This year we are going to run a series of courses aimed at small groups of students, with specific content to work on and limited to a specific time frame.
It is a new approach within Aikido and, as far as we know, we have no evidence that it has been carried out to date.
As the course will be structured by levels, those who start with the basic levels (5th and 4th Kyu) can continue to progress upwards to the higher levels (3rd and 2nd Kyu) throughout the year.
Those at higher levels will undergo a process of refinement and perfection during the academic year. In this case, they must take into account that the technical approach will vary. This modification will depend on whether or not the objectives established after the first seminar are achieved.
That is, if no achievements are established in the different planned contents, they would be repeated and, therefore, the initial approach would not change.
It is a unique opportunity, both for new instructors and for students who want to do an in-depth study of Waza individually.
On the other hand, we continue to contribute to the world of Aikido forms and procedures to develop better Aikido and, as always, seeking excellence with good work.
We remind you that if you are a student or a subsidiary Kuubukan a Dojo Twinned with ours, you have at your disposal the:
Brief INTRODUCTION and answer some questions that the participants may have
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80:00 h to 13:00 h
EMPTY HAND in blocks of 1 hour
Sunday 10th
Same as Saturday
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14:00 h
Party at the Dojo
Material:
* Keikogui.
Objectives for the Seminar.
The central idea and the objective to achieve in these seminars is to offer practitioners individualized teaching based on our learning curriculum.
We will address this taking into account the technical aspect of each of the different levels that arise in planning.
The skills that must be cultivated at each training level, which are related to the content to be practiced and which are always aimed at facilitating the execution of the different techniques
Nor are we going to neglect the work on the internal aspects, which correspond to the development of the dynamics and the level that is being executed.
There will be 1 hour of work with a group of 4 students.
In each hour, specific aspects related to the three points described.
The entire approach will be focused on the empty hand (MV).
Within the 5 minutes allocated to the central explanation, students will be able to ask any question or doubt related to what is being shown at that moment.
The warm-up will be done by each group of students (4 by 4) on their own before their session, in an area set up for it in our Dojo.
You can do 1 day and 1 hour of class, or 2 days and 2 hours of practice during the weekend.
To be chosen according to the interest and concerns that each practitioner has, taking into account the technical approaches we offer.
Each day there will be 4 hours of practice with 4 different groups of students working on different levels and different contents.
If the 4 students necessary to do a given 1 hour are not completed, with great regret, that hour cannot be done.
To keep seminar attendees up to date on places that are occupied on days and times, it will be done through our WhatsApp channel - for this reason we RECOMMEND those registered to follow us - in this way they will be informed of the occupation of places and when a group and a specific time are CLOSED.
1st hour on Saturday from 09:00 to 10:00 h, 5th Kyu level.
Basic MV Elements: Gyaku hanmi Katatedori; Irimi, Tenkan and Sokumen.
The goal is to have a stableKamae, leading the partner with a certain Time within the possibilities that the student will offer at this basic level of evolution.
The energy we are going to apply is that of Irimi.
The first technique (Shihonage) aims to work on the central axis and extension in its execution.
With the 2nd technique (Iriminage) the aim is to polish the work of Te Sabaki (see second 33 in this link), which is so difficult to perform to drain and unbalance Uke's attack.
With the 3rd technique (Kaitenage) we will concentrate on the cut and the action-coordination of the legs that makes Uke lose his balance to apply the correct Nage, all this with a good unification-body coordination.
Within the dynamics of the Kyus grades or the curriculum of our Dojo, it is a basic element of the 5th Kyu, which aims to prepare the student for when he accesses the 4th Kyu, to be able to work competently on the block of techniques contained within the Morotedori attack that will be new for the student who accesses this level.
The objective we pursue now is to use the structure with unification and giving preference to the use of the legs, to that we add the Kokyu action with expansion using the movements of Tsugi ashi, Irimi Ashi and Tenkan.
In this way, when the technical block corresponding to this hour is carried out, each technique can be addressed taking into account each of the movements carried out with this exercise, that is, carrying out the same principle in 3 different ways.
Within the learning elements of this level and specifically with the role of Uke in the Ukemis section, we will work on action-reaction, to make a dynamic practice, full of content and with presence.
The attitude that Uke must cultivate at all times to put into practice this learning element so necessary to perform Aikido with content will be explained.
3rd hour on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., 3rd Kyu level.
Basic elements of MV: Shuto Uchi, Shomen and Yokomen, in this case giving weight to the attack.
The objective is to give realism to these two attacks, that is, the correct distance of impact, as well as the weight of the hands, to avoid theatricality, stopping them before impact and similar things that many do and that are not correct in the practice of Aikido.
It is assumed and understood that students do not enter openly when performing these attacks, that the body does not arrive before the attack, etc., that is, it is assumed that there is already a clear basis of understanding to perform the attack correctly, in this way with this exercise we will be able to advance in these superior points within these elements.
If you have any doubts about these aspects, we recommend that you read the editorial: “The courage to change.”
To develop this section, a specific exercise will be done, both with Shomen and with Yokomen, either with Makiwara or working with a partner.
This means that in the first 4 repetitions each student will use the hips and in the following 4 repetitions when it is his/her turn again, the waist will be used. In this way, the difference between the two will be experienced.
4th hour on Saturday from 12:00 to 13:00, 2nd Kyu level.
In our training approach to Aikido, the demands placed on this stage of practice are comparable in other environments to the levels of consolidated Yudanshas.
