. Show up.
***Saturday: 7:30am part 2 of the conflict resolution class at the Art Museum. If you would like to attend, please let Sensei know.
Let’s have a great week! Vince Sensei
This week I would like to focus on YUKI, or courage in Japanese. As a martial artist it is important to understand YUKI. I’d like to give you a few ways to practice:
On the mat:
1. The willingness to face challenges. 2. The ability to really see yourself, and your movement. 3. Courage to challenge yourself to higher levels of performance.
Off the mat:
1. Practice having the courage to be centered, no matter what is going on.
This week at the Dojo:
***Thursday: Train at your level day in all of the classes.
***Thursday: Advanced Seminar at 12noon and 7pm for 1st and 2nd kyus.(regular class for all levels at that time also)
***Saturday: Sempai Training from 10:40am. We are going to work on some advanced stuff. Show up.
***Saturday: 7:30am part 2 of the conflict resolution class at the Art Museum. If you would like to attend, please let Sensei know.
Let’s have a great week! Vince Sensei
Monday, March 1, 2010
Best of Both Worlds
Hello fine people. In the search for getting better in the art of Aikido we have tried several different ways of using the curriculum in the Dojo to improve the way the information and practice is being dispersed. I am pleased to announce that we have decided on a combination of the traditional method, and the experimental method. I think it will be easier for all students and teachers, while also improving the quality of our Aikido experience.
1.Traditional Tests: are scheduled for each month. The requirements are listed on the wall, in your personal file, and on the laminated sheets. Find someone to work with and challenge yourself to move up to higher levels.
*** This month’s test day is Wednesday the 24th. 5pm Youth and Family class, 7pm Adult Aikido Program
2.Momentum day: is the day in the Dojo where we Practice and Demo the main focus of the Month. The intention of this day is to create a ton of momentum by forging forward practicing the suburi, principle, and technique that was the main focus of the month.
*** This month’s momentum day is Tuesday the 23rd, 12 noon, 5pm, and 6pm. These classes can help you meet the requirements of participating in Demos for each rank level.
3.Train at Your Level Day Training; These are the days that we work on material at our respective levels. Also at the 8pm classes we have Black Belts that are ready to help you work on whatever you would like. Try to find a partner for the class so that the Teachers can instruct you and your UKE.
Thank you for your attention and commitment to practice.
This week at the Dojo:
***Tuesday: Train at your level day in all of the classes.
*** Tuesday: Black Belt Seminar at 12 noon, and 6pm. (regular class still happening at that time)
***Tuesday: Parent’s meeting at 5pm, it will be short, yet we will discuss the curriculum and goals.
***Saturday: Conflict resolution class at the Art Museum, any student that would like to attend, or help, let me know.
Let’s have a great week! Vince Sensei
1.Traditional Tests: are scheduled for each month. The requirements are listed on the wall, in your personal file, and on the laminated sheets. Find someone to work with and challenge yourself to move up to higher levels.
*** This month’s test day is Wednesday the 24th. 5pm Youth and Family class, 7pm Adult Aikido Program
2.Momentum day: is the day in the Dojo where we Practice and Demo the main focus of the Month. The intention of this day is to create a ton of momentum by forging forward practicing the suburi, principle, and technique that was the main focus of the month.
*** This month’s momentum day is Tuesday the 23rd, 12 noon, 5pm, and 6pm. These classes can help you meet the requirements of participating in Demos for each rank level.
3.Train at Your Level Day Training; These are the days that we work on material at our respective levels. Also at the 8pm classes we have Black Belts that are ready to help you work on whatever you would like. Try to find a partner for the class so that the Teachers can instruct you and your UKE.
Thank you for your attention and commitment to practice.
This week at the Dojo:
***Tuesday: Train at your level day in all of the classes.
*** Tuesday: Black Belt Seminar at 12 noon, and 6pm. (regular class still happening at that time)
***Tuesday: Parent’s meeting at 5pm, it will be short, yet we will discuss the curriculum and goals.
***Saturday: Conflict resolution class at the Art Museum, any student that would like to attend, or help, let me know.
Let’s have a great week! Vince Sensei
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
KI breathing and...
Good Morning fine people! Wow, the weather is interesting. It really still is Winter. Today I just wanted to talk a little about KI breathing. Breathe in and feel the energy flowing through your whole body. Breathe out and feel the energy flowing out of your body. Gently let your awareness expand to how great it is to be healthy. Let the energy expand. ……..
