Genryukan Aikido

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Constitution

SECTION 1.
Name,
This club shall be known as Genryukan Aikido and is hereinafter referred to as the “Club”
The club is a member of the British Aikido Association (BAA) and therefore adheres to its standards and code of practice.

SECTION 2.
Objects
– To provide opportunities to practise Aikido and support the development and practise of Aikido.
– Improve the quality of practice, the depth of understanding, the spirit and etiquette on the mat, and thus promote Aikido as a high level martial art.
– To further Aikido in all its true aspects and principles
– To ensure that the club is professional in its dealings and built on a firm foundation by expanding membership through good publicity and financial viability
– To ensure its members follow the policies and regulations made by the governing body – the  BAA

SECTION 3.
Officers of the Club
The business of the Club shall normally be conducted by a Committee, which shall be elected at the Annual General Meeting to hold office for one year.
This Committee shall consist of:

  • Chairman
  • Secretary
  • Child Protection Officer

If any vacancy on the Committee occurs during the year this shall be filled by a co-option.
Any Member of the Committee who, in the opinion of the majority of the Committee (whose decision shall be final) is absent too often to fulfil their obligations as a full member of the said Committee may be asked for his or her resignation.

SECTION 4
Business Meetings of the Club
These shall normally consist of:
(a) Committee Meetings
(b) Annual General Meeting
Committee Meetings will take place as and when agreed by the Committee.

SECTION 5
Code of conduct

– The well being and safety of participants must be considered before the development of performance.
– Appropriate working relationships with participants must be developed, based upon mutual trust and respect.
– All activities must be appropriate to the age, ability and experience of participants.
– High standard of behaviour and appearance must be displayed at all times.
– Influence must never be exerted over participants to obtain personal benefit or reward.
– Rule violations, rough play or use of prohibitive substances must never be condoned.
– Participants must be encouraged to value their performance and not just results, and must be guided to accept responsibility for their own performance and behaviour.

SECTION 6
Membership and the right to practice
Admission to membership and use of the Club’s facilities as a visitor are to be at the discretion of the Club’s Instructors, acting on behalf of the Committee and such Instructors shall have the right to refuse application for membership or use of facilities as a visitor on any reasonable grounds including but without prejudice to the generality of the same:
(a) If any person be deemed of unsuitable character or of insufficient age
(b) If insufficient Club facilities are available
This right may also be exercised in the case of members wishing to rejoin for a further term.
In addition the Committee shall have the power to suspend or expel any member for infringement of Club Rules or any other conduct whether inside or outside the Dojo which may be considered detrimental to the Club.

Any member so judged shall have the right of appeal to a meeting of the Committee and shall be entitled to appear before the Committee and present his/her case.

SECTION 7
Fees
These will be as follows:
(a) Monthly Subscription (payable to the club)
(b) or Mat fees (payable by both members and Visitors)

The balance of the monthly subscription shall become due at the beginning of each month.
The mat fee shall be payable on each occasion of practice.
All such fees collected shall be used to finance Club activities and shall not go to the individual profit of any member of the Club.

SECTION 8
Finances
The Club is a non-profit-making organisation. The income and property of the Club shall be applied solely towards promoting the Club’s facilities and in furtherance of the Club’s goals as set forth in these Rules no portion thereof shall be paid or transferred, directly or indirectly, to the Members of the Club.
Accounts are kept by the Chairman and the Secretary. Members can request to view the accounts.
No purchase can be made without the agreement of the Chairman and Secretary.

SECTION 9
Dissolution

If at any meeting of the Club, a resolution be passed calling for the dissolution of the Club. The Club secretary shall immediately convene a general meeting of the Club to be held no less than one month there after to discuss and vote on the resolution.
If at the general meeting the resolution is carried out by at least two-thirds of the member’s presents at the meeting, the committee shall thereupon, or at such date as shall have been specified in the resolution, proceed to realise the assets of the and Club discharge all debts and liabilities of the Club.
After discharging all debts and liabilities of the Club, the remaining assets shall not be paid or distributed amongst the members of the Club, but shall be given or transferred to some other voluntary organisation having objects similar to those of the Club.
SECTION 10
General
– Members will be expected to abide by the normal Dojo etiquette and all Club Rules.
– The Committee shall have no power to contract any debt in the name of the Club on any pretext whatsoever.
– This Club shall be affiliated to  British Aikido Association in accordance with the Regulations of that Association.
– Neither the Club or any of its officer shall be liable or responsible for any loss or damage to property occurring on Club premises or at any class of instruction exhibition or elsewhere (including at any class of instruction, exhibition or show).
– Any matters as they arise and which are not covered by these rules must be referred to the committee for any decision that may be necessary.
– Any additions to or alterations of this constitution may only be made by a General Meeting of the Club.

