Human beings are a combination of the divine, hidden, and manifest aspects of existence. If you do not realize this, no matter how much time you spend chasing after other things you will never understand.
The Heart of Aikido by Morihei Ueshiba. Compiled and Translated by John Stevens. Chapter 4
Sensei Noha has written an in depth article on Kyuzo Mifune, 10th dan, in the first of a series of master martial artists from arts other than aikido.
http://blog.aikidojournal.com/2011/08/25/kyuzo-mifune-master-of-judo-by-robert-noha/
Training at the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, now names the Sophia University with the theme of Standing on the Floating Bridge of Heaven. The last class on Saturday was taught by the instructors of the federation. These pictures are of Bob performing the Circle and Center practice.
Aikido of Petaluma will not be having classes on Saturday September 29th, 2012. We will be participating in a seminar given by 7th Dan Robert Frager Sensei at Sophia University (Formerly ITP) in Palo Alto, CA.
More info including registration costs and information can be found on the following flyer:
http://www.aikidopetaluma.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Aikido-flyer-9-2012.doc
On June 9th, Aikido of Petaluma will be attending a Seminar featuring Hiroshi Kato Shihan at the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology. We will not be having our energy class or Aikido on Saturday, but we will still have T’ai Chi.
More info about the seminar can be found here:
http://www.bridgetownaikido.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Kato-Hiroshi-June-9-10.pdf
Our friends at Bay Marin Aikido will be hosting Mary Heiny Sensei on Monday, July 9th from 6pm to 8pm. You can find more information on their flyer here:
On Saturday, March 10, 2012, Aikido of Petaluma conducted testing for the rank of shodan (new black belt). Three candidates, Nancy Vayhinger, Aldo Quezada, and Mark De Souza successfully tested. We had a lot of support from family, members of visiting dojos and some great participation from the school.
Here is some footage of the event:
Mark De Souza
Aldo Quezada
Aikido of Petaluma will be conducting dan testing on Saturday, March 10th, starting at 11:30am. We have three candidates up for the rank of Shodan, Nancy Vayinger, Aldo Quezada and Mark De Souza. We will start with training at 11:30 followed by dan testing.
Sensei Bob Noha, Chief Instructor at Aikido of Petaluma speaks about O Sensei’s notions of the manifest (physical), hidden (dream) and divine (primordial). He discusses how with some simple practices we can integrate and experience these realms in a sword practice called Sho Chiku, Bai.
“Study the teachings of the pine tree, the bamboo and the plum blossom.
The pine (sho) is evergreen, firmly rooted and venerable.
The Bamboo (chiku) is strong, resilient, unbreakable.
The plum blossom (bai) is hardy, fragrant and elegant.”
– Morihei Ueshiba
Due to the upcoming holidays, we will no be having class on Saturday 12/24/2011 and 12/31/2011. Tuesday and Thursday classes will continue as normal and our regular schedule will resume with Saturday classes starting back up on 1/7/2012.