Sorry People correct phone number to 0419 023 700
> Sensei Michael Williams Pre Seminar Visit
>
> Sensei Williams will visit Cleveland Dojo to teach a class and
> conduct several Dan Grades.
>
> Location
> Cleveland Dojo
> Edgar Harley Pavilion
> Long Street
> Cleveland
>
> Date
> Sat Sept 23
>
> Times
> Class
> 9.30am – 12.00md
>
> Grades
> Commence 1.00pm
> (Ukes needed for Grades please)
>
> Cost
> $25.00 (inc lunch)
> Lunch will be Subway Sandwiches
>
> Further Details
> Thom Hansen
> aikido@b...
> Ph 0149 023 700
>
> Dinner After
> Sands Hotel
> Middle Street
> Cleveland
> Back desk
> (This is a pay as you order venue)
>
>
> This is Sensei's First visit back in Australia since his move to
Fiji
> and looks
> Forward to seeing you all again.
>
Sensei Michael Williams Pre Seminar Visit
Sensei Williams will visit Cleveland Dojo to teach a class and
conduct several Dan Grades.
Location
Cleveland Dojo
Edgar Harley Pavilion
Long Street
Cleveland
Date
Sat Sept 23
Times
Class
9.30am – 12.00md
Grades
Commence 1.00pm
(Ukes needed for Grades please)
Cost
$25.00 (inc lunch)
Lunch will be Subway Sandwiches
Further Details
Thom Hansen
aikido@...
Ph 0149 023 700
Dinner After
Sands Hotel
Middle Street
Cleveland
Back desk
(This is a pay as you order venue)
This is Sensei's First visit back in Australia since his move to Fiji
and looks
Forward to seeing you all again.
It is a requirement by the Registry of Societies.
"Paul Levestam" <paul@l...> wrote:
>
> Just a query what was the idea behind have a constitution. Is it a
requirement over there?
>
> Paul
>
> _____
Just a query what was the idea behind have a constitution. Is it a requirement over there?
Paul
From: aikidoyuishinkai@yahoogroups.com [mailto:aikidoyuishinkai@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Desmond Han Sent: Monday, 24 July 2006 4:15 PM To: Paul Subject: RE: [aikidoyuishinkai] Fw: [yuishinkai-sg] New file uploaded to yuishinkai-sg
Looks great. Finally we are ready to go ........
From: aikidoyuishinkai@yahoogroups.com [mailto:aikidoyuishinkai@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Cheng Poh Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2006 8:35 PM To: chan kimseng; aikidoyuishinkaiSingapore Subject: [aikidoyuishinkai] Fw: [yuishinkai-sg] New file uploaded to yuishinkai-sg
Frankie,
Can upload the aaproved constitution in PDF format instead? Attached is the copy.....
Hi everyone,
I thought I'd return to the days of old and write up a
small report on our visiting instructors class.
The address for the report is
http://griffithaikido.com/aikidotasmania.html
Enjoy,
Charlie
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Hello all,
just a small announcement that Aikido Yuishinkai UK now has
a web forum for discussion, all are welcome, you need not be from the
UK to participate.
The forum has a website with a small FAQ on it which can be found here:
www.aikido-yuishinkai.co.uk
This site also contains links to the forum itself and also the main
Yuishinkai UK web site.
Hope you find it useful and interesting.
All the best
Mike Haft
Dear Ki aiki friends around the world,
I'm from Sri Lanka; I would like to make a kind request from you.
As you know there is no Ki Aikido or Yushinkai Dojos in Sri Lanka I
would like request free study material to improve our knowledge in
Shishintoitsudo, Ki & Aikido. Because first we can Study & develop our
Ki & then we can give good ki teaching other people, so they can also
improve there lives. Because I know the Importance of the teachings.
Unfortunately there are no persons guide us here in Sri Lanka.
So any one would like help me please contact me.
, thanks!
Best Regards.
W.A.D.A. Chameera (3rd Kyu - Ki Aikido)
Sri Lanka
Hi Deston,
Best of luck breaking in the new tatamis. Hope to see you back down this way
again some time.
Cheers
Tim
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From: "deston denniston" <leuwit@...>
To: <aikidoyuishinkai@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, May 08, 2006 11:36 AM
Subject: Re: [aikidoyuishinkai] aikido mat cover for sale
> Tim,
>
> If you were 12,000 kilometers closer and a few weeks
> earlier...
