Aikido Demonstration

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The Consulate-General of Japan hosted the Japanese art of self-defense “Aikido” demonstration at the Academy of Our Lady Guam (all girl private high school) on October 1.

The Consulate-General requested the assistance of Aikido Grand Master Minegishi (7 dan) from Guam Akikai to be the instructor. She explained the art of self-defense from its spirit to the basic skills, and how to react in mind and body during an actual attack, while Mr. Kenny Rekdahl, President of Guam Akikai and three Aikido students simultaneously demonstrated the techniques.

The demonstration was conducted in front of approximately 400 students, teachers and school staff. The audience let out a loud cheer after Grand Master Minegishi easily dropped a teacher, acting as the villain, to the mat after trying to attack her. One of the students experienced in Aikido also participated in the demonstration. It was a very enjoyable and impressive demonstration.

　

 

Invocation

 

 

Directions

 

 

Demonstration

 

 

Demonstaration by a last-minute attacker (teacher)

 

 

Demonstration by a student