Student Handbook - Aikido · Student Handbook February 22, ... Ueshiba consolidated the techniques...

Student Handbook

February 22, 2016 Revision #15

Aikido of Winnipeg

of 27

Table of Contents

1. What is Aikido ............................................................................... 3

2. About Iwama Ryu .......................................................................... 4

3. Iwama Shinshin Aiki Shurenkai ........................................................ 4

4. Aikido of San Leandro .................................................................... 5

5. Aikido of Winnipeg ......................................................................... 5

6. Vision and Mission Statements ........................................................ 6

7. Dojo Etiquette (Reigi) ..................................................................... 7

8. Glossary of Useful Terms ................................................................ 8

9. Test Requirements ....................................................................... 12

5th Kyu (Gokyu) ................................................................................................... 12

4th Kyu (Yonkyu).................................................................................................. 12

3rd Kyu (Sankyu) .................................................................................................. 13

2nd Kyu (Nikyu) .................................................................................................... 13

1st Kyu (Ikkyu) Brown Belt ................................................................................... 14

1st Dan (Shodan) Black Belt (Jiyu Waza Test) ........................................................ 14

2nd Dan (Nidan) Black Belt (Kaeshi Waza Test) ..................................................... 15

3rd Dan (Sandan) Black Belt (Henka Waza Test) ................................................... 16

10. Ken Suburi .................................................................................. 17

11. Jo Suburi .................................................................................... 18

12. Appendix #1 - Constitution ........................................................... 19

13. Appendix #2 - ByLaws ................................................................. 22

14. Appendix #3 – Harassment Policy ................................................. 25

Aikido of Winnipeg

of 27

1. What is Aikido

The Japanese word Aikido consists of three characters which can be translated as "the way of unity with the

fundamental force of the universe."

Aikido is a true Budo or "Martial Way." It has evolved in

the historic tradition of Japanese warrior arts. It must be understood that studies in earnest Budo is more than a science of tactics and self-defense; it is a discipline for

perfecting the spirit.

Aikido was developed by Morihei Ueshiba (1883 – 1969), known to

thousands of students of Aikido throughout the world as O-Sensei (Great Teacher). Even as a young man, Morihei Ueshiba was an extraordinary martial artist; a master of the sword, the staff, the spear, as well as the art

of ju-jitsu. But O-Sensei also had a strong spiritual drive, and brooded over the futility of a path based on victory over others.

Leading a life of austerity and rigorous training, O-Sensei struggled with this dilemma. He delved deeply into the study of religion, especially Shinto,

(Japan’s native religion of nature worship). The dilemma was resolved in a moment of profound awakening. Transformed by his spiritual insights, Ueshiba transmuted his technical mastery of traditional martial arts into a

new martial art. The art of Aikido was one that was fundamentally different from those that preceded it. It was also one of refinement and astonishing

power.

"The secret of Aikido," he wrote, "is to harmonize with the movement of the universe and bring ourselves into accord with the universe itself."

O-Sensei maintained that Budo is a work of love, a path to overcome discord in ourselves and bring peace to the world, "To make the heart of

the universe one's own heart." O-Sensei taught that true awareness is not grasped by intellect alone. "This is not mere theory," he said. "You must practice it."

Aikido of Winnipeg

of 27

2. About Iwama Ryu

Iwama is considered by many to be the birth place of modern-day Aikido, "the Way of Harmony." Prior to this move, his system had been called

Aikijutsu, then Aiki-Budo, still primarily a martial art rather than a spiritual path. From 1942 (when the name Aikido was first formally used) to 1952,

Ueshiba consolidated the techniques and perfected Aikido.

Morihiro Saito Sensei (1928 – 2002), was a long time uchideshi (live-in student) of O-Sensei, beginning in

1946 and staying with him through his death. Until his passing in 2002, Saito Sensei tried to preserve and

teach the art exactly as it was taught to him by the Founder. Technically, Iwama Ryu resembles the Aikido that O-Sensei was teaching in the early 50’s

mainly in the Iwama dojo. The technical repertoire is larger than in most other styles and a great deal of emphasis is placed on

weapons training.

3. Iwama Shinshin Aiki Shurenkai

Hitohira Saito Soke was born in Iwama, the son of the late Morihiro Saito Shihan Aikikai Shihan 9th Dan. Hitohira

Sensei was born into this great Aikido tradition and started training when he was seven under O'Sensei. He continued

training under his father (Saito Sensei). Now, Hitohira Sensei runs the organization that he has founded, the

Iwama Shin Shin Aiki Shurenkai.

