Club Aikido Singapore

Seasons Greetings

2012-01-19T14:59:00.000+08:00

Club Aikido wishes our member, families and friends a Happy Dragon Year.

Training Days

2012-01-09T11:00:00.000+08:00

UPDATES:
Due to the long holidays in January, there will be no classes from 21 Jan (Sat) - 29 Jan (Sun). Classes will resume on 30 Jan (Mon).

Please note that there will be no Training on these Public Holidays (CCs Closed) :-

New Year Day (1 January 2012)

Lunar New Year (23-24 January 2012)

Good Friday (6 April 2012)

Labour Day (1 May 2012)

Vesak Day (5 May 2012)

National Day (9 August 2012)

Hari Raya Puasa (19 August 2012)

Hari Raya Haji (26 October 2012)

Deepavali (13 November** 2012)

Christmas Day (25 December 2012)

No Training (evening classes) on the eve of these Public Holidays :-

Eve of Lunar New Year (22 January 2012)

Eve of Hari Raya Puasa (August)

Eve of Hari Raya Haji (October)

Eve of Deepavali (November)

Because there are activities / family gathering on these festive days.

Training will be decided base on feedbacks of trainees (yes if 50% attendance)

Eve of Good Friday (April)

Eve of Labour Day (May)

Eve of Vesak Day (May)

Eve of National Day (August)

Eve of Christmas Day (December)

Eve of New Year Day (January)

If in doubt, please call CCs or instructors.

December 2011 Grading

2012-01-06T22:05:00.001+08:00

CONGRATULATIONS

Club Aikido congratulates the participants who went through their recent grading successfully :

Black 1^st Kyu

1. Francis J D’Souza

2. Gabriel Wong

3. Tang Chee Leong

4. Beverley Luah

Black 2^nd Kyu

1. Loh Meng Hui

2. Tang Jing Guang

List of Senior Members

2012-01-05T16:42:00.000+08:00

Senior members of Club Aikido:

Nidan:

1. Mohamed Goush

2. Lim, Lee Famularcano

3. Ho Sue Leong

4. Andy Tan

5. Vincent Ong

6. Tam Chi Keung

Shodan:

1. Ahmad Firdaus
2. Muhammed Ismail
3. Sim Hui Chin
4. Eugene Wong

5. Xu JingXia

6. Edmond Ow

Black 1st Kyu:

1. Wong Li Yan, Samuel
2. Francis Joaquimd’Souza
3. Gabriel Wong
4. Tang Chee Leong
5. Beverley Luah

Black 2nd Kyu:

1. Wang Rui Chun, CiCi
2. Loh Meng Hui
3. Tang Jin Guang

Grading

Grading will be on invitation and recommendation, and only after passing the proficiency test 1 or 2 months before the actual grading.

Shodan - minimum training sessions - 8 months of 2 sessions weekly training - 70 sessions (only after 8 months on attaining 1 kyu)
International minimum - 70 days (about 3 months of almost daily training)

Nidan - minimum training sessions - 2 years of 2 sessions weekly training - 208 sessions (only after 1 year on attaining shodan)

International minimum - 200 days (7 months of almost daily training)

Sandan - minimum training sessions - 3 years of 2 sessions weekly training - 312 sessions (only after 2 year on attaining nidan)

International minimum - 300 days (12 months daily training / 6 years of weekly training)

Yondan - minimum training sessions - 4 years of 2 sessions weekly training - 416 sessions (only after 3 year on attaining sandan)

International minimum - 400 days (14 months daily training / 7.5 years of weekly training)

Club Aikido

Dover CC Demo - Dec 2011

2011-12-13T17:36:00.000+08:00

Demo at Dover CC on 9th Dec 2011

Sundays Visit-the-Zoo Special

2011-08-22T17:27:00.002+08:00

Special arrangements for Club Aikido members and their family to visit the zoo on Sundays, limit to 7 pax per trip.

