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Winter Gasshuku 2023
An amazing weekend seminar of SMR and community connection, click here to see all the photos.
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Budo “The Art of Being”
“Budo: The Art of Being” goes beyond mere physical techniques, revealing the holistic nature of budo. Learn to cultivate mindfulness, discipline, and compassion, essential qualities for effective self-defense and conflict resolution. These teachings extend far beyond the dojo, empowering you to lead a harmonious and balanced life in every aspect. Immerse yourself in the profound…
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Singapore Seminar
On Sunday 23rd April David Shihan was hosted in Singapore to teach a Shinto Ryu Kenjutsu Seminar. Many thanks to Ramlan Ortega Shihan, Emma Idzura Sensei and Kelvin Kong Sensei of Aikido Shudokan International for making all the arrangements and particularly to the 20 plus participants who attended on the day. It was a great turnout…
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Backyard Blitz – Martial Arts Makeover
Queensland’s Sunshine Coast would not be the same without people like David Dangerfield. David is a man who is thoroughly respected by his community and adored by both his students and family. His passion for the martial art of Aikido and his teaching efforts have helped many people, including youth at risk, Paralympic athletes and…
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Benefits of Aikido for Children and Teenagers
Aikido For Children & Youth Aikido Has Helped Kids With Aikido Can Help In The Following Areas Spirit: Aikido develops win/win philosophy everyone wins.Body: Aikido is physically challenging but not impossible, and it is good for strength training and weight loss.Mind: Children & youth can understand their minds. They learn that the mind is a tool; therefore, they learn…
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Budo Etiquette
“Budo (martial ways) begins and ends with Rei ho.” This is one of the key concepts Nishioka Sensei stresses every time we meet. It is very easy to misunderstand or undervalue this piece of advice – to see it as part of some outmoded sense of chivalry. This attitude reflects a perception that the Koryu…
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A True Story… June 2010
(In 2010 young Australian Jessica Watson was rightly feted for her circumnavigation of the globe as a sixteen year old in her boat Ella’s Pink Lady. The following is the tale of another special young person who set out on his own epic journey). The news cameras were not rolling. The photographers were not to…
