Ghypsy dojo – explained
Aiki-tea bag
Previous Next This workout is very relaxing for you as a teacher, watching kids unleashing their creativity on paper. But to make it special you could go all the way… but first: to create your own special Aiki-tea bag you’ll need: enough teabags (remove string and etiquet) printout of the coloring page for everyone (printed […]
ZOOM – Warmups part 2
Touch of Japanese Tools: This is a physical exercise as well as knowing your Aiki-Japanese. All students need to touch whatever is called for. For example “Te – Hand in Japanese” or “Chudan – belly” Everyone else has to perform that movement. Whoever is last to touch this, has to turn off the camera. Of […]
ZOOM – Warmups part 1
In times of a lock down we are searching for new ways to stay connected with your Aikido students. Tools like ZOOM or TEAMS are perfect to do so. From our own experience, just planning a call without a really something to talk about is quit hard to get people engaged. Below is a comprehensive […]
Find the differences
Sometimes it’s good that the students can do something by themselves. With the ‘find the 5 differences’ kids learn to focus and search for details. These beautifully illustrated Aikido Animals come from the book by Jutta Bossert. The book is about the different type of Aikidoka you can/will find on the tatami (for example at […]
How to tie your obi – 5 ways
One of the first thing you teach a new student is how to tie their obi. As you might know this isn’t always an easy thing. Sometimes it’s just finding the right method of teaching or tying the obi. So here are five different ways to inspire you and test which one works best.
Chopstick color plate
Aikido brings people together, just like food. With this carfts plate, you can let the kids color the illustration, cut and glew it together. All you have to do is ask the local sushi bar if they have some wooden chopsticks. (Most of them are kind enough to sponsor you a few.) So you can […]
Aikido kids examination – 1
Every dojo is different in this matter. Your sensei should know if you can use/follow the national examination requirements or your own. When it comes to kids, it’s usually not that fixed. For example the list you can download here (and see on the video’s) has been created by Ando dojo. Their reference was 6th […]
Advertising sign
Every dojo wants to attract new people to the mat. There are several ways of doing this. One of them is this ‘wet floor sign’. It’s a sign which you can take with you to locations where you demonstrate Aikido or give clinics. The size makes it stand out, like it’s color and original idea. […]
Postcard
What? Really?! Yes. Remember the time you got a card from someone besides Christmas? If you do, you might be getting old… or have amazing friends! But nowadays people are sending less and less postcards. That’s why it gets more interesting for you to step up! Here are some great idea’s to send out a […]