Give your family and friends the gift of confidence this Christmas. We have gift certificates available. Also, a two week trial for only $39, includes a free uniform. Come down and see us this week or call 93096506. ...
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Cleaning and sprucing up the dojo ready for a big 2019. Just like training, we are always trying to improve our facilities and make them the best we can for our students. Thanks to everyone who came to help today. Your efforts are always appreciated. 👍🙏 ...
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Start the new year off right by enrolling your children in a comprehensive martial arts program! Not only will they learn self-defense, but they'll also learn the life skills of goal setting, self-discipline, courtesy, and perseverance. Try a FREE introductory class today! ...
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Hi everyone! We at West Coast Aikido Martial Arts Academy wanted to express our sincere Gratitude and Thanks to all of you that participated in our Smith Family Book & Toy Drive this year! 🎁 As expected we were again this year able to drop down a giant box of super-awesome toys for some special children who are definitely in need of some Christmas Cheer! 🎄 You guys (and gals) are the best! Thank you again! 🙏😊West Coast Aikido Martial Arts Academy has proudly supported the Smith Family’s Christmas Toy & Book Appeal for several years now. At our Academy we focus on teaching kids and adults not only self-defence through a traditional martial art, but also how to apply the values and teachings of our art to their everyday lives. Our goal is to nurture responsible and caring citizens of our community, and the annual Toy & Book Appeal fits perfectly into that doctrine. It is our West Coast Aikido family’s way of giving a bit of joy to other families of our great community that are in need or may be doing it tough. It warms our hearts to be part of this great initiative, and there is no better feeling than dropping off a giant box of toys and books to the great people at the Smith Family each year. Thank you for helping us in doing our part in brightening the Christmas of Australian children and their families again this year! We have a donation box at our Dojo. Please see below in the comments what gifts we can and cannot accept. Thank you again for your support. ...
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Family matters at West Coast Aikido #Train for Life. Master Ross Taylor ...
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Martial Arts teaches kids important life skills such as discipline, respect, courtesy, focus, awareness, balance, hand eye coordination plus they get fit, have fun and learn self defence techniques and strategies. Enrol in our trial program. 2 weeks of training for only $39 plus a free uniform. Call today on 93096506. ...
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Basic Basics Basics. Cant say it enough. Basic technique is most likely to gain you victory, not the fancy one that can only get you in trouble. ...
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More great vision from the early morning class. Kihon waza, basic technique, is so important and is the foundation of our art. ...
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Vision from this morning training session. The guys worked very hard and showed great perseverance. ...
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Our Mighty Warriros being active and learning to fall safely. We call this Ukemi. The kids call it Fun! ...
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COB Wednesday December 5th will be our last day accepting gifts for the Smith Family Christmas Toy & Book Appeal as we will be dropping them off on Thursday. If you have a Toy or Book to donate, please bring it in today or tomorrow. Thank you. 🙏West Coast Aikido Martial Arts Academy has proudly supported the Smith Family’s Christmas Toy & Book Appeal for several years now. At our Academy we focus on teaching kids and adults not only self-defence through a traditional martial art, but also how to apply the values and teachings of our art to their everyday lives. Our goal is to nurture responsible and caring citizens of our community, and the annual Toy & Book Appeal fits perfectly into that doctrine. It is our West Coast Aikido family’s way of giving a bit of joy to other families of our great community that are in need or may be doing it tough. It warms our hearts to be part of this great initiative, and there is no better feeling than dropping off a giant box of toys and books to the great people at the Smith Family each year. Thank you for helping us in doing our part in brightening the Christmas of Australian children and their families again this year! We have a donation box at our Dojo. Please see below in the comments what gifts we can and cannot accept. Thank you again for your support. ...
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Our Annual Christmas holiday sale is now on. Treat yourself or your loved ones to something martial this Christmas. Huge savings up to 30% off RRP. Come down and check out what's available or place an order whilst enjoying some festive cheer with our staff at West Coast Aikido. We are open from 5pm to 8pm tonight. ...
