Aikido Kenkyukai Fudoshin Dojo Australia

2009-06-26T20:17:00.005+10:00

2009 Kyu and Dan Grade Tests August 15, October 3 respectively

2008-12-25T10:47:00.005+10:00

Final class for 2008 held at the lake at Boreen Pt. and Fudoshin dojo Noosa Heads.

Peace, Happyness, and Love.

Next Class at Fudoshin Dojo. 7/1/09

2008-09-21T17:12:00.002+10:00

Aikido Fudoshin Dojo and its members have as of August 1st formed an association taking on as its title AKI FudoshinDo Australia Inc. although we will still opporate as Fudoshin Dojo the association will seek to act broader within the broader community.
As our first contribution to this new beginning is a photo of those close to the heart of AKI FudoshinDo Australia Inc. Takeda Daiyu sensei, Takeda Satoshi sensei, Takeda Yoshinobu Shihan and Bruce Scott san.

2008-09-21T16:58:00.004+10:00

Aikidojo-Berlin is once again happy to welcome the Aikido of Takeda Satoshi sensei. Please follow the information presented via this LINK

2008-03-22T19:57:00.021+10:00

Bruce Scott and Takeda Satoshi sensei Higashi totsuka, Takeda Shihan dojo 17/5/09

Above. Bruce with friends outside Higashi-totsuka Takeda Shihan dojo. 10/5/09

Bruce Scott visits his home here in Noosa for a 7 day break after 2 years Aiki study with Takeda Y. Shihan in Kamakura. He was recently promoted to 2nd dan. Bruce departed for Tokyo this afternoon. 11 /10 /08.

Henry Shane Mann from Adelaide visits Noosa Dojo
and receives his 2nd Dan Aikikai Certification from Chicko Xerri sensei. 24/9/08

Black belt presentations Noosa 2007/2008

Gavin Chapman, Shane Te Aho and Paul Hogan of Noosa above with Xerri sensei.

1st Dan Tony Cox Sydney dojo. no photo as yet ). 1st Dan Kim Walker Brisbane dojo

All received Japan Aikikai Yudansha Certification.

This Photo is linked to Aikiweb/Aikido People

Black Belt Presentation 2006 Paul Westaway and Bruce Scott

2008-03-10T21:12:00.017+10:00

Hinterland Branch Dojo ( Cooran )

2008-01-19T17:33:00.001+10:00

Chicko Xerri Sensei Awarded 5th Dan.

Awarded on January 13th 2008 at the Tokyo Aikikai Hombu anual Kagami-Biraki Ceremony. Chicko sensei was represented by proxy from Higashi Totsuka Dojo.
Many thanks to Hiroshi Yamamoto for his kind assistance.

2007-10-06T21:10:00.000+10:00

Aikido Seminars

with

Takeda Satoshi sensei 6 dan

Berlin Germany

2007-09-29T14:22:00.000+10:00

Autum Kamakura Visit
Autum Godegeiko and Embukai
秋期奉納大会 - 鶴岡八幡宮

2007-06-20T14:18:00.000+10:00

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These Seminars are offered to promote the open nature of Aikido, the dojos and the people who take part in the joy of unrestricted practise.
Each seminar is open to all levels of Aikido experience regardless of background.

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Our kind thoughts and comments can only encourage and consolidate communion with fellow Aikidoka and help to invigorate the spread of Aikido and good will upon the earth.

Seminar one. Adelaide 21st - 22nd July.2007.
Adelaide Aikido members and representatives. All contributed to one another with warm appreciation.

Seminar two & three 25th & 27th July.2007

Seminar two. AKI Balmain Dojo 25th July.2007

Photo Pending

Seminar three. Sydney Makotokan Dojo 27th July 2007

Seminar three. Newcastle Dojo 28th - 29th July. 2007
Newcastle Aikido Seminar.

Bob Gibbon Sensei Memorial Visit.

The Newcastle seminar with the support of its members deemed to be an all round special experience, with respect and thoughts to honor the memory and great efforts of the late Bob Gibbon sensei. It was the wish of Satoshi sensei to visit the memorial plaque and burial place of Bob sensei with Bobs mother. Satoshi sensei was deeply appreciative of Mrs Gibbon for sharing her visit to Bobs site with him and Gaby. ( Mrs. Gibbon was touched by the meeting and kind gesture. ) Takeda Satoshi sensei expressed his desire to maintain a regular remembrance to Bob sensei. It is very important to remember Bob and his time with us because of the important and significant levels he achieved throughout his life. His commitment to A.K.I. and his own Aikido development will always be acknowledged and highly regarded.

Conclusion.

I am most pleased at the positive outcomes from the success of these seminars.

First of all and always thank you Takeda Yoshinobu Shihan for the great supportive attitude and encouragement toward the many positive activities coordinated by individuals within the AKI Network Internationally. Also thank you Takeda Satoshi sensei for conducting classes inspired through a long time study of Budo and the affectionate link with the Aikido of Takeda Shihan.

I won’t comment on Aikido style, techniques, feelings or inspirations I will leave that up to those participants who attended any of the seminars. I will comment though on the willingness shown by people to contribute and to show their desire of will. To contribute with sincerity is to not hold back and to a great extent indicates a willingness to expose ones true heart to others and what a wonderful image of Aiki and humanity is drawn from such a gesture. My impression was that partisipants regardless of rank, age and level of experience were willing to take on what was presented to them with a willingness of heart, to explore beyond their own perseptions and expand on what was comfortable to them before the seminars.( Congratulations to all on moving forward. )

To all who contributed thank you. To Shane Mann for his kind consideration to include me in assisting with his idea to have Takeda Satoshi sensei visit and conduct seminars. I appreciate your thoughtfulness. Thank You.

