Updates

Tuesday, April 03, 2012

Special package Training!

Hi Aikidokas,
Exam are around the corner, so there won't be any aikido training until the school reopen. The last training was officially ended at last Saturday 31 march.
but afraid not, Mumei Shudan has kindly offered students of NTU Aikido Club a special unlimited package to train at the dojo for an affordable price of 100 dollars over the four months from April to July!
So during the holiday, everyone will get a chance to hone their skill during the four month holiday!

The address for the dojo is: 149C Selegie Road, S188314. Please click on the link for more details! :D

last but not least
Good luck in your final exam!!

Your friendly & kind webmaster,
Herman :)

Regards of the today, "Progress comes to those who train and train!"

Monday, February 20, 2012

Horri shihan seminar

Dear Aikidokas,
Another great opportunity has come to hone your skill. Etsuji Horii Shihan of Japan's Aikikai,a well-known 7th dan aikidoka, is coming down to Singapore to hold a seminar.
It is two days events with 2 sessions each day. So besides can learn a valuable lesson from aikido master, you also can gain up to 4 sessions of attendances which is required for grading.

Below are the details for the seminar:

Date: 10th, 11th March (Sat, Sun)
Time: 10 am to 12 pm, 3 pm to 5 pm
Venue: Activity Room 1

Please note there will be a minimal fee for the seminar and NTU students are entitled to student price of $25.This is to reimburse Horri Shihan for his airfare, accommodation, etc.
Please register with our secretary Teck wee for the seminar if you are interested

Domo Arigato gozaimashita!!

Your friendly & kind webmaster,
Herman :)

Quotes of the today, "In your training do not be in a hurry, for it takes a minimum of ten years to master the basics and advance to the first rung. Never think of yourself as an all-knowing, perfected master; you must continue to train daily with your friends and students and progress together in Aikido"

Friday, January 20, 2012

Training before CNY!

Hi Aikidokas,
First of all, NTU Aikido club wishes you Happy Chinese New Year :)

Please take note that our training is still conducted on this saturday, 20 january as usual. So do come and join us for the training before the CNY :)

Remember also to pay the membership fee as well as the Gi fee to our lovely treasurer, Dorcas or our loan shark will be visiting your place for Hong Bao :D

last but not least 恭喜发财!!

Your friendly & kind webmaster,
Herman :)

Regards of the today, "Happy chinese new year"

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Training resume!

Dear Aikidokas,
First of all, happy new year to all aikidoka :). Hope you all enjoyed your holiday :)
New year new beginnning, so do aikido training. The training will be resumed as normal started this wednesday (11 Jan), 7.30 pm at SRC Activity Room 1! so do come for the training

Second of all, we will be having booth to showcase our clubs for the Sports Expose which held every year. so do come and support us. location at outside LT1A from 9:00am to 4:30pm.

Last but not least, when you come for the training remember to pass your membership fee($25) to our treasurer a.k.a loanshark, Dorcas :D..
for Alumni members, the fees is $50 unless you are attached to Mumei Shudan.

See you all on the mats!!

Your friendly & kind webmaster,
Herman :)

Quotes of the today, "new year new beginning, start the training and keep rolling :D"

Wednesday, December 07, 2011

Training At Mumei Shudan Dojo

Dear Aikidokas,
The exam is finally over, and holiday have come :)
Hope that everyone was doing well for the exam. i'm here to wish you merry christmas and happy new year in advance. meanwhile, for those who keen or long for training, are encouraged to drop by Mumei Shudan to train.

Each session will cost $10, and there is special offer for this month which will cost $50 which will allow you to train anytime that you want during this month :). So do not hesitate to come for training to hone your skill :)

The training times are as follows:

Address: 149C Selegie Road, Singapore

Your friendly & kind webmaster,
Herman :)

Quotes of the today, "Though surrounded by many enemies, view them as a single foe and so fight on."

Sunday, October 23, 2011

Last Training extended!

Dear Aikidokas,
we are very pleased to inform you that our LAST training will be extended to 2 November, Wednesday with Yamashima Shihan :)
Remember to come for this last and rare opportunity session of training with shihan.
do take note that, there will be no training next Wednesday, 26 Oct due to Deepavali.
for those who haven't sign up yet, it is never too late. you can still register with our secretary, Teck wee. i believe most of you has already received an email from him :)

Below are the details for the event:

Date: 29th, 30th October (Sat, Sun)
Time: 10 am to 12 pm, 3 pm to 5 pm
Venue: SRC Sports Hall 1 (below AR1)

Last but not least, CONGRATULATION to those who passed the exam. you all rocks!! hahaha :)

Your friendly & kind webmaster,
Herman :)

Quotes of the today, "We put the harm back in harmony"

Thursday, October 14, 2011

Last Training!

Hi Aikidokas,
I'm very sorry for the late updates regarding the seminar fee and grading matters. It had been confirmed that the fee for Yamashima Shihan Seminar at a very affordable price of $20 :)
At this time round, members are allowed to take grading despite of not having enough training requirement. However, subsequent training will count towards fulfilling the requirement for this current grading until it is met. Once again, remember to register for the seminar and grading. Do approach the senior for revision of the technique tested for your respective ranks. The senior had arranged revision session on this 15 of october after training :D.

Lastly, our last training will be on 22 Oct (Sat) and we will be conducting grading after that :)
Remember to come although you didn't take the grading because this will be an opportunity to exprience how the grading looks like :)

Again, remember to pass the registration fee to Dorcas during next training

Your friendly & kind webmaster,
Herman :)

Quotes of the today, "To injure an opponent is to injure yourself. To control aggression without inflicting injury is Aikido."

