Welcome
to the Dojo. All the information you need to
train at Black Sword Aikido is provided on this page .
Recommended Reading,
Dojo Etiquette,
Test Schedule and Requirements, Seminars,
School Photos, Martial
Arts Supplies,
Martial Arts Info
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Recommended Reading
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The oldest military treatise
in the world is the definitive book on strategy. It
is still studied by officers in the US military today. A
required reading for all Black Sword Aikido Students.
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Order other Recommended reading at the
Black Sword Aikido Store. |
Dojo etiquette |
PDF version
There is a proper way to act in the dojo. Find out what is expected
from a student practicing in the dojo.
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Uke - Nage relationship
Guidelines for a good partner practice relationship.
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Some of the files referenced on this page
are in PDF format. You will need the free Acrobat Reader® software
to view and print Adobe PDF files.
get Acrobat Reader®
here
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Testing Schedule
and Test Requirements |
Sensei Caulfield will be conducting level testing on the following
dates:
To Be announced
The requirements to advance in Black Sword Aikido are in the
following documents:
PDF
format
Word
and RTF format
If you are ready to test, print out the
Level Test
Application, fill in the information and return the application
to the dojo. The fees are listed
here.
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Caulfield
Sensei Seminar Schedule |
Unless otherwise stated the
school will remain open while Sensei Caulfield is teaching
any seminars. All students are encouraged to attended
these seminars. |
To be announced |
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Dojo Photo Albums
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Group Picture |
15th Anniversary Group Photo (May 2006).
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Kaloma
Camp |
Group Photo from the Kaloma Camp (August 2005).
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14th
Anniversary Classes |
Photos from the 14th anniversary classes (May 28, 2005).
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Souhegan High School
Aikido Club |
Current photo March 2005
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Friendship Seminar
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Photos from the 13th anniversary classes (September 25, 2004).
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13th Anniversary
Classes |
Photos from the 13th anniversary classes (May 29, 2004).
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Souhegan High
School Aikido Club |
Photos from Jon's visit in Feb 2004
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Martial Arts Supplies
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A lot of great
books on
Aikido and
Chin Na can be found on Amazon. Use the search box to
find other items related to martial arts. |
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Uniforms and other martial
arts supplies are available in our dojo store. For what we don't
have please go to MartialArtsMart.com.
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Aikido Information
on the Web |
There is a lot of good
Aikido information on the web. Here are some places to start:
Good basic information on Aikido and Dojo etiquette can be found
at
the Aikido Primer.
Techniques
There are many Aikido techniques that we practice. Check out
these links for descriptions of Aikido techniques.
Aiki Web techniques
Aikido World Web Journal
Terms
All those Aikido terms and Japanese phrases giving you trouble?
Check out these links:
Aikido
FAQ dictionary
Aikiweb language
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