Koshi Nage
Koshi Nage is a throw where centering is key! Instead of manipulating a part of the body, i.e. wrist, arm, leg or hand, Nage is moving while leading Uke’s balance around their centered base culminating with a fantastic and very
Float like a Bumblebee
Limitations are not in Nature, or Transformers… Everyone has the days where they are tired, not in the mood or just not feeling “it.” These are the days when training has helped me the most, the days I didn’t “feel”
Flowin’ in the dojo!
This session we are working on flow, we will take our basic and turn it up a notch! Everyone consistently works on basic technique but we all know the end product we are working towards is a beautiful, effortless movement through
Discussion for all
I found this video a little while ago. I have wanted to share it but had reservations because I do not feel that it is a fantastic demonstration of a “Harmonious or Aiki” response. I have reservations because while I
Irimi Nage and Free Comics!
This week we are working on Irimi Nage, a technique that requires us to move in to the action! Irimi is a highly effective motion but it requires a keen eye, timing and leading. This week while we are working Irimi lets
Kokyu nage
Kokyu nage, breath throw, is a wonderful example of Aikido’s spiraling and flowing movements. Kokyu nage is a great way to deal with physical conflict and non-physical. One of the core ideas of Kokyu nage (and Aikido) is to recieve
Nikkyo & Vince Sensei Seminar
This week we are continuing our study of Nikkyo and taking it past Kihon in to Kino Nagare. Remembering basic or Kihon Nikkyo is the smoothest way to progress in to Kino Nagare with this technique. Our study of
We are growing!
There are fantastic things going on at Henderson Aikido! This week we are rolling out our new schedule and some adjusted class times. We have been working on this for a long time and are very proud to have
Intention
This week at the dojo as we gear up to start the new school year and get ready for testing we are all focusing on INTENTION. The attitude of your actions or conduct. Intention helps focus your training and sets
Connection
Koshinage is a throw that is rooted in good connection and communication with your partner. This week we will explore the different ways to take ukemi for Koshinage that allow everyone to experience this very important technique. We