Aikido of Winnipeg

of 27

4. Aikido of San Leandro

Pat Hendricks Sensei, 7th Dan Aikikai. In 1975, Pat Hendricks started her Aikido career in Monterey,

California. Since 1977, she has traveled frequently to Japan for extended periods of time to study as a live-in

student under Saito Sensei in Iwama. Her own dojo, Aikido of San Leandro, attracts students from all over the world, including Japan. Hendricks Sensei holds the

highest degree possible in Aiki Ken and Jo Certification and is certified to test for the United States.

5. Aikido of Winnipeg

Doug Reichert Sensei, 4th Dan Aikikai. Doug Sensei began training in Aikido in 1992 with the Ki Society (Shin Shin Toitsu - as a student of Lance Sensei) and

transferred to Iwama Ryu Aikido in 1999. He became head instructor of the Aikido of Winnipeg dojo in August,

2004. Doug Sensei makes a pilgrimage to the Aikido of San Leandro dojo twice a year to study under Hendricks

Sensei as a live-in student.

Leanne Reichert Sensei, 3rd Dan. Leanne Sensei is the

assistant instructor and teaches the basic classes on Mondays and Fridays. Leanne Sensei began her Aikido

training at the Kasukabe Dojo in Saitama Ken, Japan; under the direction of Horikoshi Sensei, 7th Dan. She achieved the rank of Shodan in the two and a half

years that she was there.

Doug and Leanne were married on August 15, 2014!

Aikido of Winnipeg

of 27

6. Vision and Mission Statements

VISION

Within the next three to five years

To have a strong core of yudansha (black belts) – to have created at least 3

shodan, 3 nidan, 2 sandan and 1 yondan.

To offer classes 6 days per week – combination of mornings, evenings or

both.

To have the yudansha – nidan and above – become instructors and lead

certain classes on a regularly scheduled basis.

To be an active member of the community by being involved in the local

street festivals and providing demonstrations.

To hold a minimum of two seminars per year lead by guest instructors.

To have a strong group of members that train harder, more intensely, more

frequently.

To have an average class size of 16 people.

MISSION

To provide a challenging and positive learning environment where all members

strive for life-long improvement and enjoy the journey to mastery. Whereby:

all members have the opportunity to develop mind, body and spirit

coordination

it advances the proficiency and skillfulness of the member’s ability to

practice Aikido

it enhances the physical capacity of the members as they train

it allows any member to actively take responsibilities around the dojo

Aikido of Winnipeg

of 27

7. Dojo Etiquette (Reigi)

A few words about Reigi

Aikido is a Japanese martial art which is deeply rooted in Japanese culture.

For this reason we follow many Japanese symbolic gestures of respect and acknowledgement. None of these are indications of religion. We respect

all faiths and spiritual paths and ask that you do the same. If some of these gestures are not approved by your faith, other arrangements will be made.

Aikido is about harmony and respect of others.

Etiquette

1. Prior to stepping onto the mat, bow once toward the shomen (front). 2. Always thank the Sensei when he/she offers you instruction. 3. At all times in the dojo, the instructors are referred to as Sensei and

senior students are referred to as Sempai. 4. Keep your training uniform clean, in good shape, and free of offensive

odors. 5. Adjust your uniform or belt facing away from the shomen.

6. Personal hygiene is important. Please keep your fingernails (and especially one's toenails) clean and cut short.

7. Try to be on the mat and ready to train on time.

8. If late, wait to be invited onto the mat by the Sensei. 9. If you should have to leave the mat or dojo for any reason during

class, approach the instructor and ask permission. 10. For safety, please do not wear any jewelry on the mat. 11. Do not sit with the soles of your feet toward the shomen.

12. Do not lean your weapons against the wall. 13. Always acknowledge your partner at the beginning and end of

practice. 14. Please refrain from horseplay during practice as it may distract others

and cause injury.

Aikido of Winnipeg

of 27

15. You are expected to act/speak with respect and enthusiasm towards

all others in the dojo. 16. Membership fees allow you to participate in an exciting organization

and community; we thank you for acting honourably. 17. Dojo cleaning is an act of respect and gratitude. Please keep the

environment free of dirt and clutter.