Don’t forget to breathe during your day. And let’s have a great day!
This week at the Dojo:
***Monday, Today: In all of the classes today it is TRAIN AT YOUR LEVEL DAY (we work on material to take us to our next level)
***Monday, Today: Beginner’s seminar at 12noon, and at 7pm. (brand new people up to the rank of 5th kyu)
***Tuesday: Momentum Day: at 12noon, 5pm Youth & Family, and 6pm, we will Demo this month’s curriculum for all levels. ALL LEVELS CAN ATTEND AND BENEFIT.
***Wednesday: TESTING; 5pm for the Youth and Family Class, 7pm for the Aikido adult class. The 6pm Basics class is still happening.
*This weekend all regularly scheduled classes are available.
*This Saturday and Sunday there is CAA training taking place at San Leandro, and San Jose. If you would like to attend, please let us know in the office. We are setting up carpools and arrangements.
When you raise your arm up and extend energy forward you are going in the right direction. Focus forward and choose to go in the positive direction. Vince Sensei
Don’t forget to breathe during your day. And let’s have a great day!
This week at the Dojo:
***Monday, Today: In all of the classes today it is TRAIN AT YOUR LEVEL DAY (we work on material to take us to our next level)
***Monday, Today: Beginner’s seminar at 12noon, and at 7pm. (brand new people up to the rank of 5th kyu)
***Tuesday: Momentum Day: at 12noon, 5pm Youth & Family, and 6pm, we will Demo this month’s curriculum for all levels. ALL LEVELS CAN ATTEND AND BENEFIT.
***Wednesday: TESTING; 5pm for the Youth and Family Class, 7pm for the Aikido adult class. The 6pm Basics class is still happening.
*This weekend all regularly scheduled classes are available.
*This Saturday and Sunday there is CAA training taking place at San Leandro, and San Jose. If you would like to attend, please let us know in the office. We are setting up carpools and arrangements.
When you raise your arm up and extend energy forward you are going in the right direction. Focus forward and choose to go in the positive direction. Vince Sensei
Monday, February 15, 2010
BIG EXPANSIVE ENERGY
Hello fine people. This past Saturday we had a great Sempai training, and I feel that the Dojo is building good momentum. We also did a demo at Shopper’s Square that was televised on channel 2 news on Saturday. It’s all about putting the positive energy out there. No matter what you are doing in the world, if you do it with positive energy I feel that you are practicing Aikido. This week I really want to focus on BIG, EXPANSIVE, POSITIVE AIKIDO in all of the classes.
This week at the Dojo:
***TODAY: HAPPY PRESIDENT’S DAY!! WE ARE OPEN FOR ALL OF THE CLASSES!!
***Tuesday: Train at your level day in all of the classes!
***Tuesday: Intermediate Seminar for 4th and 3rd Kyus at 12noon, and 6pm. (please show up to get better!) (Regular class still on at those times too!)
***Wednesday: OPEN CLASSES AT 5PM FOR THE YOUTH AND FAMILY CLASS, AND 6PM FOR THE ADULT CLASS. INVITE A FRIEND THAT WOULD LIKE TO TRY IT OUT!!!!
***Saturday: Women’s’ class at 11am till 12noon.
Let’s have a BIG, EXPANSIVE, POSITIVE week! Vince Sensei
****Oh yeah, Monday through Thursday at 8pm we have Black Belt Teachers that are waiting for you to attend so that they can help you to get better at any part of your Aikido! Please use this opportunity to improve on anything you like! Weapons, Falling, Jiyuwaza, whatever……..
This week at the Dojo:
***TODAY: HAPPY PRESIDENT’S DAY!! WE ARE OPEN FOR ALL OF THE CLASSES!!
***Tuesday: Train at your level day in all of the classes!
***Tuesday: Intermediate Seminar for 4th and 3rd Kyus at 12noon, and 6pm. (please show up to get better!) (Regular class still on at those times too!)
***Wednesday: OPEN CLASSES AT 5PM FOR THE YOUTH AND FAMILY CLASS, AND 6PM FOR THE ADULT CLASS. INVITE A FRIEND THAT WOULD LIKE TO TRY IT OUT!!!!
