Dear participants,
As we return to our respective dojos with newfound knowledge, following the 2023 Gasshuku in Hutsville, we hope to share one last souvenir with all of you.
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USGRAF
2 years out of the ordinary
in Budo, International, COVID-19
Just over 730 days ago, many of us were faced with a truly unusual situation: a pandemic!
Two years after this official observation by the World Health Organization (WHO), vaccination campaigns were conducted, new behaviors were adopted and the proverbial light at the end of the tunnel finally appears.
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in Budo, International, COVID-19
March 11th marked 1 year since the World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared COVID-19 a pandemic. This sad anniversary has been marked with sober ceremonies around the world in honor of the many victims of the coronavirus. Today marks 1 year since our first posting here on the matter.
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Aik-E-Camp 2020
Our very first online seminar, from July 17th to the 20th!
We've gone digital!
in Budo, International, seminar
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!
Practicing Aikido at Home
in Budo, International, keiko, COVID-19
Dear Gyokushin Ryu aikidoka,
The COVID-19 has completely shut down many countries around the world. We know that of you have had your work outs impacted by the virus. How do we keep up our skills when we have no access to a class?
With a bit of creativity!!
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in Budo, International, COVID-19
The word above has certainly not escaped your attention in the past few days (or weeks, depending on your location). Its unprecedented impact is felt in almost all geographies and spheres of society, including ours: Budō.
Several of the local and international activities of FAGRI-IGRAF are therefore at great risk of being postponed or temporarily suspended, if it is not already the case. We will therefore do our best to keep you updated of any changes to the Federation’s event calendar. At the same time, we encourage you, students and teachers, to find creative ways of persuing your personal path during this period of turbulences, while also caring for your safety and that of others.
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First day of the teachers' seminar in FLORIDA
in International, seminar
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).
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2019/7/22.24 Arthur Pack さんが稽古に来ました。
A family tradition
in keiko
Following in the footsteps of his parents, Mr. Arthur PACK came to train for two days at Hombu Dojo.
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Aikido Clinic on the theme of "Harmony with Nature"
in seminar
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 MoreIn memoriam Stanley PRANIN
in International, Budo
It is with a heavy heart that we share the announcement of the passing of Stanley PRANIN, following the long battle fought against stomach cancer.
PRANIN Sensei was not only a master but a scholar of our art and a true builder of the aikidoka community in North America. A tireless historian who shared our passion with the world since the founding of the Aikido Journal in 1974. We also owe him the friendship demonstration from 1985 to 1988 and the Aiki Expos of 2003, 2005 and 2007.
In these difficult times, our thoughts and prayers go to the friends and family of PRANIN Sensei.
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