Capital Aikikai Blog in Upstate NY

Video of Youth Class Test

2011-12-30T10:08:00.000-05:00

Kids Fun Party, Dec 24th 2011

2011-12-27T12:40:00.000-05:00

Kids Fun Party was exciting for all children.All played together, lots of games.

Class Schedule 2012, Capital Aikikai of Syracuse

2011-12-22T10:33:00.002-05:00

New Aikido class schedule of Capital Aikikai of Syracuse starts January 2^ndand ending May 21^st, 2012

happy Holidays,

Bob

Holiday Aikido Schedule, Capital Aikikai of Syracuse

2011-12-19T22:31:00.002-05:00

Classes are as usual – Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 6:30pm – 8:00pm -- Since Christmas and New Years fall on a weekend no alteration to regular schedule.

Dojo holiday schedule, Rochester Phoenix Aikido Club

2011-12-19T00:25:00.001-05:00

Rochester Phoenix Aikido Club will be closed on Dec 25th, 26th, 2011 and January 1st, 2012. All other days are regular schedule.

Youth class testing and Adult class, Dec 18th, 2011

2011-12-19T00:19:00.000-05:00

We had youth class testing today. All kids did great job. Some pics from the testing.

Stretching

Bow to SENSEI

In the adult class, we focused on spiral movement and apply it in techniques.

Exercising spiral movement

KOSHI-NAGE (Hip throw)

Great seminar, Clyde Takeguchi Shihan's Annual seminar at Capital Aikikai of Syracuse

2011-12-04T22:50:00.002-05:00

It was so much fun and great seminar this weekend. About 50 people attended the seminar, Dojo was so cloudy. almost no free space. Takeguchi Shihan focused on "Connect yourself, and set". That was something easy to miss in daily training, but very important thing. We trained Kumi-Jo in the second day. Concept was still same, "connect and set". All practitioner smiled through the seminar, such a warmful and relaxed seminar. See you next year!

Picture taken in the first day

Relaxed, stretching before seminar starts

Bob Poresky sensei opening the seminar

Stretching

Takeguchi Shihan demonstrating

Paula taking Uke

Tom had testing in the seminar, he was graded as 2nd Dan. Congratulations!

Dojo closed this coming weekend, Rochester Phoenix Aikido Club

2011-11-29T15:40:00.000-05:00

Since we have Annual Seminar of Clyde Takeguchi Shihan next weekend in Syracuse, all Aikido classes on Sunday Dec 4th at Rochester Phoenix Aikido Club are cancelled. Class on Friday is also cancelled.

Aikido class will be back regular schedule on Monday Dec 5th.

Adult Aikido classs on Dec 2nd: Cancelled

Youth Aikido class on Dec 4th: Cancelled
Adult Aikido class on Dec 4th: Cancelled

Capital Aikikai, Syracuse: Aikijuku Dojo is honored to host Ryoichi Kinoshita Sensei

2011-11-28T16:14:00.001-05:00

Aikijuku Dojo is honored to host Ryoichi Kinoshita Sensei from Osaka, Japan.

Kinoshita Sensei has devoted his life to Aikido under the instruction of Abe Seiseki Sensei for nearly 40 years and instructs full-time at dojo in Osaka, Kyoto and Nara as well as at his own dojo.

Kinoshita Sensei will bring his mastery of centering and Aikido connection to Central New York for a special seminar on February 15th and 17-19th.

This is a fantastic opportunity to deepen your Aikido knowledge and ability that you will not want to miss!

Training will be conducted:

Wednesday February 15th: 7:00–9:00pm

Faust’s USA Karate
6780 Pittsford-Palmyra Road
Fairport, New York 14450

Friday February 17th                 6:30–8:00pm
Saturday February 18th:          10:00–12:00pm, 2:30–4:30pm
Sunday February 19th:            10:00–12:00pm

Capital Aikikai of Syracuse
5869 Fisher Road
Building 2, Suite B
East Syracuse, NY 13057

More information at:

http://web.mac.com/aikijukudojo/Seminar
Neil Segal
Aikijuku Dojo
web.mac.com/aikijukudojo

Annual Seminar featuring Clyde Takeguchi Shihan, December 3rd and 4th, 2011

2011-11-28T01:00:00.000-05:00

Greetings everyone,

This is a reminder that on the first weekend in December Capital Aikikai, Syracuse will be holding our annual Seminar featuring Clyde Takeguchi Shihan. Please reference flyer for details (Download here)– or go to www.aikido-syracuse.com
Have a great Thanksgiving !Hope to see you, best to all,

Bob

Bob Poresky -- Capital Aikikai, Syracuse

SEMINAR

December 3rd and 4th, 2011

CAPITAL AIKIKAI, SYRACUSE, NY

Featuring Clyde Takeguchi Shihan, 7th Dan

Registration:

Saturday 12/3/11 11 a.m.
Sunday 12/4/11 9 a.m.

