
NORFOLK AND NORWICH CUA SHIN-GI-TAI AIKIKAI (BUDO) CUA Aikido in the Norwich and East Anglia Area and Cane throughout the United Kingdom
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What Is Aikido a Discription of Aikido
The Aiki Dog Web Page Griffin's Page
THE TEN SHIN RYU PAGE Iai and Iai Jutsu - A real Japanese Sword Dojo.
AIKIDO - THE DISABILITY PAGE Inspirational articles about people with disabilities who train and have trained in Martial arts and issues regarding people with disabilities and help to those who teach.
THE FUJIYAMA SCHOOL OF IAI BATTO JUTSU (NORWICH NORFOLK) The main Sword School that I attend which is the only one of its type locally
THE CANE MASTERS INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION USA The Cane Masters Exercise, Self Defense and An Add on to your Martial Art Style
GRADING AND AWARDS PAGE Grading and awards news....As and when they happen
THE SEKAI ISHIN RYU JU-JITSU RENMEI A wonderful Organisation for whom I enjoy teaching aikido for .
THE NORFOLK AND NORWICH INFORMATION PAGE This page is for people who are visiting Norwich and the surrounding area of Norfolk
THE PICTURE PAGE Assorted photographs of places traveled to, events and the funny side of life.
Starting Aikido as a Mature Person a view from an older person's Aikido
THE WEB LINKS PAGE Other website links for your interest....!
A TRIBUTE TO ONE OF MY EARLY SENSEI A short tribute to Sensei John Tidder 1937 - 2007.
Student Teacher Relationship An article that tries to answer certain questions "what do you thin"....!
THE UNIVERSAL CANE - JAPANESE STYLE CANE WITH DISABILITY IN MIND....! The Yodokan's Universal Cane based on Japanese weapons: examples: Sword, Jo, Bo etc. and Japanese style of Martial Arts. Easily suited for those with varing disabilities and working with Cane Masters UK and USA.
THE CANE DOJO INFORMATION PAGE Where cane training is happening throughout the UK
DOJO NOTICE BOARD general Dojo information up and coming events and courses. (please visit regularly to keep up dated of any class councilations and other information that could be important for you to know.
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT EXPECTED BEHAVIOUR IN THE DOJO All you need to know about the Aikido dojo and Etiquette etc.
DISABILITY MARTIAL ARTS ASSOCIATION a charity that pulls together instructors that teach people with disabilities and promotes harmony and friendship with all. Promotes and educates all on Martial Arts and Disabilities.
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
Aikido for Children part 1. Aikido in Schools
Teaching Aikido in Schools part 2. Anger Management -Self Control
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Sensei Steve and Tsunami Yodokan pictures pictures from Sensei's visits to our club
Video page Aikido Videos that have been kindly donated to the website, also, videos that have been added by web Master.
THE WATERFALL PAGE Everything to do with Waterfalls, Waterfall Meditation and much much more......!
THE CANE WORK PAGE The Cane Work system designed by Kevin Garwood (Shihan) Page contains basic information
CONTACT DETAILS Details for contacting The Norfolk and Norwich CUA Shin Gi Tai Aikikai Yodokan regarding Aikido, Cane and other relevant subjects.
THE JERSEY CONNECTION.... A page that twins with Jersey to bring martial arts, Sports and people with Disabilities together with the solidarity of theMain UK and of the Channel Isles andJersey and beyond.
THE US CONNECTION .......! The work of the North Valley Aikikai and My connection with them
THE AIKI EXTENSIONS PAGE AIKI-AIKIDO ON AN OFF THE MAT LEAE VISIT THIS PAGE INSTRUCTORS,STUDENTS AN THOSE WHO ARE INTERESTED IN SOMETHING DIFFERENT
SYKES'S PAGE All about Sykes the Guide dog his work and what he does ..The Aikidog (II)
BLIND ZEN A page that shows what Blind people (Visualimpairment can do in the Martial Art, and also shows that I am Not the only one....!s
THE DARK SIDE OF GOLF! The World of Golf for the Blind..!page devoted to golf for the Blind and partially sighted.
The Hiroaki Izumi (Shihan) Page All about the man who has put together a serious of DVDs on the "Aikido Principles" and much much more....!

The Hiroaki Izumi (Shihan) Page

PREFACE

When I was asked if I would like to atend a Seminar at the Mid-Sussex Martial Arts School, Led by Hiroaki Izumi (Shihan) must admit thatIwas a little apprehensive and it was going to be the first time that Sykes my Newest Guide Dog have been away from the home area yet alone atend any seminar.

I decided to bite the bullet and go for it. Contacted Roger and before I knew what has happened it was all arranged.

The seminar was one of the best I have attended for many Years and I have comeaway from it feeling very refreshed and very much more willing to teach again.

Earlier during the Year Liz has stopped teaching and there is now a very large gap as far as the Dojo is concerned. Before I let for the seminar I have seriously considdered no longer teaching Aikido. TheSeminar that I attended showed me that it was still possable to continue teaching but from a different stand point.

I would Like to sincerely thank Hiroaki Izumi (Shihan) an Roger Payne Kyoshi) for both inspiring me and that is why this Preface is written and dedicated to the above mentioned people.

It is always very hard to pick up the pieces when good teachers stop teaching or training for various personal reasons but, I am certain that all will turn out well for the future of the Norwich Dojo.

Written with real heart felt thanks, Steve ( Sensei).

Click here for more details concerning Hiroaki Izumi (Shihan) and read more about the Organization he heads.

Also, click here to access the website that deals with the on-going DVD series called "Aikido Principles " I highly recommend these DVDs even as a Blind Aikidoka.

REVIEW OF CURRENT DVDs "AIKIDO PRINCIPLES" (ON-GOING SERIES)

DVD Vol.1 Kamai

I must start by stating that Hiroaki Izumi Shihan (Rocky) to his friends asked me to write a review "Warts and all" and now I will try to fulfill myobligation.

I am not a very good or qualified writer but, I will do my best.

From the start all DVDs can only be reviewed by me from a totally blind stand point with the visual aspects verbally told to me. I will over time ask my Students and friends to give me their oppinions as they see it.

The first Volume deals with the subject of Kamai the whole basis of Aikido for without Kamai you cannot achieve anything at all.

It deals with Ai-Hanmi Gyakyu-Hanmi and has many exercises to help with not only the application but also the movements, Thery and many other aspects that must be learnt in order to be stable when moveing or attacked.

From a non visual stand point I must state that I think that the blind user would have had to have some experience of Aikido before using any of these DVDs. I maybe completely wrong, however judging from my own experience it can take many Years Hours for people with no sight at all to learn the movements described. It maybe useful for those with some useful vission I would need to do much more research in to the subject.

Liz (Sensei) who is a qualified Aikido Coach has looked at all of the DVDs and I will give a brief review on the words that I was given.

In general all of the DVDs camera work is very high in definition and quality. The angles match the wording acurately and is very clear with the thery.

That is what one of the best local Sensei says and if the visual aspect match the verbal then she is perfectly correct in my oppinion.

DVD Vol.2 The 90 Degree and behind position

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