The 2023 edition of the gasshuku will be organized by the United States Gyokushin Ryu Aikido Federation and will be held from July 13th to the 16th, 2023 at the Von Braun Centre in the famous city of Huntsville (Alabama).
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Budo Spring 2022 →
Our return to normality is (finally!) underway and it is with great pleasure that we share with you the official website for BudoSpring 2022!
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Students are welcomed to maintain their skills and expand their learning by taking part in the International Gyokushin Ryu Aikido Federation’s very first online training seminar, courtesy of the US Division (USGRAF).
The content will be provided in two (2) timeframes:
July 17th to the 20th for residents of the Americas and on
July 27th for the rest of the World
Note that only a limited number of links will be made available for the live sessions of July 17th to the 20th: please register quickly!
First day of the teachers' seminar in FLORIDA
Technical directors, instructors and assistant instructors show their great enthusiasm here on March 3rd, first day of the teachers’ seminar in FLORIDA, under the direction of Mr. Glenn PACK (shihan).
Read MoreBudo Spring 2020 (POSTPONED) →
In light of the current global pandemic, which has severely challenged Italy and various other countries, the Verona Budo Spring is postponed at a later date (to be determined).
Read MoreAikido Clinic on the theme of "Harmony with Nature"
We enjoyed a great and technical camp taught by Glenn PACK, shihan and Pat SAIZ, shihan. The theme for the camp was “Harmony with Nature: Using Physics, and Psychology to improve Technical Skills and Teaching Skills.”
During the camp we worked on proper ukemi skills and discussed the importance of learning and teaching students to fall safely since it applies to the mat as well as accidental falling when off the mat.
We learned the physics and mechanics of techniques which gave a better understanding of how to best apply them with minimum effort for maximum efficiency.
Advanced weapons and empty hand kata were reviewed with an emphasis on how to research, analysis and teach kata to students.
Read MoreTraining course honoring the 60th anniversary of the French School of Nihon Tai-Jitsu (EFNTJ)
Our teachers and professors WASHIZU Terumi Sensei and Christian PATENAUDE Sensei will join Roland HERNAEZ Sensei of the French School of Nihon Taï-Jitsu to celebrate the 60th anniversary of this great organization. For the occasion, Washizu Sensei will direct a training course open to everyone on June 3rd and 4th at the prestigious premises of the INSEP in Paris.
Join us at this great event open to all.
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