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Nov 6, 2018
3 min

What's with the big pants?

Admittedly, there may have been just a tiny little bit of ego on display when I was showing off a photo to my friend, Anna, in which I...

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A. Vercoe

Oct 13, 2018
2 min

Still life in an Aikido Dojo

At 44 years old, there was a fair chance a mid-life crisis was imminent, but there was no way I was going to squeeze into lycra and...

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Sydney Aikido Dojo

Jan 9, 2018
1 min

2018 Summer Term

Begin 2018 with a positive start! Learn how to deal with life's challenges in a centred and effective manner. Summer term had started so...

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Sydney Aikido Dojo

Feb 26, 2017
1 min

OPEN DAY

Come to our Open Day on Sunday March 19th starting at 2pm. Schedule of events 2pm - Welcome and introduction 2:10pm - ...

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Sydney Aikido Dojo

Oct 16, 2016
1 min

Japan International Aikido Conference

More than 2000 Aikidoka attended the International Aikido Federation conference held in Takasaki, Japan a few weeks ago, including two...

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Kids / Childrens Martial Arts Classes - Aikido

Sydney Aikido Dojo

Aug 17, 2016
1 min

Kids / Childrens Martial Arts Classes - Aikido

Kids classes available for children from ages 6 years and upwards. Wednesday 6pm to 6:55pm We focus on creating a supportive and safe...

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Sydney Aikido Dojo

Aug 17, 2016
1 min

Dojo Cleaning

A very important part of Dojo life is student's looking after the space in which we train. Even children are encouraged to participate...

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Sydney Aikido Dojo

Aug 17, 2016
1 min

Timetable 2016

Monday Morning Weapons - Sword, Staff and Knife. 6:15am to 7:15am Register your interest Monday Kids Aikido ...

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Sydney Aikido Dojo

Nov 27, 2015
1 min

November Misogi Practice

A committed group of Aikidoka from Sydney Aikido Dojo woke before dawn and ventured to the Blue Mountains to experience the wonders of...

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Sydney Aikido Dojo

Sep 1, 2015
1 min

Spring Misogi Training

Misogi means to purify. Traditionally it is practiced in the cold mountain waterfalls, however this spring we wil be visiting the...

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Sydney Aikido Dojo

Sep 1, 2015
1 min

Holiday Aikido Camp

Aikido Spring Holiday camp is coming up! Get the kids involved and have a chance for a rest yourself. Total beginners welcome! Session 1...

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Sydney Aikido Dojo

Jul 24, 2015
1 min

Aikido classes sydney

Get involved and fit for spring. Come and try an Aikido Class or Ki Cultivation / Meditation class today. We have a range of classes to...

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Sydney Aikido Dojo

Jun 11, 2015
1 min

Saito Sensei demonstration 1986

Although renown for strong throws Takemusu Aiki Aikido as demonstrated by Saito Sensei is full of Ki and blending. A great demonstration...

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Sydney Aikido Dojo

May 23, 2015
1 min

O'Sensei and the Ueshiba family training 1960.

Some great footage of Aikido as it was in Tokyo 1960. O'Sensei with his son Kisshomaru and Grandson Moriteru. #aikido #osensei #tokyo...

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Sydney Aikido Dojo

Jan 23, 2015
1 min

Women in Aikido

Great Blurb from the Sydney Morning herald on Aikido for Women.

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Sydney Aikido Dojo

Jan 9, 2015
1 min

Aikido Classes Starting Soon!

Beginners Aikido Sydney is about to start. The first class is on Feb. 2nd at 6:30pm. Total beginners are welcome to enrol for the 10 week...

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Sydney Aikido Dojo

Aug 20, 2014
1 min

Sen no Tachi Waza

At the recent Winter intensive Aikido training we practiced hard. Some moments of Sen no Tachi waza with Ken McLean Sensei and Jamie...

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