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Edward Jardine Sensei's “One Moment, One Lifetime” was recently launched in South Africa.

2023-07-03T03:18:00.000-07:00

Pretoria, July 2023

The Aikido Federation of South Africa would like to congratulate Edward Jardine Sensei on his autobiography, “One Moment, One Lifetime”, that was recently launched in South Africa.

Eddie Sensei have been instrumental in introducing and developing prominent Tai Chi-, Yushinkai-, and Ryukyu Kobujutsu Associations in South Africa and Internationally. In this way he and Paul de Beer (Aikido) have been connected as friends and colleagues of the Japanese Embassy in South Africa. They share similar views and aspirations for the Martial Arts and have demonstrated at many Expo’s and joint cultural events since the 1990’s.

Know more about Japanese culture by learning to speak Japanese

2023-01-21T00:39:00.000-08:00

The Aikido community is happy to announce the introduction of new Japanese language courses, run by Japanese Language Club South Africa.

https://www.facebook.com/JapaneseJohannesburg

This is an excellent opportunity to learn to speak Japanese without any intricate writing skills.

More advanced language courses are also available with the aim to pass the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT).

Follow the following links for more information and online options:

N5 course https://forms.gle/sHxwnUYLYNx5e9XC7

N4 course https://forms.gle/5asQyT2BMxGFwNQf7

You can also find more information on their Facebook page.

2023-01-08T09:22:00.002-08:00

2023-01-08

Our heartfelt congratulations to these deserving Masters

It is with great pride and gratitude that we announce that the following exemplary grades were bestowed on colleagues and close friends of the South African Aikido community and the Pretoria Aikikai at the 2023 Kagamibiraki ceremony in Tokyo, Japan this morning.

· Wilko Vriesman (Netherlands) – 7th Dan

· Corrie Human (South Africa) - 6th Dan

· Craig Borman (South Africa) - 6th Dan

· Boris Shpilev (Russia) - 6th Dan

· Shawn Hefer (South Africa) - 3rd Dan

2022-12-17T03:01:00.000-08:00

Aikido Beach training in Qebega, 17 December 2022.

Enjoy your holidays. See you all in 2023!!

World Games 2022, United States of America

2022-07-16T00:26:00.002-07:00

Aikido is represented at the World Games which is currently held in the USA.

The 2022 World Games (7-17 July 2022), which is the 11th World Games, is an ongoing international multi-sport event, meant for sports, or disciplines or events within a sport, that were not contested in the Olympic Games. While originally scheduled for July 2021, The World Games 2022 is currently held in Birmingham, Alabama, United States, due to the rescheduling of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. The host city was chosen by the International World Games Association on January 22, 2015, and the Games will feature 30 official sports in 54 disciplines which will be contested at 30 venues across the Birmingham area.

Nations participating: 110

Athletes participating: 3,600

Events: 206 + 17 invitations

The International World Games Association, abbreviated as IWGA, is an international association, recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), that organises every four years, beginning in 1981, the multi-sport event called The World Games.

The International Aikido Federation (IAF) was a founding member of IWGA and is currently a full member of IWGA.

Part of the ticket revenue will be donated to Ukraine for rebuilding sports venues after the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

The Aikido community in South Africa is proud that Corrie Human Sensei, Assistant General Secretary of the International Aikido Federation (IAF) and Dojo-Chó of the Brakpan Dojo in South Africa, is involved at this level; also that Candice Dugmore, Daniel van Niekerk, Jawaid Babamia, Regina Lindau and Saud Anderson represented AFSA at some of the previous World Game events.....

Thanks for your diligent efforts and for putting South Africa and Aikido on the world map!

