Last class of 2022 in Kasukabe

 Yesterday was the last class of 2022 at the Kasukabe Budokan. We also had a few visitors from both the Noda and Saitama clubs.

After warm-ups, ukemi and kihon dosa renzoku(today`s point was the angle of the front front), we went straight into reviewing basic techniques.

ryote mochi shihonage ichi, suwari waza katate mochi nikajo osae ni, yokomen uchi ikkajo osae ni, shomen uchi yonkajo osae ni, katate mochi sokumen iriminage ni, ryote mochi tenchinage ni

For the last 5 minutes or so we played around with breaking different grips. It was a fun an energetic class to finish off the year.

A couple of the kids got their new belts today. It has been a tough year for these guys, but they both worked hard through school, other activities and numerous injuries to earn the rank of 6th kyu. Congratulations!

The prior month has been test training, and last week were the tests, so today we decided to do something different and spice things up.

jotori jiyu-waza

Worked on different ukemi, a few cool techniques, then finished with a mini demonstration.

Next Kasukabe class will be held on Saturday, January 7th. Two weeks off to relax and recharge. See you in the new year. Happy holidays!

12/17

あっという間に12月。今年もあと僅かになってきました。

道場の畳が冷たく、足の裏が痛くなる時期ですね～

寒さに負けないように体を動かして頑張りましょう！！

12/17(土)は少年部1名、一般部2名の冬の審査①がありました。

皆さんよく練習され、とても良い審査だったと思います。

春日部同好会の審査はまだ22日にありますので、受験者の方は自宅でも練習してください。

今年最後の審査はみんなで合格できるといいですね！！

Kasukabe club

Regular training 3 days a week here at the Kasukabe city Budokan.

Wednesday mornings from 9:15 we alternate Seniors class and Weapons class. Roughly 4 to 8 people ranging from white belts to black.

Thursday evening is a mixed kids and adults class from 5:45. A nice class for families.

On Saturdays the kids class is from 9:15, then followed by the adult class from 10:30. Free training till 1pm.

Now the Kasukabe club has almost 30 members, including the youngest of all Meiryukan members(just turned 3), as well as the oldest(82 next month).

Most of the Meiryukan joint events are hled here. Kind of like the Meiryukan Honbu.
 

11/5 Kasukabe

Fall tests are finished and we are back to regular training in Kasukabe. Today we worked on second control.

katate mochi nikajo osae ichi & ni (tachi,suwari)

The first point was to not twist the wrist. Relax and slide forward while cutting down.

As for the feet the focus was on turning on our toes and using hiriki no yosei ni to control and lead our partner.
 

春日部同好会9月

 9月より春日部同好会一般部にHさんがご入会されました！！これからどうぞよろしくお願いいたします。

明龍館では9月より同好会・回数の制限がなくなり何処でも何回でも稽古可能になりました。春日部市民武道館でも水曜日の午前、木曜日の夜、土曜日の午前に稽古をしてます。

10月に審査を受ける方は他の同好会も含めたくさん稽古に参加して練習しましょう！！また、基本動作は自宅でも練習できます。稽古時間はできるだけ技を練習したいので、自宅でも練習するようにしてください。特に少年部の基本動作連続は1人でできるようにしっかり覚えましょう！！

Kasukabe 8/27

With what was a messed up schedule through August, the Kasukabe club is now back to regular training through September.

Saturday`s kids are from 9:15 to 10:15, adults from 10:30 to 11:30, every Wednesday adults from 9:15 to 10:15, and mixed classes on Thursday from 5:45 to 6:45pm.

Last Saturday the kids tried their hands at a new technique - shomen uchi shomen iriminage ni. Their back break falls are getting much better. A more confident uke makes things easier for shite.

In the adult class we did some shoulder grasp techniques - ikkajo & sokumen iriminage. We worked on using our shoulder and not relying on pushing or twisting with our hands.
 

夏の審査

 7/9(土)春日部同好会の夏の審査を行いました。

今回の受験者は少年部のみ。さいたま同好会の会員を含め4名が受験しました。

猛暑の中、本当によく頑張りましたね！！

6月・7月と春日部武道館での稽古が難しかったので、春日部同好会のみなさんにはご迷惑をおかけしました。

これからも暑い日が続きますが、次の審査に向けてがんばりましょう！！

8月6日に夏期特別講習会を春日部武道館で行います。

みなさん奮ってご参加ください。

July Kasukabe

Recently in the Wednesday morning classes in Kasukabe we have been focusing on basic movements with weapons. Using long objects as tools make it easier to see where your alignment and timing is off.  Also due to the increased weight of the ken or jo you end up using more shoulder strength than without. The hints are obvious and help you concentrate on trying to relax.

On Saturday, following the kids tests, the adults went through some behind the back techniques. We practiced ushiro ryote mochi ikkajo osae ni, ushiro ryote mochi sankajo osae ni. The points for both were the same - the initial movement forward, raising up, and circling around. The latter is just the same as any other ikkajo or sankajo. Don`t think too much.
 

