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NORFOLK AND NORWICH SHIN-GI-TAI YODOKAN DOJO Aikido and Budo Japanese Martial Arts School in the Norwich and East Anglia area Member of Aikido for Dailly Life (ADL) Affiliated to the British Aikido Board (BAB |
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DOJO INFORMATION General Dojo Information |
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CONTACT DETAILS Contact details for our Dojo |
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THE DOJO NOTICE BOARD Class Schedule / Events / Courses |
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DOJO INSTRUCTORS Who's Who |
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BEHAVIOUR IN THE DOJO All you need to know about the Aikido dojo and Etiquette etc. |
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WHAT IS AIKIDO? A Description of Aikido |
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GRADING SYLLABUS Aikido and Iaido grading syllabus |
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GRADING RESULTS Place to find out results of gradings in the dojo |
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PICTURE GALLERY Assorted photographs of places traveled to, events and the funny side of life. |
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VIDEO GALLERY Aikido Videos that have been kindly donated to the website, also, videos that have been added by web Master. |
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WEB LINKS PAGE Other website links for your interest....! |
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WEBSITE NEWS Whats new to the website |
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FERGUS! The Guide Dog , known as "the Spiritual Aikidog". Read about Fergus and his work as Steve's Guide Dog, follow him from the beginning until retirement. |
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YODOKAN History History of YODOKAN |
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YODOKAN (Kyushindo) Philosophy Origin and precepts of Kyushindo |
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YODOKAN Teachings Foundations of Yodokan teachings |
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JAPANESE SWORD DOJO - Ten Shin Ryu Iai and Iai Jutsu - A real Japanese Sword Dojo.There are plenty of very good pictures here..... |
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Sensei Steve and Tsunami Yodokan pictures pictures from Sensei's visits to our club |
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NORWICH Info Page This page is for people who are visiting Norwich and the surrounding area of Norfolk |
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A Tribute to One of My Early Sensei A short tribute to Sensei John Tidder 1937 - 2007. |
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Tribute to Terry Taylor Sensei A tribute to Terry Taylor Sensei who was a gentleman who did so much for the Disabled and the Martial Arts |
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Aiki Extensions Aikido - A way of life |
NORFOLK AND NORWICH SHIN-GI-TAI YODOKAN DOJOAikido and Budo Japanese Martial Arts School in Norwich + and East Anglia areaLatest News![]() In Aikido (martial arts) how do you get your 'ki'? Aikido is a martial art which focuses on the use of ‘ki’, or spiritual energy. To access one’s ‘ki’, practitioners need to learn how to sense and move with the energy around them. This is done through breathing exercises, physical movements, and meditation. Each of these practices helps to build an awareness of the energy in the environment, and also to cultivate the inner energy within oneself. By combining these practices, one can learn to use their ‘ki’ to defend themselves, move with grace, and to find balance in their lives. With dedicated practice and patience, any martial artist can learn to master the use of their ‘ki’. Can you use Aikido aggressively and very effectively in a fight? Aikido is a Japanese martial art which focuses on defending and redirecting an attacker's energy, rather than attacking. In a fight, Aikido can be used aggressively and effectively, by using simple techniques such as joint locks and throws. Rather than using the attacker's force against them, Aikido practitioners use their own energy to control the situation. The key to using Aikido aggressively is to maintain control and remain calm, so that the practitioner can sense the attacker's movements and respond accordingly. With proper training, Aikido can be used to effectively and safely control a fight. Does Judo complement Aikido and vice versa? Judo and Aikido are two martial arts which have both similarities and differences. Judo consists of a wide range of throws, joint locks and pins, while Aikido focuses on redirecting an attacker’s energy and using their force against them. Although they are different in their approach, they are complementary and can be used together in the same way as a complete system of self-defence. Practising both arts at the same time can help to build a more complete self-defence strategy and give a practitioner a greater understanding of body movement. The two martial arts are not mutually exclusive and can be used