The following is a first article in a series of mini articles written by Yusuf Sensei inspired from the book 'The Art of Aikido - Principles & Essential Techniques' by Kisshomaru Ueshiba.
Aikido is a modern Budo founded by Morihei Ueshiba after he had mastered many traditional Japanese martial arts and engaged in profound spritual training.
Master Morihei Ueshiba once explained the true mind-set of Aikido by saying: "In true Budo, there is no enemy. True Budo is the function of love. It does not contend and destroy but rather fosters and nourishes all things. A martial art solely concerned with winning and losing is not true Budo. True Budo is masakatsu, agatsu, katsuhayabi - "True Victory is Self-Victory, Victory Right Now!" This is an absolute victory, absolute because it does not contend with anything. Victory is to thoroughly rid the mind of contention and conflict within ourselves."
"Nothing surpasses daily training in Aikido" - Kisshomaru Ueshiba.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Friday, November 6, 2009
Upgrading and demonstration
Upgrading
Hear ye! Hear ye! Myaikido will be conducting an upgrading session for adults and children. Pograms are as stated:
Tarikh: 21 November 2009 (Sabtu)
Hear ye! Hear ye! Myaikido will be conducting an upgrading session for adults and children. Pograms are as stated:
Tarikh: 21 November 2009 (Sabtu)
Tentantif:
Sesi Kanak-kanak
0830-0900 Pendaftran
0900-10.30 Latihan Intensif & Ulang Kaji
Sensei Suzalie, Azrul Hasni & Azalie
1030-1100 Rehat
1100-1200 Ujian Aikido 10th, 9th & 8th Kyu (Examiners: Sensei Suzalie, Naim Sensei, Azrul
Sensei & Nik Ibrahim)
Sesi Dewasa
1330-1400 Pendaftran
1400-1515 Latihan Intensif (The 5 Fundamental Pinning Techniques)
Sensei Suzalie & Hairul Hafiz
1515-1530 Rehat
1530-1630 Latihan Intensif (Throwing Techniques)
Sensei Yusof & Sensei Muhammad Hafiz
Sensei Yusof & Sensei Muhammad Hafiz
1715-1815 Ujian Aikido 6-2 Kyu (Examiner: Sensei Suzalie, Sensei Yusof & Hafiz)
Mohon dimaklumkan kepada semua calon yang berkelayakan.
Aikido Demonstration
We will also be conducting an aikido demonstration at the following location on the stated date/time.
Demonstrasi Aikido INTAN, Bukit Kiara
Penyelaras : Khairul Azalie & Nik Ibrahim
Lokasi : Institut Tadbiran Negara, Bukit Kiara
Tarikh & Masa : 10hb November 2009 (Selasa) & 5.30-6.30pm
Jumlah Peserta : 300 orang Pegawai Tadbir dan Diplomatik
Demonstrasi Aikido, Putrajaya
Penyelaras : Hairul Hafez Abu Bakar
Lokasi : SMK Presint 8, Putrajaya
Tarikh & Masa : 20hb November 2009 (Jumaat) 9.00-9.30am
Jumlah Peserta : 500 pelajar sempena Hari Kokurilum Sekolah
What To Train In Yudansha
To those who pass their Yudansha the other day, these are some words of wisdom from Mitsugi Saotome:
Yudansha ranking is given for many reasons, not just technical ability. Just because a person receives a certain yudansha rank does not mean that he or she has attained that ability at that moment. It means that I feel the person is on the threshold and will grow into that rank with the pressures of added responsibility.
Of course, receiving a promotion to any yudansha rank presupposes a certain technical proficiency. But this alone is not enough. My eyes see differently when I watch a student practice. I see that student's personality as well as his or her growth. I often know what kind of special difficulties the student has had to overcome. I have a good idea how much that person has done for his or her group, how much responsibility has been shouldered and how much he or she has done to help others. I know that person's social and spiritual growth and leadership abilities.
I've been asked many times how a student should train and with what goals in mind for each yudansha level. Most of this cannot be put into words and must come from the individual student's heart as he or she grows in understanding; but I can give you a little guidance.
