It also develops ma-ai judgment of distance and accuracy of timing, which complements the study of Aikido. 2nd dan Simon Arridge, 2nd dan News Kashima Shinryu kenjutsu course at Moving East on 29th and 30th September went very well. The Norwegian summer school with Bjorn Eirik Olsen and Morito Suganuma sensei took place between 24th and 29th July, attended by several members of Tetsushinkan. A couple of Aikido pictures are now available. At Tetsushinkan we emphasise flexibility and concentration.
All classes begin with stretching, strengthening and centering exercises.
Our training ranges from quiet meditative practice to vigorous martial techniques. We maintain traditional etiquette in a friendly atmosphere. The benefits of regular training are improved confidence, posture, co-ordination and stamina with the development of a more focused mind and flexible body. Self-defence develops through enhanced concentration and an understanding of a broad range of martial techniques. Both the Aikido and Kashima Shinryu styles are influenced by the teaching of Inaba Sensei, head of the Shiseikan Dojo at the Meiji Jingu shrine in Tokyo.