We will be expanding our classes in Irmo, SC. Sensei Carter, with 22 years of martial arts experience, will begin teaching a Friday Youth Martial Arts class at 6:00. The classes will kick off on Friday, August 8th. The current Monday class instructor, Mr. Tom Tuckey, will be team-teaching with Sensei Carter. The classes will be held at our partner martial arts school located at 10071 Broad River Road. Current space is limited, so register or transfer your membership to this class as soon as possible. For questions, contact Sensei Carter at 951.3559 or senseicarter@gmail.com.
Thanks,
Sensei John Carter
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Friday, June 27, 2008
Summer Camp A Huge Success!
We just completed our Youth Summer Camp and everyone had a great time. We had 25 children in attendance and not only did we learn alot, but we developed teamwork, friendships, and participated in some fantastic activities. Our day started at 9:00, ended at 12:00, and lasted Monday through Friday. Our day went as follows:
1. Exercises
2. Martial Arts Class
3. Life Skills Lesson
4. Break and Snack
5. Activity 1
6. Activity 2
7. Dismissal
Our important life skill lessons were:
Knot tying - (square knot)
First Aid
Fire Safety
Stranger Awareness
Fourth of July Safety
The children were a pleasure to work with and all arrived at the dojo eager to learn and full of energy. We finished the camp off with two group pictures and everyone went home with an Aikido Academy of Self-Defense T-shirt. I want to thank my Adult and Junior Leaders who assisted with the camp, the parents who supported the camp, and of course all the campers. See you next summer!
Sensei John Carter
1. Exercises
2. Martial Arts Class
3. Life Skills Lesson
4. Break and Snack
5. Activity 1
6. Activity 2
7. Dismissal
Our important life skill lessons were:
Knot tying - (square knot)
First Aid
Fire Safety
Stranger Awareness
Fourth of July Safety
The children were a pleasure to work with and all arrived at the dojo eager to learn and full of energy. We finished the camp off with two group pictures and everyone went home with an Aikido Academy of Self-Defense T-shirt. I want to thank my Adult and Junior Leaders who assisted with the camp, the parents who supported the camp, and of course all the campers. See you next summer!
Sensei John Carter
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Best Martial Arts Program for Children
We are pleased and proud to announce our academy was voted "Runner-Up" as The Best Martial Arts Program for Children in the June 2008 edition of Palmetto Parent Magazine. We have been working extremely hard in order to provide our students with an unique martial arts, fitness, and self-defense learning experience. We have wonderful members and great family support of our programs. I want to say thank you to all our assistant instructors and students who make our academy the best martial arts academy for youth and adults in the Columbia, SC area.
-Sensei John Carter
-Sensei John Carter
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Aikido Academy of Self-Defense Featured on WLTX NEWS 19
Our school was recently featured on WLTX News 19. We taught a corporate self-defense course at Verizon Wireless, and the news media covered our class. Below is a copy of the article. Tom Tuckey and Maxine Henry taught the class and did a great job. Thanks.
Moms, Wives, Sisters Learn to Fight Back
(Columbia) - The Verizon Wireless Call Center behind the Richland Mall partnered with The Aikido Academy to host a Self-defense class for everyone; but especially women. More than techniqes, women learned a mindset. "I can strike back and I will strike back; that's as much as what we try to emphasize in these classes," says Assistant Teacher Thomas Tuckey. For Evelyn Anderson it's about training her mind before an attacker strikes. "Last year there were a lot of incidents where people were coming into homes in my neighborhood," adds Anderson. But she doesn't just have herself to think of. "In the morning when my daughter and I were leaving I was terrified; If that happened to me what would I do and this came along and I said it was a good opportunity," adds Anderson. Evelyn isn't alone in the opportunity to fight back. Other moms, wives and younger sisters are learning too. Aikido Instructor Thomas Tuckey says the first line of defense is probably the last thing that comes mind: relaxing. "The natural reaction is to tense up, you become very easy to be picked up and thrown around," adds Tuckey. Kind of like picking up a young child while they're asleep, Tuckey says it's a whole lot harder when limbs are loose. The other quick trick are three strikes: palm-heel, elbow or knee strike."On one hand you can train for years on the other you can do some basic self - defense moves that can get you out of a very dangerous situation," Tuckey says. Tuckey says it's not about fighting but defending. "You want to defend yourself and leave; disengage."
Moms, Wives, Sisters Learn to Fight Back
(Columbia) - The Verizon Wireless Call Center behind the Richland Mall partnered with The Aikido Academy to host a Self-defense class for everyone; but especially women. More than techniqes, women learned a mindset. "I can strike back and I will strike back; that's as much as what we try to emphasize in these classes," says Assistant Teacher Thomas Tuckey. For Evelyn Anderson it's about training her mind before an attacker strikes. "Last year there were a lot of incidents where people were coming into homes in my neighborhood," adds Anderson. But she doesn't just have herself to think of. "In the morning when my daughter and I were leaving I was terrified; If that happened to me what would I do and this came along and I said it was a good opportunity," adds Anderson. Evelyn isn't alone in the opportunity to fight back. Other moms, wives and younger sisters are learning too. Aikido Instructor Thomas Tuckey says the first line of defense is probably the last thing that comes mind: relaxing. "The natural reaction is to tense up, you become very easy to be picked up and thrown around," adds Tuckey. Kind of like picking up a young child while they're asleep, Tuckey says it's a whole lot harder when limbs are loose. The other quick trick are three strikes: palm-heel, elbow or knee strike."On one hand you can train for years on the other you can do some basic self - defense moves that can get you out of a very dangerous situation," Tuckey says. Tuckey says it's not about fighting but defending. "You want to defend yourself and leave; disengage."
Friday, April 25, 2008
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Aikido Academy Training Camp, April 12th, 2008 - Columbia, S.C.
We completed our First Annual Training Camp this past Saturday April 12th, 2008. We had 35 people in attendance. Students from South Carolina, North Carolina and Alabama were in attendance. The training, practice sessions and energy were all fantastic. We were privileged to be taught by four different instructors who all brought unique teaching styles and experiences to the sessions. Nihon Goshin Aikido, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and Okinawan Kempo were represented. We finished the day off with a wonderful BBQ at the dojo. Everyone arrived with an "empty cup" ready to learn. We received positive feedback from the students right away and many suggested that we schedule another Training Camp as soon as possible. We will be holding another one in October of this year. Please check with your local sensei for announcements.
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