8. Glossary of Useful Terms

How to count in Japanese

1 – ichi 11 – ju ichi 60 – roku ju

2 – ni 12 – ju ni 70 – nana ju

3 – san 80 – hachi ju

4 – shi (or yon) 20 – ni ju 90 – kyu ju

5 – go 21 – ni ju ichi

6 – roku 22 – ni ju ni 100 – Hyaku

7 – shichi (or nana) 1000 – Sen

8 – hachi 30 – san ju Zero – Zero

9 – kyu 40 – yon ju

10 – ju 50 – go ju

Words heard around the dojo

Atemi Strike directed at the attacker for purposes of unbalancing or distraction.

Bokken Wooden practice sword.

Buki Waza Weapons techniques.

Dame Wrong or bad.

Aikido of Winnipeg

of 27

Domo arigato gozaimashita It means "thank you very much." At the

end of each class, it is proper to bow and thank the instructor and those with whom you've trained.

Hai Yes.

Hakama Divided skirt usually worn by black-belt ranks.

Hanmi Handachi Seated versus standing attacks.

Hidari Left.

Hanmi A way of standing so that the feet form a “T-Stance” and

the body is turned at an angle. Ai Hanmi where Uke and Nage each have the same foot forward. Gyaku Hanmi where Uke and Nage have a different foot forward.

Happo 8 directions; the connotation here is movement in all directions. In Aikido, one must be prepared to turn in any

direction in an instant.

Hara One’s center.

Irimi Entering in.

Jo Wooden staff about 51” to 54” in length.

Jiyu Waza Free unstructured techniques.

Kampai Cheers or toast.

Kata Dori Shoulder grasp.

Katate Dori Wrist grasp.

Ki Universal energy.

Ki no Nagare Flowing with Ki; or performing the technique in motion.

Kiai Gathering Ki, exhaling as you move or throw your partner.

Kohai A student junior to oneself.

Kokyu Breath. Part of aikido is the development of "Kokyu Ryoku", or "breath power." This is the coordination of

breath with movement.

Aikido of Winnipeg

of 27

Kumi Jo Jo versus Jo practices.

Kumi Tachi Bokken versus Bokken practices.

Kuzushi The principle of destroying one's partner's balance.

Ma-ai Proper distancing or timing with respect to one's partner.

Mae Front or forwards.

Migi Right.

Morote Dori Grasp with both hands on one arm.

Nagare Flowing, (Ki no Nagare – flowing with Ki).

Nage Person who is throwing.

Omote "The front," in which Nage enters in front of Uke.

Onegaishimasu "I welcome you to train with me," or literally, "I make a request." This is said to one's partner when initiating practice.

Randori Free-style "all-out" training.

Rei Bow.

Ryote Dori Grasping both wrists.

Seiza Sitting on one's knees.

Sempai A student senior to oneself.

Shikko Knee walking.

Shomen Front or top of head. Also the designated front of a Dojo.

Shomen Uchi Strike to the front of the head.

Soto Outside.

Suburi Basic Jo or Bokken practice in striking and thrusting.

Suwari Waza Seated techniques.

Tachi Waza Standing techniques.

Tai Sabaki Body movement.

Aikido of Winnipeg

of 27

Tenkan Turning movement.

Tsuki Thrust or punch.

Uchi Inside (as in Uchi Deshi – inside or live-in student). Also

Strike (as in Shomen Uchi – front strike).

Ura "Rear." Techniques executed by moving behind the

attacker and turning.

Uke Person being thrown (receiving the technique).

Ukemi Literally "receiving [with/through] the body," thus, the art

of falling in response to a technique.

Ushiro Behind or backwards.

Waza Technique

Yame Stop.

Yokomen Uchi Strike to the side of the head.

Zanshin "Following through" in a technique, as well as preservation of one's awareness so that one is prepared to respond to

additional attacks.

Aikido of Winnipeg

of 27

9. Test Requirements

5th Kyu (Gokyu) (Pre-requisites: 60 practice days.)

Tachi waza Buki waza

Tae no henko Bokken suburi 1 to 3 Morotedori kokyu ho Jo suburi 1 to 5 Shomenuchi ikkyo omote and ura

Katatedori shihonage omote and ura Katadori nikyo omote and ura Suwari waza

Tsuki kotegaeshi Kokyu dosa

4th Kyu (Yonkyu) (80 practice days since obtaining 5th kyu.)

