Yoshinkan Aikido CFB Borden
For the past two years the PSP camp has asked us to run a day of Aikido for their summer camp martial arts week. It is always fun to introduce new people to Yoshinkan Aikido and last year we got a few students who lasted the year from it. We are always willing to spread the love for the art. Read about it here on page 9.
Combined Juniors and Seniors Class Sunday! To celebrate our last class of the season 10am Sunday! 29 July 2018
Summer Uniforms: For the month of July, Juniors may wear tee shirts with their gi pants and their belt and skip their gi top. It is going to be a warm July and we are training in the field house. Please bring remember to drink water and dress appropriately this summer, in the dojo and outside of it.
Please be aware that Canada Day weekend hours are as follows:
Friday 29 June 2018 Classes as normal, 6:15-7:15pm Juniors, 7:15-9pm Seniors.
Sunday 1 July 2018 No Classes.
Enjoy the weekend.
Hi folks, due to the weather the Buell Gym is closed so we can’t hold class. Stay safe, stay warm. Sorry for not being able to cancel sooner, we only found out when the gym was supposed to open, which is 0830. Enjoy your sunday.
Reminder, there are no classes Easter Weekend. 30 March and 1 April the Buell Center is closed. See you the week after.
The Buell Fitness Center is closed due to weather, we will not be having classes tonight. Please stay home and be safe.
The first class of the new year will be on Friday 5 January. This first class is the most important of the year as it sets the tone for your training for the rest of the year. Looking forward to seeing you Friday.
Many juniors don’t know how to tie their belt, and that is OK. I have collected a few videos to help you learn to tie your belt. Each Junior is expected to practice and to learn to tie their own belt. Eventually, when you reach the higher ranks it will be expected that you help the lower ranks learn to tie their belts too. So it is good to learn how to do this from the other side.
There are many ways to tie a belt, and we don’t want to be too picky, but choose a way that works for you. Some are easier to tie, but may come undone during class, others are harder to tie, but will stay put. Some of these videos are from other styles, but don’t worry, they are still valid for Yoshinkan Aikido.
First, the most simple way to tie your belt. It is easy to do, but may come undone during class.
The following example is how Sensei Geoff likes to tie belts, it is relatively easy to learn and the belt stays in place for the whole class. (If you have Re helping you in class, this is how she ties it too)
This next video is how Sensei Jim likes to tie belts. It is super secure and lays flat, it is great under a hakama and looks very pretty. It is a little tricky to learn but once you do, it is easy.
Lastly, pay attention to the last video in how he wraps his belt. You don’t want your belt to cross on the back, for smaller bodies this can cause uncomfort during rolls. You always want the belt on your back to be FLAT.
Please let me know if you have any questions or need some in person help.
A reminder for all that we will be having classes on Friday 6 Oct. 2017) but not on Sunday (8 Oct. 2017).
Everyone please enjoy you’re days of Thanksgiving. I am truly thankful for knowing each and everyone of you.
-Sensei Jim Murray