Aikido (Kumamoto) practice methods and practice time: explanations about beginners' mindset

Friday is Aikido practice day.

Recently, there are new members, and everyone is very motivated.

I'm also working hard to obtain
a qualification as a teacher No, I'm having fun.

This time, I had a training session with five people.

About the Aikido training content

When it comes to practice, what are you doing?
I get asked this question.

The training contents for the dojo I attend are as follows.

There are fewer photos this time, so I'll keep taking more photos and post them.

1Frame installation and cleaning

First, the first person to the dojo (including the teacher's case) hangs their forehead against the wall.
1. Photo of Professor Ueshiba Morihei
2. The spirit of Aikido

Next, place the wooden sword in front of your forehead.

Then, once you change into your judo uniform, you'll clean the tatami mats at the dojo .
To clean, use a broom.

When the cleaning is finished, say hello to the teacher.
"Good evening, thank you very much."

2Worship - Preparation exercise

When it is time to start practice, the teacher will signal the beginning of practice.
And things go in the following order:

For the 36-way slash, the teacher will perform a practice swing 36 times while rotating with a wooden sword.
After that, we will hold worship services to the Shinto altar and Professor Ueshiba Morihei.
This is the same as a shrine, with two bows and one applause, but it is performed while sitting upright.

Warm-up exercises have taken over the Manseikan Aikido method.

It can also be used to rowing exercises, bend forward, flexion, and deep breathing.
I will omit it here.

After that, you will need to do the knee row (moving forward from the knee from the ridge).

3Basic mold practice

I do the same thing every time I practice the basics.

If you write it like this, there are many ^^;
all of them were difficult to move around, so it took me a month to remember.

I think it's
particularly difficult to " moving the body by hitting the sides However, this basic practice makes it very easy to be passive.
It's probably because it will loosen up your body.

4The actual practice - from basics to great techniques

This is where we begin to fully practice.
It's been about 20 minutes at this point.

First, everyone sits outside the tatami mat, surrounded by the teacher.

Then, everyone is asked by the teacher to apply the technique one by one, and the people facing each other practice the technique.
They practice silently as a pair, and some of them practice in a lively manner.
Moves when sitting upright or standing.

We also do moves that solidify your opponent (such as a single line) and throwing techniques (breathing).
For beginners, it's best to start by learning the shape.

On the other hand, the practice of comrades from the dan is very helpful.

It's really cool to throw, throw, and passively passively.

5Organizing exercises - end worship

Once the training is over, we will perform organized exercises in pairs.

The same service will be held at the end of the practice as when the practice begins.

6Cleaning after practice - self-practice

Once the practice is over, everyone will clean and clean up.
To clean, you use a broom to clean the tatami mats.

To clean up, you put your forehead and wooden sword in a box.

Then I say hello to the teacher.

That's all for the training, and you just change your clothes, but those who are motivated will start practicing on their own.
Mainly, we will review before the salary increase and practice demonstrations .

When I'm feeling well, I have the teacher throw 10 balls in a row.
This makes for output

About the training location and training time

This is about the practice location and practice time.

Some organizations own their own dojos, while others are held at various martial arts, community centers, and culture centers.

The practice time varies depending on the organization.
The dojo I attend
is from 7pm to 9pm on weekdays (excluding Mondays and Thursdays) in the morning on Saturdays and from 7pm to 9pm on Sundays.

Of course, there are some places that are open on weekdays.
Please contact each organization for this.

We have prepared a map in
the previous post, " Explanation of how to visit the Aikido dojo (classroom) in Kumamoto Prefecture, the necessary tools, and monthly fees Please try contacting us there.

Advice for beginners

Those who are just starting out will be very confused by the basic type movements.
It took me a month to memorize one type too.

But how can I continue without giving up

all about " honestly " gaining the support of our teachers and other seniors.

In the end, I think it is important to develop this honesty in martial arts.

Still, the shape is fine, so quickly teach them practical techniques !
Some people say that, but those kinds of people don't last long.

Summary of today's training

This time I practiced mainly on
breathing ability It's difficult to explain breathing power, but I think it's something to do with an Aikido mindset.

Either way, it's important to "work your body."
It's just the movement of your hands, but what's important is the movement of your lower body.

I heard that Professor Sunamome has also been able to improve his body and develop breathing skills.

I want to reach that level soon, so I even want to practice every day.

There are dojos (classrooms) all over Kumamoto Prefecture.
if you could find a dojo (classroom) that suits you based on the Kumamoto Prefecture Aikido Map

Next time I'll record and release videos of 10 consecutive moves!

It was Taiko!