2022-06-25T23:19:00.013-07:00

Special Aikido Happenings - JUNE 2022

Visitors are always welcome and invited to train as our guests at TuksAikido

PRETORIA

Friday, 10 June, 18:00-19:00

Colin Beyers Sensei (5th Dan) and Corrie Human Sensei (5th Dan) visited and instructed at TuksAikido

BRAKPAN

Saturday, 11 June, 10:00

Colin Beyers Sensei (5th Dan) and Corrie Human Sensei (5th Dan) conducted classes at the Brakpan Dojo

QEBEGA

Wednesday, 22 June

Dangradings at Kaigan dojo

QEBEGA

Friday, 24 – Sunday, 26 June

Special Friendship Seminar with Franco Martufi Shihan (7th Dan, Italy) at PESA (Port Elizabeth)

The following certificates were presented:

Bruce Alleman Sensei - 6th Dan

Colin Beyers Sensei - 5th Dan

Candice Dugmore - 4th Dan

PRETORIA

Friday, 24 June, 18;00

Kyu Grading Examinations at TuksAikido

BRAKPAN

Tuesday, 28 June, 18:00 – 20:00

Special Friendship Seminar with Franco Martufi Shihan (7th Dan, Italy)

PRETORIA

Wednesday, 29 June, 18:00 – 20:00

Special Friendship Seminar with Franco Martufi Shihan (7th Dan, Italy) at TuksAikido

JOHANNESBURG

Thursday, 30 June – Saturday, 2 July

Special Friendship Seminar with Franco Martufi Shihan (7th Dan, Italy) at Shizentai dojo

Aikido practice 2022 resumes in Pretoria

2022-01-21T01:55:00.000-08:00

Dear Friend

Thank you for showing an interest in our Aikido activities during lock-down. We are hoping to resume and normalise our activities for 2022 soon.

There will be an informal introductory video show/information session on Monday-evening, 7 February at the UP Sport Centre. (Time and venue to be communicated soon)

Please provide us with your name and e-mail information if you would like to receive a notification. You can also help us to spread the news. Feel free to invite your friends.

You can visit us at

https://www.up.ac.za/aikido/home/ and http://www.aikidopretoria.co.za/

A seperate pamphlet is available with details regarding our times, training venue, tariffs, mission, how to apply, how to get started, etc. Feel welcome to phone us with your enquiries, visit us, or join our classes at your convenience.

We look forward to meeting you soon.

Paul de Beer (6th Dan Aikikai, Japan)

PRETORIA AIKIKAI | TuksAikido

Tel: +27 83 636 1764

aikido.pretoria@gmail.com

www.aikidopretoria.co.za

Affiliation: Aikikai Japan; IAF; AFSA; MAASA

Honourable mention

2022-01-15T04:54:00.007-08:00

It is with great pride and gratitude that we announce the following celebrated appointments, together with a number of exemplary grades (Kagami biraki January 2022), recently bestowed on friends and colleagues with established bonds with Pretoria Aikikai, South Africa and the AFSA community.

Our heartfelt congratulations to every one of these deserving Masters!

· Wilko Vriesman (Netherlands) – IAF Chairman

· Kei Izawa (USA) – IAF Vice Chairman

· Dorin Marchis (Romania) – IAF General Secretary

· Kei Izawa (USA) – 7^th Dan

· Joe Soo Lo (Australia) – 7^th Dan

· Roberto Foglietta (Italy) – 7^th Dan

· Darko Vucetic (SA) – 6^th Dan

· Corrie Human (SA) - IAF Assistant General Secretary

Mr Corrie Human was appointed as the Assistant General Secretary of the International Aikido Federation (IAF) on 13 October 2021. Congratulations!

Human (5th Dan, Aikikai Japan) is the Sekininsha of AFSA and the Dojo-chó of the Brakpan/Heidelberg Aikido Centre. He served as AFSA Secretary General for 23 years and is a long-time student and close friend of De Beer Sensei.

This appointment is not only a great honour for Human Sensei; it is an exceptional opportunity for AFSA and Aikido in Africa to unite and to be represented at the highest level under the IAF banner.

Please have a look at the valuable work Human Sensei have been doing for AFSA, Aikido and his own community for as long as we have known him. A home grown man of many talents in service of his people!
(For more information, please refer to Human Sensei’s attached résumé , as well as the original IAF announcement here.)

In memoriam: Johann Enslin

2022-01-14T02:51:00.028-08:00

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved and kind-hearted friend and colleague, Johann Enslin.

Johann was the Dojo-chó of the Centurion dojo and also the Managing Member of Four Colour Print. He served AFSA diligently and for many years and in different capacities, including that of Regional Representative and Executive Member.

May he rest peacefully, happily and without pain.

Johan passed peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on Saturday, 13 November 2021 at 21h00.

As some of you may know, Johann struggled with lung cancer and was simply unable to keep up what was an extremely valiant fight against the disease.