Suwari waza

Shomenuchi ikkyo omote and ura Katadori nikyo omote and ura

Tachi waza

Shomenuchi nikyo omote and ura Katatedori ikkyo omote and ura

Gyakutedori kotegaeshi Yokomenuchi shihonage omote and ura Shomenuchi iriminage

Katatedori kokyunage

Buki waza

Bokken suburi 1 to 7 Jo suburi 1 to 10 - shomen series

Aikido of Winnipeg

of 27

3rd Kyu (Sankyu) (100 practice days since obtaining 4th kyu.)

Suwari waza Hanmi handachi

Shomenuchi iriminage Tsuki kotegaeshi Katadori sankyo omote and ura


Shomenuchi sankyo omote and ura Happo giri Katatedori nikyo omote and ura Migi no awase

Ryotedori ikkyo omote and ura Hidari no awase Ushiro ryotedori shihonage Jo suburi 1 to 20

Katatedori iriminage - 2 ways Gyakutedori kokyunage Yokomenuchi kotegaeshi

Tsuki kaitennage

2nd Kyu (Nikyu) (120 practice days with a minimum of 6 months since obtaining 3rd kyu)


Shomenuchi sankyo omote and ura Shomenuchi iriminage Shomenuchi yonkyo omote and ura Katatedori kaitennage uchi

and soto mawari Tachi waza

Shomenuchi yonkyo omote and ura Jiyu waza

Katatedori sankyo omote and ura 1 person free style Ryotedori shihonage omote and ura

Yokomenuchi iriminage Buki waza Katatedori koshinage Go no awase Ushiro ryokata sankyo omote and ura Shichi no awase

Ushiro ryotedori kokyunage San ju ichi no jo kata Shomenuchi shihonage omote and ura

Morotedori iriminage - 2 ways Ryotedori tenchinage

Aikido of Winnipeg

of 27

1st Kyu (Ikkyu) Brown Belt (150 practice days and a minimum of 9 months since obtaining 2nd kyu)

Suwari Waza Tachi waza Shomenuchi ikkyo – yonkyo Yokomenuchi – 5 techniques

Ushiro Ryotedori – 5 techniques

Hanmi handachi Tsuki – 5 techniques Shomenuchi ikkyo omote and ura Morotedori – 5 techniques

Katatedori shihonage omote Koshinage – 5 techniques Ushiro ryotedori kotegaeshi Shomenuchi – 5 techniques

Ushiro ryokatadori kokyunage Shihonage: four directions

Randori – 2 person free style

Buki waza

Kumitachi 1 – 5 Kumijo 1 – 3 Tachidori – 3 techniques Jodori – 3 techniques Tantodori – 3 techniques Ken tai jo 1 – 3

1st Dan (Shodan) Black Belt (Jiyu Waza Test) (200 days with a minimum of one year consistent practice since obtaining 1st kyu)

Suwari waza

Shomeuchi ikkyo to yonkyo Yokomenuchi ikkyo to gokyo

Kokyu dosa – 3 variations Hanmi handachi

Shihonage: katatedori; ryotedori Iriminage: tsuki; shomenuchi

Kaitennage: katatedori; tsuki; shomenuchi Ushiro: 2 ryotedori; 2 ryokatadori; 1 hijidori Kotegaeshi: tsuki; shomenuchi

Aikido of Winnipeg

of 27

Tachi waza

Ikkyo – Yonkyo: any attack Kaitennage: katatedori; tsuki; shomenuchi

Kotegaeshi: tsuki; shomenuchi; yokomenuchi; ushiro ryotedori; gyakutedori

Iriminage: 5 shomenuchi; 3 katatedori; 3 katamenuchi; tsuki; yokomenuchi; ushiro ryotedori

Shihonage: katatedori; ryotedori; yokomenuchi; shomenuchi;

tsuki; katamenuchi; ushiro ryotedori; 4 directions Jujigarame: munedori; ushiro ryotedori; katamenuchi

Tenchinage: ryotedori Ushiro: 3 ryotedori; 3 ryokatadori & variations; kubishime;

any ushiro kata(te)dori ki no nagare

Koshinage: katatedori; katadori; 3 morotedori; tsuki; shomenuchi; ryokatatedori; kubishime