The aim at this time is therefore to carry out work on the Jutai stadium with all the technical repertoire that has been planned.
So students who attend during this time must have the ability to work at that pace and with that demand in a fluid manner and with presence in action.
If I don't know the size, another time and level can be chosen that is more accessible to the student's current body type.
This means being able to respond to your partner - regardless of the role you are assuming (Uke or Tori) -, adapting at all times to the circumstances created and responding with the correct Timing, that is, not arriving too late or too early with the given response.
With the 1st technique (Nikkyo) we are going to mark the clear difference between the Omote and the Ura.
This will be done by using the unified body together with a continuous movement and joined to the other with the appropriate cadence based on their responses as Uke.
With the 2nd technique (Sankyo) we will approach it from an advanced level, working with great continuity in the action until concluding it with control.
It would be advisable to click on the blue links that accompany the description of the contents - objectives of the planning to have a broader and more complete understanding of the plan that we are going to carry out, because each link informs - expands the concepts to be worked on.
The work on the technique will be done with the attack of Katatedori Aihanmi.
T: Ikkyo.
T: Shihonage.
T: Kaitenage, Uchi y Soto.
In the 3rd technique (Kaitenage) we are going to place special emphasis, because the work from Aihnmi is usually quite overlooked by most practitioners.
The objective is structural unification and the development of psychomotor skills, given that Tori will be holding both of his hands and will be forced by the circumstances of the hold to use his body as a whole to perform the Tenkan movement under this attack.
We will also need this resource to deal with the Tenchinage principle when tackling technical work.
The energy we are going to apply is to the two impulses.
3rd hour on Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., 3rd Kyu level.
Movement exercise with 3 Ukes and 1 Tori. It will be carried out as follows:
The 3 Ukes walk towards Tori with their arms extended and he will move in any direction in the space so that they cannot touch him with the arm that is extended towards him. To increase the difficulty of the exercise, the movements will be done within a previously delimited space.
The objective is to correctly focus the gaze, within the 8 types that exist. In the case of 3rd Kyu, the level of work with the gaze would correspond to eye-body coordination.
Because attention must be focused on the connection established between the attack, the encounter (De-ai) and its channeling, in order to be able to apply the corresponding techniques.
Within the learning elements of this level and in the subsection of Uke's work, we are going to work on acting with action - reaction, that means a very dynamic attitude and action in the development of Keiko in the two roles without losing the Zanshin.
Exercise of meeting with the Shomenuchi to apply the action of Uchi.
The objective of this exercise is to facilitate the dynamics of the technical part afterwards.
It will be approached from two different angles, so that students are more versatile and creative when performing Waza.
The energy we are going to apply is that of linking.
The reason for applying this type of energy is because there will be 2 actions (the Shomen and the Uchi) that have to be previously united to reach the application of the different techniques.
It would be advisable to click on the blue links that accompany the description of the contents - objectives of the planning to have a broader and more complete understanding of the plan that we are going to carry out, because each link informs - expands the concepts to be worked on.
If there is demand from students, a closing meal for the course can be held on the SUNDAY after the seminar ends, both for those who have attended 1 day of class and for those who have participated in both days.
Lunch start time: 2:30 p.m.
The menu proposed by the organization is as follows:
After lunch there will be a DESSERT TABLE, where participants will be able to exchange their experiences, opinions, sensations and experiences with the Sensei, regarding the personalized Aikido course.
WE RECOMMEND that when registering for the seminar, those interested inform the organization of their desire to participate, in order to coordinate the activity and promote its development with our Kuubukan Quality.
Do you want to improve your performance in the seminar?
During the month of October (if you start in September much better) cultivate a good Kamae (with a low position and with both knees bent) every time you practice.
If you don't know how to deal with that job, we leave you the following information related to that element to help you:
Consult the text: Kamae and Movements in Aikido, there you will find much more information and many more exercises to improve these two elements.
Do a personal practice of 15 minutes3 times a week (if you do 5 times much better!) with the following movements:
By carrying out this prior preparation on these two technical aspects, you will be able to better face any level at any time and you will be able to make better returns on your investment in your education during the seminar.
For those registered for the seminar (this includes those who have reserved a place in advance) you have our at your disposal to ask any questions during the time you are preparing with these two elements.
* Breakfast and Snack Kuubukan quality.
Courtesy of our Dojo and between classes you can take.
If 4 people come in a group they only make their contribution 3.
The amounts are as follows:
1 single day of seminar and doing 1 single hour per day
€120 for the 4
2 days of seminar and doing 2 hours (1 each day)
€180 for the 4
Students in a group have to attend at a specific time, that is, of the 4 participants, they CANNOT enroll in different hours-levels.
Last day to apply for the seminar: 2nd. NOVEMBER 2024.
To facilitate the work of the organization, you can modify the reservation or cancel it at the latest on the deadline to register (2nd. NOVEMBER 2024), after that period can not make any change or cancellation, therefore, will not be returned no amount.
If any amount is returned, the transfer expenses are borne by the person who has canceled the place (s) to attend the Aikido Seminar.
* Venue, contact the organization regarding payment.
It is 10m. by car from the Dojo, it has easy communication since everything is a highway; It is a place with good views, pleasant climate and tranquility to recover from the effort of the seminar.
Its surroundings offer many possibilities, both gastronomic and entertainment, according to the taste of each.