Summer seminar

 

Kasukabe in Iwatsuki

Due to all the recent events being held at the Kasukabe Budokan today`s training was held in Iwatsuki.

We worked on the basics of pivoting movements. How to use the feet, knees and hips before swinging around the back leg.

Techniques were shomen uchi ikkajo osae ni, katate mochi nikajo osae ni (tachi,suwari). 5/29 will be back in Kasukabe but starting from 13:15.
 

Kasukabe 4/30

For the kids at Kasukabe (and at all the Meiryukan clubs) it was back through all the basics since day #1 

Sometimes we get fixed on learning new techniques and forget to review things from the past. Wouldn`t that be such a waste to have put all that time and effort into learning it correctly, just to forget it after getting your new belt...

As for adults, we are still in the midst of our taiken kai. If interested, send an email!

After a lengthy hiriki no yosei ichi, ni we went into a few techniques. 

yokomen uchi yonkajo osae ichi, suwari waza katate mochi nikajo osae ni, katate aya mochi kotegaeshi, ridatsuho

Kasukabe trial classes have begun!

Wednesday morning in Kasukabe we went through a whole bunch of brown belt techniques. 

ushiro waza ryote mochi ikkajo osae 1,2  ushiro waza ryote mochi sankajo osae 1,2 suwari waza katate mochi sokumen iriminage 1,2  suwari waza kata mochi sokumen iriminage 1,2

A fast paced class to work up a nice sweat in this beautiful weather.

On Saturday the 9th, following a kids class full of jiyu waza the adults practiced a hard one - yokomen uchi sankajo osae ni. 

We did the technique both standing and seated, mainly focusing on the cutting down part. Keeping our hips low and body weight riding on uke. A long technique with a lot of points to teach us.

This past Saturday was our first day of trial lessons. We had 2 ladies come join our training. After going through back breakfalls and basic pivoting movements we worked on ryote mochi tenchinage ni. The general members then followed up with suwari waza ryote mochi tenchinage ichi while our guests went into the basics - kamae, seiza-ho etc. We finished the class playing with the ikkajo pin. Taikenkai continues this Wednesday!

 

Spring tests in Kasukabe

On Saturday, March 26th we held the kids spring tests at the Kasukabe budokan.

To the left, our kindergarten student tested for his chukyu (mid level). It was his first test with a technique - awesome zanshin!

The next photo is from the kids 7th kyu test. Both these little guys haven`t tested in awhle due to schedule problems, injuries etc. They were more than ready to crush it this time around. Best test of the day in my opinion!

Here we have the 6th kyu test. Not only 3 new techniques, but also the big challenge of having to remember kihon dosa renzoku. Here at Meiryukan each person goes up one by one, not as a group. No following along, no hints, all  on you and how much time and effort you put in to practicing.

The last test of the day was for 2nd kyu. These three seniors have been working hard. Training not only once or twice a week at their home dojo, but also making trips here and there to get in some extra classes. Difficult techniques, and done well. Great job ladies!

The adults were back to regular training. And with visitors from both the Noda and Nagareyama club we went right into things.

Warmed up with ikkajonage in groups. Relaxed and controlled. Firm grip, but soft uke.

Yoshinkan Aikido is all about posture. We spent about 15 mins. on hip alignment, foot position, angles and width, backbone and neck.

Then into shomen uchi yonkajo osae ni (tachi, suwari), suwari waza katate mochi nikajo osae ni, shomen uchi hijiate kokyunage

End of January Kasukabe

 

Working had as usual in Kasukabe. The Thursday evening class was a review of some basic techniques.

shomen uchi ikkajo osae 1,2 

katate mochi nikajo osae1

shomen uchi sankajo osae 2

yokomen uchi sankajo osae 1,2

On Saturday we warmed up with pivoting practice then into kaiten dosa renzoku, followed by katate mochi hijiate kokyunage 2

Next in 2 groups the sniors paired up for shomen uci kotegaeshi ni, the juniors katate ata mochi ikkajo nage.

Finished the class with jiyu-waza

The adult class was smaller than usual, maybe the cold weather...? Either way, the ones who attended worked hard and warmed up the dojo.

shomen uchi yonkajo osae 1,2

shomen uchi tai henko kokyunage

A reminder that this Saturday, February 5th there are no Kasukabe classes due to the special ukemi seminar that starts from 1pm.

2022/1/8（土）

 明けましておめでとうございます。

1/8(土)今年初めての春日部同好会稽古が行われました。

まず少年部は準備運動を行い、その後、受け身、正座法、膝行法、基本動作、正面打ち一カ条抑え(一)、片手持ち肘当て呼吸投げ(二)をみんなで行いました。冬休み中怠けてしまった体をしっかり動かして、今年も頑張っていきましょう！！

一般部は、臂力の養成(一)(二)を行った後、正面打ち四カ条抑え(二)、正面打ち正面入り身投げ(二)、座り技正面打ち一カ条抑え(二)を行いました。

冬休み怠けた分、筋肉痛が...

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今年も何卒よろしくお願い申し上げます。