Cost:
$50 Saturday only / $40 Sunday only / $65 Both Days

Saturday Class
12:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. / 2:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday Class
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Capital Aikikai, Syracuse NY
5869 Fisher Road, Building 3, Suite, C, East Syracuse, New York 13057
Chief Instructor: Bob Poresky (315) 559-5061

Junior Leader test

2011-11-20T21:45:00.000-05:00

One of student in Youth class took Junior Leader test today. She showed amazing techniques. Congratulations!

Some new things in Dojo

2011-11-20T21:34:00.001-05:00

Several new stuff in Rochester Phoenix Aikido Club.

New SHOMEN

Bob Poresky Sensei's class in Syracuse

2011-11-20T00:03:00.002-05:00

We had nice and fun class with Sensei Bob in Syracuse this morning. Thank you, Sensei Bob.

Rochester Phoenix Aikido Club will have regular class tomorrow as always. Join us!

He also gave Self defence class from 10am to 11am, before Aikido class. Taka joined, and enjoyed a lot!

Bob Poresky sensei's class Saturday November 19th in Syracuse

2011-10-31T21:06:00.001-04:00

Robert Poresky Sensei will be holding training in Syracuse

Instructor: Robert Poresky Sensei 4th Dan, Chief instructor of Capital Aikikai of Syracuse
When: Saturday November 19^th 11:00am till 1:00pm

Where: Capital Aikikai of Syracuse

5869 Fisher Road, Building 2, Suite B
East Syracuse, New York 13057 (Directions)

All are welcome

Dave Millar Sensei's Seminar

2011-10-17T12:14:00.000-04:00

Don't forget to attend Dave Millar sensei's seminar next weekend.

Dave Millar Sensei's Seminar

Dave Millar, 5th Dan, Shidoin of Capital Aikikai
When: 10/22-23, 2011
Where: Capital Aikikai, Syracuse NY
5869 Fisher Road, Building 3, Suite, C, East Syracuse, New York 13057
Download flyer

Registration:

Saturday 10/22/11 11 a.m.
Sunday 10/23/11 9 a.m.

Cost:

$40 Saturday only
$30 Sunday only
$50 Both Days

Sunday Class Sep 18th, 2011. Bob Poresky sensei's class

2011-09-18T22:16:00.001-04:00

Bob Poresky sensei came over from Syracuse and taught adult class today. It was so much useful and fun class as usual.

Youth class: Students well concentrated, did nice and good rolling and techniques. All are getting better and better every week.

Bob Poresky sensei's class next Sunday, Sep 18th 2011

2011-09-12T00:09:00.000-04:00

Robert Poresky Sensei will be over on Sun, September 18th, 2011

Where: Rochester Phoenix Aikido Club, 2nd Floor, 34 Elton Street, Rochester, NY 14607
When: Sunday, September 18th, 2011. 11:00am-1:30pm
All are welcome

NOTE: Dojo has moved from 3rd floor to 2nd floor in same building.

Bill Plank Sensei's Seminar

2011-08-04T10:45:00.000-04:00

We will have Bill Plank Sensei's seminar this month at Capital Aikikai of Syracuse. All are welcome to join.

Bill Plank Sensei's Seminar

Bill Plank, 5th Dan, Shidoin of Capital Aikikai
When: 8/20-21, 2011
Where: Capital Aikikai, Syracuse NY
5869 Fisher Road, Building 3, Suite, C, East Syracuse, New York 13057
Download flyer

Pics from CAF Summer Camp 2011

2011-08-04T10:37:00.004-04:00

Couple of pictures from summer camp of Capital Aikido Federation held last month.
Some of students attended from our dojo. Everyone enjoyed training there.

click here to see Summer camp web album

Clyde Takeguchi Sensei

Capital Aikikai Summer Camp 2011

2011-07-19T11:07:00.000-04:00

Summer camp this year is July 29-31.

When: Friday, July 29 at 12:00pm - July 31 at 1:00pm, 2011
Where: Shin Dojo (Aikido in Fredericksburg), 6155 Hickory Ridge Rd, Spotsylvania, VA
More info on Facebook

CAF Summer Camp

http://potomacaikikai.org/Events/CAF2011.pdf

Registration is here: http://www.potomacaikikai.org/events.html

Regular schedule

2011-07-05T12:35:00.002-04:00

Hope everyone had nice independence day holiday. Rochester Phoenix Aikido club is now back in regular schedule.

Thanks

Class this coming Sunday, July 3rd, 2011

2011-06-29T16:00:00.000-04:00

Class as normal on Sunday but no class Monday.

Have a great July 4th,

Vic

New Dojo

2011-06-19T21:47:00.002-04:00

Rochester Phoenix Aikido club started training at new Dojo last week. New place has more windows and space. It is much comfortable in summer and warmer in winter. We trained Jo-dori today.

Jo-dori in Adult class

Youth Class

New Dojo has more windows.

