Multiple Movements
Moving with multiple attackers requires us to be aware of the different directions we are able to move. Up, Down, To & Fro are some of the ways we can move when multiple people or conflict are upon us. In
Anti-Bullying #2 – Get Out Side Help
Here is the next installment of Henderson Aikido’s Anti-Bullying emails. Don’t forget to share these tips, strategies and the information about bullying with your children. Knowledge is the key to being aware of what could become a problem with bullies. Remember
Multiple Attackers and YOU!
Multiple Attackers Aikido is based off of dealing with multiple attackers. Life is filled with multiple challenges. Does anyone else see a connection? Come in this week and learn how to move harmoniously with multiple attackers. Then get the added
Anti – Bullying #1 – Take Immediate Action
The beginning of the school year is just around the corner. This is a fantastic time in a child’s life, but it can also be filled with turmoil. Bullying is on the rise in the US and Henderson Aikido finds
Blending.
With the right equipment, it is possible to mix a solid, liquid or gas into another solid, liquid or gas. Just like with the right mind set you can move with any Aikido partner, conflict or 110 degree weather by
Can I kick it?!
Well placed or flailing kicks they all pose a problem to solve. How do we move with them? What direction do we go and how can we possibly cope with the force of a kick? What do we do as
Centering
Centering includes using the mind and body to produce positive results. When we are distracted or disconnected from our partner with mind or body techniques don’t work out. While we are learning Koshi nage we are calming body and mind
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
Rokkyo & Gokkyo
Gokkyo & Rokkyo are two of the more complex and involved joint manipulations in Aikido. We tend to study these techniques very slowly, for safeties sake. As we build a catalogue of Aikido movements and principles we begin to more fully
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”