>
> and everyone else, I just bought tatami! I am broke
> now, but I have a nice dojo floor, and I am STOKED
> about spending the next 10 years breaking it in :)
>
> when any of you make it to sw washington
> state/portland, oregon state area (where?!?) theres
> room to stay and mats to roll on.
>
> Still hoping to make it back to Au in late 2007-
> aikido from Perth to Byron, if I get my druther's.
> Perhaps I will see some of you in Hawaii next year at
> Maruyama Sensei's anniversary?
>
> missing all you aussiedoka,
>
> Cheers,
> Deston
>
>
>
> "Peace can not be kept by force. It can only be achieved by
> understanding" - Albert Einstein.
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Hi Gabby,
Price is $800. The denim and stitching cost about $1100 all up, plus
one very hot and sweaty day in Brigina's garage in Byron Bay stitching
it up. It has not been used much (don't have a huge population in
Hidden Valley Dojo). I'd say it still has 90%+ useful life left in it.
I think there is only one small hole less than the size of a 5 cent
piece.
It weighs about 40 kg and is folded into a box 1m by 1m by .6m.
Cheers
Tim
Aikido Yuishinkai Australia New Zealand Seminar Series 2006
Master Koretoshi Maruyama, theFounder of Aikido Yuishinkai will tour Australia New Zealand in October 2006 offering a series of weekend seminars, accompanied by Michael Williams Sensei.
An original student of O-Sensei and a professional instructor since 1967, Maruyama Sensei is widely admired and respected throughout the world.Maruyama Sensei has dedicated his life to communicating the benefits of ‘positive mind’ through Aikido training. Maruyama Sensei’s accessible and inspirational teaching style, infused with humour, vigour and grace, is an example of positive, non-contentious mindfulness and ‘Aikido without Boundaries’. This year marks the 10th Anniversary of Aikido Yuishinkai. The seminar series is designed to cater to all levels of training ability. All styles of aikido are welcome to attend.
Aikido Yuishinkai Australia New Zealand Seminar proposed schedule 2006
Brisbane, October 7,8
Byron Bay (mid week), (Seniors and Yuki classes proposed)
Sydney, October 14,15,
Melbourne, October 21, 22,
Auckland, October 28, 29
- Most individual seminars will include a few extra sessions of training before/after the weekend and the odd social event.
- More details will be posted on http://aikidoyuishinkai.com and on host seminar sites as they become available(see below).
- Individual seminar locations may offer billeting for those from out of town and possibly special discounts to those attending multiple seminar locations
Tim,
If you were 12,000 kilometers closer and a few weeks
earlier...
and everyone else, I just bought tatami! I am broke
now, but I have a nice dojo floor, and I am STOKED
about spending the next 10 years breaking it in :)
when any of you make it to sw washington
state/portland, oregon state area (where?!?) theres
room to stay and mats to roll on.
Still hoping to make it back to Au in late 2007-
aikido from Perth to Byron, if I get my druther's.
Perhaps I will see some of you in Hawaii next year at
Maruyama Sensei's anniversary?
missing all you aussiedoka,
Cheers,
Deston
"Peace can not be kept by force. It can only be achieved by understanding" -
Albert Einstein.
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Gabby here. I'm interested - how much? How worn is it? We have a denim cover for the mats at our Dutton Park dojo but it's part of the old mat from Byron so it's really worn and really slippery. If we can afford it I'm really hoping I can talk Danny and the others into getting a new one because it makes ukemi a little tricky.
How's things going down there? How often do you train?:You training on the weekends at all?
Tim Winton here from Hidden Valley Dojo (not too far from Byron Bay). I have a denim mat cover for sale. Same material and stiching as
Goshinkan's. It will cover 8m by 10m of mats with plenty left for tucking under. It is in very good conditon. We have a new all purpose floor covering that does quite nicely for Aikido so we won't be needing it. (Saves a lot of
streching, tugging and tucking every class).
Anyone interested can contact me on this email.
Happy training.
Cheers
Tim
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Hi all,
Tim Winton here from Hidden Valley Dojo (not too far from Byron
Bay). I have
a denim mat cover for sale. Same material and stiching as
Goshinkan's. It
will cover 8m by 10m of mats with plenty left for tucking under. It
is in
very good conditon. We have a new all purpose floor covering that
does quite
nicely for Aikido so we won't be needing it. (Saves a lot of
streching,
tugging and tucking every class).