This is the democratic basis on which your Club is to be run. However, should you have any queries or dissatisfactions about the running of The Club please do not hesitate to talk them over with any member of the Committee.

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FAQ

So you are thinking about learning Aikido, but you have a few questions or concerns.
Here, we’ll try to give you the answers you need.

“Can I come and just watch a lesson?”

You are welcome to come to any of our training session and watch, as long as you behave in a quiet and respectful manner. For more details, view our beginner’s guide.

“Can I try before I buy?”

Yes. We believe it is the best way to make your mind up about Aikido and the way we train. The first session is free and there are no obligations. For more details, view our beginner’s guide.

“What style do you practice?”

We practice primarily Tomiki aikido, though the principles of all aikido styles are explored during the training sessions.  We have links with both Yoshinkan and Aikikai clubs for instance.

“Are you affiliated to any organisation?”

We are members of the British Aikido Association.

“What can I expect from my first lesson?”

After a bit of warmup, you’ll be shown some basic breakfalls so you can train without hurting yourself. Then, you will join the group where you’ll be training with everybody. Do not worry, we will take it easy and you won’t be asked to do difficult or dangerous techniques. You do what you can, relax and have some fun.

“Do I need to buy some of those white pyjamas?”

To start with, some loose and comfortable clothing will be enough. If you decide that Aikido is your thing, then we’d recommend that you get a gi (or dogi).

“I’m a bit unfit, will that be a problem?”

You don’t have to be fit to do Aikido. It’s a matter of technique, not brute force. That said, as you train regularly, you’ll see your level of fitness and stamina improve. During our warmups, we always try to give the students a good workout. Then again, don’t panic, just do what you can. There is no competition and if you need to stop, do so.
Nobody will look down at you.

“Do you have a beginners only class?”

No, we have a very mixed bunch with abilities ranging from white to black belts. We all train together so you may end up training with a fellow white belt or a black belt. The higher grades always aim to help the lower ranks. We are here to learn together.

“How much will it cost to train?”

The first session is free. In effect, you try before you buy.
After that, the fee is ÂŁ6 for two hours of instruction (ÂŁ3 for juniors).

After a few weeks of training, you choose to stick with it, you will need to get a license, which we arrange via the club. This includes your insurance certificate.

“How long will it take me to get a black belt?”

It’s very hard to tell. It depends on your abilities, commitment, how often you can train, etc….. Some people might be able to attain 1st dan within 4 or 5 years, others will take 10 years or more! We are not a black belt mill, in other words, if you get your black belt, you know you will have earned it honestly.

Remember, the higher rank you get, the faster and the harder you will be thrown!!
Also, the black belt is not the end, but the beginning of your training.
(view syllabus here).

“Do you do weapons training?”

Yes. We train regularly with rubber knives. We also teach how to use the jo (4ft staff) and the bokken (wooden sword). The use of weapons helps aikidoka with their distance, centre and avoidance.

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MOKUSO & SEIZA

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MOKUSO (Silent Meditation).