Thursday, October 06, 2011

Yamashima Shihan Seminar + Grading matters

Dear Aikidokas,
Yamashima Shihan is coming to Singapore to hold seminar. he is well-known 7th dan aikidoka of Japan's Aikikai. It is encouraged that all akikokas could attend this seminar. Not only you could learn a valuable lesson from Yamashima Shihan, but you could also gain attendance (still remember my last announcement regarding grading requirement?), you need enough attendance for grading.

Below are the details for the event:

Date: 29th, 30th October (Sat, Sun)
Time: 10 am to 12 pm, 3 pm to 5 pm
Venue: SRC Sports Hall 1 (below AR1)

Please note there will be a minimal fee for the seminar as NTU students are entitled to student price.This is to reimburse Yamashima Shihan for his airfare, accommodation, etc. The exact pricing will be inform in due time.

Please be reminded that this 22th October, the Saturday before the seminar, there will be semester grading. You are encouraged to take the grading as Serge Sensei has mentioned, it would be a good indication of your progress in aikido. Please let us know when you intend to register for the seminar or take the grading by approaching teck wee, our secretary :)

Your friendly & kind webmaster,
Herman :)

Quotes of the today, "In Aikido we never attack. An attack is proof that one is out of control. Never run away from any kind of challenge, but do not try to suppress or control an opponent unnaturally. Let attackers come any way they like and then blend with them. Never chase after opponents. Redirect each attack and get firmly behind it."

Thursday, September 24, 2011

Recess week training

Hi Aikidokas,
In case some of you have query about whether to have training during the recess week, the answer is YES! the training will be conducted as usual. So remember to come :)
Please come half an hour before the training start to help set up the mats and get yourselves warm up.

Remember to take attendance when you come because you need to have enough attendance if you wish to take grading. You know who to look for right for the attendance? Our lovely secretary,Teck wee :D
Last but not least, remember to pay membership fee if you haven't done so or someone will keep spamming email to you :P

See you on the recess week! :)

Your friendly & kind webmaster,
Herman :)

Quotes of the today, "There are no contests in Aikido. A true warrior is invincible because he or she contests with nothing. Defeat means to defeat the mind of contention that we harbor within."

Thursday, September 08, 2011

Attention atttention!!

Hallo Aikidokas,
How were the trainings so far? I can see that most of you especially freshmen have been progressing very well. so keep the spirit up :) Meanwhile, there are few important announcement that i would like you to take note:

Membership fees + Keikogi (training attire)
Remember to hand in the membership fee of 25 dollars during next training this Saturday on 10 Sep. For those who had already taken/collected the Keikogi, but have not paid, Please approach us for the payment! Thank you :)

Aikido Camp
As mentioned before, Aikido club will be helding a camp on 17 and 18 Sep. There will be two days camp(no overnight stay) with enjoyable and fun games after training. Besides having fun, This would be a good opportunity for you to get to know how our dojo looks like as there will be Amazing race around our dojo Mumei Shudan at Selegie.. For those who are interested, there will be 10 dollars registration fee for the camp. Remember to pay on our next training on 10 Sep.
Please register here

Exco recruitment
The executive committee recruitment is now on! The positions available are:
1. Publicity Officer
2. Treasurer.

For those interested, please send your application to aikidoinntu@gmail.com with the subject "Exco AY11/12", stating the following details by Friday, 16 Sep:
1. Personal particulars: full name, course, year, contact number, email;
2. Position(s) applied for;
3. Relevant experience in any leadership position(s);
4. What change(s) you want to implement in the club;
5. What you hope to achieve at the end of your term of office, should you be elected.

Shortlisted candidates will receive an email to arrange for an interview in due course.

Club tee-shirt
Our club tee-shirt is for sale at:
10 dollars for the current design


and 5 dollars for the old design


Limited stocks available! Those interested in getting the shirt can purchase with us next training for payment.

See you on the mats!

Your friendly webmaster,
Herman

Quotes of the today, "Instructors can impart only a fraction of the teaching. It is through your own devoted practice that the mysteries of Aikido are brought to life."

Thursday, September 01, 2011

Welcome Tea on Saturday, 3 Sep

Dear Aikidokas,
Please be reminded that we will be having our welcome tea on this Saturday, 3 Sep right after our training. There will be a short aikido documentary screening and light snacks for all. This will be a good opportunity for you to discuss about aikido, mingle with the seniors, or just chill in AR1! This will be a fun and exciting event for all! so what are you waiting for? Come and join us this Saturday :)

Remember to bring along cash for your Gi(uniform) and membership fee for one semester if you are intending to join the club.
Gi (thin) : $35
Gi (thick) : $85
membership fee : $25/semester

See you on this Saturday! :)

Your friendly webmaster,
Herman

Quotes of the today, "The purpose of training is to tighten up the slack, toughen the body, and polish the spirit."

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Training on 27 August Canceled

Dear Aikidokas,
Please note that in view of the coming Presidential Elections, S&RC will not be opened on the 27th August 2011. Thus, training has unfortunately been canceled and the welcome tea postponed to the following Saturday, 3 Sep instead. Fret not, our training will resume on 31 Aug, Wednesday unimpeded. :)

Do note that training today is business as usual!

See you on the mats!

Your incoming webmaster,
Herman