Anyone interested can contact me on this email.
Happy training.
Cheers
Tim
As many of you are aware, we have had Goshinkan on the market for the last year. The time has come when it looks like the final contracts will be exchanged and Valerie, Shani and myself will relocate to Fiji to establish Aikido dojos in that country. Goshinkan will continue to run exactly as before under the excellent guidance of Jim Nicholls and Elisabeth Andel. Elisabeth Andel will still be the Aikido Yuishinkai International multi-media coordinator for the group. I still retain the position of International Chief Instructor and Chief Instructor for Australia. Valerie will continue in her capacity of correspondence and promotions.
On the 25th of March, there will be two classes ( 10:00-12:00 and 3:00-5:00) , followed by an evening get-together (starting at 7:30), in the dojo for us to farewell all of you. On Sunday morning at 10:00am, there will be a large Yudansha grading. As you know, I keep a list of all black belts in Australia who are currently practicing (approximately 80). Therefore, I list below those I would be honoured to grade prior to my departure. In future, I will visit Australia for regular seminars, including those with Maruyama Sensei. We are currently making arrangement for Sensei's visit in October, when he will do an Australian tour to a number of different venues, including Goshinkan.
Hello All
Due to lack of numbers My weekend to Byron Bay is cancelled.
Dont forget the fairwell seminar in march/april, it is not to be missed
Cheers Thom
Hi All,
Attached is the 2006 Brisbane Aikido Yuishinkai calendar for your
fridge and dojo notice board.
Start saving your pennies, arranging your annual leave at work and
accruing rewards points at home for a domestic leave pass :)
cheers,
Danny
PS here are the events in plain text
Date Event Host Dojo Location
March 3rd 25th Birthday
Thursday 6:30p- Griffith Uni Nathan
March 25-26th
(To be confirmed) Mini seminar Sat
Dan grading Sun Goshinkan Byron Bay
April 1st,,2st, Rocky Seminar Rocky
Aikido Rockhampton
May 20th Combined Brisbane AY dojos Seminar
TBA TBA
Augest Dows, Hansen Friendship Seminar
TBA TBA
October 6-8
(To be confirmed) Maruyama Sensei
Brisbane Seminar TBA TBA
November 11-12th Bokkens on Beach
Cleveland Stradbroke
December 9th XMAS breakup All Storey
Bridge
Capt. Burke Park
Jan 21st AY Instructor meeting All
South bank
Please see your Aikido Yuishinkai instructor for further details or
Ph. 0410 260 003
info@...,
http://griffithaikido.com
--
daniel james
griffith university aikido club
nathan qld 4111, australia
http://griffithaikido.com
+61 (0)7 3735 5036 (w), +61 (0)7 3735 5384(f) ,
+61 (0)401 683 592 (m)
"..we're continually bombarded with promises of immediate gratification,
instant success, and fast, temporary relief, all of which lead in
exactly
the wrong direction", G.Leonard
Hello All
I am planning a weekend in Byron Bay 4/5 Feb .
If we can get a good numbers Sensei Williams will have extra classes
Saturday afternoon and on Sunday morning as well as the normal
Saturday Class.
Propposed times for classes
Normal Sat class 10.00 am - 12.00
Sat 4.00 - 6.00pm
Sunday 10.00 am - 12.00
anyone interested in attending please let me know via email
aikido@...
cheers Thom
GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY AIKIDO CLUB
25th Anniversary Celebration
Special Guest
Michael Williams Sensei
World Chief Instructor,
Aikido Yuishinkai International
Thursday March 2nd, 6:30p Nathan Campus
Dear Club Members and Visitors,
We invite you to join us as we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of
Aikido at Griffith University. In March 1981, Michael Williams Sensei
founded Aikido at Griffith University and will be our special guest
instructor for the evening.
During his 8 years of teaching at Griffith University, he arranged
seminars with Master Koretoshi Maruyama and was appointed Chief
Instructor of Australia by Master Koichi Tohei in 1985. Today, he is
the World Chief Instructor of Aikido Yuishinkai, and has fond
memories of the early days at Griffith.
This may be Williams Sensei's last visit to Brisbane prior to his
relocation to Fiji to establish Aikido there. We invite you to stay
after class for some birthday cake, photos, drinks and nibblies.