To be performed whilst seated in SEIZA (Kneeling Position).
Inhale slowly through the nose, visualising the breath traveling up through the forehead, across the crown of the head and down the back of the skull & spine toward the base of the spine. Imagine the breath collecting in the HARA (Lower Abdomen), winding into ever smaller circles until finally disappearing into a miniscule point. Hold the breath for a brief moment (but not until it becomes uncomfortable) then begin to exhale slowly, concentrating on the breath as it emerges from a single point in the HARA, gradually winding outwards and upwards towards the Navel, through the solar plexus & throat, and finally out of the mouth. Keep the HARA (lower abdomen) relaxed whilst breathing in & contracted when breathing out.
A single breath cycle (In & Out) should take between 10 & 15 seconds.  More advanced students should develop this process as part of their daily stretching & practise. Over time, if used correctly, MOKUSO will enable a student to control the ebb and flow of their emotions.
SEIZA – From SHIZENTAI (Natural Standing Position – back straight, standing tall with your hands held gently by your sides and your feet together) Inhale & bend your knees, keeping your back straight, looking forward and squatting down onto the balls of your feet. With your hands held palm down gently on the front of your thighs, Exhale as you lower first your left knee to the floor then your right knee.
Move your feet from a position of squatting on the balls of your feet so that you sit on your heels with the tops of your feet on the floor. Your back should remain straight and slightly extended, your chin tucked in with your nose in line with your navel, looking directly forwards and towards a point approx. 45cm in front of your knees.

 

‘If your breathing is wrong, your body will be wrong and your mind will be wrong also.’

 

Sensei Hirokazu Kanazawa – 10th Dan Shotokan Karate

 

History.
This practice goes back hundreds of years in both China and Japan.  Throughout history meditation training has been acknowledged as a vital part of the training of anyone wishing to penetrate the depths of the martial arts.  Many of the great masters achieved a level of superb technical mastery; their deeds are clouded by time and no doubt have been elaborated over the years. However, if only a fraction of these legends show a grain of truth, the contribution of the meditative aspects of martial arts training cannot be overestimated.

 

Objectives:

 

Short term.

 

At the beginning of a training session : Compose the mind and focus on the task ahead.
At the end of a training session : Compose the mind and focus on what you have learnt.

 

Long term.
To return to a state of pure thought and action untainted by ill conceived and
inappropriate responses.

 

Training of mind and body.
The mind has to command the body to enable the practitioner to reap the benefits of the
practice. A settled and controlled mind as a result of prolonged correct practice can have escalating beneficial effects on the body and boost and retain supplies of vital energy.

 

How it works.

 


Posture.
Posture is the first basic principle. Correct positioning of the body centres around the spine, which must be erect, and even when straight must not feel “collapsed”.
Mokuso/meditation can be performed in a number of ways, including sitting on a chair, standing or even lying down.  Seiza is convenient, as it is also the accepted way to sit while bowing or resting in the Dojo. There is practical reasoning behind this posture.  Obviously it is a position that enables the hands to remain free. It was also an economical and dignified way of sitting in a Dojo of limited space. It was also safe; if a fellow student were to fall or stumble neither party would be injured.  If students find that prolonged sitting in Seiza is uncomfortable, or painful as a result of  injury, then it is permissible to sit cross-legged, but the spine must be erect.

 

Hands and other considerations.
Again, there are various schools of thought as to the correct positioning of the hands during Mokuso.  Traditionally the position adopted is of the Zen practitioner, i.e. the hands in the lap, left hand upturned resting in the right hand. Thumbs of both hands are
joined at the tip. (Some say that for women the hand position is reversed, i.e. right hand in left.) The hands must not be in a position that causes the shoulders to lift or cramp.  Also of vital importance is the position of the tongue. The tip of the tongue must rest on the palette just behind the top teeth.

 

Concentration.
A wandering mind is a hindrance to advanced practice. It is probably a good idea to start by occupying the mind by just concentrating on a mental count of your breathing. By just focussing on the numbers you will prevent your practice deteriorating into just idle daydreaming.  In Zen training the goal is to try and empty the mind to contact your true essence.

 

Gaze.
Look at the floor about two metres in front of you, with eyes half closed. This prevents unnecessary visual distractions and also discourages the tendency to fall asleep.

