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Joe Thambu

Locality: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 9440 7028

Address: 43 Crissane Road, Heidelberg West 3081 Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Website: https://aikidoshudokan.com

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25.01.2022 Here's the email for our #keeptheflamealive audience if you would like to order an autographed copy of this amazing children Aikido Book "Eight Times Up" [email protected]

25.01.2022 Turning the tables. Well its official. Robert Mustard Sensei will be crucifying err I mean interviewing me on Friday(Melbourne) Thursday (Vancouver). It will not be live because the producer does not trust 2 Grumpy Old Bastards with technology. Also the might be a few beverages consumed and censorship might have to be exercised. To be released on Saturday 4pm Melbourne time.........should all go according to plan.

24.01.2022 A snippet of Joe Thambu Shihan's Aiki Zoom class from Thursday to check out. There are some really innovative drills to help you build your reflexes whilst working on your footwork and positioning. www.aikitv.online

24.01.2022 Latest videos on Aiki TV of Joe Thambu Shihan teaching Ryote Mochi Tenchinage Ni. Check out the snippet below! www.aikitv.online

24.01.2022 We've heard all your requests. Here comes the much anticipated interview where Robert Mustard Shihan is going to be the host to interview Joe Thambu Shihan. This recorded #keepthflamealive interview will be released here on Aikido Shudoakn Facebook on Saturday 3rd of October 4 p.m. (AEST)

23.01.2022 Don't forget to tune in tomorrow 4p.m. (AEST) and #keeptheflamealive with Joe Thambu Sensei and Paul Chapman Sensei from Tokyo, Japan.

22.01.2022 So tomorrow I have a dental appointment. Damn auto correct........I have an interview with Robert Mustard Sensei. Same thing really. Let him interview you, they... said. It'll be fun, they said. Lots of interest, they said. No questions from Robert Rosa and Chris Johnston, they said. What could possibly go wrong, they said................ See more

22.01.2022 The year 2020 has indeed pushed many us to focus more on our websites. This week at #keeptheflamealive Joe Thambu Sensei will be interviewing Jer Ryan Sensei fr...om Dublin Tomiki Aikido. He will be sharing valuable knowledge on how to effectively manage your Dojo website and his experience on little changes that brings huge impact to their enrolments. See more

22.01.2022 If you build it, they will come. With thanks to: Ramlan Ortega Sensei Mark Hadiarja Sensei Tadashi Narita Sensei.

21.01.2022 Need a way to progressively teach or practice backfalls? Alia Nicholls Sensei breaks it right down in one of this week's new videos on AikiTV! www.aikitv.online

20.01.2022 Tune in this Saturday 19th September 4p.m.(AEST) for our Foreigners in Japan Series #keepthflamealive interview with Joe Thambu Sensei. Our final guest will be ...Paul Chapman Sensei. Paul Sensei started Aikido training at the age of 17. He is a former Uchi-Deshi of Joe Thambu Sensei. Paul Sensei has accompanied Joe Sensei to many seminars and demonstrations. Paul Sensei also spent 2 years training with the Renshinkai in Japan and was graded by Chida Shihan to the rank of 4th Dan in July 2009. See more

20.01.2022 Here it comes the third interview of our Foreigner in Japan Series at #keeptheflamealive with Joe Thambu Sensei. Our guest this week will be Paul Chapman Sensei who now lives in Tokyo, Japan. Paul Sensei is a former uchi-deshi of Joe Thambu Sensei before he moved to Japan.

19.01.2022 Here it come! After 3 attempts we finally got this interview done. The long anticipated #keeptheflamealive with Joe Thambu Sensei and three Aikido Shudokan International Instructors will be on tomorrow. Saturday 7th of October 4p.m. (AEDT). Don't miss out.

18.01.2022 Merry Christmas to all our Aikido Family around the world. Don't forget you can still tune in tomorrow at 4p.m. (AEDT) for #keeptheflamealive with Joe Thambu Sensei and John Corr Sensei who is also the author of the top selling kids Aikido book "Eight Times Up."

