With all the Discord stuff going on, I’d like to raise the existence of the Matrix channel in started for #aikido and #aikijujutsu (and why not #hapkido too). The channel has been … rather quiet. So do pop over if you want to chitchat!

https://matrix.to/#/%23aiki%3Amatrix.org

Thoroughly recommend the upcoming #DaitoRyu #Aikijujutsu seminar in Helsinki (Daito Ryu being the precursor of #aikido and #hapkido). Organised by the #Sasuga dojo, they are one of the few places on the planet that still does this Japanese #jujutsu in the oldschool ways. It's eye-opening practise that benefits whatever martial art you do.

The theme this time is combinations, counter-techniques and randori.

31.1 13:00–, at VMA Helsinki (Vellamonkatu 30).

https://www.facebook.com/events/694627440254454

I went to our #hapkido club today to watch my daughter earn her first degree blackbelt. This was the culmination of an epic journey that began with me starting a kids class (mostly because of her) when she was seven.

That one decision increased the size of our club tenfold over the following years, and built a really supportive community around us.

I stopped training a few years ago when health issues overtook me, but today - after my daughter was awarded her belt - they presented me with this beautiful pounamu.

It's a bittersweet ending to over twenty years at this club. I was the first student on the first day when my instructor started the club and it was him who gave me this today. I spent a decade running it as head instructor when he stepped down. I went on to train hundreds of people, compete in and win national competitions (on my own behalf and with them), and i trained many wonderful kids and adults some of whom have reached the highest levels. 16 of then were promoted today.

Pride and humility mix, as does sadness and joy.

Ki-yap, my friends.

Nous avons le plaisir d'accueillir Maître Russello 9eme dan de global #hapkido à Drémil-Lafage près de #Toulouse le 16 novembre 2025 pour une masterclass ouverte à tou•te•s les pratiquant•e•s.

Horaires et modalités en mp.

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