Morotedori: variations

Buki waza

Kumitachi 1 – 5 Tachidori – 5 techniques Kumijo 1 – 5 Jodori – 5 techniques

Ken tai jo 1 – 5 Tantodori – any technique from:

tsuki; yokomenuchi; kubishime; shomenuchi; slash front /back

Randori – 3 person multiple attack

2nd Dan (Nidan) Black Belt (Kaeshi Waza Test) (360 days with a minimum of two years consistent practice since obtaining shodan)


Ikkyo to gokyo – yokomenuchi Shihonage: katatedori; ryotedori Kokyu dosa – 5 ways Iriminage: tsuki; shomenuchi

Kaitennage: katatedori; tsuki; shomenuchi

Kotegaeshi: tsuki; shomenuchi Ushiro: 2 ryotedori; 2 ryokatadori; 1 hijidori

Aikido of Winnipeg

of 27


Any attack – any defense Kumitachi 1 – 5 Both kihon and ki no nagare Kumijo 1 – 10

Ken tai jo 1 – 7 Kaeshi waza Tachidori – 5 techniques

4 counters from: Jodori – 5 techniques

Ikkyo; Nikyo; Shihonage; Tantodori – 5 techniques Kotegaeshi; and Iriminage

Randori - 3 person free style

3rd Dan (Sandan) Black Belt (Henka Waza Test) (540 days with a minimum of three years consistent practice since obtaining nidan)

Suwari waza Henka waza

any grab or attack Any henka from any basic technique – all ki no nagare Kaeshi waza

Hanmi handachi 5 counters from nidan list all previous basic techniques plus koshinage and kaitennage

– ki no nagare and jiyuwaza

Tachi waza

progressions from all basic techniques be able to show 5 ki no nagare techniques from any grab or attack

Randori 4 person free style – weapons included

Buki waza Kumitachi – all plus body and weapon variations Kumijo – all plus body and weapon variations

Ken tai jo – all plus body and weapon variations Tachidori – 5 from tsuki and 5 from shomen (live blade) Jodori – 5 techniques alternate tsukikamae and kenkamae and well as hanmi

Tantodori – any technique (live blade)

Essay - Prior to the test, submit a short writing about an Aikido-related subject from your personal perspective

Aikido of Winnipeg

of 27

10. Ken Suburi

Ichi no Suburi San no Suburi

Ni no Suburi Yon no Suburi (start w/ right leg – 4 shomen – turn 4 shomen)

Go no Suburi (start w/ left leg – 4 yokomen –turn 4 yokomen)

Roku no Suburi (start w/ ni no suburi –3 yokomen-tsuki –turn 3 yokomen-tsuki)

Shichi no Suburi (start w/ ni no suburi –2 yokomen-step-tsuki –turn 2 yokomen-step-tsuki)

Aikido of Winnipeg

of 27

11. Jo Suburi

Tsuki Series

1 Choku tsuki Direct (front) thrust 2 Kaeshi tsuki Counter thrust 3 Ushiro tsuki Thrust to the rear

4 Tsuki gedan gaeshi Thrust, returning low leg strike 5 Tsuki jodan gaeshi Uchi Thrust, returning high head strike

Uchikomi Series

6 Shomen uchikomi Front strike (with stepping back) 7 Renzoku uchikomi Continuous front strikes 8 Menuchi gedan gaeshi Head strike, returning low leg strike

9 Menuchi ushiro tsuki Head strike, thrust to the rear 10 Gyaku yokomen ushiro

tsuki Reverse strike to the side of the head, thrust to the rear

Katate Series

11 Katate gedan gaeshi One handed strike, low to high 12 Katate toma uchi One handed far-reaching strike 13 Katate hachi no ji gaeshi One handed figure "eight" strike

Hasso Series

14 Hasso gaeshi uchi Eight direction return, front strike 15 Hasso gaeshi tsuki Eight direction return, front thrust 16 Hasso gaeshi ushiro tsuki Eight direction return, thrust to the rear

17 Hasso gaeshi ushiro uchi Eight direction return, strike to the rear 18 Hasso gaeshi ushiro barai Eight direction return, sweep to the rear

Nagare Series

19 Hidari nagare gaeshi uchi Flowing to the left, front strike 20 Migi nagare gaeshi tsuki Flowing to the right, front thrust

Aikido of Winnipeg

of 27

12. Appendix #1 - Constitution

ARTICLE I NAME AND LOCATION

Section 1 The name of this organization shall be the Aikido of Winnipeg dojo, hereinafter

referred to as the “Dojo”, located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

Section 2 The Dojo shall be affiliated with Division 1 of the California Aikido

Association (CAA).

