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Penguin Budo

Locality: Sulphur Creek, Tasmania, Australia

Address: 310 Preservation Drive 7316 Sulphur Creek, TAS, Australia

Website: https://penguinbudo.com

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25.01.2022 Important insights from Peter Kelly Sensei into the roll of uke. With the adults grading coming up in December the timing is perfect for a read.

25.01.2022 We want to share the following message from Shihan Pack: Gyokushin Ryu Aikidoka, The Covid19 virus has completely shut down much of the country and it looks lik...e a complete nationwide shutdown is inevitable. Our class at Stetson was canceled along with all physical activities. Stetson is only holding classes on-line. I know all of you have had your work outs impacted by the virus. How do we keep up our skills when we have no access to a class? Creatively!! Do your normal class warm-ups on your own to stay in shape and reduce stress. Set a fixed time to practice. Perhaps your usual workout times would be best. Generally do a modified version of your usual warm up with flexibility and strength training. Modify them for your own preferences and circumstances. Practice basics without a partner: tai sabaki, te hodoki, nigeri kaeshi, karate strikes, stances, karate kata, suburi and ken roppo. While some avoid doing basics; they are the key to proficiency. All Japanese masters say the secrets are in the basics. Murai Sensei was the most senior of Minoru Mochizuki Senseis students. He was fond of saying the reason instructors become stronger than the casual student is because they have to practice the basics they as they teach. The goal of mushin (no mind) cannot be obtained without innumerable repetitions. Aikido is like math. If you do not know your multiplication tables, you cannot do algebra. If you cannot automatically do tai sabaki or te hodoki, you cannot do advanced aikido. Follow basics with technique practice. Pick out techniques you need work on either to remedy problems or work on new techniques needed for promotion. Try to figure out entries from various unusual attacks. If you have room, walk through the techniques with an imaginary partner. If not use mental imagery. See the attachment for specific instructions on how to practice using mental imagery. Hints for practice at home. Use a pair of shoes to work on foot work for various techniques. Place them where your attackers feet would be and practice entering until you can automatically put your feet in the right place. This is especially good for seoi nage, koshi nage, kata garuma and ashi waza. A good exercise for karate stances is to start with a good front stance. When your feet are in the proper relationship practice shifting into a back stance and horse stance. While doing this, do not move your feet other than pivoting on the balls of your feet. When that is comfortable, add a block or strike to each shift. See how many you can remember. Another good exercise is to do keri yon ho. Do the version where you do all four kicks with one leg without touching the floor between kicks. Even without actually kicking, this is a great balance exercise. Stand on one foot and pick up your other leg. Even a foot of the floor is fine to start. Slowly move your foot through the four kicks without putting your foot down. Concentrate your mind on being aware of your saki no itten (CG). Keep it directly over your supporting foot and you will be balanced. Very gradually increase height and speed of your kicks. Mental imagery is especially useful for practicing kata. I have done this for years to help keep all of our numerous kata fresh. Happo ken and the heian kata are designed to be done individually. For two person kata mental imagery is required when you do not have a partner. Again it is best to walk through the kata physically with an imaginary partner. However, mental imagery practice is almost as good as physical practice. Pick one karate kata or keri yon ho per session. Advanced students will want to add a two person kata to each session. Go through all the kata you know. Watch instructional and clinic videos! Look for details you might have missed. Use these images as a basis for your mental practice. These are techniques used by samurai to improve their fighting skills. Many Olympic and professional athletes use imagery to maximize their performance. For fun watch samurai films. Noir Nights, a free site on Roku, has Sanjuro and 5 Zatoichi films. Watch for the solar plexus strike for capturing people in Sanjuro. Check out the blinding speed of the Iaijutsu of the blind masseuse Zatoichi. The demonstration he gives for his masters students is superlative. The Zatoichi films influenced the contemporary Bruce Lee films and the later comedic Jackie Chan films. The John Wick films offer the best current representation of what we do, just with a lot of guns added. Ignore the body count and look at the techniques. Pat and I try to identify each technique as a game. Also on Roku for free is NHK World Japan. This Japanese English language public TV channel offers Japanese language lesions. Go to contents and look under categories. Toward the end you will find first Japanese business language. Keep on going and you will find Japan Easy basic language lessons of about 15 minutes each. Also every six weeks on NHK there are highlights of the Grand Sumo Tournaments. This is all action with match, reply, short commentary and another match. Better than being there, without the danger of a fast moving 300+ lb. man landing on you from a 3 foot fall. Wrestlers range from 99 kilo (217 lbs.) to 200 kilo (440 lbs.). Watch how the little guys deal with much larger opponents. Look for the origins of many of our techniques. The next tournament is tentatively scheduled to start May 10. The March tournament was held without spectators. It is still available but will be gone soon. Being in lock down can be stressful. Try doing basics while mindful of your experience without thinking as a simple meditation technique. Tai sabaki is particularly good for this. Monitor your body. Notice if you are fidgety or tense, use that as a signal that you need to unwind. Do something you enjoy. This is a good time to do some things you never have had time to do. Martial arts are all about learning self-control. If you cannot control your emotions you are at a disadvantage in conflict situations. Relationships can become strained in close quarters. Everyone needs to have some private space and time. If you feel upset with someone at home, take a break, disengage and revisit the issue when both of you are calm. Getting out of the house for a walk or jog can help if that is an option where you are. Playing board games, card games, charades etc. can be good stress reducers. Read a good book or engage in a hobby. Keep in touch with friends and family electronically to reduce feelings of isolation. If you get bored sitting at home, start training. Of course please follow CDC guidelines to avoid getting the covid19! This will end eventually, but we need to be cautious to minimize this pandemic. Please feel free to share these ideas with your students. Gambatte, Glenn Pack, Shibucho US Gyokushin Ryu Aikido Federation

