AikiWeb Aikido NewsThe latest AikiWeb Aikido News items"Getting a Black Belt in Creativity"- June 27, 2008 "Getting a Black Belt in Creativity" From: Jun Akiyama posted on 27. Jun 2008, 09:47am URL: http:www.massey.ac.nzmasseyabout-usnewsarticle.cfmmnarticle=getting-a-black-belt-in-creativity-27-06-2008 This article entitled "Getting a Black Belt in Creativity" briefly describes Mark Bradford's research into connecting aikido and the design process. From the article: You imagine having a brainstorm with all the idea flying out from one central point, he says. That is the same as an aikido...http://www.aikiweb.com/news/display.html?range=article&news_id=1875 YouTube: DanceButoh Trailer with Elements of Aikido- June 26, 2008 YouTube: DanceButoh Trailer with Elements of Aikido From: Jun Akiyama posted on 26. Jun 2008, 03:35pm URL: http:youtube.comwatchv=LTo0h8PuQtw This YouTube video clip entitled "Aite Do Teatr" is a trailer for an upcoming dancebutoh performance in Warsaw. The clip seems to contain some aikido techniques including seated kokyu dosa, iriminage, and nikyo amidst its interpretive, artistic portions. Discussion and Comments Submit an Aikido News Itemhttp://www.aikiweb.com/news/display.html?range=article&news_id=1874 June AikiWeb Columns Now Available- June 15, 2008 June AikiWeb Columns Now Available From: Jun Akiyama posted on 15. Jun 2008, 06:37pm URL: http:www.aikiweb.comforumsforumdisplay.phpf=75 Just in time for the beginning of summer, we have four great AikiWeb Column articles from Peter Goldsbury, The Mirror (Al Garcia), Ross Robertson, and Lynn Seiser here. As always, please be sure to leave your thoughts and comments below the columns. Discussion and Comments Submit an Aikido News Itemhttp://www.aikiweb.com/news/display.html?range=article&news_id=1872 Aikido Demonstrations at SportsFest in Allentown, PA, 724-727- June 15, 2008 Aikido Demonstrations at SportsFest in Allentown, PA, 724-727 From: Craig Constantine posted on 15. Jun 2008, 06:37pm URL: http:www.maexpo.comevents_sf2008 SportsFest (www.sportsfest.org) is the fourth weekend in July -- Thursday the 24th through Sunday the 27th. There are martial arts demonstrations (including at least two different Aikido schools) beginning at Noon, on Saturday July 26th. Several of the martial arts schools and vendors will also have booths setup throughout SportsFest. ..http://www.aikiweb.com/news/display.html?range=article&news_id=1870 YouTube: Classical Aikido Kototama- June 11, 2008 YouTube: Classical Aikido Kototama From: John Stevens posted on 11. Jun 2008, 01:14pm URL: http:www.youtube.comwatchv=Fs53G4hsMwk Here is a YouTube video entitled "Classical Aikido Kototama". According to its description, "This clip was made during the annual Classical Aikido Shugyo 2006 in Maastricht, The Netherlands. In honour of O' Sensei founder of aikido and Rinjiro Shirata Sensei. It shows aikido kototama or sound meditation performed by John Stevens Sensei. Many thanks for everything...http://www.aikiweb.com/news/display.html?range=article&news_id=1868 15 Years Anniversary of Aikido in Malta, 620-622- June 11, 2008 15 Years Anniversary of Aikido in Malta, 620-622 From: Kevin Bonanno posted on 11. Jun 2008, 07:54am URL: http:www.aikidomalta.net A seminar is being organised to celebrate the 15 years of Aikido in Malta. The seminar will be lead by Tamburelli sensei (5th Dan) at the Yamato Dojo. The 2 day seminar spread on 3 days includes master demonstration of various Aikido aspects. Discussion and Comments Submit an Aikido News Itemhttp://www.aikiweb.com/news/display.html?range=article&news_id=1867 Kirisawa Naoki Sensei in Pennsylvania Aug 10-12 Obon Holiday- June 9, 2008 Kirisawa Naoki Sensei in Pennsylvania Aug 10-12 Obon Holiday From: Stephen Trinkle posted on 9. Jun 2008, 04:26pm URL: http:www.akiusa.org Aikido Kenkyukai Pennsylvania welcomes back Kirisawa Naoki Sensei,5th dan,from Yokohama, Japan, for an Obon Holiday Seminar. Training will be all day Sunday, Aug. 10 and Monday and Tuesday evenings, Aug.11 & 12. The cost will be $100 for all 3 days. Further details to follow. Everyone is warmly invited to join us for a great time! Discussion and...http://www.aikiweb.com/news/display.html?range=article&news_id=1864 Sugano Shihan & Konigsberg Shihan at Kingston Aikido, 721-722- June 9, 2008 Sugano Shihan & Konigsberg Shihan at Kingston Aikido, 721-722 From: Karen Wolek posted on 9. Jun 2008, 11:42am URL: http:www.kingstonaikido.comflyersugano_konigsberg.jpg My dojo is having our first seminar at our brand new dojo! June 21 and 22, with Sugano Sensei and Harvey Sensei. http:www.kingstonaikido.comflyersugano_konigsberg.jpg Please join us for this very special seminar! Discussion and Comments Submit an Aikido News Itemhttp://www.aikiweb.com/news/display.html?range=article&news_id=1863 Kenneth Cottier Sensei Passes Away- June 8, 2008 Kenneth Cottier Sensei Passes Away From: Jun Akiyama posted on 8. Jun 2008, 10:58am URL: http:www.aikiweb.comforumsshowthread.phpt=14600 Kenneth Cottier sensei, 7th dan aikikai, passed away early this morning (UK time). He had been diagnosed with lung cancer and was in a hospice in Clatterbridge in Chesire, England, near his home. According to the Hong Kong Aikido Association website, "Mr. Kenneth Cottier was a student of the Founder of Aikido, from the early 1960's and continued to live..http://www.aikiweb.com/news/display.html?range=article&news_id=1862 Ken Cottier Sensei in Latter Stages of Lung Cancer- June 6, 2008 Ken Cottier Sensei in Latter Stages of Lung Cancer From: Jason Bird posted on 6. Jun 2008, 07:53am URL: http:www.aikidojournal.comid=4921 I have been shocked today to find out that Sensei Ken Cottier is in the latter stages of Lung Cancer and is in a Hospice in Clatterbridge in Cheshire England, near his home. If you follow the link for more info you can pass your best wishes on to Sensei Cottier and his family (Editor's addition: or you can also leave your best wishes in the thread...http://www.aikiweb.com/news/display.html?range=article&news_id=1861 |