Changing room

After all TATAMI moved... at old place

Demonstration at Strong Museum

2011-06-19T21:02:00.001-04:00

Rochester Phoenix Aikido Club gave demonstration at Strong Museum of Play last Saturday. We had 2 demonstration at 11am and 1pm. Students in youth class gave the demonstrations. Lots of people came to watch Aikido. Our students did great job. Thanks!

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Aikido Demonstration at Strong Museum of Play on Sat, 18th 2011

2011-06-17T15:56:00.001-04:00

Rochester Phoenix Aikido Club will give demonstration at Strong National Museum of Play on Sat, 18th 2011.

Demonstration starts 11:00 am and 1:00 pm

Come and see!

Saturday, June 18

Exhibit Opening: Five Friends from Japan

Learn about the school and home life of Japanese children and the similarities and differences between kids in the U.S. and other countries. Listen to many kinds of Japanese music in Shoko’s living room, learn about Japanese food in Aisa’s Kitchen and Tofu Shop, dress up in traditional Japanese attire in Sakiko’s bedroom, visit a Japanese classroom, and more.Opening day activities include Japanese taiko drumming with TAIKOnnection and martial arts demonstrations by Rochester Phoenix Aikido and Fitness Club. Included with general museum admission fee

New dojo

2011-06-12T23:54:00.000-04:00

Today we moved downstairs into our new dojo. The new dojo gives us more mat space and a new 1/2" underlay to cushion falls. The space is cooler in the Summer and will be warmer in the Winter.

If you have not been around in a while, come and help us break in the new dojo. It's on the second floor, far right corner.

Look forward to training with you all,

Vic

Memorial day weekend training

2011-05-29T21:41:00.000-04:00

We had many students showed up in memorial day weekend training today. We trained Koshinage and other techniques in warm and nice day. Obviously we sweat a lot compare to the last week.

Next Sunday, we will have moving of our Dojo to 2nd floor of same building after the regular class. Vic will try to finish construction this week and hopefully, we will fill up floor by Tatami mat Sunday. We need help of as many people as we have. So if you have time next Sunday around 1pm, come and join! Even if you cannot make training, we appreciate for your help for the moving after the class. Note we will have regular class next sunday (both youth and adult classes) as usual. It will be the last training at current space.

Rochester Phoenix Aikido club

Dojo Moving Date

2011-05-29T18:25:00.001-04:00

Rochester Phoenix Aikido club is moving next weekend. The moving date is scheduled on Sun June 3rd, 2011. We will carry all TATAMI mat downstair after the regular class. Any help would be appreciated. We will start the work around 1pm.

Testing in Youth Class

2011-05-23T13:48:00.001-04:00

We had grade testing in Youth class last Sunday. All did great job. They are graded on White, 3 Yellow belt+, Orange+, Green, Green+, and Brown. Congratulations!

Dojo is moving this summer

2011-05-18T10:44:00.006-04:00

Rochester Phoenix Aikido Club is going to move to 2nd floor of the building. We currently locate on 3rd floor, 34 Elton, going to move 2nd floor by end of May, 2011. The new place will be approximately twice as big as current space so that we will be able to have more people to train in a class. ~~Actual moving date will be May 29th. We will settle all TATAMI mat down in 2nd floor. Welcome to help us for the moving~~.

Note: Construction takes more, so that we will move this summer but not clear yet.

New Dojo space. More windows, more space.
High enough ceiling so that you can train weapons.

Changing room. But there are no walls so far,

just frames are left since previous lease holder took

all the woods out.

It will be covered by walls before moving.

Heating system.

Vic standing at entrance

Bob Poresky Sensei's class on Sunday May 1st, 2011

2011-04-14T10:26:00.002-04:00

Robert Poresky Sensei will be over on Sun May 1st, 2011.

Where: Rochester Phoenix Aikido Club
When: Sunday, May 1st, 2011. 11:00am-1:30pm
All are welcome

Cornell Aikido Club spring seminar with instructor Mark Reichert

2011-04-14T10:10:00.000-04:00

Cornell Aikido club will have Aikido seminar on April 23th/24th. Bring Jo.
More details: http://www.cornellaikidoclub.com/

No Aikido Class on Sun, March 27th, 2011

2011-03-21T10:26:00.001-04:00

No Class on next Sunday, March 27th 2011

Rochester Phoenix Aikido Club

Bob Poresky Sensei's class this coming Sunday, March 20th

2011-03-18T21:36:00.000-04:00

Bob Poresky sensei will be in class this coming Sunday, March 20th
Class will start at 11pm as usual @Rochester Phoenix Aikido Club

All are welcome. See you there

Martial Arts Festival 2011

2011-03-18T21:31:00.004-04:00

Rochester Aikido Club demonstrated at Martial Arts Festival held at Stardust Ballroom, Edgerton Community Center, Rochester NY. In the festival, 10 groups demonstrated their style including Okinawa Karate, European sword, Chinese Kung Fu, Shotokan Karate, Korean Tae Kwon Do, Kyokushin Karate, and Aikido. Victor Williams Sensei and 3 other students demonstrated Aikido Randori.

