Spirals
Spirals are present in all Aikido techniques, this week we are going to focus them in two basic directions. The first are spirals to bring people closer to us, maintaining a circular path while moving our partner towards our center.
Kotegaishi
This weeks technique is Kotegaishi, easily described as a wrist flipping technique. However, there is much more to Kotegaishi than proper hand positioning and flipping your partner. Kotegaishi is an excellent technique to work on grounding, timing, connection, centering, extension
Being Observant!
Aikido has many subtle movements and intentions. Being able to observe these slight adjustments on and off the mat can be a great benefit. Observing is more than just looking and seeing what footwork, technique or direction the practice is
Refocus!
Many of us are switching on to summer break. For many people it is summer break is a time for doing nothing. Others refocus and make summer their most productive time. Which type are you? This summer lets refocus our
Kiai & Ki!
Have you ever noticed that Aiki and Kiai have the same kanji? Kiai and Ki (or the cultivation of Ki) go hand and hand, for Aikidoka they can represent the expelling of energy and the building of energy. The internal energy
Uprooting!
The idea of uprooting requires that we first connect to our partner’s center. After we have connected to our partner we have the opportunity to truly affect our partners balance. This week as we focus on uprooting in class first
Positive Attitude.
This week we are working on Positive Attitude, having a positive mind set. There were many things that Vince Sensei focused on daily. One that constantly sticks out in my mind is, Black Belt mind. For me the Black
Full Extension
Many times while training we get caught up in the specifics of the techniques. When we focus too much on each individual moment then we lose the important aspects of taking balance and influencing your partner’s center. This week
UNLV Demo info & invite
Aikido Demonstrations at UNLV’S Festival of Communities Children & Adult Demonstrations! Henderson Aikido will be demonstrating at the Festival of Communities at UNLV! All are welcome to attend and support us as the Children’s program and our Adult/Teens
Moving with conflict
There are many ways to deal with conflict both on the mat and off. We can fight and argue, we can also neutralize it or let it take its natural path. Working with Nikkyo allows us to work close