Fees: $5 per person being contribution to club fund

For registration, please contact Ruby, or Tam, or Koh Sensei at least 3 days in advance.

Club Aikido

August Seminar and Grading

2011-08-15T14:38:00.002+08:00

CONGRATULATIONS

Club Aikido congratulates the participants who went through their recent dan grading successfully :-

Nidan
1. Andy Tan
2. Vincent Ong
3. Tam Chi Keung

Shodan
1. Eugene Wong
2. Xu JingXia
3. Edmond Ow

Club Aikido would also like to thank all participants to the Seminar by Andrew Williamson Sensei - Aikido Shinryukan, Canterbury, NZ.

Special thanks for their time, support and sponsorship :-
Francis Joaquim D'Souza
Tam Chi Keung
Mohamed Goush

With special appreciations for the above and overseeing to the event.
Tam Chi Keung
Mohamed Goush

CLUB AIKIDO

Leng Kee CC Demo 2011

2011-07-30T22:25:00.002+08:00

Demo at Leng Kee CC on 2011 July.

Jog Along!

2011-06-28T16:35:00.004+08:00

Joging alone all the time? Why not jog together!

Venue: Bukit Gombak Sports Stadium

Date & Time: TBC (most probably weekends)

Interested participants, please contact us!

CLUB AIKIDO GRADING

2011-06-01T09:32:00.001+08:00

GRADING GUIDELINES FOR MEMBERS

1.0) Only Club Aikido members will be invited to participate in the grading.

2.0) Club Aikido will not accept non-members for grading.

3.0) Non-members have to abide by another set of Club Aikido Grading Guidelines.

4.0) Club Aikido do not accept dual membership. Members must declare that they are not with another aikido club/association before they can join as member. Any false declarations, or at any time should the Club discovers otherwise, they will be disqualified/expelled and the kyu rank that they are awarded during the time with the Club will be voided.

5.0) 6 Kyu / Blue (13 Yrs and above) - New members/beginners can qualify for their first grading after 3 months or 30 days training.

5.1) 5 Kyu / Blue-Gold (13 Yrs and above) - Members can take the 5 Kyu grading after 4 months or 30 days training from the date of attaining 6 Kyu / Blue.

5.2) 4 Kyu / Brown (14 Yrs and above) - Members can take the 4 Kyu grading after 6 months or 40 days training from the date of attaining 5 Kyu / Blue-Gold.

5.3) 3 Kyu / Brown-Gold (14 Yrs and above) - Members can take the 3 Kyu grading after 6 months or 40 days training from the date of attaining 4 Kyu / Brown.

5.4) 2 Kyu / Black (15 Yrs and above) - Members can take the 2 Kyu grading after 8 months or 50 days training from the date of attaining 3 Kyu / Brown-Gold.

5.5) 1 Kyu / Black-Gold (15 Yrs and above) - Members can take the 1 Kyu grading after 12 months or 60 days training from the date of attaining 2 Kyu / Black.

6.0) 1 Dan / Shodan (16 Yrs and above) - Members can take the 1st Dan grading after 12 months or 70 days training from the date of attaining 1 Kyu / Black-Gold.

6.1) 2 Dan / Nidan (18 Yrs and above) - Members can take the 2nd Dan grading after 18 months or 200 days training from the date of attaining 1 Dan.

6.2) 3 Dan / Sandan (20 Yrs and above) - Members can take the 3rd Dan grading after 24 months or 300 days training from the date of attaining 2 Dan.

6.3) 4 Dan / Yondan (22 Yrs and above) - Members can take the 4th Dan grading after 36 months or 400 days training from the date of attaining 3 Dan.

GRADING GUIDELINES FOR OTHERS

1.0) Only Club Aikido members will be invited to participate in the grading.

2.0) Club Aikido will not accept non-members for grading.

3.0) Non-members have to abide by another set of Club Aikido Grading Guidelines.