Here is a web album of the Martial Art Festival.

Click to access to Web album of MartialArtsDemoMarch17th2011

Vic with an organizer of the festival

Devin, Patrick, Taka and Vic
after their demonstration

Bob Poresky Sensei's class

2011-03-06T00:02:00.004-05:00

Training with Bob was always fun as always.

Capital Aikikai Summer Camp 2011

2011-03-04T21:54:00.004-05:00

Capital Aikikai Federation Gassuku 2011
When: Friday, July 29 at 12:00pm - July 31 at 1:00pm
Location :Shin Dojo (Aikido in Fredericksburg)
6155 Hickory Ridge Rd
Spotsylvania, VA

Save the dates!

Bob Poresky Sensei's class next Saturday, March 5th, 2011

2011-02-27T21:02:00.003-05:00

Bob Poresky Sensei will teach class next Saturday at Syracuse.

Instructor: Robert Poresky Sensei 4th dan (Chief instructor of Capital Aikikai of Syracuse)

Where: Capital Aikikai of Syracuse (directions)

When: Saturday, March 5th, 2011
Class starts 11am - 1pm

Anyone is welcome to join!

Takeguchi Shihan

2011-02-25T15:44:00.001-05:00

Sword practice

2011-02-21T23:56:00.003-05:00

Here is some pictures of sword practice taken Sunday class.

Tuesday morning class (Feb 22th, 2011) cancelled this week.

2011-02-21T17:08:00.002-05:00

Tuesday morning class (Feb 22th, 2011) cancelled this week. Back to normal Friday morning.

Rochester Phoenix Aikido Club

Training @ Capital Aikikai Syracuse Syracuse

2011-02-18T08:34:00.001-05:00

On Saturday March 5^th we will have class at Capital Aikikai in Syracuse from 11am – to – 1pm, all are welcome.

Direction to dojo is here

Hope to see you, best,

Bob Poresky – Chief Instructor

Happy Valentine day! Sunday Class Feb 13th, Rochester Phoenix Aikido Club

2011-02-13T23:25:00.004-05:00

We had a new friend joined in youth class today. It was more cloudy than usual.

First bow at the beginning of class

Rolling exercise and posture

Adult class was also fun as always.

Hanmi Handachi Shihonage

Sunday (Jan 30th) Class (Poresky sensei's class / Kids class) was fun, Rochester Aikido Club

2011-01-30T21:51:00.010-05:00

Bob Poresky Sensei's class was fun as always at Rochester Phoenix Aikido Club.

Poresky sensei demonstrating a technique

Stretching

It was cloudy in youth class today since we had new member in youth class today. All kids enjoyed training today as usual.

Kids enjoying game at the end of class

To see more pictures, Click here

Click image above to see more pics on web album

test post by bob

2011-01-30T15:51:00.002-05:00

Now, Bob is a contributer of this blog! This post is a test entry. Taka

Bob Poresky Sensei's class next Sunday, January 30th, 2011

2011-01-23T15:29:00.004-05:00

Bob Poresky Sensei will teach class next Sunday.

Instructor: Robert Poresky Sensei 4th dan (Chief instructor of Capital Aikikai of Syracuse)
Where: Rochester Phoenix Aikido Club (map)
When: Sunday, January 30th, 2011

Anyone is welcome to join!

Sunday Training

2011-01-16T21:58:00.001-05:00

It's snowing in Rochester but was sunny day today.

Snowing outside from Dojo

We had kids and general class this morning as usual. Kids enjoyed playing and training Aikido. We focused on Ukemi and sward swinging today. In the general class, we practiced basic techniques and reversed techniques (KAESHI-WAZA).

Ukemi drill in Youth Class

Stretching in Youth Class

Bob Poresky Sensei's class was fun as always

2011-01-09T22:52:00.003-05:00

We had Bob Poresky sensei's class today. About 20 people enjoy training, including beginners and from other martial arts. It was fun as always.

To see more picture, visit web album (Click here)

Bob Poresky sensei's class Jan 9th, 2011

Bob Poresky Sensei's class Next Sunday

2011-01-02T22:32:00.004-05:00

Bob Poresky sensei will be in class next Sunday, Jan 9th 2011.
Anyone is welcome to join.

Instructor: Bob Poresky sensei, 4th dan, Chief instructor of Capital Aikikai of Syracuse
When: Sunday, January 9th, 2011
   11:00 AM ~ 1:00PM
Where: Rochester Phoenix Aikido Club
   3rd Floor, 34 Elton St.
   Rochester, NY 14607
   (Click here to see map)

New year training 2011

2011-01-02T22:31:00.002-05:00

We started training this year today. Both Youth and Adult class are now open.

Join Aikido!

