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Takemusu Aikido Class Video
16 August 2011 9:08 AM | No CommentsThe following video clip, filmed at our Iwama Takemusu Aiki Dojo in Fourways, provides prospective students with a sense of how our Aikido classes are conducted. If you would like...
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Getting Started In Takemusu Aikido
28 July 2011 2:21 PM | No CommentsWhat do I need to start Aikido? The Takemusu Aikido Association South Africa would like to make your introduction to Aikido as easy as possible, so we have put together...
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Aikido Kanji
03 May 2010 7:16 AM | No CommentsThe word AIKIDO is formed by three Japanese ideograms, or kanji: AI KI DO Means “harmony”, “union” or “to become one with”. AI also includes the idea of the power...
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Aikido Kanji
Posted on May 3, 2010 | No CommentsThe word AIKIDO is formed by three Japanese ideograms, or kanji: AI KI DO Means “harmony”, “union” or “to become one with”. AI also includes the idea of the power... -
Budo and Symbolism
Posted on October 27, 2009 | No CommentsIn the Far East everything has a deep connection with symbolism. Ancient traditions and customs still co-exist with the most advanced technological progress and modernity. Even in these contemporary days,... -
Aikido Dojo Etiquette
Posted on October 27, 2009 | No CommentsAdapted from Aikido Dojo Etiquette (Reiho) 10 Points by Hiroshi Isoyama Shihan 8th Dan, Dojo cho Daiko, Ibaraki Shibu Dojo 1. The Reiho (etiquette) used in the dojo is the... -
Meaning of the TAAI Symbol
Posted on September 26, 2009 | No CommentsThe crane (or tsuru in Japanese) is a very symbolic bird. It represents the purity and the bright heart that wishes to fly back to heaven. It is also one... -
The Cherry Blossom
Posted on September 26, 2009 | No CommentsThe blooming of the cherry blossom (sakura) is one of the most breathtaking and amusing natural spectacles to be observed in Japan and is considered the most moving phenomenon of... -
Kagami Biraki
Posted on September 26, 2009 | No CommentsOn the second Sunday of each new year (traditionally on the eleventh day of January) the Kagami Biraki is celebrated in Japan. For many traditional Martial Arts this is a...
