Photo souvenir au jour 2
Day 2 photo op
PACK shihan exécutant Karame Tori Gatame
PACK shihan executing Karame Tori Gatame
PATENAUDE shihan exécutant Karame Ko Gatame
PATENAUDE shihan executing Karame Ko Gatame
MARSHALL shihan exécutant Hisshi No Katame
MARSHALL shihan executing Hisshi No Katame
Détail de Karame Ko Gatame
Karame Ko Gatame detail
AKTAS sensei exécutant Karame Tori Gatame
AKTAS sensei executing Karame Tori Gatame
WASHIZU Sensei illustrant quelques unes de ses instructions
WASHIZU Sensei showing some of his instructions
Démonstration de Kareki No Gatame
Kareki No Gatame demonstration
SAIZ sensei exécutant Tori Te No Katame
SAIZ sensei executing Tori Te No Katame
Participants exécutant Tori Te No Katame
Participants executing Tori Te No Katame
Les participants exécutent des sorties d’étranglement…
Participants are executing choke counters…
… Avec le sourire!
… With a smile!
Échanges amicaux durant la pause
Friendly exchanges during the break
Dear participants,
The Gasshuku 2018 is now behind us but WASHIZU Terumi Sensei’s teachings are still living in our hearts and thoughts.
We’d like to extend a considerable thank you to Sensei for his generosity as well as all hombu dojo members for the warm welcome we received. We’d also like to thank you who, in some cases, travelled from far distances and made the time to participate to Gasshuku 2018.
We’ll see you soon somewhere in the world for the Gasshuku 2019.
Kind regards,
Read MoreIt is with great excitement that we start counting down to the 2018 edition of the Gasshuku, which will take place this year in Shizuoka!
Once again, we would like to thank you, the participants, for your great enthusiasm that promises a most memorable training camp. We also thank you for your great patience regarding the Gasshuku schedule details, which are now available.
Do not hesitate to bookmark the pages that will be most relevant to you (or even print them!) We will, of course, keep you informed of any changes if necessary, via our website and facebook page.
A great thank you and see you all soon!
Clôture du stage de samedi
Saturday clinic closing
Sensei offrant des détails sur les Emono Dori
Sensei providing details for Emono Dori
Sensei offrant des détails sur les Emono Dori
Sensei providing details for Emono Dori
Sensei offrant des détails sur le Kime no Kata
Sensei providing details for the Kime no Kata
Sensei appréciant l'enthousiasme des participant-e-s
Sensei sharing in the enthusiasm of the participants
Sensei offrant des détails sur le Kime no Kata
Sensei providing details for the Kime no Kata
Sensei offrant des détails sur le Kime no Kata
Sensei providing details for the Kime no Kata
Démonstration de Ken Tai Ichi
Ken Tai Ichi demonstration
Démonstration de Ken Tai Ichi
Ken Tai Ichi demonstration
M. TÉTRAULT prêtant généreusement ses habiletés comme traducteur
Mr. TÉTRAULT showing great generosity by acting as translator
Tenbin Nage
SAIZ Sensei offrant quelques instructions à une ceinture de couleur
SAIZ Sensei providing instruction to a colored belt
Seiza
Clôture du stage de lundi
Monday clinic closing
Une forte présence féminine fut appréciée durant le stage!
A strong showing of women practitioners was most appreciated!
Dear Gasshuku 2017 participants, the time has now come to reflect on our event and we’d like to share a few thoughts on this extraordinary seminary given by Washizu Terumi Sensei.
To withdraw unto ourselves cannot go along with betterment and improvement, MOCHIZUKI Minoru understood this well. The evolution of his art was based on the passion of all practicing Yoseikan martial arts, whether it be in Japan, abroad or from 6th Kyu to Shihans.
One of his famous sayings clearly summarises his philosophy:
“To improve, one must visit the world. In this manner, it is understandable that martial arts does not belong to one specific nation, but is born from sharing with others.”