Schedule next week

2010-12-19T20:25:00.001-05:00

Schedule for next week is changed. Please check it.

12/27(Mon) Adult class 6pm~
12/28(Tue) Adult class 9:30am~/ 6pm~
12/29(Wed) Kids class 5pm~/Adult class 6pm~
12/31(Fri) Adult class 9:30am~/ 5pm~

Class in next year will start from Jan 2nd (Sun) as regular schedule.

Have a happy christmas holiday!

Kyu testing in Kids class

2010-12-14T11:14:00.002-05:00

We had Kyu testing in Youth class last Sunday. Everyone did great job. Congratulations!

Dojo closed in Christmas holiday

2010-12-13T22:25:00.003-05:00

Dojo will be officially closed from December 24th (Friday) to 26th(Sunday).

Excellent seminar by Clyde Tekeguchi shihan

2010-12-05T22:57:00.005-05:00

Annual seminar by Tekeguchi shihan was so much fun. Everyone enjoyed training at Bob's dojo together. Over 50 people attended at the seminar and many people stayed 2 days. In second day, Sensei focused on Tenchi nage in various perspective. At the end of the day, we trained applied technique agianst Jo and it impressed me a lot.

Web album is updated. Visit :

TakeguchiSenseiSeminar2010Dec

Clyde Takeguchi Sensei's annual seminar

2010-12-01T16:46:00.000-05:00

Join Seminar by Clyde Takeguchi Shihan 7th dan, Capital Aikikai

When: December 4th and 5th, 2010
Where: Capital Aikikai of Syracuse, NY

The dojo will be closed the week-end of the Takaguchi Shihan seminar. Both
adult and youth classes cancelled Sunday Dec 5th.

Seminar details can be found here:
http://www.aikido-syracuse.com/sem-clyde.shtml

Date Changed: Bob Poresky Sensei's class on November 2010

2010-10-24T16:20:00.004-04:00

Note: Date of Poresky sensei's class has changed

Bob Poresky sensei will be back Sunday, 21th on November.

Instructor: Bob Poresky Sensei, 4th dan, Chief Instructor of Capital Aikikai of Syracuse
When: November 21th, 2010, Class will start 11:00AM till 1:00PM
Where: Rochester Phoenix Aikido Club

Anyone is welcome to attend the class

Hotel information for Seminar in Syracuse (Clyde Takeguchi Shihan)

2010-10-18T21:04:00.005-04:00

Hotel information for Seminar in Syracuse(Clyde Takeguchi Shihan) is follows:

Hampton Inn & Suites
3017 Erie Boulevard East
Syracuse, NY 13224
Web site: www.hampton.com (type in Syracuse, New York)
The rate is $109/night plus tax and service (13%) – total = $123.17/night
Includes: the usual fitness / pool and free breakfast

Call 315 – 373 – 0333 for reservations and reference AIKIDO or Capital AIKIKAI special room rate (they are reserving 10 rooms at that rate – standard rate is $139 to $159 plus)

The hotel is about 3 miles from the Capital Aikikai of Syracuse Dojo (Dojo Location is here) –

Any questions:
Bob Poresky, Chief instructor of Capital Aikikai of Syracuse

Sunday class (Poresky sensei's class / Kids class)

2010-10-11T12:54:00.013-04:00

Over 20 people attended Bob Poresky Sensei's class. He mainly focused on off-balancing by subtle movement of Hanmi posture. The most interest and difficult technique was Katadori iriminage with the off-balancing movement. Once you get this technique, it can be applied any techniques. The movement was subtle, but affect a lot.

In youth class, all kids attended. In half of the class, they all trained together and split two groups in the other half of the class. At the end of the class, they played sward game.

Pictures are updated here.

Children were enjoying Ukemi(rolling, a pic above), Kokyuho, Ikkyo and games. Their Ukemi is getting improved a lot.

Bob Poresky sensei's class next Sunday

2010-10-03T23:47:00.008-04:00

Bob Poresky sensei will be in regular Class next Sunday.

Class will start at 11:00 am till 1:00pm
at Rochester Phoenix Aikido Club

Anyone is welcome to join the class!

(Pics from recent Poresky sensei's class)

Sunday kids class

2010-10-03T22:46:00.005-04:00

Today, we did some new exercises and techniques in kids class. All students did back roll Ukemi exercise very well. Balancing, centering, controlling space give good idea to develop techniques. We all enjoyed.

Get idea from Kaeshi waza

2010-10-03T22:00:00.002-04:00

Practicing particular technique is not good enough to understand the principle of the technique. Sometimes training Kaeshi-waza (Reversed technique) gives you a good clue. We trained Sankyo and Sankyo kaeshiwaza in today's class.You will find what is missing in your technique by training the reversed technique.

Seminar by Dave Millar sensei 5th dan

2010-09-13T10:15:00.001-04:00

We will have Aikido Seminar by Dave Miller sensei next weekend. It will be held at Syracuse.

