Aikido Sensei Gives Master-Class In Moscow
Local aikido followers have been given a chance to know the Japanese martial art at first hand with a three day master-class in the Russian capital. It is not all about strength and speed. Just the slightest of efforts is enough to halt an attacker. The Japanese martial art of aikido looks simple, but it is most certainly very intricate – something that becomes obvious when you see a true master in action. Nikolay Zherdev, the president of Russia’s Aikido Yoshinkan Federation (speaking Russian): “Shioda sensei is an elite aikido master, one of the best in the world. He's quite tough as an instructor and you have to concentrate when assisting him. As a matter of fact, I got injured during the first session this week." Yasuhisa Shioda, aikido master (speaking Japanese): “Kids can start training in aikido as soon as they can walk. Of course, there are things they can't do that old brother can, but it's a very good time to learn the basics – how to stand, move an...