The Aikido Association of America (AAA) hosted their National Instructors Seminar at Tenshinkan Dojo (JCC Chicago [Lakeview]) this past weekend. The seminar photos are below the page break. For more information and photos relating to the AAA, please visit the Aikido World Blog.
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“Fumio Toyoda Sensei, the head of the Aikido Association of America, is a burly man with a generous laugh. His aikido is quick and vigorous, and powerfully direct. Nearly every weekend he is on the road, criss-crossing his way around the United States to teach a seminar at one of AAA’s more than 120 dojos. At every stop, no matter what techniques he demonstrates, the 49-yr-old 6th dan emphasizes one point in particular — transmission of quality aikido. Over time, as they grow further away from their founder, martial arts have a tendency to fade. Fumio Toyoda believes that Ueshiba aikido is an art worth maintaining and improving.”
Read the entire interview by Mark Binder at |
courtesy of Aikido Journal
Above is a short clip of the DVD of James Nakayama Sensei (6th dan and Western Regional Director) available for purchase from the Aikido Association of America. The footage was shot during Summer Camp of 2009 at Ryoshikan Dojo (JCC in Palatine). (more…)
DVD’s of James Nakayama Sensei (6th dan and Western Regional Director) are available for purchase from the Aikido Association of America. The footage was shot during Summer Camp of 2009 at Ryoshikan Dojo in Palatine.
Part of the proceeds will go to Aikido International Foundation (AIF) for the Mayte Fuertemoreno Mañero Scholarship for the Kenshusei Program, as well as, Chushinkan Dojo.
The cost of the DVD is $20 USD (plus $5 for shipping in the US or $15 for shipping internationally).
For more information, contact us at: JapaneseCultureCenter@gmail.com or Aikidoamer@gmail.com
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