Here is a clip of 82-year-old Kendo master Taniguchi Yasunori Sensei, 9th Dan (wearing the white hakama), in a demonstration in which he spars and practices with three other shihans, who are at least in their 50's (give or take a few years). The first individual is a 7th Dan while the second and third individuals are both 8th Dan. While you may admire the skills of the 9th Dan kendoka, I would like to call your attention to his training partners. Notice how focused, determined, sharp, and strong their attacks are. And though their aged bodies may not give them much endurance (as evident particularly in the second training partner), they still attack with the vigor of a 20- or 30-year-old. I believe that this is applicable to our own Aikido practice. It does not matter whether you have studied Budo for 60 days or for 60 years. Everyone should be capable of embodying the Bushido spirit and deliver an honest, focused, determined, sharp, and strong attack as well as practice with a good and joyful energy. Please keep this in mind throughout your training, particularly at this upcoming Gasshuku and especially in the next Kyu Examination that you decide to volunteer to take ukemi for the testing candidates. Gassho.
-Andre ("Muketsu")
Co-located at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo, Shobu Aikido of Ohio provides Aikido and Internal Power/Aiki training for adults and children in the greater Toledo area with weekly classes and seasonal seminars. Visitors are always welcome.
There are currently openings for Adult and Children students. Interested candidates are invited to observe a class. The dojo is co-located with the Toledo Zen Center at 6537 Angola Road Holland, OH 43558 jayrinsenweik@gmail.com
Aikido is a non-competitive martial art that can be practiced by almost anyone. Aikido techniques do not rely on physical strength but rather develops relaxed power through the focus of intention and Ki. The result is a creative method of non-destructive conflict resolution.
Aikido is practiced on many levels. The first level is includes the development of stamina, flexibility, and learning how to focus one's intention. The second level is built on the first and stresses self-defense techniques that teach the natural order of movement. In this process the students also become adept at ukemi, the art of rolling, falling and protecting oneself. Aikido provides the opportunity for the development of the entire person. It is a workout of the entire body and mind and results in increased strength, overall physically fitness, flexibility and centeredness.
At the third level students are gradually introduced to the secrets of receiving and harnessing the power of ki, they also develop spatial awareness and learn to judge proper timing and distance. During this training the goal is to establish and maintain an energetic connection to your partner and to lead them off balance. This eliminates the need for more destructive means of resolving situations.
The highest level of aikido is mind over matter. This involves the use of visualization techniques, the power of intention and ki, breath control and meditation. Aikido is truly a spiritual martial art that explores themind - body - spirit connection. This advanced level of training at Shobu Aikido reaches a level not easily found elsewhere. The student learns how to manifest power and effectiveness by the focusing of intention alone. This level depends on and can only be reached through the refinement of technique and the students own deepest feeling. For this reason it alternates between the physical and the spiritual.
In the process of practicing aikido, students inevitably find themselves less stressed and more energetic, better equipped to manage life's many conflicts with calm control. Aikido is great for adults and kids alike because practice encourages respect for self and others, self control, cooperation and responsibility.
Gasshuku or weekend long intensive seminars with William Gleason Sensei are available seasonally.
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4 comments:
Muketsu, thanks for posting this...it is warming to me to see a man in his 80's doing such moves. As someone in his 50's, I hope you can count on me to give you a solid attack. I was struck by how the participants felt the opponent by tapping lightly many times, then going in at lightning speed!
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