Melbourne Aikido
A dedicated school of teaching the modern Japanese art of Aikido
The Sword is an uncompromising teacher. Unlike a person, it doesn’t flatter you or adapt to your habits. Every cut reflects your posture, timing, balance and intention. Small errors become obvious. Efficient movement becomes unmistakable. This is why traditional sword practice remains part of our training. The goal isn’t to learn to fight with a...
Aikido is the path of the spiritual warrior, not the physical warrior. A physical warrior concentrates effort on beating an opponent or enemy. Physical movements are learned and mastered to defeat the others body. A spiritual warrior instead focusses on destroying the enemy where it actually exists – in ones mind. The root of all...
The family of Martial arts is incredibly rich and diverse. I have had the good fortune of dedicating much of my life to practicing various martial arts and have benefited enormously from it. In this mini documentary we take a look at the differences and similarities of the various Martial arts to better understand the...
The thought “I” appears with the zest of a morning hare Heaven and earth divide in an instant Hesitation and haste grow without effort Yet nothing in the mind’s mirror can linger long All thoughts recede into the silence from which they sprung Above the mind, only the Buddha evades this fate Laughing as the...
“Sensei, I was recently thinking…with the corona disaster and all, it seems that Aikido, like so many things, is at breaking point.” How so? “Dojo’s are shut, people can’t practice together…..” I see…. Is Aikido in a crises or its practitioners? “Good point…isn’t it the same thing?” By its very nature, Aikido can never be...
“ The only cure for materialism is the cleansing of the six senses (eyes, ears, nose, tongue, body and mind). If the senses are clogged, one’s perception is stifled. The more it is stifled, the more contaminated the senses become. This creates disorder in one’s life and, consequently, throughout the entire world, and that is...
Dear members, We are happy to announce the recommencement of classes at the dojo as restrictions have eased. Please ensure you book online as class numbers are limited. See you on the mat! Shinzenryu Aikido
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