The “Ai” in Aikido
The kanji character “Ai” at the beginning of Aikido is a pictograph that represents a bowl and a lid that fit together “just right”. It...
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Yoshie Sugai
- May 8, 2021
- 2 min
Letting things flow
"Ko-on Ryu-sui" means that like the clouds floating in the sky, like water flowing in a river, the water changes naturally without...
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Yoshie Sugai
- Apr 29, 2021
- 4 min
The meaning of “do” (a path)
Budo (martial arts), Sado (tea ceremony), Kado (flower arrangement), Shodo (calligraphy), Koudo (incense). In Japan, there are many...
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Yoshie Sugai
- Apr 19, 2021
- 2 min
While baking a chiffon cake...
When I have the time and energy, I like to bake sweets and breads. I like baking because not only can I see my family’s happy faces, I...
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Yoshie Sugai
- Apr 12, 2021
- 2 min
誰でも出来る護身術セミナーを終えて Thoughts from our Grand Opening Event
We successfully held our grand opening seminar on April 3rd with one of Japan’s top bodyguards as our self-defense instructor. I could...
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Yoshie Sugai
- Apr 4, 2021
- 1 min
Chiseikan Grand Opening Ceremony
We were all very excited to complete the opening ceremony and the Shinto ritual that was a part of it on Saturday, April 3rd. We invited...
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Yoshie Sugai
- Mar 27, 2021
- 1 min
Our Grand Opening Cookies have arrived!
I ordered original cookies to celebrate the grand opening of Chiseikan Dojo in Kyoto. They printed a celebration message and a "noshi"...
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Yoshie Sugai
- Mar 17, 2021
- 1 min
Our beautiful new nametag holder!
Yesterday, I received a wonderful new fuda (name tag) system for our dojo! The beautiful design and attention to every small detail makes...
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Yoshie Sugai
- Mar 16, 2021
- 1 min
Jumping Ukemi Practice
For our Warmups in our Advanced Class this week, we practiced jumping Ukemi. My students could fly higher than me now!!
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Yoshie Sugai
- Mar 6, 2021
- 1 min
Aikido in Kyoto, Chiseikan T-Shirts
Our Nenshinryu Budo Chiseikan Dojo T-shirts are ready! The spirit of “The blue that comes from indigo and is bluer than indigo itself” is...
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Yoshie Sugai
- Feb 23, 2021
- 4 min
Learn Self Defense From One of Japan's Top Bodyguards
Chiseikan Dojo Grand Opening Event: “When in danger, how can you best protect yourself?” Learn Practical Self Defense From One of Japan's...
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Yoshie Sugai
- Feb 6, 2021
- 1 min
Details of our COVID-19 response measures within Chiseikan Dojo
Details of our COVID-19 response measures within Chiseikan Dojo 1. All students and teachers must disinfect their hands before entering...
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Yoshie Sugai
- Jan 6, 2021
- 1 min
Happy New Year!
Finally, the wooden sign for our new dojo arrived. Thanks to Mr. Nishioki of Kyoto Co., Ltd., for making such a beautiful sign!...
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Yoshie Sugai
- Dec 31, 2020
- 1 min
Congratulations So-san and Peter-san!
Today was our last practice for the year and two of our students were able to promote to a new belt level. Congratulations to So-san and...
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Yoshie Sugai
- Dec 22, 2020
- 1 min
Black Belt Promotion
We've officially changed the name of IyonomaRyu Aikido Kyoto Dojo to Nenshinryu Budo Chiseikan Dojo and we've just promoted our first...
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