TAKEMUSU Classes:

Aiki concepts used for martial purposes date back to the 9th century A.D. Japan. From this Shuren Dojo lineage , (1883 – 1969) the founder of Aikido, drew his knowledge to create Dojo 1: Cranbourne aikido & AIKIDO a unique training method in self development. fitnesscentre 22 Brunt St, Cranbourne & Today Aikido is practised by millions of people Ph: 03599-62055 Personal Training of all ages and backgrounds throughout the world.  Adult: Monday & Thursday: 6.30 – 8.30 pm Akido Takemusu (spontaneous Aiki) is the Saturday 9.00 am– 11.00 am Children class: Tuesday and Thursday: traditional Aikido taught by Morehei Ueshiba at  his home dojo in Iwama in the 1940s, where he 4.30 – 5.30pm is said to have perfected the art. Dojo 2: Nossal High School (GYM) The is renowned for it’s martial Monash University, 100 Clyde Road, Berwick effectiveness, which is gained through the slow VIC 3806 and precise practise of basic techniques and an understanding of the direct relationship  Adult: Tuesday & Friday: 7pm – 9pm between Aikido and sword and staff techniques, rarely taught outside of the . For Enquiries:

Below: Ibraki Dojo – Iwama Japan *Please call Steve on 0418 118 989 or email: [email protected] website: www.easternaikido.com.au www.cranfit.com.au facebook: CAFCentre

Fees: Your Instructors:

First lesson – Free Sensei Steve Ng $100.00 @ month /Adult th $8@ class /Child (5 dan)

Martial Training

For the development of the mind and body

Founder: Morihei Ueshiba (1883 – 1969) What is Aikido? Your instructors

 A precise disciplinary training for the  Steve Ng has many years experience in development of mind and body unity Japanese martial arts and is a 5th Dan gov’t  It is practised to develop a powerful mental registered instructor. He is a qualified shiatsu attitude focussed through the body’s centre. and deep tissue masseur. He is also a  It’s unique “Aiki” self defence exercises personal trainer. promote agility, inner strength and enhanced  He was a student of 7th Dan, Sensei Barry mental physical coordination.  Emphasis is placed on a non - confrontational Knight, who trained at Iwama under Morihiro approach to self defence, rather than meeting Saito, who is ranked 9th Dan and a close force with force; with attacks being student of Morihei Ueshiba for 24 years. neutralised by throws, locks, immobilisations or avoidance strategies.

Morihiro Saito (1928 – 2002) Non – aggression and natural movements are key features of the art.

Advantages of Aikido

 Aiki mind and body centering is an effective calming technique useful in coping with the ups and downs of our daily life.  The strong unifying nature of Aiki also paves Training the way to realise our greater natural Aiki exercises are studied in a disciplined, friendly potential. and non – competitive environment. Both empty  Aiki self defence training is therefore a hand and related weapons techniques are taught discipline of the highest order. It is thought and to provide the student with a complete provoking, confidence building, spontaneous understanding of the martial traditions of the art. and in affinity with nature.

 Health Benefits: helps increase in energy What to wear Sensei Steve NG (Middle) levels and muscle tone, through to improved breathing and regulation of the central Aikido students wear a gi (judo suit). After training and attaining black belt level senior nervous system, and ultimately an enhanced spiritual well being. students are permitted to wear a hakama.

Beginners may wear a track suit or similar clothing for the first few lessons.