Aikido is a Japanese martial art performed by blending with the motion of the attacker and redirecting the force of the attack rather than opposing it head-on. This requires very little physical energy, as the aikidōka (aikido practitioner) “leads” the attacker’s momentum using entering and turning movements.
We train at a high level. Our Art has to be powerful and graceful and leaves nothing to chance.
Our friends at BigRock Aikikai are pleased to host an upcoming seminar with Y. Kawahara Sensei, 8th Dan.
Kawahara Sensei
Dates: March 13 and 14, 2010
Times: Sat 10:30 am – 3:00 pm, Sun 10:30 am – 2:00 pm
Sat – $50
Sun – $40
Both days – $80
No early registration required.
BigRock Aikikai is located at 7004 5th Street SE, Bay G. Please enter through the north entrance. Call Steve Erickson with any questions at 403.617.6541.
Congratulations to Andy Morton, Eric Draken and Kanae Ueda for passing their ikkyu, nikyu and gokyu tests, respectively, on March 6th, 2010.
We would also like to express our profound gratitude to our friends at Calgary Aikikai for helping all of us prepare for our tests.
Together we serve both North and South Calgary. Here you will find how our Aikido schedules compliment each other to bring you classes 5 days a week.
| Counting |
| Term | Brief translation | Pronunciation |
| Ichi, ni, san, shi, go, roku, shichi, hachi, kyu, jyu |
One through ten. |
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| Important Names and Terms |
| Term | Brief translation | Pronunciation |
| Aikido | Japanese martial art founded by Morihei Ueshiba |
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| Aikidoka | One who practices aikido. |
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| Sempai | A senior student. |
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| Kohai | A junior student. |
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| Domo arigatou gozaimashita | Thank you very much. |
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| Onegaishimasu | Please (train with me). |
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