Our thoughts and deepest sympathy go out to his loving wife, Hanli, his parents and his family.

Sincerely,

Paul de Beer

(Please channel your condolences via Johann’s close friend, Sam Olivier, at 082 853 1785.)

Spring School Venue change

2016-10-06T03:58:00.000-07:00

The venue for Spring School has been changed due to the fact that the Groenkloof Campus has been affected by the recent national student unrest.

The new venue is as follows:

Tswelopele Lecture Hall Complex, University of Pretoria Prinshof Medical Campus – New Gym (1^st floor)

I attach a map of the campus for reference, it’s Building 5 at the bottom of the map.

Prinshof Campus

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Please let everyone know.

Thanks,

Giuseppe G.U. Soffietti

Chairperson

Aikido Federation of South Africa

23rd Japanese Film Festival

2016-10-05T03:24:00.000-07:00

Film Festival Brochure

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Film Festival Poster

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Dear All,

The 23rd Japanese Film Festival will be taking place as follows:

Brooklyn Nouveau – Pretoria: October 21, 22, 23

V&A Nouveau – Cape Town: October 28, 29, 30

Rosebank Nouveau – Johannesburg: November 4, 5, 6

FREE ENTRANCE

Movie tickets will be available at the box office one hour before the start of each show.

At each venue films will be screened as follows: (Please see flyer attached)

FRIDAY	20:00	Be Sure to Share
SATURDAY	14:00	Jinx!!!
SATURDAY	17:00	It All Began When I Met You
SUNDAY	12:00	Beyond the Memories
SUNDAY	14:30	My Pretend Girlfriend

For more information please contact info@pr.mofa.go.jp

Ikebana Spring Exhibition

2016-10-04T01:32:00.002-07:00

The Ikebana International Pretoria Chapter is having a Spring Exhibition on the 6th,7th and 8th October 2016 at the Waterkloof NG Church, c/o Dey and Giovanetti Streets, Nieuw Muckleneuk, opposite Anton Van Wouw Primary School. (Entrance in Giovanetti Street).

Arrangements of various schools of Ikebana will be on display.

Entrance R30.00 includes refreshments.

Demonstrations of Bonsai, pottery and talks about Japanese gardens.

For more information please see attached pamphlet or call Wilma Els on 082-565-3585.

Ikebana Spring Exhibition 6 10 2016

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Reminder: AFSA National School - Spring 2016

2016-09-08T04:50:00.003-07:00

Remember the AFSA National Spring School.
Further information below.

Paul de Beer

Hello everyone.

Please be so kind as to forward this email to all your members/students for the upcoming AFSA Spring Seminar. Dojo-Cho’s/Instructors are also asked to please fill in the form.

Thank you.

FILL IN FORM

I've invited you to fill in a form:

AFSA National School - Spring 2016

Sensei Franco Martufi 6th Dan - AFSA Technical Advisor
Sensei Bruce Allemann 5th Dan - AFSA Chief Instructor

AFSA National Spring Seminar will be held at the Groenkloof Sports Centre at the University of Pretoria, from Thursday 13th to Sunday 16th of October 2016.

A detailed Program of the Seminar will be made available on AFSA's website - www.aikido.co.za.

Mat Fees will be as follows:

Full Seminar: R900.00
Thursday Only: R350.00
Friday Only ; R400.00
Saturday Only: R500.00
Sunday Only: R250.00

Students - 50% discount on the above upon presentation of proof.

Information regarding places to stay will be sent out as soon as available.

FILL IN FORM

Invitation: Tales of Ise by Translator Peter MacMillan

2016-09-02T03:00:00.002-07:00

Tales of Ise poster

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Campus map

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The Centre for Japanese Studies cordially invites you to a public seminar: "Tales of Ise by Translator Peter MacMillan."

We are delighted to be joined by Japan-based artist and writer Peter MacMillan, whose major new translation of Tales of Ise is being published by Penguin in September 2016. Tales of Ise (Ise Monogatari) is one of the seminal works of Japanese literature, a collection of Heian period (794-1185) poems and tales offering an unparalleled insight into ancient Japan. These early works narrate amorous adventures, faithful friendships and travels in exile. For this event MacMillan will discuss this influential work, which continues to be a source of inspiration for contemporary fiction, drama, poetry and manga.