Thank you Adelaide Aikido members and groups: Aikido UKA. Yvonne Chun-Wing sensei and Patrick Crogan, Aikido Yuishinkan. John Ward sensei, Aikido KA. Gianni Zandal sensei.
AKI Adelaide. Paul Reid and David Dempsey. Robert Sterling for his fine filming and photos.

Thank you Sydney Aikido members and Groups: AKI Balmain. Stephen Seymore sensei, Ayano sensei and Michael Dunne sensei. Also members who travelled to Balmain from away to practice.

Thank you Sydney Makotokan Dojo: Bill Haynes sensei and Tony Cox. Also to Colin Hackett sensei and members from Central Coast Aikikai.

Thank you Newcastle members and Groups.: AKI Newcastle. Gaby Den Hollander sensei, Peter Alsop sensei, David Williams and Veronica Clipsham and Members .

*( A special and much appreciated thank you to Mrs. Gibbon )*

Thank you for your thoughtful kindness and good will towards one another and to Takeda Satoshi sensei.

I look forward to the next we meet.

Yours

Chicko.

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2007-05-11T22:12:00.000+10:00

Europe Tour and Aikido Seminars 2007

2007-02-19T17:21:00.000+10:00

February 2007. Gaby Denhollander,Dr. Peter Alsop, David Williams, Tony Cox (Makotokan Dojo Castle Hill) and Members of the A.K.I. Newcastle Dojo. All of whome contributed greatly with there efforts and enthusiasm to a successful weekend of Aiki exploration.
Seminar Comments Click Here

As there are particles among us from every creature that ever drew breath on this earth, then so is it with Masters who we have with Aikido. If it is possible to visualise and actualise our own Aikido then why not visualise and give tribute to all or any one of our great masters.The gesture may touch us with inspiration

Chicko

Chickos Dream

Aikido technique development may alter the mind and body.

More important open to other realms, Aiki-Mind and Mind of the Heart.

Aiki-Heart the heart of affection, compassion, wisdom and respect is where Aikido true technique lives. Within is the Truth.

Aiki Heart is the dream for each person, our own dream. You cannot share my dream although our dreams may become our shared reality.

Exploration from a true Aiki-Heart, only Aikido emerges.
The affectionate Heart is where Aikido lives. When your Heart is true, then your technique is correct.

Aikido is an affectionate Heart, an affectionate Heart lives in Light. In the light of Love, here is Aikido. This is my reality. This is my practice.

2007-01-22T22:25:00.000+10:00

Friday 2/2/2007. Shane Mann home again.

Happy 2008

May the Wisdom within Kindness and Compassion infect all Hearts on this Planet with Peace

2006-09-03T19:03:00.000+10:00

Fathers Day with Daughters.

Fudoshin dojo contributed to Fathers day in Noosa with a basic awareness activity organized by the local Guides. Two hours of father and daughter participating in varied activities and exchanging newly discovered applications of communication and an Aikido twist. Hand in hand together opening the way for future bonding and a closer understanding.

2006-08-20T15:41:00.000+10:00

July 23rd Fudoshin dojo conducted adult kyu grading tests and promoted several members.

Vicki Lewis 5th kyu, Thomas Gibbings - Johns 4th kyu and youngest adult Ken Harding 2nd kyu pictured below. All honored themselves and the dojo by the manner in which they conducted themselves and presented their heart through the tests.

The grading process is an intrigal expression of any dojo and a characteristic very personal and specific to the dojo, its chief and the member students.
Not unlike the nature of Aikido itself , so to is the spirit of grading.

I am Happy to announce that Aikido Kenkyukai Fudoshin Dojo Australia has selected from its members this years candidates for dan grade promotions. Three sho dan and One ni dan grading tests will take place over the period September 27 - 29 then October 21 - 25. There will be regular class on these dates followed by Grading tests. A welcome is offered to any A.K.I. members, who may be in the Noosa area over the Grading period to visit.
A.K.I. Fudoshin dojo: Our aim is to instill Quality with Integrity into the character of its students. www.aikido-fudoshin.com

The first Fudoshin dojo established in 1992 at P/matta was where Fudoshin dojo found its roots and was where I found within the heart of the students at that time the catalyst needed to discover and interpret the lines of inspiration that directed me to align a process of teaching compatible to my personality.

Founding members who began as junior kyu grades and worked through the difficulties surrounding the elevation process to shodan were the first dan grades of the Fudoshin dojo. Students touched by the training were well prepared to pass on to their next level and an assured ability to meet the future challenge in which ever dojo they choose to enter. Tony Cox, Christian Diaz, Berin Mackenzie and Glen Sharples all of whom appear in this early photo have all moved on into life's flow. Also appearing guest instructor Takeda Satoshi sensei in the center of the pic.

The Fudoshin dojo attributes its inspiration and Quality teaching success to its ability at interpreting the Aikido transmission of two most influential Mentors, the late Yamaguchi Seigo Shihan whose original brilliant Light effectively passes on and through our Mentor Takeda Yoshinobu Shihan who further stimulates the minds Light. Fudoshin dojo dan graduates are steadily increasing yearly and are expanding outward like seeds in the wind. This expansion serves no other purpose than to honor our Mentors.