18.01.2022 I owe this man a great debt. Listen in and discover why.

18.01.2022 Don't forget to tune in tomorrow for our first #keeptheflamealive interview this year. Saturday 16th of January at 4p.m. (AEDT)

16.01.2022 Check out the new video on AikiTV! www.aikitv.online You can almost say Gadi Shorr Sensei is the person who started in Yoshinkan Aikido in Israel. Gadi Shorr Se...nsei first set foot on the home land of Aikido in August 1989 just a few months after he completed his national service in Israel and further his Aikido journey in Japan. Gadi Sensei was training at Yoshinkan Honbu Dojo during the transition time of the famous Senshusei Course in the late 80s to the 90s. Although Gadi Sensei also practices BJJ, boxing and several other types of martial arts, the spirit of martial art (Budo) that Aikido teaches him has always been and always will be the centre of his training. Gadi Sensei believes there are just so much more in Budo that you can't find in sports. Gadi Sensei has published several Aikido based books since 2006 and has done many Aikido journal interviews that are highly recommended by Joe Thambu Sensei for people who are interested in Yoshinkan Aikido or just Budo.

15.01.2022 Check it out! The bumper edition of the Aikido Shudokan E-Mag!

13.01.2022 New Videos on AikiTV! Check them out at aikitv.online!

12.01.2022 Using Hiriki No Yosei 2 (weight shifting) to execute Kokyunage. Thanks for being a great uke Nathan Innocente Sensei. ***** I'm taller in real life.

10.01.2022 The use of honorifics in martial arts is no small matter and deeply embedded in Budo culture. Check out Joe Thambu Shihan's explanation in the latest AikiTV In-Depth video!

09.01.2022 Tune in this Saturday 12th September 4p.m.(AEST) for our Foreigners in Japan Series #keepthflamealive interview with Joe Thambu Sensei. Our guest will be Jim Da...wes Sensei. Jim Sensei began Yoshinkan in 1991 with James Jeannette sensei in Canada. He moved to Japan in 2004 and trained at the Yoshinkan Honbu dojo for 2 years before changing over to Yoshinkan Aikido Ryu. Jim Sensei was full time uchideshi for 9 years under Ando Tsuneo Shihan then he went independent and established Yoshinkan Aikido Meiryukan in 2015. See more

09.01.2022 Check out the new videos on AikiTV! www.aikitv.online Ryote Mochi Nikajo Osae Ichi Joe Thambu Shihan demonstrates this technique in videos for basic, intermedia...te and advanced levels and as well as Jiyuwaza techniques and a self-defence technique, and covers points such as: - the feeling of the hands when you lock - a common mistake to do with your centreline - what do you have to do to control the space and timing at a higher level - position of Uke's hand at a basic level and more advanced level - what to do if Uke's hands are much larger than your hands - how do you use your hands and body to take Uke's balance in Jiyuwaza - options for your initial movement when attacked in self-defence - how to use the principles of a Nikajo pin to apply the pin in this technique

07.01.2022 Please watch till the end for a special message from Joe Thambu Sensei and leave a comment below. Thanks!

07.01.2022 Clarification... Some of y’all read my post about titles and the word Sifu & thought I meant that I disdained it or was anti-title. I’m not at all anti-title.... Really, re-read that other post carefully. You’ll NEVER catch me referring to Guro Dan Inosanto as Dan or Prof. Roy Harris as Roy or Matsuoka Haruo Sensei as Haruo or any of my late teachers by first name. I don’t even address Pavel Tsatsouline by anything other than Sir normally. What I’m saying is that we shouldn’t rely on those titles to carry weight on, exert authority over other people, or manipulate others. Using titles in addressing others as a show of genuine respect or affection is part of clear communication to me. I have no insecurity about showing the people the respect they deserve because I don’t have a chip on my shoulder about respecting them. If I did, then maybe I should look more closely at what lies at the root of that kind of insecurity & arrogance. As teachers, instructors, or subject matter experts, we should be constantly accountable to the responsibilities our titles bring with them... and that the successful and consistent responsibilities come well before privilege. So if you focus enough on being about it in the best way with every shred of your being, then trust that game will recognize game when it’s undeniable. And, to me, part of that responsibility is showing respect to the older lions that blazed a trail for us cubs to come up through. #diligence #confidence #hardwork #respect #gamerecognizegame #sifu #titles #leadership #authenticity #lineage #tradition #choice #freewill #honor #lookdeeper #culture

06.01.2022 Here it comes the second interview of our Foreigner in Japan Series at #keepthflamealive with Joe Thambu Sensei. Our guest this week will be Jim Dawes Sensei (6th Dan) who now based in Saitama. Jim Sensei moved to Japan in 2004 and established Yoshinkan Aikido Meriyukan in 2015.