24.01.2022 With tne dojo closed as of today here is a video with a home workout routine that we can all do over the break. Thanks Nicky https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1600416906774483&id=484914328324752&refid=12&__tn__=%2As%2As

24.01.2022 Aujourdhui 30 mai, cela fait dj 17 ans que Sense Minoru mochizuki nous quitt. Son enseignement restera toujours vivant a travers chaque pratiquant. Sa g...nrosit et son dvouement nous transmettre les traditions martiales Japonaise et sa vision du Budo sera toujours prsente dans notre tude. Domo arigato gozaimashita !

24.01.2022 The Samurai Way - Katori Shinto Ryu 2/4

23.01.2022 Minoru Mochizuki Yoseikan Yagai Geiko 1950's https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tzThb4S7MA

22.01.2022 Great session tonight. Worked on aspects of sumi otoshi.

22.01.2022 YAY! We are officially back from tomorrow at 6:30pm! A reminder that we have relocated to the RESEED CENTRE - 30 King Edward St, Penguin. I look forward to seeing you all for the first class back

21.01.2022 Stay tuned. Covid reopening date coming soon with a new timetable.

19.01.2022 A friendly reminder that there will be no class on this evening due to work commitments. Classes will resume again this coming Thursday 27th Feb. Thanks team KRA.

18.01.2022 New venue and a new timetable.... Check it out!

18.01.2022 A reminder that Sensei Brad Palmer will be taking tonights class. Please get down and support him. Team KRA

17.01.2022 One from the vault! Here Washizu Sensei talks about chaining together techniques. If one doesn't work, you need to seemlessly adapt and move smoothly into other... techniques. Never assume that the intended technique you want to use will always be effective or even work. This iIllustrates the concept of dividing ukes brain. If an armlock isn't working, attack the legs. Lots of great material in this! Hope you enjoy and implement! See more

17.01.2022 Great fun today. Picked up some cool techniques as well. Thanks everyone.

15.01.2022 Some footage taken a few years ago and brought back to life by my amazing wife . Iriminage and variations. Control the head (and mind) to control the body. This was part of a series we filmed a few years back and once fully recovered, will release officially in the near future. Stay well!

