by cpennewaert | Mar 31, 2020 | aikido exercises
As we move through the next few weeks and possibly months during the Covid-19 crisis, it’s important to keep our mind, body, and spirit alive through aikido. It’s more important than ever to develop focus as the world is going through unstable times....
by cpennewaert | Mar 27, 2020 | Aikido Daily, aikido exercises
Breathing is so essential in mind and body practice. The practice of deep breathing has so many positive benefits and is important to practice daily to help the mind develop focus and clarity. In Aikido, our students at Newport Beach Aikikai have the opportunity to...
by cpennewaert | Feb 17, 2020 | Aikido Seminars
This event has been postponed until a later date. Please check back for further notice. Newport Beach Aikido introduces a series of workshops for women’s self-defense with Chief Instructor, Gentil Pennewaert Shihan. Women have an advantage through aikido....
by cpennewaert | Dec 1, 2019 | Aikido Seminars
In affiliation with Shin Do Kan Uccle in Belgium, Pennewaert Gentil Shihan will be teaching in Belgium for the Annual Seminar Series from March 6 through March 12, 2020. Below is a schedule of dojos and seminar location, times, and information in 2020....
by cpennewaert | Sep 23, 2019 | Aikido Seminars
On September 6-8, 2019, the California Aikido Association (CAA) celebrated their 40th Anniversary at the San Mateo County Event Center with special guest Doshu. Moriteru Ueshiba is the grandson of Morihei Ueshiba, founder of aikido, and son of Kisshomaru Ueshiba....