Shime waza / Suwari waza

The founder applying a shime waza.

Youtube Channel

The Olifant got a youtube channel.

Young Nishio Sensei

- Saito Morihiro , Traditional Aikido, Vol. 2

Sala de Esgrima

I guess that "SALA DE ESGRIMA" means "Fencing Hall". The two gentlemen with the double-handed swords in the foreground maintain a nice hanmi.

Saito on Ukemi

"There are often those who fancy themselves great by virtually knocking their partners downflat on the mat. Their concept of hard training is utterly wrong. The essence of real training lies in the throwing process. When let loose mercilessly, Aikido techniques do not allow Ukemi. It therefore behoovesyou to throw your partner in such a manner that he can respond with Ukemi without fear of injury. The purpose of Aikido training is to build up strength, not to inflict injury".

- Saito Morihiro , Traditional Aikido, Vol. 5

How beautiful this is

Zanshin means "the remaining mind" and also "the mind with no remainder". This is the mind of complete action. It is the moment in kyudo after releasing the arrow. This is "Om makurasai sowaka" in oryoki practice and drinking the rinse water. In shodo, it is finishing the brush stroke and the hand and brush moving smoothly off the paper. In taking a step, it is the weight rolling smoothly and the next step arising. In breathing in completely, it is this breath. In breathing out completely, it is this breath. In life, it is this life. Zanshin means complete follow through, leaving no trace. It means each thing, completely, as it is.

Read the whole thing in Without Hesitation