ARTICLE II PURPOSE

Section 1 This Dojo is organized and shall be operated exclusively for mind, body and

spiritual development in the martial art of Aikido. In the furtherance of such

purposes, it shall be authorized:

o To advance the proficiency and skillfulness of the member’s ability to

practice Aikido.

o To enhance the physical capacity of the members as they train.

o other complementary purposes, not inconsistent with these stated above

Section 2 No member, officer, or person connected with the Dojo, or any other private

individual shall receive at any time any of the net earnings or pecuniary profit

from the operations of the Dojo, provided that this shall not prevent the payment

to any such person of such reasonable compensation for service rendered to or

for the Dojo in effecting any of its purposes, as shall be fixed by the Board of

Directors

ARTICLE III CODE OF ETIQUETTE

Section 1 The Code of Etiquette of the Dojo shall be the Code of Etiquette as set forth in

the Aikido of Winnipeg Student Handbook.

Section 2 Any member found to be in conduct unbecoming a gentleperson, as provided in

the code of etiquette, shall be dismissed and deprived of his or her membership.

ARTICLE IV MEMBERS

Aikido of Winnipeg

of 27

Section 1 Membership shall be open to anyone who meets and maintains membership

requirements outlined in the By Laws.

Section 2 Categories of individual membership shall be specified in the By Laws.

ARTICLE V ORGANIZATION

Section 1 The organization of the Dojo shall consist of an association of all the members;

its legislative body shall be the membership acting either through direct vote or

by its Board of Directors; and its administrative body shall be the Board of

Directors.

ARTICLE VI OFFICERS

Section 1 The Dojo shall be governed by a Board of Directors, which shall consist of the

officers of the Dojo.

Section 2 There shall be a minimum of four officers of the Dojo, including President,

Vice-President, Secretary/Treasurer, Communications/Programs and Head

Instructor. Additional offices may be created and outlined in the Dojo Bylaws.

Section 3 The Head Instructor will be a permanent director and may simultaneously hold

the office of President from time to time. The term of office for the remaining

officers shall be outlined in the Dojo Bylaws.

Section 4 In case the office of the President becomes vacant, the Vice-President shall

serve the remainder of the term as President. If the office of any other member

of the Board of Directors becomes vacant as a result of replacing the President,

or for any other reason, a replacement shall be appointed by the President and

approved by the Board of Directors for the remainder of the term.

Section 5 In the case an officer demonstrates neglect of their duties, potentially inhibiting

the functioning of the Dojo as determined by the Board of Directors, the

remaining members of the Board of Directors may remove that person from the

office. Such expulsion requires a unanimous vote of the remaining members of

the Board of Directors. The officer will be replaced as described in Section 4.

ARTICLE VII ELECTION AND MEETINGS

Section 1 Officers shall be elected bi-annually as provided in the Bylaws.

Section 2 Meetings shall be held at the time and place approved by the Board of Directors.

Meeting notification shall be furnished by the Dojo to all members with a

Aikido of Winnipeg

of 27

minimum advanced notice of five business days. Notification can be sent

through any media accessible to members.

ARTICLE VIII BYLAWS

Section 1 A three-fourths majority vote of the Board of Directors and available Past-

Presidents from the previous five years shall have the power to pass, repeal, or

modify any Bylaws.

ARTICLE IX AMENDMENTS

Section 1 Amendments to this Constitution may be proposed by any ten (10) Members, or

10%, whichever is fewer, of the Dojo Members in good standing. A proposed

amendment shall be submitted in writing to the Secretary/Treasurer and signed

by the Members proposing the amendment.

Section 2 To become effective, proposed amendments must be affirmatively voted upon

by three-fourths of the Members in good standing who are participating in the

vote, with a minimum affirmative vote of 20 percent of the Dojo Members in

good standing.

ARTICLE X EFFECTIVE DATE

Section 1 This Constitution shall be effective upon approval by a majority of the Dojo

membership.

Section 2 The charter for the Aikido of Winnipeg Dojo became effective on this 1st day

of September , 2004.

Aikido of Winnipeg

of 27

13. Appendix #2 - ByLaws

ARTICLE I FINANCE

Section 1 The fiscal year shall be from January 1 to December 31 of each year.