together to create a powerful self-defence system. How to practice Iaido without a sensei? Iaido is a martial art which focuses on the use of a sword. Practicing without a sensei can be done, although it is not as effective as having one. Learning the basics and understanding the core principles is the first step. Next, practice forms and techniques in order to get accustomed to the motions, stance and timing. Videos and literature can be helpful in learning the basics and can provide additional guidance. Finally, it is important to be mindful of safety and etiquette, even when practicing without a sensei. How similar are Taichi and Aikido? Taichi and Aikido are two forms of martial arts that share a common origin and many common principles. Both arts rely on relaxation, body awareness, and the channeling of energy to generate power. Taichi is characterized by slow, circular motions and is often practiced as a form of meditation. Aikido focuses on developing control and balance, and deals with redirecting an opponent's energy in order to neutralize the attack. Despite having many similarities, the two arts are distinct in many ways, most notably in their approach to self-defense. While Taichi emphasizes a more defensive strategy, Aikido encourages more active defense, as well as offense. A warm welcome from Steve Fyffe Sensei, 4th Dan (Yondan) D.N.B.K. Int. (Dai Nippon Butoku Kai International) and Catherine Eveleigh Sensei, 1st Dan (Shodan) Please check the Dojo Noticeboard for events, class cancellations and other newsWe do not hold separate children's classes. We allow children in the main classes if they are accompanied by a parent. We have applied for DBS clearance and are intending to allow children of age 14 and over to train unaccompaniedIMPORTANT DOJO INFORMATION:
Monday Practices at Norman Centre, Mile Cross
Mile Cross Dojo Address:
Activity Hub
Norman Centre
Bignold Road
Norwich
Norfolk
NR3 2QZ
Friday Practice at Sewell Park Sports Centre, Norwich
The Dojo is also available from 6.30pm for additional training for those who would like to use that time for:
Norwich Dojo Address:
Sewell Park College Sports Centre
Constitution Hill
Norwich
Norfolk
NR3 4BX
Cost of Training and Attendance***Introductary offer - First 3 sessions + temporary indemnity insurance for only £20***Matt fees: £7.00 per session Concessionary rate of £5.00 per session (e.g unemployed / receiving jobseekers). Evidence of your status must be shown Prices cover the hire of the hall and general running of the Dojo. We train Fridays all of the year round, including school holidays (both summer and half terms). The fridays we do NOT train are Good Friday and during the Christmas holidays. We will train every Monday, except Bank Holidays when the Norman Centre is closed If there are any other cancellations e.g due to courses, or changes to training times, students will be notified personally and details will be placed on the Dojo Noticeboard on this website. Please let the person taking the register or Sensei Steve know in advance when you do not plan to attend training. Please either phone or email Sensei Steve before the session if you are ill or cannot make a session so we know who to expect. Failure to do this would mean you would be marked in the register as absent from training without explanation and may be charged. If you no longer wish to train at the Dojo could you also please phone or email to let us know. Thank you.
Insurance and MembershipWe are now members of Aikido for Daily Life (ADL) and as such are insured through the British Aikido Board (BAB) Insurance is for your safety and the safety of those people you train with. Your insurance will cover training of Aikido in our two Dojo under supervision by a qualified BAB CL1 coach ( Sensei Steve Fyffe or Sensei Catherine Eveleigh). Before training all students must:
Insurance fees are paid annually covering period 1 March 2015 to 28 February 2016.
It is the student's responsibility to ensure that their membership and insurance are kept up to date. We are now members of Aikido for Daily LifeAikido for Daily Life (ADL) is what is says on the tin. A group of like minded people who believe that Aikido is much more than training a few hours a week. Click here for the Aikido for Daily Life webpage to learn more! The British Aikido Board (BAB) - The umbrella organisation for Aikido in the UK We are now members of Aiki ExtensionsFor many years now at Seminaries, teaching at different Dojos and Where I teach and train in Norwich, I have always stated that "Aikido is much more than techniques". In the modern times of Martial Arts Students and even so called Instructors seem to only talk and teach about Techniques. It has always been my belief that the way of Aiki (Do) the way or way and Aiki (Harmony of Ki) losely translated, should be applied to dailly life. On and off of the Mat. Click on here for the Aiki Extensions webpage to learn more UK Aiki Extensions and Quentin Cooke's webpage WE ARE NOW ON FACEBOOK - You can find us under Norwich Aikido. Become a friend and get all the latest information and news and much much more....! Visit our facebook page OUR INSTRUCTORS
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