Nick Lowry

Nick Lowry was the head instructor at Windsong Dojo untl 2016, where he still remains as advisor. He is also the founder of Kazeutabudokai.

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Aikido: Making Friends with Chaos – Randori Advice
ByTammy Epperson June 11, 2009February 20, 2020

by Nick Lowry In Randori we are learning to perceive and react– go as slow and light as possible because the more you can stay in the slow/light frame of reference, the more information you will have about what is happening. Our own speed and internal tensions rob us of perception;speed tends to blur the distinct visual…

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Sempai/Kohai and Organic Relationships
ByTammy Epperson February 16, 2009February 20, 2020

by Nick Lowry Senpai/Kohai describes a relationship of seniority and responsibility that is used in traditional dojos to help define the roles that we fulfill in training together. Senpai is basically “senior” who is entrusted to act as a mentor and guide to kohai, the “junior” whose job it is to let the senpai lead…

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