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Windsong aikido students: Are you getting ready for a belt promotion? We’ve created some handy study guides to help make sure you are prepared.
by Angel Castillo, Stillness in Movement Blog Next March, Windsong Dojo will host a two-day workshop on Chen-style Taijiquan (tai chi), led by Ryan Craig, head instructor and founder of Philly Chen Taiji in Philadelphia, PA. While this will be a great opportunity for existing tai chi enthusiasts to deepen their practice, we would also like to…
COVID-19 Dojo Safety Windsong dojo re-opened for in-person classes in June 2020. At that time, the decision was made to limit our classes to existing members of the dojo. In an effort to limit interactions and keep our students safe, the board decided to extend this through at least November 2020. We will NOT be…
Ju No Kata (forms of gentleness) as taught by Patrick Parker Sensei, head instructor at Mokuren Dojo. Footage from seminar at Windsong Dojo in Oklahoma City on September 20-21, 2012. Parker Sensei discussed and explored the connections between Kano’s Ju-no-kata and Tomiki’s “separated Judo” (Aikido). Parker Sensei’s notes on Ju no Kata are below, as well…
Introduction to Release Chains Release chain series was put together by Karl Geis from the toshu randori drills. These are based on the concept of renzoku, which focuses on smooth transitions between one technique and the next if the first technique fails. Over the years, these have been refined into the most useful techniques that…
In an abundance of caution regarding the recent COVID-19 outbreak, we are cancelling our 2020 spring clinic planned for June 5-7. We hope to reschedule for sometime in the fall. Our primary concern is for the health and safety of our students and guests. Thank you for your understanding. Save the date – our 2020…