The art of peace
Aikido Alliance Australia
( Aikikai Aikido )
Based in Melbourne, Australia
Featured in Blitz Australasian Martial Arts Magazine December, 2011. Also featured in February, 2012.
Trading under the business name: ShadowSword
ABN: 93 670 882 214
All Dan grades registered with AikiKai World Headquarters, Japan
A Division 3 Dojo member of the California Aikido Association (CAA)
Under the guidance and mentorship of Robert Nadeau Shihan (7th Dan), one of only a few foreigners who studied directly
under O-Sensei in Japan.
********** Upcoming Aikido Seminar with Nadeau Shihan **********
Being held in Auckland New Zealand 12,13,14th of October, 2012.
Robert Nadeau Shihan (7th Dan)
Nadeau Sensei studied Aikido directly under O-Sensei in Japan for a few years.
Whilst he was there, he had the opportunity to sit down face to face with the founder to discuss the finer points of Aikido, and also the deeper philosophy behind this wonderful martial art.
How many people, within the Aikido community around the world, can say they did that??
The chance of spending quality time with someone who has experienced O-Sensei's teaching firsthand, which may very well influence your thinking and mindset of Aikido, gets slimmer and slimmer every year.
I have travelled all over the world to regularly attend Nadeau Sensei's seminars, and can say they are
"Worth every penny, worth every mile".
The seminar is being hosted by Henry Lynch Sensei, Head of RIAI Aikido New Zealand
(This is my old Aikido club in NZ where I first started my journey under Yohan Buiter Sensei, the founder of RIAI. I was actually one of his very first student's to be graded through the ranks to Shodan. Therefore, I have a strong bond, link, history, friendship, and fondness towards this particular Aikido association).
The RIAI NZ website address is in my "Link" page, accessed from the menu above.
Is the not the spring at it's purest, the closer you are to the source?
"...Even the most powerful human being has a limited sphere of strength.
Draw him outside of that sphere, into your own, and his strength will dissipate"
“...Aikido is a path to self perfection for human beings”
Morihei Ueshiba
also known as
O-Sensei
(great teacher)
(14 December 1883-26 April 1969)
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Eastern martial art concepts, techniques, and philosophies are quite the opposite to most Westerners understanding of power and strength.
Herein lies the main reason for confusion and mis-interpretation
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What is Aikido?
Aikido has nothing at all to do with size, physical strength, nor the use of brute force.
Aikido is all about angles, leverage, off-balance and power extension (Ki).
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Alignment of the hips, centre (Hara), lower body and arms working as one main powerhouse generates the ability to effortlessly perform powerful Aikido techniques.
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Once properly mastered, and all the above systems are fully functioning as one cohesive unit, the Eastern martial art methods and techniques can then generate more force and power than mere muscles and/or the use of brute force could ever hope to achieve.
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Therefore, Aikido is an ideal form of self-defense for both males or females. Especially anybody of smaller size and stature, as it requires very little physical strength to effectively control any aggressor/s.
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Aikido is a totally self defensive martial art, which involves no kicking or punching. Joint locks, nerve holds, hold downs, and throws, are all that is required to defend oneself against any aggressor/s.
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Students are first taught to roll forwards, sideways, and backwards, so they can easily and safely practice the art. Students are then taught how to move their bodies, arms, and legs to be in a position to defend themselves to the best of their abilities. Slowly, and safely, students are introduced to the many holds and body movements that build up their repertoire and ability. In time, and at their own pace, their level of skills and ability will increase, along with their self esteem and confidence.
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At the very least, Aikido is a great way to stay healthy and in shape, increase suppleness, energy, vitality (life force) and stamina.
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Aikido also offers the extra benefit of being able to defend oneself, according to your own level of expertise and understanding, against any unwanted or unwelcome acts of aggression.
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We at Aikido Alliance Australia have an “Open Door Policy” and we welcome individuals, groups, clubs, Australia-wide, and internationally, to train with us.
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The sole purpose of this association is to draw like minded people within Australia and also worldwide to train, study, teach, share, experiment, explore, promote and to personally evolve utilising this wonderful art of peace (Aikido), left to us all by O-Sensei.
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