Matti Joensuu received 7th Dan
Congratulations Matti!
News from Kimusubi Dojos
Centers of the Universe Despite all the complications – Easter holidays, hotel mis-bookings, high-season travel and hotel costs – it was a wonderful 4 day gathering in Guejar Sierra. Everyone contributed in their own way – especially the non-aikidokas, Alicia, Eva, Valentina just by their presence, comments and humor. As it should be, the agenda…
Pictures of Kimusubikai 2017
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Interview with Ariga Kaname Sensei
Interview with Ariga Kaname October 2015 1. Tell us a little bit about yourself My name is Ariga Kaname and because it is the habit of Japanese people, they call me Ariga-san. I started Aikido 27 years ago at the age of 15. From the beginning I followed Endo Sensei and Shimizu Sensei. After I…
Endo Shihan awarded as Person of Merit in Budo
Nippon Budokan, January 12 2015 — Nippon Budo Kyogikai[1] (Japan Budo Association) awarded Endo Shihan as Person of Merit in Budo[2] for 2014 for his longtime contribution and designation in the field of Budo, and gave a certificate of merit and a medal at the ceremony. This report and article about the award and the…
Kuribayashi Seminar Report
Thanks to Eric Vanem from Oslo Aikido Klubb and his students, we could meet and practice under the guidance of Kuribayashi Takanori Shihan from Aikikai Honbu Dojo in Tokyo. It was an inspiring seminar with a lot of remarkable teachings like the following: „Remember, we as human beings have all the same potential, also in…