Stéphane Benedetti shihan in Graz
This summer, July 5-13, Stéphane Benedetti shihan will be teaching again in Graz/Styria for a week-long intensiv seminar hosted by Aikido Graz. More details here: F.S.
Aikido Yuyashinkai
transmitting the japanese martial art
Aikido Yuyashinkai
transmitting the japanese martial art
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Shihan Stéphane Benedetti in Vienna
Our Shihan and head of Mutokukai Europe, Stéphane Benedetti, is coming to Vienna again for a two-day seminar, hosted by Enshiro Dojo Union Vienna, on May 24 and 25. Registration is open, “early bird” rates are available until the end…
Who is what – ayumi ashi, kaiten, tenkan aso.
Just a short explanation on an apparently everlasting discussion about the meanings of the different stepping methods (ashi sabaki) as well as basic movements in Aikido like irimi, tenkan, kaiten aso. The description provided here focuses on a more practical…
How to learn and steal in budo
Western and Eastern cultures are known to differ in many ways. This also includes their respective approaches to passing on and acquiring knowledge. Here are some thoughts on this … In Europe – or in Austria, if we want to…
About spiritual mindsets in budo
In budo and kobudo, terms that are used to describe one or more types of mindset are encountered across disciplines. These include fudoshin, mushin, shoshin and zanshin. Achieving and maintaining these – even outside of training in daily life –…
Aikido principles according to Tamura Nobuyoshi shihan
This is a translation of the Aikido principles according to Tamura Nobuyoshi shihan elaborated by Rainer Dirnberger and Heidelinde Dirnberger (January 2011). The original version can be found here, further information is available here as well. I only added the…
About the meaning(s) of Aikidō (合氣道)
There are many ways to explain Aikidō in words. To be honest, each of them sounds slightly different. And each is a description that does not come close to the experience. However, one approach that can be outlined relatively quickly…
Good and “bad” news
With a smile in one eye and a tear in the other, I need to announce: We cannot accept any more new students this semester. We arrived at the limit of the space capacities in our existing dojo. However: If you want to join a training as a guest…
Save the date: Benedetti Shihan in Vienna
The next seminar with our shihan, Stéphane Benedetti, will be held in Vienna from October 6th to 8th. Everyone is very welcome to take part. All details you can find in the announcement here. If you have any further questions,…
Reminder: Intensive summer seminar with Stéphane Benedetti Shihan in Graz
Our shihan, Stéphane Benedetti, will be in Graz from July, 8th until July, 16th. Celebrating 30 years of this intensive summer seminar, various lessons will be held. You can join single sessions, days, weekends aso. All details you can find…