5.28.08

Beside calm water
under shade trees
on soft summer grass
we find the way.

5.7.8

"The triangle represents the generation of energy and initiative; it is the most stable physical posture. The circle symbolises unification, serenity and perfection; it is the source of unlimited techniques. The square stands for form and solidity, the basis of applied control."

"When the triangle, the circle and the square become one, it moves in spherical rotation together with the flow of ki, and the Aikido of sumi kiri ("total clarity of mind and body") appears."

- Morihei Ueshiba O'Sensei

Upcoming Events

March is a busy month for our parent dojo Shobu Aikido of Ohio. All Aikido practitioners are welcomed and encouraged to attend these events regardless of affiliation or experience.

March 1-2 Weapons Seminar. The focus of this seminar will be the jo. hours are saturday 10-noon and 3-5, sunday 10-noon

March 28-30 gasshuku with William Gleason Sensei
Gleason Sensei will return to the area for our winter gasshuku. Don't miss the rare opportunity to see such an experienced sensei right in your neighborhood.

You can read a very interesting article about Gleason Sensei if you go to www.boston.com and search "sharing aikido's life lessons".

Ikeda Shihan Interview

Here is a link to a very interesting interview with Hiroshi Ikeda Shihan from 2007. For anyone who hasn't had the opportunity to meet him, it is a nice glimpse into the great man. http://www.bujindesign.com/featured_articles/2007_1_article_1.html

2.13.08

Irimi Tenkan. The ability to fully blend with uke's attack to achieve ki tai is essential for all waza. Tonight we worked on blending with mune tsuki and shomen uchi strikes while feeling for the "just enough" ma ai.

the training space

2.06.08

We braved the elements to come together this evening for an especially beautiful keiko. As the snow fell heavy and slow all around us Tom, Angela and I worked on ki extension and expansion within movement. From yokomenuchi we practiced maintaining the center line while receiving uke's ki. It is really something to practice with nature's beauty so noticeably surrounding you.

Pete Trimmer Sensei at Shobu Aikido of Ohio

uke: Doug Krohn photos by danny kline

In House

THE TECUMSEH AIKIDO CLUB IS NOW FREE FOR ALL SHOBU STUDENTS TO ATTEND.

Welcome to the Michigan Aikido club blog.

Training has begun for the Michigan Aikido Club. We will meet every Wednesday from 5-6pm at the Fitness Center in Tecumseh, Mi. The practice is led by Danny Kline, a student of Jay Weik Sensei. His teacher, William Gleason Sensei (author of "The Spiritual Foundations of Aikido") studied with Seigo Yamaguchi Sensei and Mitsugi Saotome sensei, both direct students of the founder O Sensei Morihei Ueshiba.

Anyone 15 years or older is welcome to attend. No membership to the Fitness Center is required. The facility simply requires a small mat fee of $10 per class (reduced if enrolled in full 8 week session) which includes use of the entire center for the day.

Fitness Center 703 E. Chicago Blvd., Tecumseh, Mi. 49286 517.424.3399