Iwama Aikido Links
Takemusu Iwama Aikido Europe |
www.takemusu-iwama-aikido.org |
| Traditional Iwama Aikido Europe
is the organisation that Reading Zenshin Aikido Club & it's members belong to.
The organisation is
headed by Sensei Sargeant. |
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Takeusu Iwama Aikido Greece |
http://www.iwama-aikido.gr/ |
| Sensei Sargeant's Iwama Aikido club based in
Kefalonia, Greece. |
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Iwama Aikido South Coast |
http://www.iwamaaikidosouthcoast.com |
| Iwama Aikido club based in
Bournemouth. Classes held on Friday & Sunday by Sensei Tim Buswell. |
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Kaos Aikido Club |
http://www.kaos-aikido.co.uk/ |
| Iwama Aikido club based in
Wolverhampton. Classes held on Monday by Sensei Karl DeLoyde. |
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Shiro Kashi Aikido Club |
http://shirokashi.co.uk |
| Iwama Aikido club based in
Derbyshire. Classes held on Monday, Wednesday & Friday by Sensei David
Law. |
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Cambridge Aikido Club |
www.cambridge-aikido.com |
| Iwama Aikido club based in
Cambridge & run by Sensei John Longford, 5th Dan. Classes held on Monday, Wednesday &
Sunday. |
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Seend Aikido Club
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http://www.matthill.co.uk/ |
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Sensei Matt Hill's Iwama Aikido club based in Seend, Wiltshire. Sensei
Matt is a 5th dan & spent a total of 2 years in Iwama training under
Saito Sensei. He offers a unique blend of east & west in his teaching
style. |
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Aikido in Hertfordshire |
www.aikido-hertfordshire.co.uk |
| Iwama Aikido club based in Stevenage. Classes held on Wednesday evenings by Sensei David Sturt-Hammond & Sensei Phil Figg. | |
An Assortment of Links
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Here we provide a range of links for those of you interested in learning more about training in the art of aikido. Inclusion here does not represent any kind of endorsement of affiliation. |
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From Aikiweb |
www.aikiweb.com |
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| General Information | General Information on Aikido |
| History | The History of Aikido |
| The Founder's Teachings | Some of O'Sensei's teachings concerning the essence of aikido |
| Dojo Regulations | The Founder's Dojo Regulations |
| Weapons | A number of articles regarding the use of Weapons in Aikido |
| Practice | Column by Chuck Clark |
| Analogies for the Aikido Learning Process | The Process of Learning Aikido Described through Analogies |
| Aikido: A Brief Field-Guide to its Flora & Fauna | Column by Ross Robertson |
| What is Zanshin? | Column by Chuck Clark |
| The Use of Atemi (Striking) in Aikido | Column by George S. Ledyard |
| Combat Effectiveness | Aikido and Combat Effectiveness |
| Some Common Problems & Observations | Some Answers to Common Observations on Aikido |
| Aikido Audio Pronunciation Guide | Audio clips to help pronounce aikido terms |
| Aikido video clips | Dozens of aikido clips |
| Aikido Forums | Forums covering a wide range of aikido topics including Iwama Aikido |
From Aikido Journal |
www.aikidojournal.com |
| Aikido | Encyclopaedic entry for the art of aikido |
| UESHIBA, MORIHEI | Encyclopaedic entry for the founder of aikido |
| View a Complete List of Articles | Around 600 aikido articles from Aikido Journal |
| Aikido and Weapons: The Last Word? | Weapons in Aikido by Stanley Pranin |
Others |
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| A Memorial Address for Saito Sensei | by T .K. Chiba, 8th dan Shihan |
| Aikido Primer | Information on the art of aikido |
| Tai Sabaki for beginners | Description of basic footwork |
| 12 ways to practice | Some universal advice when is comes to learning a new art |
| Stretching and Flexibility | A compilation of information to answer some frequently asked questions about stretching & flexibility |
| Ki Exercises | 15 Exercises aimed at developing ki |
| Aikido Online | A wealth of articles, interviews from prominent members of the aikido community. Their 'Market Place' also offers long Aiki Jo for the taller aikidoka. |
Aikido Shops |
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| Kik Sports | Local martial art store based in Market Place, Reading. Supplies gis, weapons, books & much more. 10% discount for club members (bring membership your book with you). |
| Aikido Stores | One of the largest marketplaces for Aikido related products and brands in Europe |
| Nine Circles | Suppliers of Japanese budo equipment |
| Tozando Aikido Shop | Online store offering Japanese white oak weapons at reasonable prices |
| Budo Books | A large selection of aikido (& martial arts) books |
Video Clips |
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Our selection of Iwama
Aikido videos  |
A selection of the best Iwama Aikido videos on our 'You Tube' Channel |
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Aikido Demonstration
of Sensei Kurilla |
A spectacular display of aikido from our friend Sensei Stefan Kurilla - 5th Dan & head of the Iwama Ryu Shinshin Aiki Shurenkai Kurilla Dojo in the Slovak Republic. |
| Field Aikido basic video clips | A selection of basic Iwama Aikido Techniques |
| Video clip from Aiki Dojo Mainz site | A 5 minute clip showing a range of spectacular Iwama Aikido techniques |
| Videos of Aikido Techniques on the Iwama Ryu France site | A collection of Iwama Aikido videos including kumitachi & kumijo |
Non Aikido Links |
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| RAC Route Planner | Going to a seminar & need directions? Let the RAC plan your route for you. (If your using IE check out the cool 3D route flight). |
| Multimap | Need a detailed map? Simply enter the postcode into Multimap. Also has a cool aerial photo feature. Click on the camera icon to superimpose a map over an aerial photo. |
| Royal Mail postcode finder | Register with Royal Mail to make planning Routes & finding maps more accurate by using the correct postcode. |
| Currency Converter | Buying aikido equipment or items from abroad? Use this converter to work out how much they'll cost in sterling. |
| J. Garmston Decking Services | Sensei John also runs his own decking business. Please visit his site for more details & examples of his work. |
| Lemon Lizard Web Design | Jason (the webmaster) runs a small web design business. You can find out more about it here. |
| Reciprocal Links | Links between us & other sites |
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