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Interesting article in today's West Australian paper. 'Teens want to be taught more about life skills' that will benefit them in the real world. Wow! Life skills are the core of traditional martial arts like aikido and are what we have been teaching our students and have built a reputation on at West Coast Aikido Martial Arts Academy for more than 25 years. Developing positive life skills such as honesty, integrity, awareness, focus, respect, courtesy, better communication and there are many more, definitely helps teens in so many different ways and especially when looking for employment or making new friends. I have seen first hand how through our instruction, focusing on getting our students to demonstrate these core values in every part of their life, has seen students confidence grow and their ability to communicate improve as they mature into adulthood. There is no doubt that now more than ever children and teens and even some adults, require more work on developing these valuable life skills. If you know of anyone or any schools in your area who could benefit from this type of training please feel free to give them our contact details and we would be more than happy to help. ...
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To Stay or Go.
At this time every year I always worry that we will lose some of our students. People start to think about the holidays and prepare for the New Year; losing focus.
It is unfortunate but I know we will lose students for many different reasons. Sometimes it is due to legitimate circumstances such as moving out of town, or illness or they may have been laid off from their job. We realise that these things do happen and are unfortunately unavoidable.
But when students quit their training because they are bored or they want to try something new, or they feel they are not making progress fast enough, or any one of a dozen others reasons, then I believe we need to examine these reasons more closely.
Training in a martial art like Aikido is very different to participating in many other activities that are available to us. We can train at the gym, go for a run, or take a swim at the beach. These activities are fine and can give you some form of enjoyment, for a fleeting moment, but they will not give you the depth of mental and physical stimulation that training in Aikido can give you. Why do I say this? Because I have experienced all of the above and still do some of these activities. But they are not what I would call a 'way of life'. Aikido is 'my' way of life because I know, from experience, that every aspect of my training can be applied to my everyday life. In other words, no matter what I am doing whether I am driving, gardening, cleaning the dojo, or writing this article, I am applying the Aikido principles of peace, harmony and blending, to my every thought and action. The bottom line is that the principles that we teach on the mats can be used to improve our quality of life in so many different ways.
But I am just as sure that aside from the physical benefits such as greater fitness and self defence skills, which we know are extremely important, the practice of Aikido develops in you greater patience, resilience and self respect. Off the top of my head I would say that Aikido has taught me more about awareness, mental control, leadership, goal setting, problem solving, completing tasks, being a good role model, honesty, modesty, manners, courtesy, focus, perseverance, teamwork and giving 100% effort, than I have experienced or learned from any other activity.
I write this to remind you that when you joined our school you joined a special group of people who do not quit easily and who commit to completing what they started.
I, my instructors and my staff are here to help you achieve your goals and reach the coveted Black Belt and to go beyond. We are not in the business of helping you quit. In fact, we will not make it easy for you to quit because we are dedicated to your success and want you to remain part of our West Coast Aikido Family.
Please consider this.
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West Coast Aikido Martial Arts Academy has proudly supported the Smith Family’s Christmas Toy & Book Appeal for several years now. At our Academy we focus on teaching kids and adults not only self-defence through a traditional martial art, but also how to apply the values and teachings of our art to their everyday lives. Our goal is to nurture responsible and caring citizens of our community, and the annual Toy & Book Appeal fits perfectly into that doctrine. It is our West Coast Aikido family’s way of giving a bit of joy to other families of our great community that are in need or may be doing it tough. It warms our hearts to be part of this great initiative, and there is no better feeling than dropping off a giant box of toys and books to the great people at the Smith Family each year. Thank you for helping us in doing our part in brightening the Christmas of Australian children and their families again this year! We have a donation box at our Dojo. Please see below in the comments what gifts we can and cannot accept. Thank you again for your support. ...