***Saturday: Women’s’ class at 11am till 12noon.
Let’s have a BIG, EXPANSIVE, POSITIVE week! Vince Sensei
****Oh yeah, Monday through Thursday at 8pm we have Black Belt Teachers that are waiting for you to attend so that they can help you to get better at any part of your Aikido! Please use this opportunity to improve on anything you like! Weapons, Falling, Jiyuwaza, whatever……..
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Philosophy and Movement ONE
Hello fine people. I just got back from an Aikido seminar last night. The interesting thing about the seminar was that it was about how to apply the principles of Aikido to your technique. In other words; checking to make sure that the philosophy of Aikido matches the physical expression. For example; are you really moving in harmony and in connection with your “uke” throughout the technique? Let’s use this practice for this week to build a higher level of awareness in the philosophy equaling movement.
This week at the Dojo:
***Thursday: Train at Your Level Day in all of the classes.
***Thursday: Advanced seminar at 12noon, and 7pm for the ranks of 2nd & 1st Kyus (regular class is still going on at that time)
***Saturday: Sempai training after regular morning class at 10:40am.
***8pm classes Monday through Friday have Black Belts waiting to help you on any part of your training that you need
Just a reminder of the CAA training on the 27,th and 28th. You will need to attend at least one of these trainings before going for your Shodan.(black belt)
Sometimes it takes courage to hang in there and keep going to higher levels of training. Tell yourself, I can do it! And you can do it! Vince Sensei
This week at the Dojo:
***Thursday: Train at Your Level Day in all of the classes.
***Thursday: Advanced seminar at 12noon, and 7pm for the ranks of 2nd & 1st Kyus (regular class is still going on at that time)
***Saturday: Sempai training after regular morning class at 10:40am.
***8pm classes Monday through Friday have Black Belts waiting to help you on any part of your training that you need
Just a reminder of the CAA training on the 27,th and 28th. You will need to attend at least one of these trainings before going for your Shodan.(black belt)
Sometimes it takes courage to hang in there and keep going to higher levels of training. Tell yourself, I can do it! And you can do it! Vince Sensei
Monday, February 1, 2010
Trust in your Aikido
Hello fine people. This week I wanted to talk about trust. In the Dojo when we are practicing with each other we all know that it is important to be able to trust. I trust that you will redirect me without the intention of harm. I trust that you, will trust me, so that we can train at a higher level of practice, or speed without our egos involved in the process. This trust can be built up gradually so that all members get stronger in the Art of Aikido and are able to accomplish their goals. Let’s practice.
This week at the Dojo:
***Wednesday: Train at your level day in all of the classes.
***Wednesday: Parents meeting at 5pm, we will discuss this month’s curriculum and your families goals and progress.
***Wednesday: Black Belt Seminar at 12 noon and 7pm (regular class is still going on at those times also)
!!!!Sempai training is on Saturday February 13th from 10:40am till 11:40ish.!!!!
&&&&Japanese Language Class, learn the basics, starts this Thursday and will meet for four classes on 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25 from 6pm till 6:45ish at the Dojo kitchen and meeting room. The cost is 60 for Dojo members, and 70 for non-members. Domo Arigato! Hayaku! Sign up soon! Amaze your friends at the Sushi Restaurant!
FYI: On February 11th, The Japanese consulate will be using the Dojo to process passports and visas from 9am till 12 noon. If you know any Japanese exchange students that this info could help, please let them know.
Let's have a great week! Vince Sensei
This week at the Dojo:
***Wednesday: Train at your level day in all of the classes.
***Wednesday: Parents meeting at 5pm, we will discuss this month’s curriculum and your families goals and progress.
***Wednesday: Black Belt Seminar at 12 noon and 7pm (regular class is still going on at those times also)
!!!!Sempai training is on Saturday February 13th from 10:40am till 11:40ish.!!!!
&&&&Japanese Language Class, learn the basics, starts this Thursday and will meet for four classes on 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25 from 6pm till 6:45ish at the Dojo kitchen and meeting room. The cost is 60 for Dojo members, and 70 for non-members. Domo Arigato! Hayaku! Sign up soon! Amaze your friends at the Sushi Restaurant!
FYI: On February 11th, The Japanese consulate will be using the Dojo to process passports and visas from 9am till 12 noon. If you know any Japanese exchange students that this info could help, please let them know.
Let's have a great week! Vince Sensei
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