Okamoto sensei was in San Francisco for the January seminar which, historically, was the time Yamada sensei made his annual visit. It was a well-attended seminar with instructors from Mexico City and Montreal in attendance. Mike Napoli, Russ Gorman, Oscar Johnson and I represented Portland Aikikai. Okamoto sensei focused on connection and presented very fewContinue reading “OKAMOTO SHIHAN SEMINAR 2025”
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OUTLINE FOR SHIHONAGE FROM THE EIGHT SUBURI
The eight basic sword forms are a set that provide a frame work that can be translated for empty hand. In this regard, the sword forms are concepts that inform the empty hand techniques, specifically shihonage. Form 1. Gyakuhanmi katatedori, step back – bone lockForm 2. Gyakuhanmi katatedori, step forward – bone lockForm 3. GyakuhanmiContinue reading “OUTLINE FOR SHIHONAGE FROM THE EIGHT SUBURI”
CLASS NOTES – Eight Ken Suburi
Over the last two classes, we covered the foundational suburi (sword forms) for bokken which are derived from Chiba sensei’s curriculum. We will continue to refine and expand the conceptual movements over the next several classes. To provide video references between dojo sessions, here are the eight basic suburi as demonstrated by Hori sensei: AndContinue reading “CLASS NOTES – Eight Ken Suburi”
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