 

Breathing.
Breathing is the keystone of correct practice. Over hundreds of years many techniques have been developed, but they are all based upon a series of central principles.  Correct breathing benefits the body in many ways, but first it must be recognized that our everyday breathing is hindered and restricted by a number of influences, ranging from stress and tension to poor posture.  Observe the breathing of a newborn baby or animals and it is noticeable that the breathing  is primarily abdominal, while ours tends to involve the upper chest. Physiologically the diaphragm controls the breathing acting as a pump. It is diaphragm breathing that is used
in Mokuso.  It is no coincidence that the all-important “centre”, the Tanden is situated two  inches below the navel.   All breathing must involve long, slow cycles of breath. Inhale through the nose, slowly drawing air into your lungs, but feeling as though you are drawing it down into your lower abdomen. Naturally this encourages abdominal breathing, correct use of the diaphragm and awareness of the Tanden.  Stop inhaling just before you are completely topped up. Don’t push it too far, as it will cause tension in the wrong places. Retain your breath for a couple of seconds.  Not too long or you will feel faint. Then slowly release the breath through your mouth, again concentrating on the use of the abdomen.  Do not force or squeeze out the last of the breath and do not hold, just allow your natural  reflexive inhalation to begin the next cycle of breath.

 

Establishing a routine.
The Mokuso practice prior to an average training session although it settles and composes the mind will not promote long-term benefits. The serious student needs to establish a routine supported by real commitment.
Do not expect results overnight, it takes a while for the body and mind to settle, but after about a month of sustained daily discipline of only 15 to 30 minutes per day you will notice a difference.
If practice is correct, then the energy boost and feeling of well being will become an indispensable part of a positive daily regime. Obviously you do not have to be a martial artist to practice these breathing/meditation techniques, and not all martial artists are prepared to embrace this discipline. Many think that the short-term paybacks of the “external” aspects of training are sufficient to meet their needs.  It all depends on how high you set your goals.
We perform at the beginning and end of every training session.
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Martial Arts for Mental Health

I am pleased to announce an initiative started by the “Up 4 Mental Health” charity, involving Genryukan Aikido and Folkestone Hypnotherapy.

“Martial Arts for Mental Health” will start on April 2nd 2023, 10am-11:30am at the Folkestone Business Hub.  This FREE activity is for people suffering from anxiety issues, regardless of gender, age, background or abilities. This will be a 6 weeks course, you can join at any time.

The aim is to participate in a friendly activity, with like-minded people. If you’re worried about feeling awkward, you won’t be the only one. You’ll be just fine and you’ll be in good hands. Christophe is a 2nd Dan Aikido instructor, qualified hypnotherapist specialising in anxiety issues, and ex-anxiety sufferer himself. The only rule is “do what you can“. No pressure, no judgment, just a bit of fun, as demonstrated in the video below. 
(IMPORTANT: you will not be expected to be thrown like Tom in this video!)

Get your FREE ticket on Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/martial-arts-for-mental-health-tickets-590179010307

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPJGFvXaOis
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Beginners

First Lesson
The first time can be scary. Many people become a little apprehensive or nervous when faced with new situations: so in order to calm those nerves down, here is how it generally happens.

Come and play!
Since you’re reading this, you must at least be considering Aikido. Why not come along to the next session? The best way to find out what Aikido is all about is to come along and try it out, or at the very least, come and watch. Beginners are always welcome – even if you want to just try it out for one session to see if you like it.

When and Where
We train every Monday evening (7:30pm-9:30pm) at the Clarendon & Westbury Community Centre
Belgrave Road, Dover, CT17 9RA

You can find a map by going here.

What to Wear
Wear something loose, that isn’t going to hamper your movement: Something like tracksuit bottoms and a T-Shirt is perfect.

Arriving at the dojo
OK, so you’ve found the dojo (training hall), you’re wearing your old jogging bottoms, what happens next?

The main thing would be to meet the main coach for a quick chat and meet some of us. If in doubt, just ask anyone present, all members are keen to help newcomers.

You can take your shoes, socks, coats and any other bits and pieces into the hall. Also take off any jewellery and anything else that might get caught in clothing and damaged. Empty your pockets of everything that might fall out, such as wallets, purses and mobile phones (best to switch off if possible).

Getting started…
Follow everyone else onto the mat (it is customary to make a little bow as you come onto the mat) and we all line up facing the teachers. We line up in grade order, so typically in our dojo, the beginners are at the end of the line nearest the entrance.

The highest grade present will say “seiza”. This means “sitting properly” and is everyone’s cue to kneel down.

