Koji Sugiyama
3rd Grade
What made you decide to start Aikido?
Because my friends were practicing
Were you worried about anything when you started?
I was worried that Sensei would be scary.
What has changed through Aikido?
I used to be embarrassed to do things in front of other people.
What is interesting about Aikido?
Sword fighting and grappling techniques.
What points do you recommend about our dojo?
You can make new friends!
To parents of elementary school students
Are you looking for a place that will:
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Value, recognize, praise, encourage and motivate your child to achieve their full potential?
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Improve your child's concentration, judgment, and achievement?
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Help your child to naturally improve their communication skills, etiquette and international mindset?
Nenshinryu Budo helps children to develop their individual abilities, cultivate flexible and strong bodies and minds, understand proper social etiquette, and improve not only their martial arts skills but also many other life skills that do not hinge on victory or defeat. Children can also gain aspirations, concentration, and a sense of accomplishment by studying the skills and knowledge required to promote to a higher belt level. They will also be able to acquire communication skills and an international mindset by practicing in English and Japanese with people of many different ages (elementary school to adults) and nationalities.
Would you like to expand your child's potential through Nenshinryu Budo?
松本玲奈ちゃん
中学校1年生
To junior high and high school students
Do any of these apply to you?
"I want to be able to express my opinion more clearly".
"I want to do something that makes me shine."
"I want to interact with different kinds of people outside of school."
"I want to become my best self"
When most people think about the martial arts, they often think that they have to be strong to start practicing. But at Nenshinryu Budo, even if you feel weak or weak at first, you will gain confidence and become stronger by practicing different techniques. Jigoro Kano, who created Judo, was also small and weak when he started, but after many years of practice, he became a true martil arts master, who could best even the largest opponent.
Besides, there are no competitions in Nenshinryu Budo, so you never need to compare your strength against anyone else's. By interacting with a teacher who listens carefully, you will be able to express your opinion more clearly when you speak in public. And by practicing with people of various ages and professions that you don't typically have the chance to interact with, your world will expand even further.
At Nenshinryu Budo Niigata, we hold a joint training camp with the Nenshinyu Kyoto Dojo once a year. We will practice with fellow students who have the same purpose and approach to learning. This is your chance to make friends from other prefectures and from many different countries!
Would you like to try something new?
What made you decide to start Aikido?
Because my brother was learning
What were you worried about when you started?
I was worried about whether or not it would hurt.
What has changed through Aikido?
I've gained the ability to talk comfortably with other people.
What is interesting about Aikido?
It's a place where you can practice with not only high school students, but college students and adults too.
What are the points you like best about our dojo?
That I can interact with people from other cities, prefectures and from overseas at the annual Aikido camp (gassyuku).
嶋本拓真
会社員
What made you decide to start Aikido?
I was looking for a new hobby that I could immerse myself in. Aikido doesn't have violent movements, and it seemed like I could keep practicing for a long time.
What were you worried about when you started?
I was worried that the practice would be too tough or too painful.
What has changed through Aikido?
I have been able to find new capabilities that I didn't know that I had.
What is interesting about Aikido?
It's a place that I can practice with other people regardless of their age or gender, and we can cheer each other on as we make progress together.
What points do you recommend about our dojo?
Sensei teaches each technique in detail and he is incredibly supportive, so you can practice with confidence. Also, at the annual joint training camp with the Kyoto Dojo, spending a few days with students from around the world really expands your worldview.
Message to MEn
1. Do you want to strengthen your mind and body?
2. Do you want to have a fun way to relieve stress?
3. Do you want to have a hobby that will last a lifetime?
If you're someone who thinks "I'm always busy with work. I have to do my best for my family. Even if I take a rest, I can't get rid of my tiredness, and I feel stress in my mind and body. I want to try something new, but I can't get started," why not start learning aikido and other martial arts at Nenshinryu Budo Niigata?
You will be able to see yourself differently than when you are at work or at home. By laughing with friends from different occupations, genders, ages, and nationalities, and practicing martial arts together with them, while having fun and getting stronger at the same time, you will be able to unlock new possibilities for your future.
By practicing martial arts, you can adjust the core balance of your body, and improve muscle strength by learning how to respond to attacks and apply different techniques. Our style of martial arts, is not about competing against other people, but is instead about improving your own level and capabilities. In our dojos here in Niigata, you can experience a sense of accomplishment every time you promote to a higher belt level, and the joy of enhancing your skills while cooperating with friends who are working to achieve the same. The main focus of our martial arts practices is Aikido, which requires us to adjust techniques based on each individual, so you can continue to practice with us throughout the course of your lifetime.
We look forward to having you join us at Nenshinryu Budo Niigata!
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