tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80846051398572409802008-12-04T17:16:26.726-05:00Located at 250 Cumberland St in Rochester, Aikido Kokikai Rochester has served the Greater Rochester community since 1984.Judy Warnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07644738305279130498noreply@blogger.comBlogger106125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084605139857240980.post-12790252629257440522008-11-30T21:14:00.001-05:002008-11-30T21:15:58.076-05:002008-11-30T21:15:58.076-05:00

Hi everyone - Hope that you had a wonderful Thanksgiving... Next Saturday, December 6, is a regional practice at 10 am. Hope that you can join us.

Judy Warnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07644738305279130498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084605139857240980.post-44800981978787655452008-11-26T10:34:00.000-05:002008-11-26T10:36:47.383-05:002008-11-26T10:36:47.383-05:00

Just wanted to post a reminder that there will be no class either Thursday evening or Friday morning. Enjoy the time off with family and friends. Happy Holidays

Candyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07449864592159059542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084605139857240980.post-91766417504969380002008-11-25T13:37:00.010-05:002008-11-25T14:27:16.862-05:002008-11-25T14:27:16.862-05:00

For the first time, I gave my Monday 7:00 pm class homework… Question: How do ki development exercises relate to technique? Assignment: 1. Choose a ki development exercise. 2. Lead the class in the ki development exercise you choose. 3. Demonstrate a throw/technique that illustrates the ki exercise you choose. 4. Have class practice in pairs the technique you demonstrated while you coach.

Marcella Mosher, Instructorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09718186029419080814noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084605139857240980.post-5415483602558631632008-11-23T12:58:00.002-05:002008-11-23T13:05:27.820-05:002008-11-23T13:05:27.820-05:00

ok, it's actually all across the US, Rochester is really not THAT unique... Just in time for the Turkeys, a little sword work for the Monday 8pm class. And for those post turkey family squabbles, some weapons of opportunity will be afoot, too. For Marcella's 7pm class, come see if the blackbelts did their homework assignments from last week. Don't forget, check the calendar for class times

Brian Martens, Instructorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03356192794788461067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084605139857240980.post-7211461574788754662008-11-16T08:45:00.003-05:002008-11-16T08:53:15.123-05:002008-11-16T08:53:15.123-05:00

Monday night's 8pm class will focus on our demo skills. We have been working on several demo weapons katas, the multi-attacker exercise, and compliance techniques so the audience can see. Also, please congratulate our new orange belts and our newest 3rd kyu student. Testing was this past Saturday. Thanks to all who came to help our students advance. 3rd kyu Alex 6th kyu Peter Cindy Jordan

Brian Martens, Instructorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03356192794788461067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084605139857240980.post-70991447484429555102008-11-09T20:55:00.002-05:002008-11-09T20:59:01.551-05:002008-11-09T20:59:01.551-05:00

... we'll be focusing on small techniques for tight spaces in the 8pm class. Attacks we'll be from shorter distances so they'll be faster/sooner. See you there. Oh, by the way, if you were wondering who won the throwing for distance contest, we'll, too bad, you should have come! :)

Brian Martens, Instructorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03356192794788461067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084605139857240980.post-36051260248275865662008-11-09T11:24:00.001-05:002008-11-09T11:26:05.453-05:002008-11-09T11:26:05.453-05:00

Remember that we will be testing members on Saturday, November 15 during the 10 am class. Please come and uke and cheer for: Alex Sarkozy (3rd kyu) Cyndi Lovejoy (6th kyu) Jordan Bell (6th kyu) Peter Veazie (6th kyu)

Judy Warnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07644738305279130498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084605139857240980.post-35482942698440815712008-11-01T08:49:00.003-04:002008-11-01T09:05:02.199-04:002008-11-01T09:05:02.199-04:00

Join us Monday at 8pm for Big Techniques. We'll be concentrating on large flow-y throws. Who will go home with the title of the farthest throw? Next week we'll do small tight throws.

Brian Martens, Instructorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03356192794788461067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084605139857240980.post-58795165141128854232008-10-27T22:32:00.002-04:002008-10-27T22:44:28.668-04:002008-10-27T22:44:28.668-04:00

THIS WEDNESDAY! THIS IS A FREE EVENT Come join us as we celebrate 25 years of practice in Rochester! We would like to welcome current & former members to catch up with fellow aikidoka that you may not have seen in awhile. New to Aikido? We want to meet you too! The format for the Open House will be OPEN MAT and an informal reception. Come whether you're interested in just catching up or

Brian Martens, Instructorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03356192794788461067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084605139857240980.post-14538648893351588472008-10-26T18:08:00.003-04:002008-10-26T18:15:29.542-04:002008-10-26T18:15:29.542-04:00

Monday night's 8pm class will be weapons tori and kata. Don't forget, Wednesday the 29th at 6:30 we are having an open house to welcome both newly interested students as well as old friends. Come say hello. There will be open mat if you wish to play, a massage therapist, and, of course, refreshments. See you there! Costumes optional (really, no one is dressing up, honest, but there will be

Brian Martens, Instructorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03356192794788461067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084605139857240980.post-74447551699324264562008-10-22T10:00:00.001-04:002008-10-22T10:01:07.447-04:002008-10-22T10:01:07.447-04:00

Here is an update to our next testing which will be on Saturday, November 15 at 10 am. Alex Sarkozy (3rd kyu) Cyndi Lovejoy (6th kyu) Jordan Bell (6th kyu) Peter Veazie (6th kyu) Please plan to attend.

Judy Warnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07644738305279130498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084605139857240980.post-48273472349953271922008-10-21T20:36:00.002-04:002008-10-21T20:40:08.291-04:002008-10-21T20:40:08.291-04:00

Remember Sergei? He is now practicing in Los Alamos, NM. Sergei was in Rochester for two days at a conference and stopped in Tuesday night to practice. He will be back on Wednesday night. If you have time, please stop in and say hi. His aikido has grown wonderfully and he is a fun uke.