Registration 6:15pm
March fee paying members …….+$ 5
Other club members,
Visitors…………………...………$15
Class 6:30am-8:30pm
Location
Martial Arts/Aerobics Room (N36)
Recreation Rd
Griffith University
Nathan Campus
Brisbane
For Further Information
Ph: 0410 260 003 (Enquiries)
0401 683 592 (Danny)
Email: info@...
Web: http://griffithaikido.com
--
daniel james
griffith university aikido club
nathan qld 4111, australia
http://griffithaikido.com
+61 (0)7 3735 5036 (w), +61 (0)7 3735 5384(f) ,
+61 (0)401 683 592 (m)
"..we're continually bombarded with promises of immediate gratification,
instant success, and fast, temporary relief, all of which lead in
exactly
the wrong direction", G.Leonard
--
daniel james
griffith university aikido club
nathan qld 4111, australia
http://griffithaikido.com
+61 (0)7 3735 5036 (w), +61 (0)7 3735 5384(f) ,
+61 (0)401 683 592 (m)
"..we're continually bombarded with promises of immediate gratification,
instant success, and fast, temporary relief, all of which lead in
exactly
the wrong direction", G.Leonard
Hi All,
Have begun working on a chronology of Ki Aikido in Australia - but
still very much a work in progress and grammatical expression :). Its
maintained on the following page...
http://griffithaikido.com/kiaikidoaustralia.html
I'd be interested in contributions/corrections people might have, in
particular the development of Kokikai in Australia.
best wishes,
danny
--
daniel james
griffith university aikido club
nathan qld 4111, australia
http://griffithaikido.com
+61 (0)7 3735 5036 (w), +61 (0)7 3735 5384(f) ,
+61 (0)401 683 592 (m)
"..we're continually bombarded with promises of immediate gratification,
instant success, and fast, temporary relief, all of which lead in
exactly
the wrong direction", G.Leonard
Hi all,
Dianne and Luke have had a baby boy named Edmund George. He was born
on the 18th of December and has enjoyed his first Christmas. He was
3.2 kg (7.2 pounds) and 52 cm (21.5 inches) at birth. We are well and
looking forward to coming back to play soon.
All the best to everyone for the festive season and may 2006 bring joy
and happiness to you all.
Dianne Smith.
G'day
As i miss you my friend.. hope all going well there
Be glad your there expected temp today (christmas day) is 38c and no rain to
cool it off
Cheers Thom
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Sent: Saturday, December 24, 2005 9:56 PM
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> Dear Tom
> Wishing you a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. I miss your humour
> and
> the your angle on Aikido.
> Chris Anne and the winks
>
>
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>>Subject: [aikidoyuishinkai] Festive season
>>Date: Sat, 24 Dec 2005 00:05:15 -0000
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>>To All and sundry
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>>Wishing you all a very happy festive season and a prosperous 2006
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>>Cheers Thom
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Dear Tom
Wishing you a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. I miss your humour and
the your angle on Aikido.
Chris Anne and the winks
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>To: aikidoyuishinkai@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: [aikidoyuishinkai] Festive season
>Date: Sat, 24 Dec 2005 00:05:15 -0000
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>To All and sundry
>
>Wishing you all a very happy festive season and a prosperous 2006
>
>Cheers Thom
>
>
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>
HI All,
We just got a new website up and running.
please take a gander at
http://www.crookedbranchaikido.com/
there are some typos & other errs to be adressed, but
its a start.
its a skeleton just yet, no fancy flash images or sexy
nudes to
draw the crowds, but in time...
we hope to have some pictures (in our training pyjamas
no less) up in jan/feb.
I'd love to hear your feedback, witty or wise.
I hope the holidays find you all well and healthy,
Deston
"Peace can not be kept by force. It can only be achieved by understanding" -
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Just back from LA. I managed to see my optometrist and I'm assured my baby blues are 100% copacetic.
Ken Suburi Sensei always says to keep your friends close and your enemies closer. So when can we get together? LOL
You know, I couldn't believe my eyes either at that Cleveland grading. Why do you think one person got a GI Joe grading, while the other got a Cabbage Patch grading?
Sorry, but I'm a little confused...you were at the gradings on Monday?? I guess I could be forgiven for not spotting a 12cm plastic doll amongst all the action but I would NEVER ignore you BB!! Anyway, how come you didn't come and say hi to me?!