Seminar by Dave Millar sensei 5th dan

September 18th, 19th, 2010

where: Capital Aikikai of Syracuse, NY
more information click here

Tesing in youth class

2010-09-07T11:28:00.000-04:00

Two children passed testings for orange and yellow+ belts at last Sunday class. Both did good job. Congratulations!

Beginner/Intro to Aikido courses:

2010-08-30T09:26:00.003-04:00

Join us: Beginner class of Aikido

Saturday, Sep 4th and 11th from 10am - 1pm, at Rochester Phoenix Aikido Club.

This course is aimed at beginners and people interested in trying aikido for the first time so, bring your friends. Graded students are invited along to assist.

Fall Aikido Seminar: Seishiro Endo Shihan, Oct 30-31

2010-08-26T11:53:00.003-04:00

Capital Aikikai is privileged to be hosting Endo Shihan once again this
fall. The seminar will be 30-31 October, with classes on Saturday and
Sunday morning at the same venue we used for the 2007 seminar -
...Georgetown Prep. The fee for both days will be $100, with daily rates
available. For more info, we invite you to visit our website link:
http://www.capitalaikikai.org/seminar. (The registration page is not
yet available, but will be shortly!)

Fall Aikido Seminar: Seishiro Endo Shihan, Oct 30-31

Endo Sensei: Seishiro Endo Sensei is an 8th degree shihan from Aikikai Hombu Dojo. He also is the founder and dojo cho of Aikido Saku Dojo in Nagano, Japan. Endo Shihan started studying Aikido under O Sensei, Morihei Ueshiba, at Hombu Dojo in 1967 as one of his last uchi deshi. Endo Shihan is dedicated to promoting Aikido worldwide and he has taught in more than 30 different countries.

Endo Shihan is well known for his gentle, dynamic yet powerful Aikido. Students often describe his classes as joyful and inspiring. Please come join us for Seishiro Endo Shihan's second visit to Washington, DC, at Capital Aikikai!

Location:

Georgetown Preparatory School; 10900 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD [area map]

Seminar Sessions

	Saturday:	10:00a - 12:00p 2:00p - 4:30p 7:00p seminar party
	Sunday:	10:00a - 1:00p

Seminar Fees

	Saturday Only: $75
	Sunday Only: $45
	Both Days: $100

New aikido classes from September:

2010-08-23T21:44:00.002-04:00

New aikido classes from September:
Tuesday:

Weapons class 5:30pm to 6:30pm,

Aikido from 6:30pm to 8pm.

Friday:

Aikido class 6pm - 7pm and 7pm - 8pm.

Saturday:

Open mat 10am - 11:30am

Beginner/Intro to Aikido courses:

Saturday, Sep 4 and 11 from 10am - 1pm.
This course is aimed at beginners and people interested in trying aikido for the first time so, bring your friends. Graded students are invited along to assist.

New incentives:

New students (beginners) that attend 30 days in first 3 months will get one month free.

Anyone attending 75 days between September 1 and New year will get free Capital Aikido Federation membership for 2011.

Outside Weapon Training at Lake and BBQ, Aug 21th

2010-08-22T13:51:00.001-04:00

We had outside training outside at Lake on Aug 21th. we trained at beautiful land on the hill. We all enjoyed swinging weapons in such a beautiful atmosphere. Luckily, it was beautiful weather. BBQ and swimming in Lake was also fun.

Check more photos on Gallery

Kids' Aikido Summer Camp 2010, 4th day, Aug 20th

2010-08-21T07:08:00.004-04:00

What a week! Practice. Practice. Practice. The mat sessions are 50 minutes of refining techniques we know and then stretching ourselves into new ones. Sword practice continues to be a favorite along with freetime games of Battlefield and 5,000. What now?
Paula

Kids' Aikido Summer Camp 2010, 3rd day, Aug 19th

2010-08-19T18:28:00.005-04:00

It is refreshing to experience aikido in kid's time and space. We are refining our focus and learning there is always more. Thanks to Sensei Vic and all the parents who make this possible.
Paula

Training inside Dojo. 3rd day

Weapon training outside. Atmosphere is beautiful. 2nd day.

Kids' Aikido Summer Camp 2010, 1st and 2nd day, Aug 17th, 18th

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We are two days into kid's camp. Everyone is training hard and playing hard. Sword practice and lunch are the favorite activities. More tomorrow.
Paula


Training Jo (wooden stick weapon) outside, 1st day

Inside Training 2nd day

Official Dojo web page modified

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Official dojo website has been modified. Some part of the site is still in progress. If you find any problem or if you have any suggestion, we are more than welcome.

Link from official page

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We have now link from our official page to this Blog! yea!

Saturday August 21th, Outside weapon training and BBQ

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We will have outside weapon training and BBQ this coming Saturday. Map is provided by Tom. Please check the desk in Dojo.

Saturday August 21th, Outside weapon training and BBQ at lake (Check in with Tom if you are interested in attending.).

