Shobu Aikido of Ohio: 9/1/07

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.

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 4 from 9/26/07 'No Collision'

Tenchinage 3 from 9/26/07 'Don't Fight'

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.

Tenchinage 1 from 9/26/07 'Don't Just Turn, Move Center'

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

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

Ne-waza

Sompe pictures from last week:

William Gleason Sensei,Shobu Aikido, Boston

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!

more yamaguchi shihan

yamaguchi shihan and yasuno sensei

this should be more interesting than just their names.

Jay Weik Sensei began to study the martial arts in 1977, and in 1987 began the practice of Aikido with Bill Gleason Sensei at Shobu Aikido of Boston.

In 2001 he moved back to his hometown of Toledo to found Shobu Aikido of Ohio, and in 2005 he began co-leading intensive Shobu Okugyo retreats with Gleason Sensei which focus on Kotodama and Aiki principle.

In 2013 he was awarded the rank of Godan (5th Degree Black Belt) by Gleason Sensei.

Jay appears extensively in Gleason Sensei's 2001 video 'Aikido and Japanese Sword' as well as his 2009 book "Aikido and Words of Power."

Gleason Sensei and Jay Sensei also study Internal Power/Aiki with Dan Harden.

Shobu Aikido of Ohio