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Brief intro to ukemi concepts and the varied/nuanced ways this side of aikido can be viewed.
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Brief instruction on the basics of Aikido rolling for beginners taught by Aikido Chief Instructor, Blaine Feyen, founder of the Toyoda Aikido, MMA and Kendo Center.
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The welcome video for the Toyoda Aikido, MMA, and Kendo Center. West Michigan’s renowned martial arts instruction school.
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West Michigan’s very own Aikido Chief Instructor, Blaine Feyen Sensei, leading an Aikido for Kids class at the Toyoda Center in Grand Rapids, MI.
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Zanshin - The remaining mind
Zanshin refers to a state of awareness – of relaxed alertness.
Zanshin means “the remaining mind” and also “the mind with no remainder.” This is the mind of complete action. It is the moment in kyudo (Zen archery) after releasing the arrow. In Aikido is focusing on the just-thrown uke, or opponent, while holding kamae (your stance) and maintaining awareness in case there are additional attackers.
In breathing in completely, it is this breath. In breathing out completely, it is this breath. In life, it is this life. Zanshin means complete follow through, leaving no trace. It means each thing, completely, as it is.
Just think about it.
It is a truly wonderful concept
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Part 1 of 5. This is a pretty good documentary… I may have to track down a copy on DVD or something. And maybe the rest of this series.
The entire documentary is actually a pretty good introduction to the art of Iaido.
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I interview Joe Anshel Sensei about his years as an uchideshi (live-in student) under the renowned Aikido and Zen master, Shihan Fumio Toyoda. This is part 1 of 4.
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Having a nice dinner with Joe Anshel Sensei from Aikido of Southern Orange County
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An Aikido with Jo (short staff) demonstration by Blaine Feyen Sensei while leading an Aikido seminar in Bulgaria in 2004.
Feyen Sensei is the founder and Chief Instructor of the Aikido Association Midwest and the Toyoda Aikido and MMA Center in Grand Rapids, MI.
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