Weapon training will start at 1PM till 3PM (Check location on map).
BBQ will start at 4 PM

(Pictures from Weapon training in 2009)

Testing and BBQ on Sunday was fun

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We had Sensei Bob's class yesterday. Over 20 people attended the class. At the end of the class, we had testing. In total, 7 student had testing. 2 for 5th kyu, 2 had 4th kyu and 1 had 3rd kyu. Another 2 had 1st kyu testing. Everyone did good job and it was awesome testing. Congratulations for all of them!

In Afternoon, we got all together at Vic's place to have BBQ party. His new place is so beautiful and we enjoyed talking and eating a lot. Thanks Vic for organize the party.

Check other pictures in Gallery

Upcoming event in this Summer

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We have Three upcoming events in this summer.

August 17th-20th, Youth class Aikido Summer Camp (More information will be provided by Vic).

If you are interested in attending, contact aikido@rochester.rr.com by August 4th.
Camp will take place in Pittsford.
Those attending should arrive after 8am and be picked up by 5pm.
Children should bring Lunch and snacks.
Activities will include Aikido, Japanese sword, yoga and games.
Children will be supervised by Vic Williams and Two other instructors.
Cost $120 for all four days or $35 per day.

(Pictures from Youth class in 2010)

Sunday August 15th, Kyu Testing and BBQ at Rochester Phoenix Aikido Club. Bob Poresky sensei will be in Class. (More information will be provided by Vic).

Saturday August 21th, Outside weapon training and BBQ at lake (Check in with Tom if you are interested in attending.).

(Pictures from Weapon training in 2009)

Intent?

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Keeping the mind like a tied-up cat and not allowing it to wander, when you keep it in check within yourself, within yourself it will be detained. Forsaking it within your body, it will go nowhere.

In tonight's class I had the time to notice (while I wiggled Bob Poresky sensei's arm in futility) that I was actively feeling my hips tug one way, then the other, constantly expecting to find the sweet spot in my uke's balance. Growing tired, I commented on what I was perceiving, and I was then invited to think roughly a foot behind my hips. And uke became unbalanced!

I had way too much invested in trying to make my hips affect uke. Hips basically replaced arms, and shoulders in the sense that I was relying on muscle, even if they were new muscles made aware by my practice in aikido. I was relying and putting so much thought into the action, that I was closed to feeling everything else. My cat was all tied up!

So, I wonder if this idea of contemplating space outside the body is the "projection of intent" that is at times referred to here and there.

Obviously, if I began to over-focus on the intent of filling this or that empty space, my cat and I would be tied up at the next point along The Way.

Even in moving the mind outside the body, if it is sent in one direction, it will be lacking in nine others. If the mind is not restricted to just one direction, it will be in all ten.

Even the immovable has to keep the center line. If you move or control that line, (n.b. Not if you can, but if you do) my hunch is that you trade places with the immovable, if only for a moment.

excerpts from- Takuan Soho, from his essay: The Mysterious Record of Immovable Wisdom.

International Friendship Seminar in NJ, 10/1-10/3

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10/1-10/3: International Friendship Seminar in East Hanover, NJ

This is a link to the IFS web site. Sensei "Ed" was at the CAF gasshuku in July and gave out flyers for this Seminar. He mentioned that several top Shihan from South America and Europe as well as the US will be providing the instruction. If anyone in the Dojo is interested in going please post your name and information on the bulletin board in the Dojo.

Check also http://www.aikidocenters.com/Seminar.htm

Aikido International Friendship Seminar
October 1-3, 2010
featuring
Jorge Rojo - Chile
Nelson Requena - Venezuela
Wilko Vriesman - Netherlands
Daniel Lance - France
along with
Greg O'Connor - USA

to be held at and hosted by
Aikido Centers of New Jersey
at its headquarters dojo located at 55 Eagle Rock Ave. East Hanover, NJ 07869

Click below for PDFs with Seminar Info -
Ai Seminar Flyer
Featured Instructors
Class Schedule
Registration Application
Registration Procedure
Hotels & Local Map

Open to all Aikidoka of levels, organizations and affiliations

Gallery is updated

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Gallery of First CAF Summer camp "Gassyuku" is updated. Check it out!
Check also Capital Aikikai Federation Web album of CAF to find more pictures!

Home again, home again, giggity gig...

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Well, the first ever CAF Gasshuku is over and this is the last entry from your intrepid aiki blogger. For those who were unable to attend this weekend you were sorely missed but the Rochester Dojo was well represented. Everyone complemented the new logo (thanks Jen) and the atmosphere of friendship and camraderie was awesome! It really felt like we were all family. Special thanks to Sensei Goldsmith for his hospitality and to his uchi-dechi for cleaning up after all of us. TTFN ya'll...Coyote.

Gasshuku ends like it began...

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Takaguchi Shihan managed to tie everything together in a wonderful way...just learn to connect to...yourself.

Take the slack out of the chain...and connect.

