Brunei Aikido Federation is delighted to know that Hombu Japan is sending another Aikido instructor to Brunei tentatively in June, 23rd til 26th 2014. Brunei is fortunate to be included every year into Hombu Instructor Tour schedule.A good opportunity for Brunei Aikidoka to receive Aikido instruction directly from Hombu. This year Mr Makoto Ito, 6th Dan will be coming over. We are excited and look forward to June.
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Final Aikido demo at Times Square. Same format as the previous day demo minus our Kuching friends who had returned to Kuching in the afternoon. Again a very good explanation from Tuan Jun Yamada Shihan on the principle of Aikido. Boken (Japanese wooden sword) were used to further emphasised Aikido and relaxation. Good crowd. Our deepest appreciation to Tuan Hj Sula and Mr Reuben Yap from Seishinkan and Sekishin Dojo of Kuching giving their support to BAF and this year Japan Festival. Its wonderful to have met like minded Aikidokas from within this region. Hope we will meet again and have the oppurtunity to visit Kuching in the near future. We do hope that all of you have enjoyed a short but wonderful time in Brunei Darussalam.Until next time. Aikido demonstration performed by Aikidamashii Dojo, Seishinkan Dojo and Sekishin Dojo from Kuching headed by Jun Yamada Shihan. Wonderful performance by all. Demonstration lasted one hour from 8 to 9pm. Started with introduction of BAF and background of Jun Yamada Shihan. Shihan Yamada then proceeded to explain the principle of Aikido giving example of techniques on the mat. Then it was a demo performed by members of Seshinkan and Sekishin Dojo of Kuching headed by Tuan Hj Sula. Various tecniques were shown to the crowds delight. Subsequently Madam Kimiko(Jun Yamada's wife) and daughter performed a few techniques that includes locking and throwing. It has shown to the spectators that women and of all ages can safely practised Aikido. The last demo was by Aikidamashii dojo headed by its chief instructor Tuan Hj Sabtu. Techniques varies from locking, throwing and suwariwaza techniques. Leaflets on Aikido were distributed throughout the demo. BAF hosted dinner for Tuan Jun Yamada Shihan with the rest of BAF guests from Kuala Lumpur and Kuching. It was held at MILKA Restaurant in Mata-mata. It was the last day for our Kuching guests as they would be leaving for Kuching the next day. It was a good oppurtunity for BAF to present all of our guest BAF polo shirts as a sign of our appreciation for their time and support into the Japan Festival and to BAF demo. On behalf of Brunei Aikido Federation would like to welcome Jun Yamada Shihan to Brunei Darussalam invited by Japan Embassy in Brunei. Shihan Yamada had performed during the opening ceremony of the Japan Festivals at Times Square. He will also be performing today and tomorrow at the same place 8-9pm.
On the same note. We also would like to welcome Tuan Hj Sula and members from Seishinkan Dojo as well as Mr Reuben yap from Sekisshin Dojo, Kuching to Brunei Darussalam. They will also be performing tonight at Times Square. Japan Festivals at Times Square from 13th March til 16th March 2014. There will be Aikido demonstration from guest Shihan from Kuala Lumpur Malaysia, Shihan Jun Yamada 7th Da, his wife as well as Aikidokan from Seishinkan Dojo, Kuching and Aikidamashii Dojo Brunei. Aikido demo starts from 8pm to 9pm. Come and watch as well experience Japanese culture.
Japan Embassy had hosted a welcoming dinner for Jun Yamada Shihan and family at All Season Restaurant, Times Square. Also present at the dinner were Tuan Hj Sula and his Seishinkan Dojo Aikidoka as well as Mr Reuben Yap of Sekishin Dojo Kuching. Brunei Aikido Fedration was represented by Ng Thin Chiong and Hj Sabtu(Instructor for Aikidamashii dojo). Mr Hideki Hagiwara of Japan Embassy was explaining the objective of the Japan Festival this year. First meeting to discuss the format of the Aikido demo throughout the Japan Festival at Times Square.
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AuthorPersekutuan Aikido Brunei or Brunei Aikido Federation (BAF) Archives
October 2017
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