To everyone who sent notes of condolences, I want to say thank you on behalf of Shirley James and the entire James family. I spoke to Shirley again this ...
Jon: On behalf of Mrs. Shirley James and the James family, I want to thank you for the kind words. I am sharing all of the notes we have received at Gilbert's...
Randy: On behalf of Mrs. Shirley James and the James family, thank you for your kind words and thoughts. They are very much appreciated and welcome. Kevin...
Ashley: Shirley James has asked me to personally thank everyone who has sent notes of condolences. They will be shared with all at Gilbert's memorial tomorrow...
Ward: On behalf of Mrs. James and the James family, I have been asked to thank each of you who have sent notes of condolences personally. They will be shared...
Hi, I know books and videotapes can never replace true instruction, but seeing as there are no Aikido schools in Calgary, what do people think about learning...
Even with excellent instructors . . . There are many reasons to utilize recorded media. - faulty memory - examining technique in slow motion - faulty memory -...
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Mar 4, 2002 3:15 am
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Hello everyone, I spoke with the UNCF and they indicated they are prepared to receive any contributions in memory of Gilbert James. Here's what you do. Send...
Jim, Thanks for taking the time to reply to me. The CD looks good. I think I will purchase it. For someone like me, who has not taken any real formal Aikido...
Hi Patrick: Aikido is a physical skill. Like playing a musical instrument, you can study all the books, videos, and CD you want but the best advice I've ever...
If there is no Yoshinkan aikido in Calgary, I'd suggest looking for another type of dojo. There's certainly Aikikai in Calgary: ...
John Enright
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Mar 7, 2002 8:17 pm
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Hi Patrick: Aikido is a physical skill. Like playing a musical instrument, you can study all the books, videos, and CD you want but the best advice I've ever...
Hi Patrick, I'm just a lurker here. If you have a look at www.aikiweb.com, and use their dojo search engine, you will find 4 dojos in Calgary. regards, Al ......
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New Free For All based martial arts magazine has started, called FFA Martial Arts Magazine. Now you have opportunity to get your own martial arts related...
I would be curious to what dojo owners have found to be the more successful marketing strategies for bringing new students into the dojo? Large urban newspaper...
Todd Johnson
toddj@...
Apr 2, 2002 1:57 am
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I will be in Dallas Texas in May and was wondering if there is any dojo's there. I have looked at the dojo-search web-sites and it only shows Parker Sensei's...
jkl@...
Apr 2, 2002 3:59 am
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Everyone here at the Shinrikan dojo would like to cordially invite you to attend our workshop with Amos Parker Sensei on May 3rd - 5th. The workshop will...
Fellow students, It’s finally here! . . . and it gives us great pleasure to announce that Gozo Shioda Sensei’s book, Aikido Shugyo, is now available in...
Hi Todd - A good portion of my orginial students found me via the internet. Some via the yellow pages and others through the catalog of courses the Parks and...
... Kerry, I don't think there are any IYAF registered dojos north of Watford. My Senseis Paul Stephens and Eva Stauffer may be able to advise you. ...
Hi, I have to start teaching 8 direction front cut with bokken and was looking for confimation on the sequence. We were always taught it in reference to a...
Todd &Wendy Fleck
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Apr 16, 2002 1:38 am
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Todd, If I recall correctly the sequence is as follows: North, South, West, East, SOUTHWEST, NORTHEAST, SOUTHEAST, NORTHWEST, then back to shomen. Hope this...
Dan Botari
danbotari@...
Apr 16, 2002 2:16 am
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Hey Todd, The "8 direction cut" (a.k.a. "happo giri") follows the sequence that Dan listed below: Start facing shomen (i.e. facing North) N S W E SW NE SE NW N...
Thanks for the help guys... I have also been struggling with the united basic movements. I know that you start on the right side and work up (tai no henko...
Todd &Wendy Fleck
tfleck@...
Apr 18, 2002 1:47 am
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Here is the sequence and the count for Kihon Dosa Renzoku. Enjoy. Steve Nickerson _______________________________ KIHON DOSA RENZOKU United Basic Movements ...
Steven Nickerson
aikido@...
Apr 18, 2002 12:27 pm
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... This is the kihon dosa renzoku, correct? I'll try to run through it the way I learnt it (as taught by Mori Sensei, so I have to assume it's standard hombu...
