The koto is a unique Japanese musical instrument with an unforgettable sound that is instantly associated with traditional Japanese art and culture. It has a history in Japan of over 1200 years and is iconic in representing the nation’s traditional past. It is no surprise that the Koto is Japan’s national musical instrument. The instrument […]
Monday 13th June 2011 If you have any world or Brisbane Aikido contribution for the Shukan News (story, photograph, video), please send it via email to gary@garyweigh.com 1. What’s news? A huge ‘thank you’ to Lenore, Neil and Lachlan for hosting our committee meeting on Saturday afternoon. It made a wonderful change from the spartan […]
According to history or legend, Muso Gonnosuki was reputed to be the inventor of the Jo – a wooden staff 4 feet in length. Muso was a samurai of the early late 16th – early 17th century and the traditional founder of the Koryu school of Jojutsu known as Shinto Muso-ryu. His favorite weapon was […]
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Monday 6th June 2011 If you have any world or Brisbane Aikido contribution for the Shukan News (story, photograph, video), please send it via email to gary@garyweigh.com 1. Beginners – don’t miss out! Your last chance this month to learn the subtle art of Aikido with Griffith Aikido Institute begins 6.30 pm on Thursday evening […]
The Bokken is a Japanese wooden sword used for training. It is about the size and shape of a Japanese katana but it is far cheaper and a lot safer than a live blade in sword related arts such as kendo, aikido and kenjutsu. Heavier bokken are designed to develop strength and technique, often used […]
Monday 30th May 2011 If you have any Worldwide or Aikido Brisbane contribution for the Shukan News (story, photograph, video), please send it via email to gary@garyweigh.com 1. Next BEGINNERS COURSE starts on Tuesday 7th June Learn Aikido, the mysterious Japanese martial art, where size and physical strength mean nothing. For more information check out […]
The goal of Personal Protection is your own safety. That is, to stay safe or to regain a position of safety. It is not about hanging tough, engaging, fighting or payback. With the assistance of Catherine Schnell, a Melbourne based Aikido instructor who runs a very popular Personal Safety Concepts program at her Aiki Centre, […]
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1. Koichi Tohei Sensei (1920-2011) The Aikido world suffered a great loss last week with the passing of Koichi Tohei Sensei. Tohei Sensei was the founder of Shinshin Toitsu Aikido (Ki-Aikido). He passed away peacefully at 9:14 last Thursday 19th May 2011. He was 91 years old. His funeral will be held within his family […]
In a little over a week, we will have five additional hakama wearers in our dojo. So it is timely to look at the origins of hakama and who wears it. The hakama is the skirt-like pants worn in some schools of Japanese based martial arts. It is worn in most Aikido schools as well […]
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If you have any contribution for the Shukan News (story, photograph, video), please send it via email to gary@garyweigh.com 1. Michael Williams Sensei Just a quick reminder that Michael Williams Sensei will be teaching again on Saturday 4th June (10:30 – 12:30). And greetings from Hamburg …from Elisabeth Andel. 2. Grading coming up Our next […]
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The Koto
The koto is a unique Japanese musical instrument with an unforgettable sound that is instantly associated with traditional Japanese art and culture. It has a history in Japan of over 1200 years and is iconic in representing the nation’s traditional past. It is no surprise that the Koto is Japan’s national musical instrument. The instrument […]
Shukan News 13th June
Monday 13th June 2011 If you have any world or Brisbane Aikido contribution for the Shukan News (story, photograph, video), please send it via email to gary@garyweigh.com 1. What’s news? A huge ‘thank you’ to Lenore, Neil and Lachlan for hosting our committee meeting on Saturday afternoon. It made a wonderful change from the spartan […]
The Jo
According to history or legend, Muso Gonnosuki was reputed to be the inventor of the Jo – a wooden staff 4 feet in length. Muso was a samurai of the early late 16th – early 17th century and the traditional founder of the Koryu school of Jojutsu known as Shinto Muso-ryu. His favorite weapon was […]
Shukan News 6th June
Monday 6th June 2011 If you have any world or Brisbane Aikido contribution for the Shukan News (story, photograph, video), please send it via email to gary@garyweigh.com 1. Beginners – don’t miss out! Your last chance this month to learn the subtle art of Aikido with Griffith Aikido Institute begins 6.30 pm on Thursday evening […]
The Bokken
The Bokken is a Japanese wooden sword used for training. It is about the size and shape of a Japanese katana but it is far cheaper and a lot safer than a live blade in sword related arts such as kendo, aikido and kenjutsu. Heavier bokken are designed to develop strength and technique, often used […]
Shukan News 30th May
Monday 30th May 2011 If you have any Worldwide or Aikido Brisbane contribution for the Shukan News (story, photograph, video), please send it via email to gary@garyweigh.com 1. Next BEGINNERS COURSE starts on Tuesday 7th June Learn Aikido, the mysterious Japanese martial art, where size and physical strength mean nothing. For more information check out […]
The 5-step personal protection system
The goal of Personal Protection is your own safety. That is, to stay safe or to regain a position of safety. It is not about hanging tough, engaging, fighting or payback. With the assistance of Catherine Schnell, a Melbourne based Aikido instructor who runs a very popular Personal Safety Concepts program at her Aiki Centre, […]
Shukan News 23rd May
1. Koichi Tohei Sensei (1920-2011) The Aikido world suffered a great loss last week with the passing of Koichi Tohei Sensei. Tohei Sensei was the founder of Shinshin Toitsu Aikido (Ki-Aikido). He passed away peacefully at 9:14 last Thursday 19th May 2011. He was 91 years old. His funeral will be held within his family […]
The hakama, its origins and who wears it
In a little over a week, we will have five additional hakama wearers in our dojo. So it is timely to look at the origins of hakama and who wears it. The hakama is the skirt-like pants worn in some schools of Japanese based martial arts. It is worn in most Aikido schools as well […]
Shukan News 16th May
If you have any contribution for the Shukan News (story, photograph, video), please send it via email to gary@garyweigh.com 1. Michael Williams Sensei Just a quick reminder that Michael Williams Sensei will be teaching again on Saturday 4th June (10:30 – 12:30). And greetings from Hamburg …from Elisabeth Andel. 2. Grading coming up Our next […]