Judy Warnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07644738305279130498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084605139857240980.post-77311161185506461962008-10-19T19:46:00.002-04:002008-10-19T19:55:45.340-04:002008-10-19T19:55:45.340-04:00

Monday at 8pm

Brian Martens, Instructorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03356192794788461067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084605139857240980.post-49713349249163936552008-10-16T22:12:00.002-04:002008-10-16T22:13:26.867-04:002008-10-16T22:13:26.867-04:00

Our next regional practice will be on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 10 am. Practice will be from 10 - 11:30. Please make your best effort to attend.

Judy Warnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07644738305279130498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084605139857240980.post-82330355381990229462008-10-16T22:10:00.001-04:002008-10-16T22:12:15.480-04:002008-10-16T22:12:15.480-04:00

Our next tests will be on Saturday, November 15 at 10 am. Among those testing will be Cyndi Lovejoy (6th kyu) Jordan Bell (6th kyu) Peter Veazie (6th kyu) Please plan to attend.

Judy Warnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07644738305279130498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084605139857240980.post-62285097223905010132008-10-14T13:48:00.000-04:002008-10-14T13:49:44.782-04:002008-10-14T13:49:44.782-04:00

Bob Martini will be bringing his Tues./Thurs. night U of R class to the downtown dojo on Thurs. Oct. 16 at 8:00 pm. For many of the students this will be their first visit to our dojo, let's help Bob to make them feel welcome, please come and practice if you can! For more information please contact Bob Martini at 585-507-7730.

Marcella Mosher, Instructorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09718186029419080814noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084605139857240980.post-83716753116160975952008-10-13T08:40:00.002-04:002008-10-13T08:41:26.765-04:002008-10-13T08:41:26.765-04:00

Our last Black Belt Meeting of the year will be held on Tuesday night, October 14 at 8 pm. Please attend.

Judy Warnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07644738305279130498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084605139857240980.post-20538971749321884502008-10-12T20:08:00.002-04:002008-10-12T20:30:43.644-04:002008-10-12T20:30:43.644-04:00

Monday night at 8pm we will work on taking what Leon Sensei calls "Initiative." We will work on drawing attention of an attacker from another person (intervention), guard exercises, and determiing natural flinch responses to different "leads." Come play.

Brian Martens, Instructorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03356192794788461067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084605139857240980.post-68108268432562496072008-10-02T17:21:00.001-04:002008-10-02T17:23:20.497-04:002008-10-02T17:23:20.497-04:00

the aikido kokikai of rochester dojo is on facebook. if you have a facebook account, please show your support and become a member of the group by clicking here, http://www.new.facebook.com/group.php?gid=16613267579 also, please save this date, on Wednesday, October 29th, we will be holding an OPEN HOUSE from 6:30pm to 9:00pm. we are seeking volunteers from active and current dojo members

Tubby Teehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14617672771789030218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084605139857240980.post-29367895331706931342008-09-28T19:40:00.003-04:002008-09-28T19:59:42.467-04:002008-09-28T19:59:42.467-04:00

By request, barstool Aikido will be Monday's 8pm class topic. BYO Stool (I'll have one) Get in the mood: Watch

Brian Martens, Instructorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03356192794788461067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084605139857240980.post-3136754729173863142008-09-22T14:12:00.004-04:002008-09-22T15:22:23.790-04:002008-09-22T15:22:23.790-04:00

We had a great weekend with Cecelia Sensei, Philadelphia Aikido. Here is some of the group that attended the Saturday morning session. More photos available on Flickr.

Judy Warnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07644738305279130498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084605139857240980.post-52222441207862265842008-09-21T17:35:00.002-04:002008-09-21T17:38:42.908-04:002008-09-21T17:38:42.908-04:00

This Monday night's 8pm class will be on weapons katas. We will work on the two-person bokken demo katas and start developing the two-person Jo kata. Let's play!

Brian Martens, Instructorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03356192794788461067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084605139857240980.post-85522059684842872412008-09-14T13:28:00.002-04:002008-09-14T13:37:38.688-04:002008-09-14T13:37:38.688-04:00

Monday is Uke class. We will work on all levels of falls as well as determining what level of resistance should be given. Each partner is different both in experience and physical ability, why would you always attack the same way? Have you considered that though uke is the one who receives the technique they are regarded as the teaching side of the uke/nage pair? See you at 8!

Brian Martens, Instructorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03356192794788461067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084605139857240980.post-56246727292326938302008-09-07T18:15:00.003-04:002008-09-07T18:22:33.994-04:002008-09-07T18:22:33.994-04:00

This Monday (9/8) night's advanced class will be split between kicks and kiatsu. We will concentrate on kicking correctly and we'll do some defense as well. The second half of the class will be an introduction to kiatsu. Because of the kicks, we'll work sans-hakama. Because of the kiatsu, feel free to lose the gi top and wear just a t-shirt. See you there!

Brian Martens, Instructorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03356192794788461067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084605139857240980.post-66957750573855959172008-09-05T18:45:00.001-04:002008-09-05T18:48:14.994-04:002008-09-05T18:48:14.994-04:00

SEMINAR WITH CECELIA RICCIOTTI SENSEI, 7th Dan Head Instructor, Philadelphia Aikido Saturday, September 20, 2008 at Our Very Own Rochester Dojo Tentative Schedule: TWO SESSIONS First Class: 10:15 am – 12:30 pm Lunch: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Catered Lunch at Dojo. Soft Drinks to be provided. Second Class: 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm Dinner with Cecelia Sensei

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