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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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Takemusu Aikido Class Video
Posted on August 16, 2011 | 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... -
On Aikido Training
Posted on October 31, 2009 | No Comments1. Aikido can determine life or death with a single blow; therefore, when training, observe the directions of the instructor and do not engage in contests of strength. 2. Aikido... -
Oyo Waza and Henka Waza
Posted on October 27, 2009 | No CommentsQuestions regarding the difference between Oyo Waza and Henka Waza are frequent, so it is important to define these concepts clearly to avoid any confusion. Before we begin, it is... -
Fundamental Techniques
Posted on October 19, 2009 | No CommentsTaijutsu (tai: body; jutsu: technique) refers to empty hand techniques in Aikido. Essential in all Aikido and the study of harmonization, these techniques may be applied from simple grabs or...
