Newaza are grappling techniques including ground grappling techniques. What is your feeling on the two together?
Sportsfest came and went and it was another success. Aikido Masters Self-Defense Academy was one of three schools demonstrating this year at Cedar Beach. The other two were an Aikido school and a kung-fu school. The students hard work and practice really paid off, as their demo really shined. I am proud of all the students who participated this year. Chief instructor, David Nemeroff, Soke-Dai, was also interviewed by Service Electric TV about his dojo, his book “Enter into Aikido” and his charity work with “Support Our Troops” and the “Army Fisher House.” He was also approached about doing another online interview and possible demo in Atlantic City.
Come join us at Sportsfest on Hamilton Blvd. Cedar Beach in Allentown,PA on Saturday July 17th around 11:15am. It is a chance to see Aikido Masters Self-Defense Academy in action! We will be demonstrating several of our martial systems that are taught at the dojo including Aikido, Jujutsu, Samurai sword, and Kobudo. Copies of “Enter into Aikido” will be sold there and a portion of the proceeds of books purchased that day will be donated to non-profit organizations such as Support our troops and the Army Fisher House. We will also be handing out coupons for a free week of classes for those who attend.
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I am working with two non-profit organizations, Support Our Troops and The Army Fisher House. I am donating a portion of the proceeds of my new book “Enter into Aikido” to the charity of your choice when you purchase the book through my charity web page on this site. Just click on the charity tab and follow the instructions. Our troops will truly appreciate your help. Thanks.
Hello Everyone,
Recently One of my teachers and myself were featured on Inside Martial arts Tv. The link is http://www.insidemartialarts.tv/video8.php
I hope you enjoy the episode. This was taken in New York City at the Kama and Hakatsuru Kempo Clinic in 2010 at the Fukasa-ryu Bujutsukai Hombu dojo.
After watching the first class, you feel excited at the possibilities of what you can learn, but there are some concerns you may have about whether or not you should actually join. I know I had some when I started. One of these may be, “The other students look very graceful, but I am a klutz. Will I be able to do what the other students are doing?”
The simple answer is yes, you can. When you see the other students performing techniques well, it is only because they have practiced them repeatedly. In the begin- ning, most people start off feeling awkward and even the most skilled martial artists have those “special moments.” The best thing you can do is just laugh about it and then move on. As you continue to train, you will become less of a klutz.
Another question that people have is, “Will I hold back the other students if they are more advanced than me?” Not at all. Remember, everyone started out as a beginner, so students are compassionate to that insecurity. The advanced students can still benefit from practicing with people of all skill levels.
I often hear the question, “how am I going to remem- ber the Japanese terms?” By coming to class this will hap- pen naturally. I also recommend bringing a notebook to class and writing them down afterwards. That way, you can bring them home and study them at your leisure. This is another example of how Aikido trains the mind as well as the body.
Some people also ask, “Will the falls hurt?” In the beginning there may be some discomfort, but as you con- tinue to get thrown, that should subside. From falling during class, the body becomes tougher and more condi- tioned to handle the throws. Your falling technique will also improve over time, which will make the landing less jolting. Eventually, falling can be easy and some even find it enjoyable.
As long as you have the right attitude, you will be able to overcome almost any physical challenge that arises during your training.
Aikido Masters Self-Defense Academy was invited to demonstrate at Salisbury Middle School on Tuesday January 26th, 2010. The seventh grade was doing a section on Japanese history and so we were asked to demonstrate several of the arts of the Samurai. The kids were amazed at the techniques of the samurai sword, the dynamic throws of Jujutsu and the movements of Aikido. Aiki-jo, hanbo and Kempo were also shown and discussed. Students Christopher Myers, Jeremiah Henning, Pete Kollar, Wade Bailey and Ramsey Veitch assisted the demonstration.
On October 24th, 2009 David Nemeroff, Soke-dai demonstrated Aikido at Kinokuniya bookstore in Manhattan, N.Y. There was a great crowd and a lot of support. Special thanks to students Ramsey Veitch, Chris Myers and Pete Kollar for being great uke and making the trip to be there. Thanks to the other friends, family and students that also made the event. I look forward to seeing you all at the next book signing on December 12th at the Barnes and Noble in the Promenade Shops, Center Valley PA.
Since the publishing of my book “Enter into Aikido” I have had a lot of positive feedback. If you have read the book or just heard about it, I would love to hear your thoughts. Please feel free to comment
Hello Everyone,
I just wanted to let you know that I will be doing a book signing on September 19th at the local Borders bookstore. It is located on Macarthur Rd. in Whitehall at 1 pm. I look forward to seeing everyone there and I will be happy to answer any questions about the book and/or the impetus for writing it in the first place. Even if you know nothing about the martial arts this event will be both informative and pertinent to people of all walks of life. Please feel free to invite friends and family to this event.
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