5.0) 6 Kyu / Blue (13 Yrs and above) - Non-members from another club or association can also qualify for their first grading after 3 months or 30 days training from the date after they had enrolled as members, after they have shown proof that they resign/left their last club/association.

5.1) 5 Kyu / Blue-Gold (13 Yrs and above) - Non-members from another club or association can also qualify for their first grading after 4 months or 30 days training from the date after they had enrolled as members, after they have shown proof that they resign/left their last club/association.

5.2) 4 Kyu / Brown (14 Yrs and above) - Non-members from another club or association can also qualify for their first grading after 6 months or 40 days training from the date after they had enrolled as members, after they have shown proof that they resign/left their last club/association.

5.3) 3 Kyu / Brown-Gold (14 Yrs and above) - Non-members from another club or association can also qualify for their first grading after 8 months or 50 days training from the date after they had enrolled as members, after they have shown proof that they resign/left their last club/association.

5.4) 2 Kyu / Black (15 Yrs and above) - Non-members from another club or association can also qualify for their first grading after 12 months or 60 days training from the date after they had enrolled as members, after they have shown proof that they resign/left their last club/association.

5.5) 1 Kyu / Black-Gold (15 Yrs and above) - Non-members from another club or association can also qualify for their first grading after 16 months or 70 days training from the date after they had enrolled as members, after they have shown proof that they resign/left their last club/association.

6.0) 1 Dan / Shodan (16 Yrs and above) - Non-members from another club or association can also qualify for their first grading after 18 months or 80 days training from the date after they had enrolled as members, after they have shown proof that they resign/left their last club/association.

6.1) 2 Dan / Nidan (18 Yrs and above) - Non-members from another club or association can also qualify for their first grading after 24 months or 240 days training from the date after they had enrolled as members, after they have shown proof that they resign/left their last club/association.

6.2) 3 Dan / Sandan (20 Yrs and above) - Non-members from another club or association can also qualify for their first grading after 36 months or 360 days training from the date after they had enrolled as members, after they have shown proof that they resign/left their last club/association.

6.3) 4 Dan / Yondan (22 Yrs and above) - Non-members from another club or association can also qualify for their first grading after 48 months or 480 days training from the date after they had enrolled as members, after they have shown proof that they resign/left their last club/association.

Club Aikido
As at 01/06/2011

Spring Aikido Seminar at Auckland, NZ

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Aikido Shinryukan is organising a Spring Aikido Seminar from 2-6 November 2011 at Auckland, NZ. For details please approach Koh Sensei.

Pertapis charity event demo April 2011

2011-04-10T22:22:00.003+08:00

Club Aikido demo at Pertapis charity event at East Cost Park.

Up coming activities

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There will be a combine training on the 29/01/11 Saturday – Leng Kee CC. This combine training is for Club Aikido members only. All are welcome.

Annual Membership Fees

*Members note there will be an annual membership fees collection for Year 2011

Juniors = below 21 years old

Seniors = 21years old and above

Please consult Sensei Koh, Tam or Edmond for more details.

Last but not least:

Congratulation to Tang Chee Leong for attaining 2 kyu black!

Thank You!

Dover CC Demo

2010-12-17T22:39:00.003+08:00

Club Aikido demo at Dover CC on 11 Dec 2010.

Malacca Trip 2010

2010-09-20T05:19:00.003+08:00

We are back from Malacca!

Enjoy our findings!

August Grading

2010-08-27T18:52:00.002+08:00

Club Aikido congratulates to the below trainees for attaining the grade of:

2nd Kyu Black

1. Francis Joaquimd’Souza

2. Wang Rui Chun, CiCi

Code of Conduct

2010-08-06T21:18:00.002+08:00

Club Aikido

Code of Conduct for Members

1.0 Members should always try to uphold the spirit of Aikido when dealing with others. Treat each other with respect & decorum at all times regardless of age/rank/gender/race. Avoid getting involved in politically motivated issues which could bring disharmony to the Club & its members.