Section 2 The Board of Directors shall be responsible for the financial operation of the

Dojo.

Section 3 Member dues, payment schedule, and fee structure for all categories of

membership shall be as set by the Board of Directors and published as an

addendum to the fiscal year end statements.

Section 4 To be a Dojo member in good standing, an individual must be paid up to date

for his/her member dues and fees.

Section 5 Members may resign at any time. However, no dues will be refunded.

ARTICLE II MEMBERSHIP

Section 1 There shall be three categories of membership in the Dojo, namely: Regular

Member; Associate Member; and Voting Member.

a) Regular membership of the Dojo shall consist of all individuals who practice

at the Dojo, have signed a Dojo release of liability form, and adhere to all

guidelines set out in the Constitution and its Bylaws

b) Associate membership of the Dojo shall consist of all individuals affiliated

with other dojos and practice at the Aikido of Winnipeg dojo on an

infrequent basis.

c) Voting membership of the Dojo shall consist of all individuals who meet all

the requirements of regular membership and have practiced at least ten

hours at the Dojo since the last semi-annual general meeting.

ARTICLE III DUTIES OF THE BOARD AND ITS OFFICERS

Section 1 The Board of Directors shall be responsible for the Policies and/or Procedures

that are required to administer the affairs of the Dojo. The Board of Directors

shall also be responsible for administering any kind of contract into which the

Dojo may lawfully enter.

Aikido of Winnipeg

of 27

Section 2 The President shall administer the Operations of the Dojo as directed by the

Board of Directors. It shall be the duty of the President to abide by and enforce

the provision of this Constitution and Bylaws. He/she shall preside at all

meetings of the Dojo and the Board of Directors. He/she shall appoint the

chairman of each standing committee. All such appointments become official

when ratified by the Board of Directors. The President shall not have a vote in

meetings of the Board of Directors except to fulfill quorum requirements or to

break a tie vote.

Section 3 The Secretary-Treasurer shall keep accurate records and proceedings of all Dojo

and Board of Directors meetings, shall have custody of all funds of the Dojo,

and shall report to the Board of Directors as required. He/she shall present an

annual report and balance sheet as of the last meeting in the fiscal year and turn

over all records in good order at the end of his/her tenure of office to the

succeeding Secretary-Treasurer.

Section 4 The Vice-President shall assist the President as required, serve in the absence of

the President, be prepared to assume the duties of the President and manage the

inventory of supplies held by the dojo. He/she shall assume the role of

President at the end of the President’s term of office and a new Vice-President

shall be elected as specified in Article V of these Bylaws.

Section 5 The Communications-Programs Director shall make plans and preparations for

Dojo events in each year. Prior to execution, such plans and preparations must

be approved by the Board of Directors. He/she shall be responsible for

communicating news/events/information to all Members.

Section 6 The Head Instructor shall determine and administer the technical direction of

the Dojo and shall be responsible for the growth, development and promotions

of all Members.

ARTICLE IV NOMINATIONS

Section 1 The call for nominations will be issued in the December prior to the election.

The Vice-President shall be responsible for assessing the qualifications and

interest level of nominees.

Section 2 Based on the interest level and qualifications of nominees, the Vice-President

shall prepare a list of candidates for each office to be elected.

ARTICLE V ELECTIONS

Aikido of Winnipeg

of 27

Section 1 The President shall serve a two year term and upon completion of his/her term,

the Vice-President shall assume the role of President and a new Vice-President

is to be elected by the Members. The remaining officers shall serve two year

terms, with their elections to alternate annually with that of the Vice-

President’s.

Section 2 Elections shall be conducted through such means as to be accessible to every

Member in good standing.

Section 3 Election of the Board shall be by secret ballot. In the event of a tie in the

number of votes cast for candidates of any office, the tie shall be broken by a

vote of the Members present at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the

Chapter where voting quorum is achieved.

Section 4 Newly elected officers and directors will begin their terms of office on January

1st of the year elected. They will serve until their successors are chosen and

their terms of office begin.

ARTICLE VI MEETINGS

Section 1 There shall be a minimum of two general meetings held semi-annually.

Section 2 There shall be a minimum of three executive meetings with the Board of

Directors annually.

ARTICLE VII QUORUMS

Section 1 A quorum at any Dojo meeting shall consist of one-fourth of the Dojo

membership.