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Some great footage from last night's advanced class. ...
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Announcing our 5 WEEK FITNESS
BOOTCAMP!
GIVE US 5 WEEKS AND WE’LL TURN YOU INTO A LEAN MEAN CALORIE BURNING MACHINE!
Starts November 19th. If you've been sitting on the fence with your fitness (or on the couch). Today is the day to take the first step to a new and improved you! Call us today! ...
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A BIG Congratulations to one of our Mighty Warriors Students Alex Fine who achieved the following awards!
- Honours at the Tournament of Minds
- Highest Individual Score for the Australiasian Maths Olympiad
- High Distinction and Principal's Award for the UNSW ICAS writing competition
- Distinction for the mathematics challenge for young Australians
Well done Alex! ...
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Thrills and Chills as all of our spooky guests had a blast at our 2018 Halloween Costume Party!! ...
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Only TWO MORE SLEEPS until this year's Screamin' Fun Halloween Costume Party! Come down 3-6 PM Saturday 27 October 2018 for Food, Fun, Games & Prizes for BEST COSTUME! Here are some photos from last year's party! 👻😈💀🧛♂️🧛♀️🧟♂️🧟♀️🎃Spooky costume fun for the kids at the Dojo at last year's Halloween Party. Only two more sleeps until this year's party! ...
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Spooky costume fun for the kids at the Dojo at last year's Halloween Party. Only two more sleeps until this year's party! ...
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A big shout out and thanks to Kristian Partridge from Japanese Combat Arts for sharing his knowledge of the martial Arts with our students last night. Also, thanks to our students for supporting this event. 25 enthusiastic students made for a great atmosphere and I am sure everyone took something away with them, no matter how small, that will help improve their aikido knowledge and skill. We are looking forward to hosting Kristian again in the near future. ...
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Reactive or Pro active?
Like our aikido training, life is not always smooth sailing, sunshine and lolipops. Our daily interactions with people can be similar to taking ukemi (falling) in training. When things go well and you get your own way it can be much like performing the perfect throw, or fall, in aikido. You execute great timing and perfect off-balancing skills to create the perfect storm enabling you to deliver the technique successfully. On the other hand, when your day is not going so well and things seem like they are going against you, you can feel much like the uke, or taker of the fall, who when thrown hard to the mats, feels unsafe and out of control of the situation.
As much as we all would like to have every day run smoothly and without conflict, life is not like that. In life you will always have feelings of being the uke, metaphorically taking the fall and feeling the pain of being thrown or rejected.
The true test is how we react to these awkward and sometimes painful situations. Our reactions to these situations, as hard as they are to deal with, are very important, especially as martial artists. We are judged by our actions and if our habit is to always react negatively to adverse situations then we are not living the life of a true martial artist. If we get mad (at ourselves or others) every time we are thrown down or something bad happens then we lose control of the situation.
On the flip side, if we have control over our emotions and take the knock or fall as a lesson, we can be more proactive with our reactions and turn a negative into a positive. That is why we learn how to fall (ukemi) safely in aikido so that no matter how we are thrown we have the confidence to regain our composure and get ready for what is to come next. Ukemi is therefore a great equalisor and a way to develop great character and resilience. Happy falling ...
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25 years ago I had a vision of passing on what I had been taught by my teachers to others. My passion became a reality. But not by chance. Hard work and persistence played it's part and continues to be the recipe for success. My hope is that my students have the same passion, drive and commitment to carry on my legacy and the name of West Coast Aikido Academy into the future. ...
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Fitness done the West Coast Aikido way! Join Matt Olney for a workout like no other. Functional fitness with a purpose 👊💪 Like our Aiki-Fitness & Kickboxing page for more info. ...