To train for Shodan:
You are training to become a beginner, no longer just a guest in the dojo, but a student with very real responsibilities. One must study the basic technical form and basic physical principle until the correct movement is automatic and feels natural.
To train for Nidan:
The power of movement must be emphasized and developed. The functional reality of technique must be explored and an understanding developed of what really works and why.
To train for Sandan:
The student must develop an understanding of Aiki principle and begin to break out of technique.
To train for Yondan:
The student must discover the philosophy of Aiki principle and how it relates to technique. The technical form must be deeply refined according to this understanding and the student must seriously begin to develop the art of training others. Personal training is not enough. The student must understand social responsibility.
To train for Godan:
One must make Aiki principle a direct part of his or her life, developing an awesome spirit, leadership qualities and the spiritual and social application of Aiki principle. A complete spontaneity of technique must develop which is no longer technique but the principle which underlies technique. There must be, at this point, a complete dedication to the art and a great social and spiritual growth. A growth which produces not a narrow local concern for one dojo or one area, but an active concern for all students and all people of the world. Throughout all these years of training, your physical, mental, social and spiritual understanding and power must steadily progress. The spontaneous application of Aiki must progress. If you stop training on any one of these levels, your Aikido will no longer grow.
Just putting in your time has no meaning. The quality and intensity of your training, the discoveries you make each day, these things have meaning. You must train hard and discover the answer for yourself.
YUDANSHA RANKING
By Mitsugi Saotome
Written ca. 1986 For an ASU Newsletter
By Mitsugi Saotome
Written ca. 1986 For an ASU Newsletter
Yudansha ranking is given for many reasons, not just technical ability. Just because a person receives a certain yudansha rank does not mean that he or she has attained that ability at that moment. It means that I feel the person is on the threshold and will grow into that rank with the pressures of added responsibility.
Of course, receiving a promotion to any yudansha rank presupposes a certain technical proficiency. But this alone is not enough. My eyes see differently when I watch a student practice. I see that student's personality as well as his or her growth. I often know what kind of special difficulties the student has had to overcome. I have a good idea how much that person has done for his or her group, how much responsibility has been shouldered and how much he or she has done to help others. I know that person's social and spiritual growth and leadership abilities.
I've been asked many times how a student should train and with what goals in mind for each yudansha level. Most of this cannot be put into words and must come from the individual student's heart as he or she grows in understanding; but I can give you a little guidance.
To train for Shodan:
You are training to become a beginner, no longer just a guest in the dojo, but a student with very real responsibilities. One must study the basic technical form and basic physical principle until the correct movement is automatic and feels natural.
To train for Nidan:
The power of movement must be emphasized and developed. The functional reality of technique must be explored and an understanding developed of what really works and why.
To train for Sandan:
The student must develop an understanding of Aiki principle and begin to break out of technique.
To train for Yondan:
The student must discover the philosophy of Aiki principle and how it relates to technique. The technical form must be deeply refined according to this understanding and the student must seriously begin to develop the art of training others. Personal training is not enough. The student must understand social responsibility.
To train for Godan:
One must make Aiki principle a direct part of his or her life, developing an awesome spirit, leadership qualities and the spiritual and social application of Aiki principle. A complete spontaneity of technique must develop which is no longer technique but the principle which underlies technique. There must be, at this point, a complete dedication to the art and a great social and spiritual growth. A growth which produces not a narrow local concern for one dojo or one area, but an active concern for all students and all people of the world. Throughout all these years of training, your physical, mental, social and spiritual understanding and power must steadily progress. The spontaneous application of Aiki must progress. If you stop training on any one of these levels, your Aikido will no longer grow.
Just putting in your time has no meaning. The quality and intensity of your training, the discoveries you make each day, these things have meaning. You must train hard and discover the answer for yourself.
