Aikido of Winnipeg

A Japanese Art of Self-Defense

Leanne’s and Gillian’s Test and other pictures

Uchi Deshi Duties

Leanne, Gillian and Toby hard at work washing all the rocks along the mats.

Toby looks to be the hardest worker.

Gillian, Leanne, Toby, and Doug Sensei on a hike through Muir Woods

Saturday’s Division 1 Training

After a week of rain, the ground was fairly muddy… but, it was excellent training.

Division 1…

Leanne and Gillian after their test.

Leanne’s Yonkyo.

Pressure is being applied to Roger’s wrist… tap, tap.

Gillian throwing Toby

Shomenuchi Iriminage Hanmi Handachi.

Synchronized Kote Gaeshi

Gillian with Sasha and the 4th Kumijo

Leanne with Ron and the 9th Kumijo

Leanne throwing Niningaki.

Can you see the imaginary oranges in her extended hands?

Gillian’s Randori.

One down, one just getting up, and the other ready to go splat.

Leanne’s Randori

One down, one on the way, and the other looking nervous.