Reports

In the afternoon, Maurizio Volpe continued the lessons with Tsuzukiwaza 11 (Katatedori Irimi). The numerous young aikidoka on the mat were very committed. They were supported by the experienced aikidoka at the techniques that were less familiar to them. The atmosphere on the mat was very good and practicing was a lot of fun.
For dinner a large group came together in a pizzeria. There was a lot of discussion at the long table and people often toasted each other.
In the late evening the 4 participants from Italy and Switzerland took the opportunity to visit the fantastic structures of Guillemins train station. Their hotel was directly opposite.
The teacher training on Sunday was led by Bernhard Boll. He continued with the long form of Tsuzukiwaza 25. First he had Jo 1 Hitoriwaza repeated in order to better memorize the numbering of the movements. Then he and Fabrizio Tornabene showed this Tsuzukiwaza in the form of the third Dan. This was originally created to make the movements of Jo 1 plausible. Then came the detailed forms from the program of the first Dan. The counting was also clearly defined: 1.1 1.2 1.3, 2.1 2.2 2.3, 3, 3-4, 5, 5-6, 7, 8. This helped the participants to remember the complex sequence better.
At the beginning of the general training, Fabrizio Tornabene, Maurizio Volpe and Bernhard Boll presented specially made and signed certificates of participation to the young aikidoka.
Maurizio Volpe began the last lesson with detailed footwork exercises in preparation for the first technique in Tsuzukiwaza 13 (Ryotemochi). He explained many details that were interesting even for the old hands. Even the lower belt levels managed to practice and understand the entire Tsuzukiwaza.
The beautiful and interesting seminar ended at 12:30. Everyone thanked each other and said goodbye. The four guests from the south drove back via Germany to Switzerland and Italy.