Aikido Demonstration 2019
2019/3/14
The Consulate-General of Japan hosted the Japanese art of self-defense “Aikido” demonstration at Notre Dame High School on January 23rd, 2019.
After remarks from Ms. Cruz-San Nicolas, principal of Notre Dame High School and Ms. Izumi Seki, Consul-General of Japan, the demonstration started.
Aikido Grand Master Minegishi (7 dan), Mr. Kenny Rekdahl, President of Guam Aikikai and another member from Guam Akikai performed Aikido demonstrations for approximately 300 students. Grand Master Minegishi explained the basic skills and its spirit while performing that everybody is equal and there is no competition for Aikido. The students cheered for the female member of Aikido when she quickly dodged Mr. Kenny who is much bigger than her. They also listened to the explanation by Grand Master Minegishi eagerly. It was a great opportunity to learn all about Aikido and its spirit for the students.
After remarks from Ms. Cruz-San Nicolas, principal of Notre Dame High School and Ms. Izumi Seki, Consul-General of Japan, the demonstration started.
Aikido Grand Master Minegishi (7 dan), Mr. Kenny Rekdahl, President of Guam Aikikai and another member from Guam Akikai performed Aikido demonstrations for approximately 300 students. Grand Master Minegishi explained the basic skills and its spirit while performing that everybody is equal and there is no competition for Aikido. The students cheered for the female member of Aikido when she quickly dodged Mr. Kenny who is much bigger than her. They also listened to the explanation by Grand Master Minegishi eagerly. It was a great opportunity to learn all about Aikido and its spirit for the students.
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