I'm also wondering if you might need to see an optometrist... Don't stress - I can recommend one who is the kind of beefcake that I'm sure you wouldn't mind having staring into your eyes. I admit that my hair has been "jap-retro" style (as you suggested) in the past, but I died it dark brown on Sunday night - not a grey highlight in sight! Perhaps you are remembering me from a recent seminar???
Of course I was there, Gabby! I couldn't believe you ignored me like that! I guess you just didn't notice me?!
Unfortunately I only just arrived in time for the gradings (I was unavoidably detained waiting for my nails to dry), so I too missed the sock wrestling.
You and I seem to be on the same schedule (arrive late, leave early). It's almost like we're sisters, if not one and the same person! We should get together and swap tips. I'm totally loving those grey highlights. So jap-retro!
I hear that Kendo Kendoll described the sock wrestling as looking like a couple of girls fighting over a frock at the Myer stocktake sale. I'm sure you and I could teach them a thing or two on both counts ;)
Young David's grading was a highlight for me. Ken Suburi Sensei always says that good things come in small packages. But I think good things come in packages with expensive brand names on them.
As for Kevin, what a man! an Action Man. Mattel have been looking for new talent and I'll certainly be pointing the scouts Kevin's way. I can't wait to see his nidan.
get a sock on
BBBxxx
PS I'm not sure what that lovely Simon has planned for Easter but it sure sounds exciting.
I would like to congratulate everyone who graded last night too.
Highlights for me were; * Trying to hit Kev on the head (thanks Kevvy, you were lovely and soft with me like I asked) * The look of pride and joy on Tony Neil Sensei's face when David pulled off a tricky technique * Bruce's enthusiastic attacks (we miss you Bruce!) * The band downstairs. Was it just me or did anyone else notice David's rhythm in his Jo katas being affected by the *cough* sublime tunes coming from below?? Perhaps we could introduce a new element to the gradings where nage has to perform techniques to the timing of a song being played? Personally I would like to see "Eye of the Tiger" being played when Ben Tan does his shodan grading.
All up it was a highly entertaining night as the personalities of nage and uke's came shining out.
My only disappointment is that I missed the sock wrestling before class.
Gabby p.s. did anyone see Budo Babe Barbie last night? I heard from Kendo Kendoll that she might be attending...
I know what you mean, I get pretty vague myself at times. Should I wear this? Should I endorse that? Does this classic Vespa go with these nails? Sometimes even I'm not sure whether I'm all there or not.
The whole Barbie persona can be very confusing: there's "Court Appearance Barbie", "Hounded by the Paparazzi Barbie", and now "Mistrusted by my Friends Barbie". With Polly Pocket and the Bratz on the scene it's really hard to know who a girl can count on.
Ken Suburi Sensei always says, "Don't focus on the weapon, focus on the attacker". I say, "don't focus on the price, focus on the label". Do you know what I mean?
It's funny you should mention eyes and optometrists. I'm in LA to sponsor a program for dolls whose eyes close whenever they're laid on their backs. It's barbaric if you ask me. Maybe we could catch up when I get back?
Sorry, but I'm a little confused...you were at the gradings on Monday?? I guess I could be forgiven for not spotting a 12cm plastic doll amongst all the action but I would NEVER ignore you BB!! Anyway, how come you didn't come and say hi to me?!
I'm also wondering if you might need to see an optometrist... Don't stress - I can recommend one who is the kind of beefcake that I'm sure you wouldn't mind having staring into your eyes. I admit that my hair has been "jap-retro" style (as you suggested) in the past, but I died it dark brown on Sunday night - not a grey highlight in sight! Perhaps you are remembering me from a recent seminar???
Of course I was there, Gabby! I couldn't believe you ignored me like that! I guess you just didn't notice me?!
Unfortunately I only just arrived in time for the gradings (I was unavoidably detained waiting for my nails to dry), so I too missed the sock wrestling.
You and I seem to be on the same schedule (arrive late, leave early). It's almost like we're sisters, if not one and the same person! We should get together and swap tips. I'm totally loving those grey highlights. So jap-retro!
I hear that Kendo Kendoll described the sock wrestling as looking like a couple of girls fighting over a frock at the Myer stocktake sale. I'm sure you and I could teach them a thing or two on both counts ;)
Young David's grading was a highlight for me. Ken Suburi Sensei always says that good things come in small packages. But I think good things come in packages with expensive brand names on them.
