Aikido Lennox Head

30/07/2026

My students often ask me to post a video of the Yin Jin Jing (Tendon Changing and Marrow Washing exercises). I usually respond by providing links to some of the many videos online. However, they respond with “but that’s not the way you do it!”.

Yeah, well, the Yi Jin Jing has been around since the 5th century so you’re going to get lots of interpretations! I was taught it by Dan Harden who infused it with many of his IP concepts. I’ve only refined a few of those in my practice, so I’m sure there’s more to come.

So, anyway, here’s my take on it.

22/07/2026

13/07/2026

Thanks to Aikikai Australia for a fantastic weekend of quality training. 250 on the mat! Wonderful turnout. And yes, I’m in there somewhere….

10/07/2026

At the Aikikai 60th Anniversary seminar in Homebush Sydney. Looks to be a good turnout and lots of different teachers over the weekend, including Dojocho Mitsuteru Ueshiba. Looking forward to a good weekend’s training.

17/06/2026

Thanks to Bayside Budokai for the excellent training with Shimamoto Tamayuki Shihan.

Thanks David Kolb for the invite and friendly reception!

Well done Rough Jessey on your first aikido seminar and Paul Reid for your second! Great work!

09/05/2026

Congratulations Rough Jessey on your 4th Kyu grading. Well done! Thanks again Chris Guthrie Sensei

07/05/2026

Thank you once again Chris Guthrie Sensei for the excellent training. Congratulations to Rough Jessey on your 4th Kyu grading. Job well done.

06/05/2026

Welcome to Chris Guthrie Sensei, 6th Dan, to our humble dojo. Thank you Chris for your excellent open flowing and powerful Yamaguchi-style Aikido. Looking forward to continuing exploring it with you on Tuesday and Saturday.

24/03/2026

2017 vs 2018 vs 2026. Cheers to AKI Australia!