Shortly after, he/she will say “Sensei ni rei”, which means “bow to the teacher”. We all bow forward to the teacher, while they bow toward us. There is no religious or political meaning for this, it is simply the Aikido way to show respect and say “thank you for being there”.

If you get lost at any point, just follow someone next to you. Don’t worry! Everyone was a beginner at some point, and we all made mistakes. No-one will laugh, and the teacher will probably show you, or get someone to show you the right movement.

Warming up
We spend a little while getting warmed up and stretched. We start by running around the mat to get the old ticker going. We then spend a couple of minutes loosening up joints – Not stretching, just moving each joint to the maximum range of movement, so that it is nice and loose and easy to move later. Follow the teacher or someone next to you as we all wave our arms like windmills and make Elvis-style pelvis motions.

Next up, we normally loosen up the wrists with several specific stretching exercises. Because Aikido techniques often involve wrist and arm locks, we stretch the wrists out beforehand so that when the techniques are applied, we don’t cause damage to the wrist. Don’t worry, some of these exercises do involve some weird grasps and manipulation of your hands and arms, someone will come and show you exactly what to do.

Once warmed up and stretched, we often do some more exercises such as sit ups, press ups or any other kind of torture the teacher can come up with. Don’t worry if you can’t do everything, only do what you can. You won’t be told off if you need to stop for a breather. Your stamina will improve in time.

Breakfalls
In Aikido, we spend a lot of time falling and getting back up. We have specific ways of falling so we don’t get injured and we can do the techniques again and again.
You will be shown the basics so you can start to train safely. During practice, your partners will be aware of your abilities and will take it easy.

Foot Movements
Suddenly, you’ll see the class either line up or form a circle, then start to do some kind of line dancing while shouting some weird foreign words. No, we’ve not gone mad (although, if the teacher has a cowboy hat and some country music is playing in the background, you might be in the wrong club). The foot movements form the basis of many of the techniques you’ll try later. The first rule of aikido is “move out of the way”. The teacher will show you the basics so you can try to follow.

Techniques
Once you have your feet under control, we get on to the meat of the session. The Sensei (teacher) will gather everyone around, and demonstrates a really simple technique – usually a defence to a wrist grab or something similar – against one of the higher grades (coloured belts).

Everyone splits up into pairs, and you spend the next two minutes trying to work out which way up your hands are supposed to be before you start, and you realise that the really simple technique is actually really quite hard – the Sensei just made it look easy. After a minute or so, the Sensei will come over and show you again how it is done properly – and you just start to get the idea when he calls everyone back to look at the next technique.

After a few more techniques, all seemingly easy but with hidden complexities that mean you end up facing the other way – or holding the wrong arm – you find a technique which you can do! Your 6 foot 4 partner, built like a brick outhouse, collapses onto the floor when you grab here, step just there, twist the wrist like so, and apply pressure like that – and this is the point at which you realise that Aikido is actually really cool. This is also usually the point at which the Sensei will let you in on a little secret – the fact that your partner is slapping the mat with the one hand he can still move is code for “Ow! That wrist lock really hurts! Please let me up now! Please!”.

Afterwards
All too quickly, you all line up again and by looking at the clock, you realise two hours have slipped by – it doesn’t seem like it!. After a couple more bows, you make your way off the mat (bowing again to the mat on the way off) and before we get changed, we put the mats back in the store room (everybody gives a hand regardless of rank).
When all is done, you start putting your shoes and socks back on, feeling warm and slightly tired – but feeling like you’ve really learnt something different, and that you’re now part of the group.

You are now ready to go home. Hopefully, you would have had some fun and will want to come back for more!

What Next

The first session is free. You try before you buy. Subsequently, the cost is £6.00 per session (2 hours). Once you have decided Aikido is for you, you will need to buy a gi and join the British Aikido Association. Don’t worry, you don’t have to decide straight away, for the first few sessions, you’ll be covered by the club’s insurance. We prefer to give you time to make your mind up, and we believe that one session is not enough.

For more information, we also recommend the following guide:
the Student Guide to Surviving a Traditional Dojo

Finally, remember that the main skill you will need is not fitness, strength, speed or the ability to do amazing acrobatics. The most important thing is patience.
After all, a black belt is just a white belt that stuck to it for long enough, nothing more.

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