Date: Wednesday 21 September
Time: 4.15 for 4.30 - 5.30pm
Venue: Law Building Room 2-9, Hatfield Main Campus, University of Pretoria (Number 41 on attached map)

To secure a place or for enquiries, please kindly contact Sonja.Yonehara@up.ac.za or 012 420 6488.

Kind regards,
Sonja

Sonja Yonehara | 米原ソニヤ
Administrator: Centre for Japanese Studies
Graduate Centre 2-73
University of Pretoria
Hatfield Main Campus
South Africa
Tel: +27 12 420 6488
Cell: +27 62 451 2825
Email: Sonja.Yonehara@up.ac.za

JAPANESE JAZZ & JAPANESE DRUMMING

2016-08-29T23:20:00.003-07:00

Dear Friends

The Japan Foundation & The Embassy of Japan in South Africa

Present a JAZZ & JAPANESE DRUMMING PERFORMANCE

Featuring World famous Jazz Trumpeter Terumasa HINO accompanied by his Quintet

and Female Drum Group HIMIKO

Paul de Beer

Information: http://online.computicket.com

Or contact info@pr.mofa.go.jp

Social and get-together next Saturday 17:00 till late

2016-08-23T23:40:00.003-07:00

Dear Friends

As discussed at the dojo on Monday: Prof Pavel Selyshchev's invitation below (Map location)

Please bring your own drinks, snacks and a platter of food to share!

Pavel has traveled extensively and has a large and varied selection of slides and videos to share with us. At the same time this is also an excellent excuse to get together as friends, to experience other cultures and to socialize outside the dojo.

You are welcome to bring a partner, even if the space will become crowded. Bring a pillow or something to sit on.

Kind regards. Hope to see you all there!!

Paul de Beer

Dear Friends,

I will be happy to meet all of you on Saturday, at 17:00. My address: 3 Lihanipark, 204 Odendaal str, Meyerspark, Pretoria. See maps below.

Google Map

Welcome!

Please confirm your participation via e-mail: selyshchev@gmail.com

Regards,

Pavel

Pretoria Aikikai News

2016-08-18T03:42:00.002-07:00

2016/08/18, 11:37:03: Paul de Beer:

August Dracht sensei, Godan and chief instructor of Aikido Amsterdam, will be visiting and instructing at TuksAikido's regular class tomorrow evening at 18:00. It would be nice if as many as possible of you can attend and experience their Aikido!!
Visitors also most welcome.
http://aikido-amsterdam.nl/

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2016/08/15, 15:15:00: Enslin Johann:

Please check the AFSA Facebook page for regional camp video

AFSA Facebook

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2016/08/15, : Corrie Human:

Group photo taken during Gauteng Regional camp 13 Aug

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2016/08/14, 11:34:28: Paul de Beer:

Gauteng Regional camp 13 Aug --Grading results:

6th Kyu

Hassan Shaikh
Estean van der Linde
Albert Marais

5th Kyu

Eamonn O'Rourke

4th Kyu

Randy Tsai
Eloise Fourie
Pavel Selyshchev
Lindani Sigxashe

1st Kyu

Milano Lansberg

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2016/08/8, : Paul de Beer:

Loray Daws sensei, 3rd Dan Aikido instructor in Comox, Canada, will be joining our regular TuksAikido class on Monday, 8 August.
Loray is an old student and previous Vice President of AFSA. Come and meet and train with him and share in the history that binds us together.

AFSA Spring School 2016 - Online Registration

2016-08-02T07:02:00.003-07:00

Dear Friends;

Here is the link for the AFSA 2016 Spring School Registration. Please complete it at your earliest convenience.

If any of you might have alternative accommodation to offer, you are most welcome to make suggestions.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhBdx3qi7UfoMFXW5wlKJTahb5TMSWvhc3twcPJCCLKBFneQ/viewform?c=0&w=1

Kind regards,

Paul de Beer

Aikikai Pretoria Price list -- Updated 2016-07-28

2016-07-27T23:53:00.002-07:00

Aankope 2016 Purchases_Aikikai 2016-07-28

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Jazz and Wadaiko Performance

2016-07-25T08:26:00.005-07:00

Good day,

The Japan Foundation and the Embassy of Japan in South Africa would like to present a Combined Concert featuring World famous Jazz Trumpeter Terumasa Hino (accompanied by his Quintet) and Female Drum Group HIMIKO.