1.1 We should understand that there will always be differences of opinion in any discussion on Club issues. We should always respect the right of others to disagree with our views & give those alternative views its due consideration in finding common ground to the benefit of the Club. In cases where there is a conflict of interest due to knowledge or contacts & the member is not comfortable with participating in the discussion, then the member/s should make this known or request to be excused from the discussion.

2.0 New members/trainees are always welcome as long as they observe guideline(1.0) above & do not harbor unhealthy motives or contribute to unnecessary misunderstanding between members.

2.1 Club Aikido only accepts single membership & will not accept members if they are registered with another group.

2.2 All non-members are treated as guests & their presence will only be on approval/invitational basis.

2.3 Senior members(2 kyu above) will have their names in the blog register but new senior members/re-joiners will have their names put up in the blog only after minimum 1 year active membership. Names put up in the Club’s blog as Assistants Instructors or in any other capacity are purely for Club’s administrative reference. It is not to be treated as a permanent appointment or a public announcement of an appointment. The Club will from time to time add or remove certain postings in line with its administrative requirements.

2.4 Senior members who stop paying the annual membership fees will still have their names maintained in the blog register but only for another 1 year unless membership is renewed.

3.0 Club issues if discussed should only be amongst members. Members should not discuss Club issues with non-members or others not connected with the Club.

3.1 Discussions on personal matters(if any) between members should be strictly kept & treated as private & confidential.

4.0 The normal seniority guide is :- as in dojo - rank, out of dojo - age/seniority.

5.0 Training sessions :- appointed assistants will take the training sessions regardless of presence of other senior ranks. Other seniors can help the junior trainees if necessary but at no time should they held-up, interrupt, or disrupt the training session.

5.1 Seniors & assistant instructors should stop/discourage trainees who confuse others with other forms of aikido or unnecessary display of other martial arts during training.

5.2 The most seniors should start the warm-up session whenever the appointed assistant or instructor is still not available at the stipulated training time, and will handover to the assistant/instructor at an appropriated interval when he/she arrived.

6.0 It is good to keep in mind that the training sessions are meant to achieve/promote a universal understanding of Aikido & its practices. It is to give an opportunity to the trainees to appreciate aikido as an art, to develop/improve one’s skill in aikido & to promote/maintain both physical & mental well being.

7.0 The Club always welcomes & appreciates any help rendered by members to its activities/administration. All such help will be coordinated via the Club’s administration.

7.1 All contributions to the Club’s fund will be very much appreciated & the fund will be managed & accounted with transparency by some selected volunteers.

7.2 Sponsorship of & contributions to their Club’s various activities will be considered on a case by case basis. Much as the Club truly appreciates members’ sponsorship & contributions, the Club is also trying its best to attain financial independence for the benefit of all members. In that regard, members should not take it negatively if a sponsorship or contribution is deferred. It should be taken as an indication that the Club is well on its way to financial stability.

7.3 The Club’s fund can be used to subsidise financially strapped sincere senior trainees for participation in paid aikido activities & courses fees base on case by case basis.

8.0 The normal guide to entrusting any responsibility on Club matters/training sessions will be considered first to own club members afterwhich then consideration to new seniors from other clubs on case by case basis.

9.0 The Club will do its best to treat all its members fairly & respectfully regardless of race/gender/rank.

10.0 The Club reserve the right not to entertain any complaints/grievances deem unrelated, hidden agenda, personal motives, political motives.

11.0 No person, unless expressly authorized, shall assume the role of a spokesperson for the Club. Announcements pertaining to the direction, future plans & overall policies of the Club will be made only by the Club’s authorized representative. The Club will, from time to time, appoint certain members / trainees to make certain announcements, to convey messages or to help in certain matters pertaining to the Club’s activities/administration.

12.0 Members/trainees are to verify with Club whenever in doubt. The Club will always try to clarify these issues as soon as possible to the benefit of all.

