Thank you for making our 18th Aikido Warriors' Camp a success!
The focus for the Aikido Warriors' Camp remained a weeklong overview of Aikido practice and philosophy.
We are grateful that things are getting back to normal.
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As much as was possible, each day
of the camp still began with morning warm-ups and a short jog.
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Each day began outside... |
with a warm up and short jog. |
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| The morning outdoor activities were intended for team building, and to reflect on the students' reactions and responses to the games, and within their teams. Games can bring out one's "true self". |
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Team Building Games |
Focussing on the senses |
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Like the preceding years, the central theme
of the camps,
apart
from technique
and providing an overview of Aikido,
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.
Games seem to reveal and bring out one's (true) self...
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Getting
to know you by listening ... |
... reflecting on etiquette, behaviour, philosophy, and life ... |
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Our usual Blindfold Obstacle Course,
to illustrate the importance of being clear
in the selection of words,
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...to mean what we say,
and say what we mean...
with our intentions; being aligned
in thought, word, and deed:
the importance of trust
and being trustworthy. |
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Dog & the Bone Game |
The Blanket Game (remembering names) |
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Chopstick Game: regaining .... |
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Calligraphy, making tangible...
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...discipline, character, attitude... |
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Puzzle Game - set tangible, achievable goals...
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Learning dojo etiquette and protocol... |
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Participants are also brought through basic Aikido movement, ukemi, and techniques |
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Forward Rolls |
Breakfalls |
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Bokken |
Jo |
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18th Aikido
Warriors' Camp 25 - 29 July 2022 |
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Thank you for a very meaningful week of Aikido practice!
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Thanks also to our helpers,
especially Mrs. Oei, Mrs. Gillam, and Nicole.
Be well, be safe, and stay healthy!
See you in the Dojo! |
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