The meanings of the kanji calligraphy: |
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The Whole Body, One’s Whole Heart, To Progress. Gradual Advancement;…... Spirit / Heart / Mind;….... The Way to Harmonize
Energies; Ai
Harmony, unity, to meet, principle of integration Ki Life energy, Spirit
energy, Centralized and Coordinated energy in technique Do Way, path of a
discipline, combining principles and elements of practice and endeavour |
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The Zen symbol |
The Zen symbol, is
used here simply as a visual reminder of;
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is a
school of traditional Aikido. (Lineage) Training and practice is aimed towards the development of
co-ordination and balance, whether in stillness or movement, progressing to
the assimilation of the harmonic principles of Aikido and gradually improving
the co-ordination of the student as a whole. This includes the correct use of energy- Ki -(nothing esoteric
here.. simply energy, and its dynamic, being centralized and coordinated) For
example, in essence …. To harmonize the energy of the attacker with the energy of
your response including… Tai sabaki
(body position/placement) – whilst implementing Ma-ai (distance and timing) – creating Kuzushi (disruption or
‘breaking’ of the attacker’s posture) - through to completion of Waza (technique) and Zanshin (maintaining
awareness). Although that may sound long winded or complex, you should
bear in mind that, depending on the technique used, the whole event from
start to finish can be less than a second or two; especially so at the higher
level of Takemusu
Aikido. Buki - Weapons.. Many Aikido
techniques and moves are derived from techniques in response to weapons
attacks. Weapons forms aid in the
development of Correct Spirit, Correct Timing, Correct Posture/Balance,
Correct Awareness. |
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Fudoshin- Immovable
mind An untroubled mind without reaction
or attachment |
Takemusu Aiki Intuitive
Aiki Intuitive and appropriately responsive Aikido |
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Dedication, Integrity, Inspiration Morihei Ueshiba
O’Sensei (1883 – 1969) Trevor Burwell Sensei Professor Chee Soo
(1919 – 1994) Alan Pirie Sensei (1927 – 1995) W. Smith Shihan MBE (1929 - 2006) T.K.
Chiba Shihan, Y.
Yamada Shihan, Y. Kobayashi Shihan Vince
Thompson Sensei; Roger Bawcutt Sensei, Darrel
Haigh Sensei, Henry Ellis Sensei, Keith Hayward Sensei, Philip
Smith Sensei, Peter Brady
Sensei, Gwynne Jones Sensei, Bob
Jones Sensei, Joe Curran Sensei, Robert L Vourch
Sensei And
to all who genuinely share such virtues Because
regardless of grade or situation we learn from each other [ George
McMaster began training in martial arts over 30 years ago after joining a
Kung Fu class conducted by Mr. Trevor Burwell at the St. Nicholas Parish Hall
in George
began his training in Aikido under the direct instruction and guidance of the
respected Alan Pirie Sensei. [ Integrity……….Balance……….Health……….Unity……….Etiquette……….Spirit The
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