AIKIDO SEMINAR AND YUDANSHA UPGRADING
Some pictures on the 17 Oct
The seminar was a great success. We had an awesome 2 day seminar. Pak Haji Haneef Sensei with his mix style is on top of his game. Yusuf Busra Sensei also astonishing with his quick yet controlled moves. The tatami was full and some of us had train on the floor, but it was well worth it!.
Yudansha was also successfully conducted. Yours truly,Hairul Hafeez and a few other aikidokas managed to pass our shodan. Yusuf Sensei and Hafiz Sensei managed to get their nidan with flying colors. All and all, congratulation to all! Our collective backs were soaring with pain after the seminar but it was nothing compared to the knowledge and ukhuwah we forged! Go Myaikido! Go Aikikai Malaysia!
Monday, October 12, 2009
17 and 18 October Seminar Update
Please download the seminar pack here (forms and maps)
Please download maps here:
1) From Bandar Baru Bangi tol to Myaikido [map]
2) From Kajang tol to Myaikido [map]
3) From Myaikido to the seminar venue [map]
4) From Myaikido to Cempaka Recreational Park [map]
For enquiries, please do not hesitate to email or call
Suzalie Sensei (016-6272716 / suzaliemohd@yahoo.co.uk),
Yusuf Sensei (012-3919372/ yusuf138@gmail.com) or
Ida Hariati Hashim (016-9930946/ shariati111@yahoo.com).
Please download maps here:
1) From Bandar Baru Bangi tol to Myaikido [map]
2) From Kajang tol to Myaikido [map]
3) From Myaikido to the seminar venue [map]
4) From Myaikido to Cempaka Recreational Park [map]
For enquiries, please do not hesitate to email or call
Suzalie Sensei (016-6272716 / suzaliemohd@yahoo.co.uk),
Yusuf Sensei (012-3919372/ yusuf138@gmail.com) or
Ida Hariati Hashim (016-9930946/ shariati111@yahoo.com).
Saturday, September 12, 2009
AIKIDO SEMINAR AND YUDANSHA UPGRADING
MY AIKIDO Dojo, as endorsed by Aikikai Malaysia, will be hosting a Seminar and Yudansha Upgrading. The programs will be conducted by Tn. Haji Haneef Sensei (the Head of Aikikai Malaysia's Technical Committee), Yusuf Busrah Sensei and Suzalie Mohamad Sensei. Details are as follow:
Date/ Day : 17th - 18th October 2009 (Saturday and Sunday)
Time/ Venue: Kindly refer to the Program Tentative attached.
Fees :
Package A – Trainings on 17th Oct only =RM140
Package B – Trainings on 17th and Ken & Jo Suburi =RM160
Package C – Trainings on 17th, Ken & Jo Suburi and dinner= RM180
(please indicate your choice in the Registration Form attached)
Abstract:
The seminar will be packed with demonstrations and in depth explanations on Aikido techniques that are very simple yet practical in our daily life. Participants will be given the opportunity to execute the Aikido techniques under direct supervision of the sensei(s), thus this provides the chance for each participant to improve himself in Aikido.
Participants will enjoy:
* Certificate of Attendance to the Seminar from My Aikido Dojo
* Yudansha Upgrading Scroll from the Hombu Dojo in Japan (fees for upgrading is not included in this seminar fee, the payment of upgrading fee will made to Aikikai Malaysia, however the organizer will arrange the collection of the fee on behalf of Aikikai Malaysia). Kindly fill in the Yudansha Upgrading Form attached.
* Refreshments during breaks
* Goody bag
* Great networking experience
For enquiries, please do not hesitate to email or call Suzalie Sensei (016-6272716 / suzaliemohd@yahoo.co.uk), Yusuf Sensei (012-3919372/ yusuf138@gmail.com) or Ida Hariati Hashim (016-9930946/ shariati111@yahoo.com).
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* Note:
The organizer does not make arrangement for the flight tickets for oversea participants, however arrangement for airport transfers and accommodation can be made upon request. (please indicate in the Registration Form attached).
We are looking forward to seing you at the seminar.
Please download the seminar pack here (forms, maps etc.) [5MB]
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