This was our demo at the 10th Kagami Biraki at Aikido Yuyashinkai

This new year’s ceremony was the tenth celebrated at our dojo. As always, it was a great experience for me as dojo-cho as well as for all our dear students.

In total, we had eight participants at the demonstration (embu). Their inspiring performance and martial spirit can be watched here:

We were also very happy having so many guests and spectators this time, that made the whole kagami biraki particularly special. Thank you all for taking part and being our guests.

After the students, our dojo-cho had the honour to show some Aikido techniques supported by all the students ukemi. As the roles of those executing and receiving techniques in Aikido are considered to be equal, it was a blast to see this concept realized by every single one of them.

As always, after training and embu we together celebrated the new training year. We enjoyed drinks like sake and some mochi and other Japanese style sweets.

Thank you all for taking part, your helping hands and dedication.

See you soon on the mats!
F.S.