13.0 The Club will always try to work towards to the direction of friendship & cooperation with others without borders.

The above guidelines are subjected to change for the benefit & health of both Club Aikido & all the members. It will provide us with an identity & show others our sincerity without doubt.

The seniors who have been with the Club since its beginning will be entrusted to oversee and guide the members on the Club's Code of Conducts.

Good as from 20/07/2010

Andrew Sensei Seminar 2010 photos

2010-08-03T21:06:00.003+08:00

July Seminar and Grading

2010-07-24T13:11:00.005+08:00

CONGRATULATIONS

Club Aikido congratulates the participants who went through their recent dan grading successfully :-

NIDAN
1. Mohamed Goush
2. Lim, Lee Famularcano
3. Ho Sue Leong

SHODAN
1. Ong Boon Seng, Vincent
2. Ahmad Firdaus
3. Muhammed Ismail
4. Tam Chi Keung
5. Sim Hui Chin

Club Aikido would also like to thank all participants to the Seminar by Andrew Williamson Sensei - Aikido Shinryukan, Canterbury, NZ. Again thank you for all your presence and support to make the event successful and memorable.

Special thanks for their time, support and sponsorship :-

Ringo Wong
Andy Tan
Francis Joaquim D'Souza

And with appreciations for the above and overseeing to the finer details.
Tam Chi Keung
Mohamed Goush

CLUB AIKIDO

Zhenghua CC Demo

2010-04-22T22:06:00.004+08:00

Club Aikido demo at Zheng Hua CC on 18 April 2010.

Takemusu Aiki

2010-04-01T22:33:00.001+08:00

Endlessly Creative Aikido - The Highest Form of Aikido.

By O'Sensei

Andrew Sensei Seminar 2009 Photos

2009-09-18T17:32:00.003+08:00

Photos taken at Andrew Williamson Sensei Singapore 2009 Seminar:

16 May 09 Bukit Panjang CC Open house Training

2009-05-22T21:50:00.077+08:00

Here's a little photo journal from yours truly aka self proclaim club photographer. It was a Saturday morning when we all met for the training. My first impressions of the mats were : omg, were they just flown in from Iraq or something?!?!! After getting over my shock, the next thing that hit me was the humidity and heat. I think i lost half my bodily fluids, everyone i guess had more or less the same sentiments. But all in all, we had a fun training, cuz got to meet other people from other dojos.

Start of class. =)

Three pairs of dirty little feet =P

One technique with different attacks

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Revision - one technique on various forms of attack.

Sharing of Thoughts

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Members are welcome to share your thoughts about Aikido here. Simply add comments in this area to start sharing.

To start with, below is something to share:

1. A dojo is a miniature cosmos where we make contact with ourselves - our fears, anxieties, reactions and habits.

It is an arena of confined conflict where we confront an opponent who is not an opponent but rather a partner engaged in helping us understand ourselves more fully.

Rules During Practice

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1. One blow in Aikido can kill. When practicing always obey your instructor and do not use training a time for needless testing of strength.

2. Aikido is an art where one person learns to face many opponents simultaneously. It therefore requires that you polish and perfect each movement to become invulnerable from any direction.

3. Practice with a feeling of joy and exhilaration.

4. The teachings of your instructor constitute only a small fraction of what you will learn. Your mastery of each movement will depend almost entirely on individual earnest practice.

5. Daily practice begins with light movements gradually increasing in intensity; but there must be no overexertion. Even elderly people can practice with pleasure.

6. The purpose of Aikido is to train both body and mind sincerely. Aikido must not be taught to immoral people or used for evil purposes.

By O'Sensei

REI or BOW

2009-01-31T08:00:00.000+08:00

Aikido Etiquette

Arrival at the dojo

Please be punctual. Enter the dojo (the building where we practise) and be on the tatami (mat surface) at least five minutes before the class starts and meditate until the sensei (instructor) arrives. When you come earlier, do warm-up exercises and practise by yourself or with other students.