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Fitness and Kickboxing Classes taught by Martial Art Instructors. Build FUNCTIONAL & PURPOSEFUL Strength, Fitness, Mobility & acquire Self Defence skills. NEW ITEMS IN STOCK! We now have official West Coast Aikido Martial Arts Academy Baseball Caps and Water Bottles in the Pro Shop. Keep cool (and be cool) this summer while sporting your favourite Martial Art Academy's gear. Sugoi! ...
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Discover your 'Inner Warrior'. At West Coast Aikido we have been teaching practical self defence solutions in our local community since 1993. Everyone has an 'Inner Warrior' hidden inside them, discover yours at West Coast Aikido Martial Arts Academy. ...
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We have been empowering children through the positive benefits of Aikido for over 25 years. ...
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In your actions, don’t procrastinate. In your conversations, don’t confuse. In your thoughts, don’t wander. In your soul, don’t be passive or aggressive. In your life, don’t be all about business.” – Marcus Aurelius ...
There is no secret to success...just consistency and hard work. ...
Just a reminder that we will be closed Monday 24th September 2108 for the Queen's Birthday (WA) Public Holiday. We will resume our regular schedule on Tuesday the 25th. Have a happy, fun and safe long weekend everybody! 😀 ...
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Tomorrow is our Belt Presentation & Awards Day! We are very excited to honour our students' achievements both on and off the mats. Well Done everyone! 🥋🙏 ...
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"You have two hands - one for helping yourself , the other for helping others." ...
Young Chase demonstrating great form with a combination of robuse (arm rowing) to hijikudaki (elbow control) and udegarami (arm entanglement). Showing excellent movement, off balancing and control of his opponent. The lesson here is if one technique does not work then quickly change to another. ...
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Congratulations once again to our newest Black Belt students. Now Displayed on our Black Belt honour board. ...
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Some more great artwork by Rhett Parry. More inspiration and reminders to students about why we train and the responsibility that comes with learning our art. Thanks Rhett for such fine work and for adding to the culture of our school. Much appreciated. ...
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Sensei and John representing our awesome academy at the 2018 Wanneroo Business Expo last Thursday. 🥋 ...
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All set to go at the Wanneroo Business Association Expo. Come down to the Wanneroo Library and visit our table. Open till 3.30pm. See you there. ...
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The real life dangers of learning self-defence from viral videos –...
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David H K Brown, Cardiff Metropolitan University and George Jennings, Cardiff Metropolitan University Every day, women live with the risk of being physically attacked. It’s not one of those dangers that is regularly blown out of proportion – such as being in an aeroplane crash or getting bitten.... It's great to see our young students have the support and guidance from our experienced group of black belts who are always willing to share their knowledge. ...
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This year we are excited to be participating in the Wanneroo Business Expo 2018 on Thursday August 16th 2018 between 9:30 am and 3:30 pm at the Wanneroo Library and Cultural Centre (3 Rocca Way, Wanneroo). You may have noticed our ultra cool 6ft display banners in the Dojo lobby. They will be making their public debut at the Expo.
We wanted to formally and cordially invite you to come down for a visit at our table, say hi and lend some support for our school. The more the merrier as your presence will definitely help us, and you will have the opportunity to check out some of the other local businesses that are in our area. If you own or operate a business of your own then this is a great networking opportunity!
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WANNEROO BUSINESS EXPO 2018 - Thurs 16 August
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Organised by Wanneroo Business Association and the City of Wanneroo, this full day event is the perfect opportunity to make connections with local businesses and develop your network with like-minded professionals. Expect a wide-range of business exhibitors and displays, a Digital Marketing breakfas... Welcome to the Shodan-ho (Probationary/Junior) Black Belt rank Natasha. ...
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Welcome to the Shodan rank as a senior Black Belt Michael. ...
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Welcome to the Shodan rank as a senior Black Belt Zane. ...