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Bob...need I say more?

First we hit...then we hugged...then we flicked!

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Sensei Mike when interviewed said, "Techniques are like putting on your clothes...in the right order...looks good. Put your clothes on in the wrong order...looks wierd." He credits his Aiki influences to Senseis: Kamura, Takaguchi, Chiba and Ken Cottier of the Hong Kong Aikido Association. He explained that his intent is to use his experience and put his own spin on their techniques. During his lesson he tried to show his current understanding of the Aikido that Takaguchi Shihan teaches and the qualities of his style. In Takaguchi Shihan he sees similarities with that late Tamura Sensei. His parting thought to the class was, "Not only should Aikido be fun in training, but there needs to be a conveyance of joy between uke and nage. He explained that this can be done without sacrificing the martial effect. So...smile more when you train!!!

Sensei Colin's Aikido codes to practice by...

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When I asked Sensei Colin what her theme was she said, " Hanmi, posture, and extension." We delved into this primarily through ushiro techniques.

1st thought of the day...connection.

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Sensei Obrecht focused on the hips and connection...he said that all practice is "research"...so slow down and do you homework.

And so it begins....again!

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As you can see there are a derth of yudansha on the mat getting the kinks worked out before the first Sunday practice.

Sundays CAF summer camp schedule

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8:00 am - Sensei Jaime Obrecht: Capital-Lincoln

9:00 am - Sensei Cathy Colin: Woodstock Aikido

10:00 am - Sensei Mike Martin: Capital Hill Aikikai

11:00 am - Shidoin Bob Poresky: Capital-Syracuse

12:00 pm - Shihan Clyde Takaguchi: Capital-Silver Springs

The usual suspects.

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Well, the Rochester Pheonix Aikido club was well represented as you can see. Be sure to ask Vic about the "monster" margaritas...where are Min and Mike?...at the cool kid table...they weren't coooooool enough to get their picture taken by your intrepid correspondent...haha.

The cool kid table...

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We all went to dinner at a nice local Chinese buffet...as you can see all the "cool" kids got to hangout at the big table...ha!

PS: Special thanks go to Sensei Asim for doing the leg work and heavy lifting that made this all happen...the CAF brain trust joked that he is now coordinator for life...ha!

And now...the Timothy Leary of Aikido...

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Bill Plank!!! Why? You ask...because he blows minds!!! Today he used the most humbling martial tool of all time...the JO!!! He did a post-mortum of Takaguchi Shihan's class using the Jo to "clarify" what the core of his lesson covered. Sensei Plank defined the theme of the class as: "spirals...most people associate circles with Aikido...but circles are closed shapes...spirals are infinite...." Yeah like I said...mind blowing.

Dave Millar Sensei...the Sensei who is always smiling.

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The theme of Sensei Millar's class was....hanmi, hanmi, hanmi. Specifically, his lesson was, in classic Capital Aikikai fashion, the ability to change hanmi with your hips without using your feet...awesome class!

Sensei Jack Simpson

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Simpson Sensei's theme for class was and I quote " Defense against samurai on horseback with uzis"...if you can't tell he has quite the sense of humor!!! PS he's not the pretty one.

Working plan for the afternoon practice.

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2:00 pm -Sensei Jack Simpson: Western MD

3:00 pm - Sensei Dave Millar: Capital Aikikai

4:00 pm - Sensei Bill Plank: Capital/Jackson Hole

Takaguchi Shihan says...

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The theme of the second lesson was: Blending omote & ura. All I can say is "Wow!"

1st Up: Asim Sensei

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Asim Sensei' s class focused on spacing and timing. Sensei is on the right.

The quiet before the storm...

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The quiet stretching before the Seminar starts. There are Shihan, Sensei, sempai, and kohai everywhere...wish the whole Rochester group was here...know that all of you are here in spirit...

CAF

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Aviv Goldsmith Sensei's Dojo is a dream come to fruition. This space according to Sensei Goldsmith is the realisation of a 20 year dream. It is patterned after the Iwama Dojo in Japan and is a sustainable green building.

Live from CAF!!!

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Here are a few pics of the Dojo.

Capital Aikikai Federation 2010 Summer Camp "Gasshuku", July 17-18

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The first annual Summer Camp of Capital Aikikai "Gasshuku"* will be held in this weekend. Enjoy!

* Summer camp is called "Gasshuku" in Japanese.

Upcoming Seminars 2010

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We will have two upcoming seminars.

What: Seminary by Dave Millar sensei 5th dan, Shidoin of Capital Aikikai
When: September 18th, 19th, 2010
Where: Capital Aikikai of Syracuse, NY

What: Seminar by Clyde Takeguchi Shihan 7th dan, Capital Aikikai
When: December 4th and 5th, 2010
Where: Capital Aikikai of Syracuse, NY

Back to normal schedule

2010-07-06T14:29:00.002-04:00

Class schedule got back to regular time. Join training!