If you happen to be late, wait just off the mat until acknowledged by the instructor. Step onto the mat and perform a kneeling bow to O-Sensei (the Founder of Aikido). Join in the warming-up exercises or if these are over, do your own warm-up at the edge of the mat. As always, be aware of anyone moving or being thrown near you, and move if necessary.

Occasional lateness or lateness caused by special commitments such as one's work schedule is acceptable, but lateness caused by poor planning or lack of conscientiousness is an indication of a lack of order in one's mind, and unless corrected will hinder one's learning and progress in aikido.

About "Rei"

Aikido is more than a sport; it teaches a way of life. Because of this, aikido deserves our respect. That respect is expressed through the concept of rei, which means "appreciation and respect", and through the manner in which rei is performed. Rei literally translates to a bow given during the course of practice. Rei is done to O-Sensei, the dojo (the place of the Way), the sensei, and other practitioners. Through rei we express our appreciation and respect for life itself.

Rei to the dojo
Upon entering the dojo building, do a standing bow towards the Kamiza (shrine) by bending the body 30 to 45 degrees with the arms held by the side of the body. At all times, while in the dojo when not on the tatami, footwear of some kind must be worn. Put on your zori (sandals) or equivalent when getting changed, and leave them neatly at the side of the tatami during the practice. Leaving sandals in disorder indicates disorder in one's mind.

Rei to the tatami
The tatami surface is the training surface in the dojo and as such it is important to bow there as well. Upon stepping onto the tatami, kneel down in the position known as seiza (sitting on the heels with the back straight) and bow putting both hands in front of the knees keeping the back straight. That bow is also required upon leaving the tatami. Furthermore, if for any important reason it is necessary to leave the tatami during the class, first ask permission from the sensei, then leave the tatami after completing a standing bow, if it is a temporary absence, or a kneeling bow if it is the end of your practice.

Rei to O-Sensei
The spirit of the Founder is always present in the dojo. In our aikido training, we cannot practise without thanking him for the gift of his art. We do a kneeling bow to the Kamiza at the beginning and the end of the class. If one arrives late for the class, one kneels and bows to the Kamiza upon stepping onto the mat.

Rei to the Sensei
After the rei to O-Sensei, the practitioners do a kneeling bow to the sensei. This should be repeated at the end of the class as well. At the beginning of the class it is customary to say Onegai-shimasu (Please help me in my practice) as one bows to the sensei; while at the end of the class, one says Domo arigato gozaimashita (Thank you very much).

Rei to your partner
Your partner is the mirror of yourself. Ignoring your partner's individuality and self-esteem is against the spirit of aikido. Your partner is not someone you compete against, but a person to train with and improve with. Show respect to and consideration of your fellow practitioners in every aspect of the practice.

Again, do not forget that your partner is the mirror of yourself and helping your partner is helping yourself. Partners should bow to each other when starting or finishing practising together. Senior practitioners are precious helpers for you. Regardless of age, sex and social status, they deserve your consideration. Listen to them sincerely and follow their directions in practice. On the other hand, senior students should not take advantage of their position. They should remain humble and sincere, both in attitude and behaviour, and try to be good role models for beginners.

Rei to the weapons that are used
Before and after the use of the bokken (the wooden sword), the jo (the 4-foot stick), or tanto (the wooden knife) hold the weapon at eye level with both hands toward O-Sensei and do a standing bow. Even a piece of wood can be a great help in one's aikido training. When one practises with it, it becomes a part of one's body. Thus, throwing around, stepping on or jumping over the weapon is disrespectful.

