Sensei Richard Moon began his career in martial arts in 1969 by studying Shotokan karate, Kenpo and Kung
Fu under various teachers. In 1971 he began his study of Aikido under Shihan Robert Nadeau(7th Dan). Nadeau Sensei was himself a personal student of the founder of Aikido,
Master Morihei Ueshiba O Sensei. Richard hasstudied as
a personal student of Mastre Accordion, BiraAlmedia, arenowned Capoeira master and three-time world heavy-weight champion of the Brazilian
art of Capoeira. Richard has also studied Cheng Hsin with world champion Peter Ralston, and chi gung with B. K. Frantzis.
Richard holds the rank of 5th Dan in Aikido since
1997. He is the founder and chief instructor at Aikido of Marin. He is co-founder and a senior instructor at City Aikido, San Francisco, with Robert Nadeau.
Richard is involved ininternational peace-building, having worked in
Cyprus under the auspices of the Institute
for Multi-Track Diplomacy.
The Cyprus project was developed in association with the Fulbright Commission,
the American Embassy in Cyprus, the Conflict
Management Group and the Harvard Negotiation Project.
Richard is the founder of the movement awareness study called Aiki-Dance.’
June 26 & 27, 2010 in Utrecht
Aikido Seminar with
Patrick Cassidy (6th dan)
UPCOMING SEMINAR
'Moving from Inspiration'
This is the announcement of the upcoming annual aikido seminar with Patrick Cassidy, 6th dan, dojo-cho of Aikido Montreux
in Swizerland.
Theme 'Moving from Inspiration'
The seminar is open to all levels and styles.
Location of the seminar: gymhal Cremerstraat 378, 3532BS Utrecht, NL
Patrick Cassidy: "What does it mean to Move from Inspiration? In my perspective, Inspiration is that which arises
out of the unseen depths of our selves and gives birth to creativity. It gives us the energy to take a step that does not
conform to our fear, doubt, or worry. We could look at Aikido as a movement of Inspiration. Moving from Inspiration expresses
Intelligence. Our action in Aikido can be fueled by Inspiration, guided by an Intelligence that is beyond self concerned thought
or fear. To move from this Inspiration, we need to take a risk. To take a chance to move outside of conditioned pattern. This
seminar is an invitation to look into this question of moving from inspiration."
Patrick Cassidy Sensei is dojo-cho of Aikido Montreux in Switzerland.
He has studied art of Aikido for over 20 years. He spent more than six and a half years living and training fulltime
in Iwama, Japan with the late M. Saito, 9th dan. He has also continued his study with other instructors such as T. Yoshinobu,
7th dan, R. Nadeau Shihan, 7th dan, R. Moon, 5th dan, Peter Ralston,, and Vernon Kitabu Turner Roshi. (www.aikidomontreux.com)
On Wednesday evening September 2nd beginners and experienced aikidoka's joined the
training of the Open Evening. We also held a demo and gave opportunity for Q&A. Down below you can find a video
clip of part of the demo; performers are Anita Paalvast, Adriana Schmid, Rachel Gerrits, Robin Bausewein, Sander van Gelooven
and Carolina van Haperen.
Training location: Buurthuis
Cascade, 1e Schinkelstraat 40, 1075 TZ Amsterdam
IAA weekly classes: The
integral aikido practice will be held every Wednesday evening from 19:30 till 21:30 hour. This class is open for beginners
and aikidoka's of all styles and ranks.
Visitors Fee: Those
who are interested in visiting an evening: € 10,- (incl btw)
Instructor: Carolina
van Haperen, 3rd dan aikikai.
"I feel what you call fear; but I call it a call to action. O Sensei Ueshiba, Founder of Aikido. We
need a technology to resolve the war within so that we can stop projecting our inner struggles outward. It must be simple
so everyone can use it. If this technology were effective, it would resolve the inner conflict and the external struggles
as well. Such a technology would enable us to use all the energy available to create a beautiful world."
Compilation Sandan Test Carolina van Haperen, 2006:
Aikido Performance Clip Sandan Test. The images are designed around the song Crazy of Seal. Here
you can see Aikido from a technical and spontaneous point of view,
solo and with partner(s), with weapons and open hand. In the spontaneous
movements often music is used. The test took place in Cully, Switzerland. Examinator is
Patrick Cassidy and
guest teacher Miles Kessler. Creator of this beautiful piece is Gael Vittoz.
"All life is a manifestation of the spirit, the manifestation
of love. And the Art of Peace is the purest form of that principle. Universal love functions in many forms; each
manifestation should be allowed free expression." - Morihei Ueshiba -
Aikido Montreux is a fulltime dojo which offers classes in Aikido, Yoga, and Meditation. Aikido Montreux
is led by Patrick Cassidy 6th dan. The dojo is located in the beautiful area of the Swiss Riviera. Framed by the Alps and
bordering Lake Léman, (Lake Geneva).
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