今日も稽古をしました。道場に足を踏み入れ、胴着に着替えて、みんなで礼をして、終わって礼をしました。みなさんは最近いつ失敗をしましたか？いつ自分に失望しましたか？私はすごく失敗を気にして、すごく失望する体質です。しかし年齢を重ねることで、少しずつ、そんな自分との付き合い方を学んできました。まず一つ、失敗を気にすることはとても良いことであるということ。失敗は成功のもとという言葉もあるように、失敗は成長の材料です。失敗を忘れては成長できません。そしてもう一つ、失敗は挑戦の裏返しであること。何か小さなことでも自分が挑戦をしているからこそ、失敗がうまれ、失敗したと感じるのです。自己肯定感の低い私は、失敗との付き合い方を変えようとしています。
さて今日の稽古は
１合気体操
２足捌き
３受け身
４四方投げストレッチ
５逆半身片手取り玄型呼吸投げ
６相半身片手取り・逆半身方手取り四方投げ表裏
７気合わせ正面打ち・逆半身片手取り入身投げ
８坐技呼吸法
をしました。今日は転回の重心移動による崩しの稽古をしました。相手の攻撃線を外す動きや、相手との間合いを考えた足捌きがいつも崩しの鍵となってくることを何度も繰り返して、力でなく相手を制する合気道の動き方を学びます。そして大切なのは、自分はいつも平然としていることです。平常心是道にあります。
Today, we had another practice session. Stepping into the dojo, changing into our uniforms, bowing together at the beginning and end of practice—it’s a ritual that brings a sense of discipline and community. Let me ask you, when was the last time you failed? When was the last time you felt disappointed in yourself? I tend to be very sensitive to failures and easily disappointed. However, with age, I’ve gradually learned how to deal with this aspect of myself.
First, it’s good to care about failures. As the saying goes, “Failure is the mother of success.” Failures are essential ingredients for growth. If we forget our failures, we can’t grow. Second, failures are a sign of our challenges. When we attempt something, even something small, failure occurs because we are challenging ourselves. With low self-esteem, I’m trying to change my relationship with failure.
Today’s practice included:
- Aikido warm-up exercises
- Footwork
- Ukemi (Breakfall techniques)
- Stretching for Shihonage (Four-direction throw)
- Gyaku hanmi katatedori genkei kokyunage (Reverse stance single-hand grab, basic form breath throw)
- Aihanmi katatedori and gyaku hanmi katatedori shihonage omote/ura (Four-direction throw from same and reverse stance single-hand grab, front/reverse)
- Ki-awase shomen-uchi and gyaku hanmi katatedori iriminage (Harmony of spirit frontal strike and reverse stance single-hand grab entering throw)
- Suwari waza kokyuho (Seated breath techniques)
Today, we focused on breaking balance through weight shifting during turns. By repeatedly practicing movements that step off the line of attack and considering the distance with the opponent, we learned the essence of Aikido, which is to control the opponent without using force. An important aspect of this practice is to remain calm and composed. The phrase “heijoshinzedo” (平常心是道) captures this perfectly: a calm mind is the way.
In practicing Aikido, maintaining a calm and stable mind is crucial. By focusing on the principles of movement and balance, we can learn to control an opponent without relying on strength. This practice not only improves our technique but also cultivates a peaceful and resilient mindset, both on and off the mat.
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