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Fantastic job by these guys over the past two nights grading for their black belts. Training between 7 and 10 years to achieve the coveted rank is such a great achievement for anyone but especially for teens who started at around 6 years of age and have continued on the journey despite many setbacks, school work, relationships, injuries, etc, etc. Just goes to show there are no excuses. As these guys have done, set a goal and go for it. Congratulations Zane, Michael and Natasha. I look forward to teaching you into the future. Ps. Thanks also to your parents for choosing West Coast Aikido and for supporting you over the years. ...
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New advertising banners just arrived and ready for our booth at the Wanneroo Business Association Expo next Thursday. Very happy with the look. Thanks to our Program Director Mr. John Hewell for the design and to Spot on Print in Wangara for printing them and the stands. Fantastic job guys and gals. ...
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Big thanks to Rhett Parry for doing a great job with our new little and mighty warrior mural. More motivation to strive for success for our younger students👍 ...
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As a professional martial arts teacher and having 25 years experience teaching kids and adults in a variety of settings I still get a buzz and immense enjoyment from passing on my knowledge to other's, especially these guys. Kids these days get a bad rap and are blamed for a lot of negative things happening in our communities. But I have to say the kids at Ellenbrook Christian College yesterday were very keen, totally focussed and displayed great respect to us and what we were teaching. We look forward to some more outstanding classes with them over the coming weeks. ...
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Some action from today's workshop at Ellenbrook Christian College. It was a really enjoyable experience for everyone. The kids leant some new skills and the traditional values of aikido. Thanks to Mr.Olney for his help and for organizing the event. Great job! ...
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Ross Taylor and Matt Olney teaching at Ellenbrook Christian College now. ...
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We have a new Beginner Course starting on Tuesday 7th August at 6.15pm. If you or anyone else you know may be interested in commencing aikido please feel free to let them know about this course. Contact John at the dojo to book your place. Classes will be limited to 8 people. We look forward to seeing you there. ...
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This Saturday I will be conducting a well overdue course on Pressure Points. As some of you may know we utilise joint manipulation and strikes in aikido, but unfortunately you may not be aware of how we can make joint locks and strikes much more effective. This is why I want to share my knowledge of Pressure Points with you. It is not something that I give out freely and I must stress that what you will learn is of a much higher and potentially dangerous level of instruction, so the greatest care must be taken when applying such techniques. However, the knowledge you will gain will greatly benefit your aikido and general self defence. A warning though...what you will learn will be practical and easily adaptable to the techniques you already know. Regardless of rank you will come away from this seminar with more confidence in your abilities to defend yourself. Please take the time to sign up at the front desk and be prepared for a fun day of learning. Thankyou for your support and I look forward to seeing you on Saturday. Ross Taylor Sensei West Coast Aikido ...
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I thought I'd be crap at doing this, but it was a peice of piss🤣🤣🤣. Sorry Peter Fleming but I had to fix your hot mess and install the new toilet myself. Did a great job too😁 Parents please note the kiddy seat as well. First upgrade to our toilet/changerooms. More to come soon. ...
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Our teaching at West Coast Aikido can sometimes be unconventional. We like to take students out of their comfort zone and see how they respond. You soon find out who adapts to different environments or situations the best! Our modern day lives a filled with way too much comfort. You only grow when you get out of the cosy safe spot by challenging yourself with new activities or environmentals. Black Belts are achieved through hard work, dedication and lots of discomfort and dissappoint. Keep rolling😎 ...
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Parents,
Your job is not to protect your kids, your job is to make sure they can protect themselves.
Your job isn’t to be responsible for your kids, your job is to teach them responsibility.
Your job isn’t to provide for your kids, your job is to prepare them to provide for themselves by teaching them a work ethic.
Your job isn’t to respect their choices, your job is to instill the discipline to make the right choices when you aren’t around to choose for them.
Your job is not to coddle them but to teach them to respect others.
Think to their futures not their present.
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Our instructors complete G.O.L.D. Leadership Training #leadership #aikido #sensei #martialartsinstructor #leader #aikidoinstructor #teacher #martialarts #leadershipteam #westcoastaikido ...
