Thank you for making the 14th Aikido Warriors' Camp a success!
This was a week-long overview of Aikido practice and philosophy,
and a summer refresher for our regular students.
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As with each year, the day
begins with morning warm-ups and a jog:
a light refreshing warm-up in the fresh morning air
for students to move around
as a team.
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A
team-game normally follows the jog, reinforcing
the importance of
working together, being mindful of team mates, working
out strategies,
leading the team, and delegating responsibilities. |
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Frisbee
Game |
Capture
the Flag |
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Daily
practice, with the observance of
Aikido etiquette and discipline. |
International Football (Soccer) |
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Remembering everyone's name... |
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A question of trust, being clear with our
intentions,
and selecting our words precisely
and well:
The Blindfold Obstacle Course
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A central theme of the camps,
apart
from technique,
is the importance
of developing one's character and attitude
from the inside:
proper and appropriate
etiquette,
respect,
discipline, self-reliance,
accountability,
being responsible, and being
conscious of one's decisions and actions.
These will help when making decisions that
lead a person in the direction of desired
outcomes in life and in one`s life`s journey.
These are explored through
games, and paired practice, and reflection.
The other purpose for the annual camp is to
give
first time students glimpse and
an overview
of the practice of Aikido.
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The importance of personal goals and life statements... |
...knowing a destination determines the choices along the way. |
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No excuses... be accountable... Blame and be lame ... |
Games - Dog & the Bone: alertness & agility |
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Centeredness through Ki exercises,....
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The Mirror Game - learning to go with the flow |
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Cooperation and coordination |
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Working together to clear up
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After
the normal dojo warm-up, students
were brought through basic unarmed
and weapons training. |
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Practicing Ukemi - Breakfalls |
Irimi Nage, entering throw |
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Ikkyo, the first technique |
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14th Aikido
Warriors' Camp 23 - 27 July 2018 |
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Thank you for an awesome, and very meaningful week of Aikido practice!
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Thanks also to our helpers,
especially Mrs Gillam, Mrs. Oei, Nicole, Mitchell, Grace, and Aimee.
Have a most wonderful and enriching summer.
See you in the Dojo! |
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