General manners
While you practise, always be alert. Careless practice causes accidents and makes no improvement in one's aikido. Do not waste both your and your partner's time in unnecessary talk during the practice. Do not hesitate to let your partner and the sensei know when you cannot continue the practice because of sickness, injuries, or genuine tiredness. When a short rest is necessary go quietly to the corner after bowing to your partner and the sensei, and watch the class. If you feel sick, and still want to practise, see the sensei and ask permission. Since your body belongs to nobody else, take good care of your health and prevent accidents. As to hygiene, wash your keiko-gi (the uniform worn during practice) regularly. Pay close attention to personal hygiene and be sure to keep your toe and finger nails short and filed at all times. Never wear jewellery, watch, hair-slide etc at any time on the tatami. This will help prevent accidents to both yourself and your partner. The dojo, where we practise, is in the care of the membership. It is the responsibility and the pleasure of the members to see that the dojo is clean at all times. This is accomplished after each practice. Do not wait to be directed, but show initiative and do whatever is necessary to ensure that the building is clean.

Training Locations

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Aikido classes are conducted at:

Zhenghua CC - Mon @ 1st level dance studio
Address: 1 SEGAR RD, Singapore 677738 (Detail Map)

Boon Lay CC - Tue @ general purpose hall

Address: 10 BOON LAY PLACE, Singapore 649882 (Detail Map)

Tampines Changkat CC - Wed @ 4th level auditorium
Address: 13 TAMPINES STREET 11, Singapore 529453 (Detail Map)

Dover CC - Thu @ ground floor dance studio
Address: 1 DOVER ROAD, #01-300 Singapore 130001 (Detail Map)

Tampines Central CC - Fri @ 3rd level multi-purpose room
Address: 866A TAMPINES STREET 83, Singapore 521866 (Detail Map)

Bukit Panjang CC - Sat 9am - 10:30pm @ 2nd level dance studio
Address: 08 PENDING ROAD, Singapore 678295 (Detail Map)

Leng Kee CC - Sat 2pm - 3:30pm @ 3rd level dance studio

Sun 9:30am - 11am (class starts Aug 2011)
Address: 400 LENGKOK BAHRU, Singapore 159049 (Detail Map)

Nanyang CC - Sun 9:30am - 11am @ basement cd shelter
Address: 60 JURONG WEST ST 91, Singapore 649040 (Detail Map)

Singapore Swimming Club - Sun 12pm-1:30pm @ ground floor dance studio (for SSC members only).

(see Location Maps at Google Maps)

Hours: Mon-Fri 8pm-9:30pm

Email: clubaikido2003@yahoo.com.sg

Malacca Aikido Exchange

2009-01-14T18:50:00.042+08:00

Here's a little photo journey of the time we spent goofing around in Malacca, it was an enjoyable but sadly short trip. Looking forward to more of such trips. =P

1) The group & destination

There's Ruslan(hope i spelt your name right pal),
And Sensei's riding up front.

Here's CC (lady's first), and Edmond.

Final Destination

You must be wondering where i am, relax la I'll appear soon. Wahaha. Anywayz more about the group. CC's from Jiangsu, Ruslan's from Russia and our driver's from Malaysia. Wah impressive right, like some UN delegation. Kekeke +P

2) Pit stop at fort and maritime ship museum thingy. Such a pity i couldn't get any shots in the ship thingy. And the ship thingy was really small for a museum and there were like so many grammatical and spelling errors on the information boards. Hee hee.

Watch tower of some sort.

Argh where's my hand!!!!
My beautiful, fair and smooth hand!!!

Everyone staring at something.

Yours truly. To Arms!!!
To Arms!!!

The boat museum were selling ships. So kawaii ne. Hiaz i wish i had brought my slr along. Damm.

3) Dinner and shopping in ChinaTown. Jonker lane rocks. So many things to buy and so many things to see. I bought two t-shirts with wacky designs. I even acquired two new "weapons for my arsenal". Muahahaha.

There's everybody, but where's me?

I'm the last man cum photographer la, duh.

Joking joking, love taking photos man.

Nice furniture shop.

Too bad it wont fit in the trunk. =D

Yay booking table for dinner.

Mmmm, those fish look delicious.

Wah so many people arhz, sianz man.

