Aikido is a Japanese martial art developed by Morihei Ueshiba as a synthesis of his martial studies. Loosely translated, Aikido means \”way of harmonizing or blending with energy. Aikido techniques are intended to be implemented after first blending with the motion of the attacker, so that the defender may redirect the attacker\’s momentum without directly opposing it, thus using minimum effort. It is not a static art, but places great emphasis on motion and the dynamics of movement.
Rules & Student Etiquette
Rules
- All students must complete and sign the relevant application form prior to commencing training.
- Class fees should be paid before 10th of every month.
- All students must wear gi (uniform) for all classes.
- Misuse of the techniques learned in the dojo will result in disciplinary action.
- Students who have outstanding fees can take grading after they are settled.
- Grading will depend on attendance and the Instructors discretion as well as technical ability.
- Use of illegal drugs and medications will not be tolerated under any circumstances. MAA reserves the right to ask such students to seek professional help, report to the concerned authority or dismiss the student from class.
O’ Sensei’s Training Reminders
Below are training guidelines/precautions given by the founder of Aikido. Keep them in mind when practicing.
Aikido Syllabus
Aikido Syllabus – 6th Kyu to 2nd Kyu
Basic Guidline for Training Aikido
Follow these basic guidelines when training Aikido.
Tips for Effective Aikido
Tips on controlling yourself and dealing with uke. Taken from http://omlc.ogi.edu/aikido/talk/kobayashi/tips.html.
Control yourself. Good aikido requires understanding and controlling your own mind and body. You cannot effectively control someone else until you control yourself. What you do to the other person matters less than what you do to yourself.
Class Schedule
Monday ———- 20:30pm to 22:00pm
Wednesday —— 20:30pm to 22:00pm
Saturday ——– 20:30pm to 22:00pm
Dojo: Indoor Cricket Hall, Ekuveni
Finding a Correct Posture for a Stronger Ki
Taken from bodymindandmodem.com
I remember thinking as a first grader that sitting up straight was somehow an important thing for me to be doing. At the time, it was primarily a matter of what I thought the teacher expected of us kids. But now, after practicing Aikido Kokikai for a number of years, I\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\’ve realized that correct posture is far more important than it seemed back in grade school, when I sat in my little wooden chair with my back straight and my chest out. (Until, after a few minutes, I got sick of it and went back to slumping.)
Understanding Mind and Body Unification
Four Basic Principles of Mind and Body Unification
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Keep One Point
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Relax Completely
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Keep Weight Underside
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Extend Ki
Positive Thinking is Ki
Taken from bodymindandmodem.com
When I first started practicing Aikido, there was a banner at the front of the room with the four basic principles of Aikido printed on it. One of those four principles was \”Extend Ki\”. I imagined that somehow, perhaps after years of training, or through some sudden revelation, I would discover what Ki was, and – if I was real lucky – how exactly you \”extend\” it.
Power Comes from Relaxation, not Muscles
Taken from bodymindandmodem.com
A number of years ago, at the end of a seminar taught by Aikido Kokikai founder Sensei Shuji Marauyama, I went up to Sensei to thank him. He had these words for me: \”Oh, Jim. Everything\’s perfect. Just more relaxed!\”