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Condolences
Sensei Johnny Tenegra, Sensei Jose Soriano, Michael Eichenberg and all of the PAPA Aikido USA members offer their prayers and mourn the
passing of the beloved mother of Sensei Robert Soliven of PAPA Aikido Philippines on October 28 at the age of 76.
Sensei Johnny Tenegra will offer mass for her at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Illinois, USA
What is Aikido?passing of the beloved mother of Sensei Robert Soliven of PAPA Aikido Philippines on October 28 at the age of 76.
Sensei Johnny Tenegra will offer mass for her at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Illinois, USA
The goal of Aikido training is not perfection of a step or skill, but rather improving one's character according to the rules of nature. One becomes "resilient" inside yet this strength is expressed softly.
Movements found in nature are efficient, rational and soft while the center is immovable, firm and stable. This principal of a firm center is universally consistent--and must be true for each person.
The culmination of Aikido is expressed by aligning one's center with the center expressed throughout nature.
Aikido movement maintains this firm and stable center with an emphasis on spherical rotation characterized by flowing, circular dance-like motions.
These pivoting, entering and circling motions are used to control and overcome the opponent. The principle of spherical rotation makes it possible
to defend one-self from an opponent of superior size, strength and experience.
Although Aikido movements are soft, rational and smooth as in nature, by applying a bit of force, these can become devastatingly effective.
The gentle quality of Aikido makes it appealing to men, women and children regardless of age.
It not only offers spiritual development but also provides exercise and teaches proper etiquette and behavior.
At the heart of Aikido is the Eastern concept of "Ki"--the universal creative principle. Aikido seeks to unite this universal Ki with the Ki (life force or breath) found within each person.
Literally, Aikido translates as "the way of harmony with Ki".
- Definition provided by the Aikikai Foundation
"The secret of Aikido is to harmonize ourselves with movement of the universe and bring ourselves into accord with the universe itself.
He who has gained the secret of Aikido has the universe in himself and can say " I am the universe."
I am never defeated, however fast the enemy may attack. It is not because my technique is faster than that of the enemy.
It is not a question of speed. The fight is finished before it begun.
Aikido is non-resistance. As it is non-resistant, it is always victorious."
- From Memoir of O-Sensei Morihei Ueshiba
He who has gained the secret of Aikido has the universe in himself and can say " I am the universe."
I am never defeated, however fast the enemy may attack. It is not because my technique is faster than that of the enemy.
It is not a question of speed. The fight is finished before it begun.
Aikido is non-resistance. As it is non-resistant, it is always victorious."
- From Memoir of O-Sensei Morihei Ueshiba
What is PAPA Aikido USA?
PAPA Aikido USA the "Hombu Loyalists Group" only teaches Aikido based on O-Sensei Morihei Ueshiba teachings
and that of Hombu, just like the Pilipinas Aikido Propagation Association (PAPA) in the Philippines.
PAPA is affiliated with the Aikido World Headquarters, Hombu in Tokyo, Japan.
PAPA is also the Hombu Aikido representative organization in the Philippines to organize, propagate and develop Aikido.
PAPA Aikido USA was founded by Sensei Johnny Tenegra. Sensei Michael Eichenberg and Sensei Jose Soriano are co-founders.
There are schools in Naperville and Westmont, Illinois and Shelby Township, Michigan.
The Great Beloved Doshu Moriteru Ueshiba in the Doshu office
at Aikido Hombu Dojo Tokyo, Japan (Recent Meeting)
Mr. Masaki Tani, Asst. Director, International Department, Aikido Hombu Dojo, Tokyo, Japan
Senseis R. Soliven, C. Carag, C. Hubilla, V. Ayes, V. Lim, Chief Instructors of Pilipinas Aikido Propagation Association (PAPA) in Philippines in Different Aikido Dojo Locations.
"We are all one."
Instructors and some members of PAPA Aikido in one of the Aikido practice session at PAPA Dojo, Chinatown YMCA Location with Mr. Nicdao, PAPA Adviser.
Honorable Michael Defensor PAPA Member late 1970's
Sensei Herbert Buot Cebu Aikido Club
All Locations Accepting New Members
and that of Hombu, just like the Pilipinas Aikido Propagation Association (PAPA) in the Philippines.
PAPA is affiliated with the Aikido World Headquarters, Hombu in Tokyo, Japan.
PAPA is also the Hombu Aikido representative organization in the Philippines to organize, propagate and develop Aikido.
PAPA Aikido USA was founded by Sensei Johnny Tenegra. Sensei Michael Eichenberg and Sensei Jose Soriano are co-founders.
There are schools in Naperville and Westmont, Illinois and Shelby Township, Michigan.
FRIENDSHIP – Is a way to harmony, love, and peace.
In Aikido There is Friendship
By Sensei Johnny Tenegra
Friends in Aikido / Martial Arts
Sensei Johnny Tenegra with:
The Great Beloved Doshu Moriteru Ueshiba in the Doshu office
at Aikido Hombu Dojo Tokyo, Japan (Recent Meeting)
Mr. Masaki Tani, Asst. Director, International Department, Aikido Hombu Dojo, Tokyo, Japan
Master Kobayashi Master Yokota Master Miyamoto
Aikido Hombu Dojo, Tokyo, Japan Aikido Hombu Dojo, Tokyo, Japan Aikido Hombu Dojo, Tokyo, Japan
Aikido Hombu Dojo, Tokyo, Japan Aikido Hombu Dojo, Tokyo, Japan Aikido Hombu Dojo, Tokyo, Japan
Master Edmund Wan Hong Kong Aikido Association Members
Hong Kong Aikido Association in one of the evening Aikido Practice
Hong Kong Aikido Association in one of the evening Aikido Practice
Senseis R. Soliven, C. Carag, C. Hubilla, V. Ayes, V. Lim, Chief Instructors of Pilipinas Aikido Propagation Association (PAPA) in Philippines in Different Aikido Dojo Locations.
"We are all one."
Instructors and some members of PAPA Aikido in one of the Aikido practice session at PAPA Dojo, Chinatown YMCA Location with Mr. Nicdao, PAPA Adviser.
Honorable Mat Defensor Adviser PAPA Aikido R.P. / USA Mr. Tranquilino Nicdao Adviser PAPA Aikido R.P. /USA
Honorable Michael Defensor PAPA Member late 1970's
Sensei Herbert Buot Cebu Aikido Club
All Locations Accepting New Members