Two concerts will take place as follows:

Johannesburg
Date: Friday, 30th September 2016
Time: 18h00 for 19h00
Venue: The Linder Auditorium (WITS)

Cape Town
Date: Monday, 3rd October 2016
Time: 18h00 for 19h00
Venue: Cape Town ICC

For more information, kindly find herewith attached pamphlet.

Kind regards,

VANESSA JARDIM |Culture & Information
Tel: +27 12 452 1500| Fax: +27 12 460 3880
Email: vanessa.jardim@pr.mofa.go.jp | www.za.emb-japan.go.jp
Embassy of Japan

Aikido Spring Seminar - 2016

2016-07-25T08:21:00.002-07:00

Hello everyone.

We seem to have consensus on the dates as well as the location for our National Spring Seminar.

It will be held from the 13th to the 16th of October in Pretoria, at the Mat Sport Centre in Centurion.

During this time AFSA will celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Aikido in Pretoria. We will also call for a Special AGM in order to vote in the Amended Constitution. Details on this will be communicated in the near future.

Spring School will be advertised in due course, but in the meantime please start spreading the word. Kyu and Dan gradings will also be held, so please if there are students that dojo instructors think should grade, please approach them and make them aware of the situation.

Thanks to Johann for the work he’s done so far in locating the venue.

Sincerely,

Giuseppe G.U. Soffietti

Chairperson

Aikido Federation of South Africa

Information regarding AFSA’s Autumn School 2016

2016-03-31T23:33:00.001-07:00

Dear Friends;

The National Autumn Seminar of the Aikido Federation of South Africa will be held at the University of Cape Town Sports Centre, Upper Campus, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa

These are the GPS coordinates of the training hall.
33d57’20.14” S
18d27’47.39” E

AFSA Autumn Seminar 2016 Program

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Below please find the link to the application form for the Autumn School (as some of you have mislaid our previous communication).

https://docs.google.com/a/lateral.co.za/forms/d/1ICcXA5T4zZeUOtsEiz-zQBBRY7DwqSFvwFYRTFy5gAg/viewform

Kind regards,

Paul de Beer

General notice of Systema demonstration

2016-03-09T06:12:00.003-08:00

Dear Friends;

For your information please:

This is a general notice of a Systema demonstration (a very interesting Russian martial art) to be held at the Russian Orthodox Church on Sunday 13 March 2016.

Systema demonstration.pdf

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Kind regards,

Paul de Beer

AFSA Autumn School 2016 accomodation

2016-02-18T00:21:00.001-08:00

Excellent!! Thank you for your effort Giuseppe!!

Paul de Beer

Hello everyone.

As you well know, Cape Town is very geared up and full of choice when it comes to finding a place to stay during Autumn School.

I attach a short list of places where I think everyone will find something that suits them. If anyone has doubts, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Autumn School 2016 will be held at the University of Cape Town.

The suburbs closest to UCT are Rondebosch, Claremont, Mowbray, Newlands. Any B&B or guest house in these suburbs will do.

For cheap accommodation consult www.hostelworld.com

Other proposed options are as follows:

http://www.backpackers.co.za Very nice, just off Kloof.
http://www.forty8backpackers.co.za Downtown.
http://castleinn.webs.com/ Also downtown, very cheap.
http://www.capeintern.com/accommodation/backpackers-in-cape-town/ - a list of available places.

I hope this helps.

Sincerely,

Giuseppe G.U. Soffietti

Chairperson

Aikido Federation of South Africa

AFSA Autumn School 2016

2016-02-16T20:35:00.002-08:00

Dear Friends;

For general information and further circulation please!
You are all invited!

Kind regards

Paul de Beer

Aikido Federation of South Africa

Hello everybody.

Below please find the link to the application form for AFSA’s Autumn School.

https://docs.google.com/a/lateral.co.za/forms/d/1ICcXA5T4zZeUOtsEiz-zQBBRY7DwqSFvwFYRTFy5gAg/viewform

Please distribute it amongst your members and let’s get numbers going. It will be an important AGM this year.

Sincerely,

Giuseppe G.U. Soffietti

Chairman