angela and i have been interested in this man's ideas for some time. i thought the dojo would be as well.
aikido and the harmony of nature
angela and i have been interested in this man's ideas for some time. i thought the dojo would be as well.
Tenchinage 2 From 9/26/07 'Expanding Ki'
Note: Expanding Ki is the Kototama dimension of "A" - reference the book "The Spiritual Foundations of Aikido" by my teacher Bill Gleason Sensei.
Shihonage from 9/26/07 'Right Away'
Excerpts from Keiko with Jay Chikyo Weik Sensei at Shobu Aikido of Ohio on 9/26/07.
Note: Rember that the breaking of the partners balance is accomplished in how you RECIEVE ukes attack.
Clip of Jay Sensei from the Jazz Gig Sept 24th.
Hey All -
We got a new digital camera that takes video clips as well. Here is my first ever attempt at posting to youtube - a snip from the gig I played at Murphys last night with the rest of the University of Toledo Jazz Faculty guys. The tune is 'I Hear A Rhapsody' and the Sax player next to me is Gunnar Mossblad, the Jazz Dept Chair. We will be playing there again on October 22nd.
See you on the mat,
- Jay
We got a new digital camera that takes video clips as well. Here is my first ever attempt at posting to youtube - a snip from the gig I played at Murphys last night with the rest of the University of Toledo Jazz Faculty guys. The tune is 'I Hear A Rhapsody' and the Sax player next to me is Gunnar Mossblad, the Jazz Dept Chair. We will be playing there again on October 22nd.
See you on the mat,
- Jay
BONSAI WORKSHOP SET
Mr. Will Heath will be at the dojo on Saturday Sept 29th for the bonsai workshop. It will start around 1:00 p.m. The fee will be $25, and will include training, materials, and the tree you work on that you keep for yourself. The tree is a Ficus species which means you should keep it indoors. The fee does not include a pot for the tree, but some will be available for purchase.
Sensei Gigs!
Hello All. The University is back in session and I am once again playing with the other Jazz faculty at Murphys Jazz club in downtown Toledo every other Monday or so. The first gig is this Monday, Sept 24th from 8pm to 9pm. Come down after keiko if you can and enjoy some musical Aiki!
- Jay
Dojo Kitchen
All,
I spent some time Sunday cleaning out the refrigerator and garbage at the Dojo. I ended up throwing out lots of moldy containers of fruit and many open containers of salsa along with misc expired items. I attempted to organize the remaining items i.e. beer and condiments and clean what was reachable. A couple of things I'd like dojo community help with -
Fridge -
Please mark the top of a shared containers of food with your initials and the date it was opened, this makes cleanup and safe sharing possible.
Recycling -
There are two containers in the kitchen, one is for garbage, and a smaller one for recyclable items. There is also a grocery bag for cardboard and paper. I'd like to continue to help recycle glass, plastic and cardboard from the dojo. If everyone could rinse empty beverage containers before recycling it will cut down on the smell, fruit flies and possible leaking of those items while they wait for me or someone else to take them away.
Dishes, utensils and glasses -
The sink area space is very limited. It would be nice if everyone would clean up as they use dishes, glasses and utensils. Those times when cleanup can't happen it would be nice if the two grey tubs located on top of the fridge or under the table could be used to temporarily store the dirty items until they can be cleaned. This will free up access to the sink and aide the next person that is cleaning. If possible please scrape and rinse items before utilizing these "overflow" containers.
Thanks everyone!
I spent some time Sunday cleaning out the refrigerator and garbage at the Dojo. I ended up throwing out lots of moldy containers of fruit and many open containers of salsa along with misc expired items. I attempted to organize the remaining items i.e. beer and condiments and clean what was reachable. A couple of things I'd like dojo community help with -
Fridge -
Please mark the top of a shared containers of food with your initials and the date it was opened, this makes cleanup and safe sharing possible.
Recycling -
There are two containers in the kitchen, one is for garbage, and a smaller one for recyclable items. There is also a grocery bag for cardboard and paper. I'd like to continue to help recycle glass, plastic and cardboard from the dojo. If everyone could rinse empty beverage containers before recycling it will cut down on the smell, fruit flies and possible leaking of those items while they wait for me or someone else to take them away.
Dishes, utensils and glasses -
The sink area space is very limited. It would be nice if everyone would clean up as they use dishes, glasses and utensils. Those times when cleanup can't happen it would be nice if the two grey tubs located on top of the fridge or under the table could be used to temporarily store the dirty items until they can be cleaned. This will free up access to the sink and aide the next person that is cleaning. If possible please scrape and rinse items before utilizing these "overflow" containers.
Thanks everyone!