Section 2 A quorum for voting purposes shall consist of one-eighth of the Dojo

membership.

Section 3 A quorum for a Board of Directors meeting shall consist of 50% of the total

number of Board members, rounded up to the next whole number.

ARTICLE VIII AMENDMENTS

Section 1 Amendments to these Bylaws may be made as set forth in Article VIII (Bylaws)

of the Chapter Constitution.

Aikido of Winnipeg

of 27

14. Appendix #3 – Harassment Policy

ARTICLE I POLICY

Section 1 Every person has a right to a training facility that is free from harassment.

Sexual, physical, and/or mental harassment is illegal and will not be tolerated.

Section 2 Every person has the responsibility to refrain from participating in behaviour

which is, or could be perceived to be, harassment.

ARTICLE II DEFINITION OF HARASSMENT

Section 1 The Manitoba Human Rights Code defines harassment as:

i. A course of abusive and unwelcome conduct or comment undertaken or

made on the basis of any personal and/or physical characteristic;

ii. A series of objectionable and unwelcome sexual solicitations or advances;

iii. A sexual solicitation or advance made by a person who is in a position to

confer any benefit on, or deny any benefit to, the recipient of the solicitation

or advance, if the person making the solicitation or advance knows or ought

reasonably to know that it is unwelcome; or

iv. A reprisal or threat of reprisal for rejecting a sexual solicitation or advance.

ARTICLE III WHAT TO DO IF BEING HARASSED?

Section 1 Based on the severity of the harassing behaviour and the member’s personal

comfort, a member may choose a course of action from the following options:

i. If comfortable doing so, they may inform the harasser that his or her actions

are not welcome;

ii. Contact someone in authority to make it stop: an executive member on the

board, the sensei, or a sempai;

iii. File a complaint verbally or in writing with a person in authority; or

iv. In cases of assault, members may wish to contact the police.

Aikido of Winnipeg

of 27

Section 2 All harassment complaints must be taken seriously by the Board of Directors. If

complainants are not satisfied with the handling of their complaint, they may

wish to contact the Manitoba Human Rights Commission.

ARTICLE IV EXECUTIVE MEMBER RESPONSIBILITY REGARDING HARASSMENT

Section 1 The Board of Directors is responsible to prevent harassment. An executive who

knows, or ought reasonably to know, that harassment is occurring but fails to

take appropriate action will be sanctioned.

Section 2 The Board of Directors should:

i. Provide a respectful training facility that is free from harassment;

ii. Prevent harassment;

iii. Manage the situation when harassment has occurred. This requires that an

executive:

a. Make a quick assessment of the severity of the situation and

safeguard against further harassment; and

b. Review and respond to sexual harassment situations in a manner that

is fair and reasonably appropriate to the harassment.

iv. Ensure there are no reprisals against members for making complaints or

participating in investigations.

Section 3 The Board of Directors should not:

i. Require a member to file a written statement before acting on an allegation

of harassment;

ii. Require that a complainant confront the alleged harasser before taking

action on a complaint of harassment

iii. Advise any member to tolerate harassment

ARTICLE IV WHAT IS INVOLVED IN INVESTIGATING HARASSMENT?

Aikido of Winnipeg

of 27

Section 1 Not every complaint of harassment warrants an investigation. However in

situations where allegations are denied or discipline is likely, an investigation

may be appropriate to determine the facts.

Section 2 An investigation generally includes the following:

i. Interviewing the complainant;

ii. Meeting with the alleged harassers to present the complaint and hear the

response;

iii. Interviewing witnesses;

iv. Determining the facts to decide what response is appropriate; and

v. Providing findings to the Board of Directors.

Section 3 An investigation may result in one of the following conclusions:

i. Evidence and the balance of probability standard of proof show that

harassment occurred, and an appropriate course of action is determined;

ii. Evidence shows that harassment did not occur, but actions may be

recommended, such as facility mediation or education;

iii. Evidence shows the accusation was vexatious and malicious. Discipline

against the complainant may be recommended. (Note: These cases are

extremely rare.); or

iv. Evidence was insufficient to draw a conclusion but actions may be

recommended including education and debriefing.

Student Handbook - Aikido · Student Handbook February 22, ... Ueshiba consolidated the techniques...

Documents

Transcript of Student Handbook - Aikido · Student Handbook February 22, ... Ueshiba consolidated the techniques...