It was very nice to get together with long-time Aikido friend in Charlotte, Charlie Huff Sensei and his dojo. We had a very nice turnout along with some out of town guests. This particular seminar brings a lot of happiness to our dojo because of our relationship with Huff Sensei and his students at Charlotte Aikikai. To be able to share in a collective positive way is ultimately what Aikido is all about. Having done this seminar now about 5 times, we are looking forward to doing one again around Summer time. I hope you all can join us!
5 Questions with our Chief Instructor – Part 2
5 Questions with our Chief Instructor – Part 2 Jared Heintz: Aikido is often praised for its applicability in self-defense situations. Could you discuss how Aikido techniques can be adapted to real-world scenarios, and what mindset one should cultivate in such situations? Weiner Sensei: As I approach 25 years of Aikido practice, I’ve realized that…
Rank Testing Bowing Reiho – Advanced
Rank Testing Bowing Reiho – Advanced Andy Demko Shihan likes to say, “The little things don’t mean a lot, they mean everything”. Everyone who has practiced in our dojo or visited has seen that we take Reiho (Etiquette) pretty seriously. In all that we do, practice. Bowing. Addressing each other & more. I learned a…
Sensei
Sensei 先生 The two characters that make up the term can be directly translated as “born before,” and imply one who teaches based on wisdom gained from age and experience. In general usage, it is used, with proper form, after a person’s name and means “teacher.” In Japan, the word is also used as a…