Aikido master conducts Manila clinics in June

MANILA, Philippines -  Hiroshi Fujimaki, 6th dan shihan (master teacher) from the Aikido World Headquarters in Tokyo, will be conducting a seminar June 5-6 at the Philippine Judo Federation main dojo, third Floor, SMAP Bldg., Rizal Memorial Sports Complex.

Fujimaki Shihan will teach six classes. On June 5 the classes are at 10-11:30 a.m., 4-5:30 p.m., and 6-7:30 p.m.

On June 6 the classes are 10-11:30 a.m., 4-6 p.m., and 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Black belt exams ranging from first to fourth dan will be held June 6, at 4 p.m.

A modern and very sophisticated expression of Japanese martial arts, aikido is a non-competitive discipline that offers both effective self-defense and spiritual self-mastery. Aikido is not just a method of self-defense but a way of life.

Fujimaki Shihan is a master teacher who has spent over two decades training in the art under the son and grandson of Morihei Ueshiba, founder of aikido. He has been to the Philippines several times before and counts many Filipino aikidokas as his friends.

This year, three local aikido federations – Filipino Federation of Aikido (FFA), Pilipinas Aikido Propagation Association (PAPA) and Aikido Philippines (AP) – have joined forces to host the seminar.

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