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New week; new motivation. Strength, tone, build lean muscle, shed unwanted body fat, increase stamina and vitality. What's yours? #aikifitness #aikifitlife #aikifit #fitness #exercise #exercisemotivation #workout💪 #fitnesstraining #fitnessmotivation #fitnessgoals💪 #westcoastaikido ...
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Two of our Junior Blackbelts (Shodan Ho) are preparing for their tests and transition to 1st Dan Blackbelt (Shodan). #goals💪 #blackbeltacademy #blackbelt #shodanho #shodan #1stdan #commitment #dedication #friends #mateship #aikidoteenagers #aikido #aikidogoals #martialarttraining #martialartsyouth #martialarts #westcoastaikido ...
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Aikido is great for Teens. #martialarts #aikido #martialartsyouth #martialartsteens #aikidoyouthprogram #aikidoteens #aikidoteenagers #aikidokids #antibullying #selfdefence #afterschoolprogram ##healthyteens #teenageactivity #activitiesforteens #westcoastaikido ...
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S.M.A.R.T. Goals = Specific. Measurable. Attainable. Realistic. Timely #smartgoals #smartgoalsetting #achievement #advancement #aikido #martialarts #martialartbelts #goals💪 #goalsetting #wcaikido #westcoastaikido ...
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Training in a Martial Art is not about fighting. It's about building character. #martialarttraining #martialarts #aikido #confidence #samuarispirit #personalgrowth #westcoastaikido ...
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Confidence is like a muscle; the more you use it, the stronger it gets. #littlewarriors #aikidokids #martialartskids #aikido #confidence #earlychildhoodeducation #preschoolaikido #martialarts #martialartstraining #skillsforlife #martialarts ...
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"Today is my tomorrow. It's up to me to shape it, to take control and seize every opportunity. True power is in the choices I make each day. I eat well. I live well. I shape me." #aikifit #aikifitness #aikifitlife #healthylifestyle #fitness #healthychoices #fitnessquotes #motivationalquotes #westcoastaikido ...
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"The more you sweat in training; the less you bleed in battle." #martialarts #trainlikeyoufight #martialarttraining #martialartquotes #aikido #yoseikanbudo #kouchigari #selfdefence #westcoastaikido ...
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"Life is growth. If we stop growing technically and spiritually, we are as good as dead." - Morihei Ueshiba (Founder of Aikido) #lifeisgrowth #aikido #akidolife #osensei #moriheiueshiba #quotestoliveby #inspirationalquotes #japanesemartialarts #spiritualgrowth #martialartslife #wayofharmony #wcaikido #westcoastaikido ...
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#fitness & #martialarts go hand in hand,. #aikifitness #conditioning #exercise #training #strengthandconditioning #aikido #fitandhealthy #fitliving #westcoastaikido ...
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Forging #peacefulwarriors since 1993 #aikido #aikidokids #littlewarriors #preschoolaikido #marrialarts #martialartkids #westcoastaikido ...
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#focus (To pay attention) was our June 2018 word of the month. We ask our students to demonstrate this value at home and school as well as on the mats Based on feedback from parents, students that have successfully demonstrated Focus earn a special patch for their uniform to display with pride. #meritbadge #learntoearn #aikido #aikidovalues #betterkids #strongvalues #martialarts #martialartslife #aikidokids #westcoastaikido ...
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#respect The martial arts are founded on respect. It is the first lesson we teach, and one of the most important lessons to be learnt. It improves overall discipline, paitence and self-control, enhances self-esteem and confidence, and teaches team ethics. The bow is a traditional sign of respect. #respectinmartialarts #bow #martialarts #aikido #aikidokids #discipline #mightywarriors #samuarispirit #bushido #westcoastaikido ...