05.01.2022 In Munich with Fulori Smith

05.01.2022 Don't forget to tune in tomorrow 4p.m. (AEST) and #keeptheflamealive with Joe Thambu Sensei and Jim DawesSensei from Kasukabe City, Saitama, Japan.

04.01.2022 New videos on AikiTV and if you've not been able to make it to the Joe Thambu Shihan's Zoom classes, do check them out - there are lots of gems in there. They're free to access on www.aikitv.online!

04.01.2022 Hi Everyone, after this was released by Yoshin Project. Robert Mustard Sensei broached the idea of him interviewing me. I'd rather he didn't. I'm getting used to and enjoying asking the questions. Mustard Sensei is adamant and won't take No for an answer. So far it's only the usual suspects that have voiced their desire for this. If you want me to put my head in the lion's mouth, I have 2 conditions:... 1. There has to be more people stating they want to see this. 2. Mustard Sensei cannot take questions from Chris Johnston nor Robert Rosa. Chris, cause he always asks the tough ones and Rob, well he just plain nasty. Over to you people. See more

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02.01.2022 It’s interesting how many people who have a lot of experience training Functional Martial Arts still have trouble understanding the value in arts they have no... experience in. I feel maybe Joe Rogan or the explosion of MMA has educated people on one hand but has made them ignorant on the other. The closed mindedness I see is impressive considering the access of information we have. A possible reason could be that people are naturally susceptible to immense polarization. This could be learned during experiences in team sports. If your team is under attack defend with half truths. If you are attacking the other team attack with half truths. Few Examples: My Aikido Training: that never works Dave, what a waste of time.. -I’ve already used some of its movements and techniques in live sparring! My Flows: you could never pull that off in training! -I’ve pulled it off many times in training.. Another example I posted a series of flows against multiple opponents. It consisted of a mesh between Aikido and Judo. I had a guy smack talk my Judo but not my Aikido. I’ve been doing Judo since I was 5. Competed from age 7 to 24. Ive won and medals in national Competitions (junior, collegiate and senior nationals). And I had just started Aikido. SMH Positives and negatives of the arts I’ve trained: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Sport Positives -desensitizes to grappling attacks -coordinates the body for basic and advanced grappling -gives strategies to neutralize opponent on the ground -promotes moves ideal for self defense Negatives -promotes moves not ideal for self defense -lacks takedown focus -doesn’t toughen up the practitioner to a high degree -does not prepare student for strikes Self Defense Jiu-Jitsu Positives -strategy for self defense -coordinates body for basic Jiu-Jitsu -desensitizes to strikes and self defense situations -sets the context for self defense Negatives -is very passive (waits for the attack, most I’ve seen) (probably cause of the selling factor) -doesn’t evolve the student to think outside the box -elitist instructors becomes purveyors of ignorance Judo Positives -makes for a super tough student -amazing Break Fall -fast processing speed -great throws -sense of urgency on the ground Negatives -weak technical approach to ground work -lacks self defense strategy -lacks experiences with striking Aikido Positives -amazing flows -amazing footwork -great wrist locks -very good control of space between you and opponent -best break falls ever Negatives -lacks self defense strategy -lacks striking -lacks holistic ground fighting -very passive Muay Thai Positives -amazing damage with all limbs -great clinching and throws -great striking processing speeds -great striking defense -very athletic students Negatives -no ground fighting -very little self defense throttle control -no break falls Wrestling Positives -amazing takedowns -grit -transition -sense of urgency Negatives -no striking -no submission -no self defense strategy Of course this list is incomplete and mileage may vary between instructors and schools. They all have strengths and weakness. For me this is why I keep training in other arts. I’ve added Combatives training, blade training, sword training, karate, firearms, scenario training and everything I do with Special Operations. Why am I doing this? Because there is no truth, there is just experience. I find value in every class I’ve taken, every instructor and every art! If you can’t do that, it’s not the experience, it’s you that’s the problem. I remember after I coached Cain Velasquez to win the UFC Heavy Championship against Brock Lesnar that I felt I was over MMA. This wasn’t because I felt I had made it, it was because I had climbed a mountain, reached the top, then decided to climb another. Cheers

02.01.2022 The last AikiZoom class from Joe Thambu Shihan as the dojo is re-opening on Monday!! Remember that you can check out all the AikiZoom classes for free on AikiTV www.aikitv.online.