Throughout the seminar, the teachings of WASHIZU Sensei contained the values of sharing and freedom; virtues that Kancho held dear. Our sensei’s humility and extraordinary generosity was in fact contagious. The opportunity presented to us made us realize, that such a strong link with a teacher of his stature, is truly a privilege and we are deeply thankful for that.
Many schools were united for the first time. Though many have been training as independent entities for some time, they all share the same will to transmit Yoseikan – Gyokushin Ryu teachings, in the way paved by MOCHIZUKI Sensei. We deeply believe that this determination reflects the immense passion of all those who spent time on the tatamis; during the Gasshuku, this could clearly be felt in the atmosphere.
Lastly, we’d like to extend a considerable thank you to Sensei as well as SUGIYAMA Norio san and KAJIYAMA Kinzo san for this memorable experience. We’d also like to thank you who, in some cases, travelled from far distances and made the time to participate to Gasshuku 2017. It was a true pleasure to welcome you in Montreal, your energy was inspiring throughout the event!
We’ll see you soon in Japan for the 2018 Gasshuku.
Kind regards,
Read MoreOur 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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The International Gyokushin Ryu Aikido Federation (IGRAF) is pleased to announce the arrival of WASHIZU Terumi Sensei in Canada for his very first North American seminar.
Following the immense success of the 2016 Gasshuku held in Shizuoka, Japan, which brought together students from all over the world, aikido practitioners from all walks of life are invited again to follow the teachings of Gyokushin Ryu aikido founder, WASHIZU Sensei, who will lead an open seminar in Montreal on August 12th and 13th.
WASHIZU Sensei, holder of a Menkyo Kaiden awarded by Master MOCHIZUKI Minoru, was one of the pillars of the Yoseikan's evolution for more than three decades. In addition to his vast technical expertise, WASHIZU Sensei also inherited the values of sharing and freedom dear to Kancho. This will be a rare chance to meet with a master in his own right.
Looking forward to seeing you there in great numbers!
Read MoreIt 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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The number of openings being limited, please contact us quickly!
Preparations for the Gasshuku are well under way and it is with great pleasure that we announce the participation of 35 international 45 international representatives including:
Ten (10) additional representatives, 3 originating from France, 6 additional from Australia and 1 more from Canada, have confirmed their presence, bringing our international delegation to 45 participants!
Please watch this space for the upcoming announcement of the seminar schedule.
The schedule of Gasshuku 2016 is now available.
Please add the event page to your favorites so to not miss a thing!
Read MoreWelcome to the IGRAF web site, home of the International Gyokushin Ryu Aikido Federation.
For nearly 40 years, WASHIZU Terumi Sensei devoted himself to the study of budo under MOCHIZUKI Minoru Sensei.
A few years after the passing of his teacher, WASHIZU sensei created his own school called Gyokushin Ryu Aikido, allowing him to keep alive a teaching based on tradition and perpetuate the legacy of open-mindedness MOCHIZUKI Sensei was known for, not only to new ideas and concepts but also in welcoming budokas from all around the world. This combination of tradition, with roots that go back to KANO Sensei and UESHIBA Sensei, and the search for new ways to evolve within the art is what makes Gyokushin Ryu a modern and open budo.
To promote the technical background and values of this truly great yet humble teacher and aikido master, we are pleased to announce the creation of the International Gyokushin Ryu Aikido Federation (IGRAF). The federation will facilitate the growth of the style through a network of members around the world.
IGRAF teacher’s representative by countries are:
Japan, WASHIZU Terumi Daihyo (Hombu Dojo, Shizuoka)
Canada, Christian PATENAUDE Shihan (Gyokushin Ryu Aikido Academy)
USA, Glenn PACK Shihan (United States Yoseikan Budo Association - USYBA)
Australia, Jon MARSHALL Shihan (Melbourne Budo Academy)
Please join us and feel free to come back often to visit our web site to stay up to date with the latest news and events related to the IGRAF.
Thanks for visiting!
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