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This quote is posted up in our Dojo directly under our Master Instructor Ross Taylor Sensei's 5th Dan Certificate, and serves as a reminder to all of our students and instructors of the spirit behind our Martial Art and our school. #spiritofaikido #aikido #inspirationalquotes #aikidolife #laotzu #strengthvspower #truepower ...
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Aikido IS Confidence! #aikido #martialarts #nodawashi #selfdefense #selfdefence #atemi #confidence #yoseikanbudo #westcoastaikido #protectyourself ...
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#coordination #focus #agility This 3 year old Little Warrior demonstrates the Eyes of the Eagle, Ears of the Wolf and Heart of the Bear as he performs some jump drills with the padded sword. Aikido is great for kids! #aikidokids #aikido #westcoastaikido ...
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Our Master Instructor Ross Taylor Sensei (5th Dan) taking one our junior belts through some #atemi (striking) with #maegeri (front kick) during our lunchtime class. #aikido #kicking #striking #selfdefense #toofastforthecamera ...
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Hooray! West Coast Aikido Martial Arts Academy is now on Instagram! #aikido #perthmartialarts #selfdefense #fitness #wcaikido #yoseikanbudo #budo #blackbeltacademy #follow ...
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Bragging rights go to Karlee for completing the Ladder of Legs Challenge today during our Aiki-Fitness class this morning.
Starting at 10 reps and 1 burpee and 30 rope slams or 10 ball slams, she made it all the way (by 10’s) to 100 reps, 10 burpees and 30 rope slams. Her smile and sense of achievement at the end says it all. Well done Karlee 😃👍 #aikifitness #aikifit #aikifitlife #fitness #martialartfitness #westcoastaikidoacademy ...
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A martial arts instructor should not only be a coach but one who is there to guide students in the ways and traditions of budo. He/she should be just as proficient and comfortable communicating with students (and parents) as with teaching the physical skills of their art. A great teacher should be able to weave the philosophy, history and skills of their art into every class that they teach. This is what separates the average from the exceptional and helps develop well rounded students who understand their role in promoting the traditional Martial Arts. ...
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Congratulations to PJ who passed his first belt exam. Its been a real pleasure to teach this young man and help him along the aikido path. Lets keep working hard together PJ and you will achieve your goals. Sensei ...
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Mr. Steven Seagal demonstrating some Aikido techniques. Regardless of age, fitness level or physical limitations we can help you learn this awesome martial art and great way of life. At West Coast Aikido Martial Arts Academy, we are dedicated to helping you acquire practical self-defence skills whilst reducing stress, and getting into the best shape of your life! Class descriptions and Timetables on our website. www.wcaikido.com 🥋🙏 ...
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Kids need to move. At West Coast Aikido Martial Arts Academy our kids classes keep our students moving throughout the class whether they are perfecting their self defence techniques or doing specific exercises designed to get them fit. Our moto is 'A healthy body = a healthy mind.' If your child needs to be more active and you want them to lead a healthy lifestyle contact us and set up a free trial class. ...
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A mat chat from Mr. Huntley on: Respect, treat people how you want to be treated. Responsibility, with higher rank comes greater responsibility. West Coast Aikido Martial Arts Academy loves it when our students earn another belt but just as importantly we want our students to represent themselves, their family and our school with pride, honour, honesty and live the black belt ideals. ...
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Mighty Warriors class in action. Belt presentation day today. Great vibe. ...
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Belt presentation day today. You work hard and put in the time on the mats you get your reward. A nice new coloured belt. Congratulations to everyone who passed their grading. Well done. ...
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Here we are showing off our new Aiki Fitness singlets. Even after a tough workout we managed a smile. Come try out a class with us for free. You can’t find a better place to train than a dojo - clean, friendly and family oriented 😃👍. With Rosie Garbs and Karlee Williams. ...
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throughout the world. Many practice Aikido as a form of nonviolent self-defence, but many also train in Aikido for the mental and spiritual benefits that it provides.
