Darrell Bluhm Shihan teaches a seminar at Multnomah Aikikai April 28-30, 2023.
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Seminar classes will include Aikido (body arts and weapons), and Iaido. Friday night iaido class will focus on the Shindo Munen Ryu (standing) forms. On Saturday afternoon Bluhm Sensei plans to take us through some of the Kumitachi (partner practices) associated with the Shindo Munen Ryu (standing) forms. These forms offer themes that will be explored through the aikido classes as well, on Saturday and Sunday morning. For example the principles of the "four basics" (kirigaeshi, suriotoshi, uchiotoshi and suriage) are found in body arts, aiki bokken, and iaido.
Are you supporting Eugene Aikikai's April seminar? If so, we'd like to encourage you to attend both by reducing your fees to attend our seminar. For eligibility and procedure please contact Chris at MacadamDojo@gmail.com .
Registration is open!
You may build your own schedule and select the specific classes you would like to register for. Because of the format of this seminar schedule, classes are priced separately on the registration form. If attending several classes, you might want to opt for the “Full Weekend Package” registration option to reduce your total cost. Please read the instructions on the registration form.
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PROVISIONAL SCHEDULE FOR April 28-30, 2023
All classes to be taught by Bluhm Shihan
Friday April 28:
6:30pm - 8pm: iaido class open to iaido practitioners of all levels plus aikidoka with significant bokken experience (bring iaito or bokken). Focus will be the Shindo Munen Ryu (standing) forms.
After class gathering at a member’s home
Saturday Apr. 29:
Morning
10am - 11:15am, Aikido (body arts and/or weapons)
11:30am -12:30pm, Aikido (body arts and/or weapons)
Lunch break
Afternoon
2:30pm - 4:45pm: Bokken, double class with a short break. Bluhm Sensei will take us through some of the kumitachi associated with the Shindo Munen Ryu (standing) forms. Open to iaido and aikido practitioners with bokken experience.
Sunday Apr. 30
Morning
10am - 11:15am: Aikido (body arts and/or weapons)
11:30am - 12:30pm: Aikido (body arts and/or weapons)
Finish
Learn more about Darrell Bluhm Shihan
Biography:
In Aikido, Bluhm Sensei holds a degree of 7th dan (black belt) and Shihan (master instructor) certification. He is the longest-serving member of the Birankai North America Senior Council, where he focuses on technical standards and maintaining the integrity of the Birankai founder’s legacy. Bluhm began his study of Aikido at U.C. Santa Cruz in 1970. In 1981 he became a student of Kazuo Chiba, Shihan, and a founding member of San Diego Aikikai. Bluhm also studied Iai Batto-ho (Iaido) with Chiba Sensei and had several opportunities to study with his teacher’s teacher, T. Mitsuzuka. Bluhm Sensei is Chief Instructor of Siskiyou Aikikai which he founded in 1983.
Siskiyou Aikikai:
This year marks Siskiyou Aikikai’s 40th anniversary. Learn more on Siskiyou Aikikai’s website: http://siskiyouaikikai.org/
Bluhm Sensei’s writings:
Cultivating An Aikido Body Part 1: Centeredness
Cultivating An Aikido Body Part 2: Connectedness and Wholeness
Cultivating An Aikido Body Part 3: Liveliness and Openness
Video:
Enjoy this playlist of videos of Bluhm Sensei teaching:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXw7XpRIGeEY9F-BJL4ZxKuamwY_xNrRR
Check back regularly for more news and updates!
Multnomah Aikikai is located at 6415 S. Macadam Ave, Portland OR 97239
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