14.01.2022 A black belt is nothing more than a belt that goes around your waist. Being a black belt is a state of mind and attitude. Even though surrounded By several enemies set to attack, Fight with the thought that they are but one. MORIHEI UESHIBA

13.01.2022 Hi All, Just a quick reminder that there is no Aikido or Fitness tomorrow. See you all next week.

12.01.2022 Great first class for the OMMA program lastnight. Fitness work, takedowns and newaza fundamentals. Great work everyone.

10.01.2022 https://penguinbudo.com/ The home of Gyokushin Ryu Aikido Tasmania, KA RIU Aikido Tasmania and Penguin Boxing 4 Fitness.

09.01.2022 Never forget the roots of Martial Arts Budo was not invented for Sports . It is just a part of modern Budo training. Shiai is ment to test yourself. Modern com...petition has the shadow side to create polarization and the tendency to loose sight of the not talent full students. Budo is originated from the martial arts with the purpose to develop strong balanced people and a humanitair society in which we can live peaceful. my teacher Minoru Mochizuki talked a lot about this subject

08.01.2022 In this video, Chida Sensei explains some of the fundamentals for Zenpo Kaiten Ukemi. ***Hi everyone, part of the subtitles was cut off at the 35 second mark of the video. It should say "Dont kick off, move your weight forward."

07.01.2022 Congratulations Peter Kelly Sensei

07.01.2022 Tonight we start the Open Mat Martial Arts (OMMA) program. Adults classes (ages 13+) - Every Monday 6.30pm to 7.30pm. OMMA was founded in 2014 by Sensei Colin Niland in Perth Western Australia. Penguin Budo is affiliated with OMMA, along with Yamato Aikido International and the Australian Gyokushin Ryu Aikido Federation.... OMMA will be expanded to Tasmania with a syllabus put together by Sensei Jade Masters, incorporating boxing, kickboxing, aikido, karate, taekwondo, eskrima, Ju-Jitsu and BJJ. Sensei Jade Masters began training in 1998 and has dan ranks in a number of martial arts. If you are interested in starting with OMMA Tasmania contact us to book your a trial class. See you at the dojo. https://penguinbudo.com/contact-penguin-budo-for-aikido-in/

06.01.2022 Immediate Dojo Closure - Covid-19 Hi All, As most of you know, the dojo was closing on March 21st for two weeks for the Penguin Sea Scouts book fair.... With the current environment around the covid-19 virus and the advice given yesterday (that people are to stay 1.5 meters apart, not shake hands, etc.) I have decided to close the dojo a week early effective today. As you can imagine it is impossible to stay 1.5m apart while training in Aikido, so for everyones safety I think it is the best option. There will be no classes from today until April 6th, however the return date may change depending on the book fair clean-up and the status of the covid-19 outbreak. I will keep everyone up to date. Stay safe everyone. Best Regards, Sensei Brad Palmer Penguin Budo | Aikido School

05.01.2022 https://youtu.be/BtN-goy9VOY

04.01.2022 Yoseikan jujutsu-aikido Sutemi waza

04.01.2022 A very well deserved promotion to these great 3 men!

04.01.2022 Great training, offered by great instructors, looking forward to heading to Tasmania to train with you all

02.01.2022 YAY! We are officially back on board from tomorrow at 5:00pm! A reminder that we have relocated to the RESEED CENTRE - 30 King Edward St, Penguin. I look forward to seeing you all on the mat

02.01.2022 A fantastic Budo school with a focus on Aikido. All skill levels welcome and encouraged to bring what you know. Sensei Colin is warm and welcoming with addition...al classes provided for senior belts, junior belts and weapons classes. A wonderful group of martial artist without any big egos. See more