As for Kevin, what a man! an Action Man. Mattel have been looking for new talent and I'll certainly be pointing the scouts Kevin's way. I can't wait to see his nidan.
get a sock on
BBBxxx
PS I'm not sure what that lovely Simon has planned for Easter but it sure sounds exciting.
I would like to congratulate everyone who graded last night too.
Highlights for me were; * Trying to hit Kev on the head (thanks Kevvy, you were lovely and soft with me like I asked) * The look of pride and joy on Tony Neil Sensei's face when David pulled off a tricky technique * Bruce's enthusiastic attacks (we miss you Bruce!) * The band downstairs. Was it just me or did anyone else notice David's rhythm in his Jo katas being affected by the *cough* sublime tunes coming from below?? Perhaps we could introduce a new element to the gradings where nage has to perform techniques to the timing of a song being played? Personally I would like to see "Eye of the Tiger" being played when Ben Tan does his shodan grading.
All up it was a highly entertaining night as the personalities of nage and uke's came shining out.
My only disappointment is that I missed the sock wrestling before class.
Gabby p.s. did anyone see Budo Babe Barbie last night? I heard from Kendo Kendoll that she might be attending...
Hey all,
I was pleasantly suprised when scrolling through the Aikido Journal Newsletter
this morning that they have published an interview with Maruyama Sensei in their
latest edition. It's posted at
http://www.aikidojournal.com/article.php?articleID=667
The website seems to be down at the moment but I'm sure it'll be back up soon.
The preview paragraph made me smile from good seminar memories with the quote
"When he attacks, I'll make a lizard step pom,pom,pom!"
Cheers,
Gabby
Sorry, but I'm a little confused...you were at the gradings on Monday?? I guess I could be forgiven for not spotting a 12cm plastic doll amongst all the action but I would NEVER ignore you BB!! Anyway, how come you didn't come and say hi to me?!
I'm also wondering if you might need to see an optometrist... Don't stress - I can recommend one who is the kind of beefcake that I'm sure you wouldn't mind having staring into your eyes. I admit that my hair has been "jap-retro" style (as you suggested) in the past, but I died it dark brown on Sunday night - not a grey highlight in sight! Perhaps you are remembering me from a recent seminar???
Don't be a stranger!
Gabby
-----Original Message----- From: aikidoyuishinkai@yahoogroups.com [mailto:aikidoyuishinkai@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of Budo Babe Barbie Sent: Wednesday, 30 November 2005 12:18 PM To: aikidoyuishinkai@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [aikidoyuishinkai] Ukes
Of course I was there, Gabby! I couldn't believe you ignored me like that! I guess you just didn't notice me?!
Unfortunately I only just arrived in time for the gradings (I was unavoidably detained waiting for my nails to dry), so I too missed the sock wrestling.
You and I seem to be on the same schedule (arrive late, leave early). It's almost like we're sisters, if not one and the same person! We should get together and swap tips. I'm totally loving those grey highlights. So jap-retro!
I hear that Kendo Kendoll described the sock wrestling as looking like a couple of girls fighting over a frock at the Myer stocktake sale. I'm sure you and I could teach them a thing or two on both counts ;)
Young David's grading was a highlight for me. Ken Suburi Sensei always says that good things come in small packages. But I think good things come in packages with expensive brand names on them.
As for Kevin, what a man! an Action Man. Mattel have been looking for new talent and I'll certainly be pointing the scouts Kevin's way. I can't wait to see his nidan.
get a sock on
BBBxxx
PS I'm not sure what that lovely Simon has planned for Easter but it sure sounds exciting.
I would like to congratulate everyone who graded last night too.
Highlights for me were; * Trying to hit Kev on the head (thanks Kevvy, you were lovely and soft with me like I asked) * The look of pride and joy on Tony Neil Sensei's face when David pulled off a tricky technique * Bruce's enthusiastic attacks (we miss you Bruce!) * The band downstairs. Was it just me or did anyone else notice David's rhythm in his Jo katas being affected by the *cough* sublime tunes coming from below?? Perhaps we could introduce a new element to the gradings where nage has to perform techniques to the timing of a song being played? Personally I would like to see "Eye of the Tiger" being played when Ben Tan does his shodan grading.
All up it was a highly entertaining night as the personalities of nage and uke's came shining out.
My only disappointment is that I missed the sock wrestling before class.
Gabby p.s. did anyone see Budo Babe Barbie last night? I heard from Kendo Kendoll that she might be attending...
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