Heng ar got book table.

After dinner it was more shopping. My feet hurt like crazy by the time i reached the hotel. Even Edmond was complaining. lol

4) The Dojo

My my what an appropriate

facade to match the training.

Serious, simple, deadly.

The Gate

Up up and away!

Soon to be a sea of sweat.

Never say die! YEA!

It was easily the shaggiest day of my life and the most strenuous activity i had done in the past six months. By the time i was done, i had sweated i could say like 100% of my body fluids!! And my tongue almost touched my toes.

By the time we reached home, it was about 9pm, luckily i was on leave the whole week, couldn't have imagined dragging myself to work the next day. =)

Random shots

Singapore flyer lookalike?

Wah long kang so big!

Water wheel

Stone shoes?

Andrew Sensei Seminar - August 2008

2008-08-24T17:41:00.013+08:00

Club Aikido is honored and privileged to host Andrew Williamson Sensei, Chief Instructor of Aikido Shinryukan, Canterbury, New Zealand on his recent visit here.

A Big Thank You to everyone and Especially to all those who has throw in the additional efforts.

Sincere Regards
Koh NS
Club Aikido

From left to right: Andrew Williamson Sensei, Koh Sensei

Koh NS Sensei

2008-01-02T19:38:00.002+08:00

Koh Sensei started training aikido in the early 80's. He was an instructor during the late 90's. In 2003 set-up Club Aikido.

Having a keen interest in many forms of martial arts. Through times, came to realise the relationship of speed, power, accuracy, reflexes, and awareness in martial arts training. Each individual has difference in built and characteristics in mind and body forms. So a versatile and simple approach in learning and training process will help trainees pick up and understand martial arts faster.

Let our mind be open and free, so ideas and forms can flow freely. Share and show one another new ways, so that our learnings, achievements, and advancements are unlimited. Harmony and love is the root to peace and co-existence.

Mohd Goush

2008-01-02T15:40:00.013+08:00

Assistant Instructor.
Tampines Central
Singapore Swimming Club

Andy Tan

2008-01-02T15:30:00.006+08:00

Assistant Instructor.
Tampines Changkat

Other Assistants

2008-01-02T14:00:00.001+08:00

Tam Chi Keung

Assistant Instructor

Leng Kee

Appointed Assistants:

Edmond Ow

Xu JingXia

Ruby Wang

Koh Sensei Japan visit

2007-10-29T17:13:00.008+08:00

Koh Sensei Japan visit 2007.

Club Aikido (Singapore)

2007-10-01T16:54:00.003+08:00

A place to Learn, Train and Enjoy Aikido.

September 2003, a small group of aikido enthusiasts headed by Sensei Koh Nai Sing gathered to train at a courtyard leased from Salvation Army (a charity association) and thus a small neighbourhood aikido club (Club Aikido) was formed in Singapore.

From these humble beginnings, Club Aikido has slowly grown to now 9 dojos all over Singapore.

Sensei Koh started training in the early 1980’s with Aikikai Singapore and was a committee member in the mid 1990’s. He also started conducting classes in the late 1990’s.

He also assisted in the formation of another aikido group and was there for over an year until it found its footing to run independently.

From the outset, the philosophy of Club Aikido has always been the promotion and learning of Aikido in a fun, healthy and positive environment. The philosophical aspects of the art are as much emphasized as the physical during the training. Trainees are encouraged to practice the principles of sharing, giving and harmonizing with one’s environment at each training session.

We approached Aikido as self-defense art, a fitness training activity, a self-discovery and self-appreciation training for everyone.

Recently Club Aikido has the honour and opportunity to be associated with Sensei Andrew, Chief Instructor of Aikido Shinyrukan, New Zealand, who has during his recent visit shared with us his excellent knowledge and understanding of Aikido. And with his future regular visits and kind guidance, Club Aikido will surely benefit much with this friendship and generosity extended to us from the distant shores of New Zealand.

Club Aikido