Thank you for making our 15th Aikido Warriors' Camp a success!
This was a weeklong overview of Aikido practice and philosophy
for children not familiar with Aikido,
and a summer refresher for our regular students.
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Each 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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Setting personal goals and life statements... |
... reflecting on etiquette, behaviour, and philosophy ... |
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Ask: are my decisions propelling me toward my goal? |
No excuses... be accountable... Blame and be lame ... |
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Centeredness through Ki exercises,....
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... extending one's energy... |
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... and through games... |
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Working together... |
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After
the normal dojo warm-up, students
were brought through basic unarmed
and weapons training. |
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Ikkyo, and Irimi Nage, the first techniques |
Tanto Dori |
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Multiple attacks... |
Jo Dori |
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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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Students also practiced the Aiki-Jo, ...
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15th Aikido
Warriors' Camp 22 - 26 July 2019 |
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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, and Aimee.
Have a most wonderful and enriching summer.
See you in the Dojo! |
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