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Training in Japan - Uchi Deshi
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A unique possibility has opened up for Aikidoka to
participate in Uchi Deshi training programs directly under
the supervision of Hiroki Nemoto Sensei.
Hiroki Nemoto Sensei started his Aikido training at the age
of 14, training directly under O-Sensei Morihei Ueshiba in
the Iwama Dojo.
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After O-Sensei’s passing, Nemoto Sensei trained diligently
under Saito Sensei. People travelling to the Iwama Dojo
throughout the years have known Nemoto Sensei as Saito
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He has always taken special care of the foreign uchi deshi,
and his dynamic and precise techniques have made a great
impression on all who have seen him.
His kindness and warm spirit have always been appreciated by people visiting
Iwama. Now it is possible to train directly under his guidance, staying in
Nemoto Sensei’s own Aiki House in Iwama, and training in several locations
during the course of the weekly training schedule. Visits to the old Iwama
Dojo and Aiki Shrine are also possible. A minimum of 14 days is the standard
for the uchi deshi program.
For more information contact
Ethan Weisgard, either e-mail
or phone: 40 86 32 12.
You can also see pictures from our last stay in Iwama right
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Being Uchi-Deshi in Iwama
Make sure you know your basics in taijutsu and
weapons. Don’ t go to Iwama before this. Being uchi deshi
should be regarded as the possibility to receive special
attention and training by Nemoto Sensei. Your stay should
not be considered a vacation. It is both physical and
spiritual training, in both techniques as well as awareness
training and much more. You have the unique chance to
experience Japan and Japanese culture, but always with top
priority given to the fact that this is Budo training.
Whatever you are doing, it all relates to your training.
Deep, rigorous training is called “Shugyo.” This means
training at all levels, and at all times- physical as well
as mental and spiritual training. Uchi deshi training is
Shugyo.
Training in General
During practice you will run into many different
interpretations of what is being taught. Each person you
practice with will have their own way. Keep an open mind and
follow the way you are being taught at the time without
saying "I know better". In Japanese dojos, sometimes
teaching seems to be quite irrational, especially to
Westerners who are used to systematic pedagogy and "positive
reinforcement." Techniques change occasionaly, and everyone
wants you to do a certain technique "their" way, oblivious
to the fact that someone just showed you another way.
Concentrate on learning the "new" way, you can always decide
later on if it is something you can use or not.
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