This section of the website is intended to provide you with information and tips that can help you with your journey in Aikido. It contains diagrams and descriptions of techniques, people's views on Aikido and other aids that are designed to help you on your path.
While most of the information is subject to copyright, it is our intent that if there is something of value to you in this section that you take what you can from it, use it and share it with others. It is the use of this material in the pursuit of money that we are opposed to, so if it is for personal use and the betterment of others, please take from this section with our wholehearted blessings.
This section contains files that you can download for personal use.
GRADING SYLLABUS
This file contains the Aikido Yuishinkai Grading syllabus and the ettiquette and format of the grading program. Print this and keep a copy with you for refference.
KYU GRADE CERIFICATE
This file is a copy of the Kyu Grade certificate. Kyu grades are all of the grades before Black Belt.
big flyer
REDLANDS AIKIDO A4 SIZE FLYER
This file is a copy of the Redlands Aikido Flyer in an A4 size. It is perfct for notice boards, so if you know of a place where you can put one please do so, but always ask permission first.
2 new flyers
REDLANDS AIKIDO A5 SIZE FLYER
This file is a copy of the Redlands Aikido Flyer in an A5 size. Just print one sheet ant cut it into 2 flyers. Perfect for giving to friends.
This section will contain training aids in the order of basic techniques and Kata that you can practice on your own. This page is currently under construction.
This section will contain a seection ot basic techniques taht can be used as 2-person Kata. within These techniques, Uke must take Nage firmly in the way that is appropriate and maintain connection with Nage throughout the entire technique. Uke should not move his feet until Nage makes it impossible not to, and not adjust his own footwork to maintain his own balance or Nage will not recieve the benefit of the kata. THis page is currently under construction.
This section contains essays and writings from members of the club about Aikido, Attitude and life in general. If you find something within one of these useful or beneficial, please share it with your friends.
ukemi
UKEMI, COMMITMENT AND THE ROLE OF UKE
An essay on Falling, comitting to an attack and being the kind of person others want to train with.
By Clem Sturgess
why waza
WHY WAZA?
An essay on our basic warmup techniques and their importance in Aikido.
FIRST TAKE HIS KI, THEN TAKE HIS STICK
An essay on using Atemi to move an opponents mind before you move his body.
A BUCKET FULL OF BUDO
An essay about the way that martial arts have evolved, and our journey within them.
aiki-checklist
THE AIKI-CHECKLIST
A valuable checklist that we can use when the techniques we are doing are not going our way.
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AIKIDO AND OUR LIMITING BELIEFS
An essay on the way that our limiting beliefs affect us in Aikido and life in general
WHY IS AIKIDO EFFECTIVE?
This essay highlights what makes Aikido effective in comparison to other arts.
RESOURCES
AIDS
BASICS AND KATA
KOTAI 2-PERSON KATA
OUR RAMBLINGS
LINKS
