http://denver.yourhub.comThe latest story posts in The Denver Newspaper Agency YourHub.comen-usnews@yourhub.com(c) 2009, YourHub.com5There's something strange going on in Castle Rock. Residents over fifty years old are beginning to practice a Japanese martial art called Aikido (pronounced 'eye-key-doh'). Aikido isn't exclusively for men and women over fifty, but Aikido does seem to have an affinity for that age group. ...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Stories/Archive/Health-Fitness/Workout-Routines/Story~314338.aspx5/28/2007 10:34:46 PMSean Hannon On Saturday, June 2 nd 2007 someone in Castle Rock is going to win a brand new Mountain Bike to help get in shape for summer! Residents are invited to come to Balance Fitness for their "Family Fun & Fitness Fair" from 8:00am - 11:30am on Saturday morning. Admission is free and all those ...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Stories/News/General-News/Story~316083.aspx5/31/2007 5:20:00 PMSean Hannon What is the strongest technique in the martial art of Aikido? I'll bet that every Aikido student has thought of this question at least once. We learn many different techniques in our Aikido practice, but which one is the strongest? The first technique? The forth? An arm bar? Wrist lock? Or maybe...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Stories/Archive/Health-Fitness/Workout-Routines/Story~316104.aspx5/31/2007 6:36:51 PMSean Hannon Miho Shiraki Albright teaches the samurai sword and the Japanese martial art of Aikido in Castle Rock. However, she wasn't always in Colorado. Born and raised in Kitakyushu, a town in the Southern Japan Prefecture of Fukuoka, Miho is a descendant of a long line of samurai warriors of feuda...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Stories/Archive/Community-happenings/Story~330934.aspx7/5/2007 2:31:31 PMSean Hannon Local doctor, Jeff Albright, DC is doing something that hasn't seen the light of day since the 1960s. Dr. Albright now offers doctor's "house calls" to the residents of Castle Pines Village. A few days per week, Dr. Albright arrives at peoples' front doors with a big smile and an old-style, ...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Stories/News/General-News/Story~335977.aspx7/17/2007 10:08:58 PMSean Hannon "The purpose of training is to tighten up the slack, toughen the body, and polish the spirit." - Morihei Ueshiba, Founder of the martial art of Aikido The following story is a memoir of Sensei Jeff Albright, Chief Instructor of Castle Rock Aikido, LLC and physician at Rocky Mountain Wellne...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Stories/News/General-News/Story~349377.aspx8/17/2007 3:33:23 PMSean Hannon Everyone has something they don't like about their body. Some people wish they had different hair. Others wish they had different color eyes. Some people aren't happy with their skin tone or quality and many people aren't happy with their height. I was one of those people. Growing up in ...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Stories/News/General-News/Story~356154.aspx9/1/2007 10:19:21 AMSean Hannon By Jeff Albright Sensei and Sean Hannon "A good stance and posture reflect a proper state of mind." - Morihei Ueshiba When most people think of "martial arts" one of the first things that to come to mind is the idea of "self-defense." When I think of someone defending themselves I te...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Stories/Archive/Health-Fitness/Workout-Routines/Story~372271.aspx10/4/2007 11:07:04 AMSean Hannon By Jeff Albright Sensei and Sean Hannon "True budo calls for bringing the inner energy of the Universe in order, protecting the peace of the world as well as preserving everything in nature in its right form." - Morihei Ueshiba The novice martial artist sees martial arts merely as a fight...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Stories/Archive/Health-Fitness/Workout-Routines/Story~383345.aspx10/26/2007 11:02:32 AMSean Hannon Here's a reality of life when it comes to exercise; "If it's boring, you won't do it. Period!" Most people know they should exercise more, but most people simply don't. This not necessarily because they don't want to be in better shape, but because so many popular kinds of exercises and fitness ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Stories/Archive/Health-Fitness/Workout-Routines/Story~387189.aspx11/3/2007 11:18:15 AMSean Hannon By Jeff Albright Sensei and Sean Hannon "When an opponent comes forward, move in and greet him; if he wants to pull back, send him on his way." - Morihei Ueshiba Aikido challenges us to evolve beyond primitive, instinctual survival mechanisms and reflexes that are taught in so many oth...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Stories/Archive/Health-Fitness/Workout-Routines/Story~392352.aspx11/14/2007 11:58:43 PMSean Hannon There is a great new form of stress relief available in Castle Rock . It's called Aikido (pronounced 'eye'-'key'-do'). Aikido is a unique form of Japanese exercise that fully engages your mind and body providing an excellent outlet for stress relief. Aikido is a martial art , but can be ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Stories/Sports/Story~393531.aspx11/18/2007 7:53:59 AMSean Hannon Indoor driving ranges and putting greens are great during the winter, but what else are you doing to improve your golf game in the off-season? Relaxation, balance, center of gravity, and coordination - many would argue that these are all important components of an excellent golf game. The Ja...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Stories/Sports/Recreational/Story~396315.aspx11/26/2007 9:44:52 AMSean Hannon "If your opponent strikes with fire, counter with water, becoming completely fluid and free-flowing. Water, by its nature, never collides with or breaks against anything. On the contrary, it swallows up any attack harmlessly." - Morihei Ueshiba As we learned in Part Two of this article on ...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Stories/Archive/Health-Fitness/Workout-Routines/Story~401654.aspx12/7/2007 10:56:58 AMSean Hannon When adults move to a new town or state, it can be difficult to make new friends. It is not uncommon for people to go through months and months of social isolation. This can lead to loneliness and depression, but over time, people slowly rebuild a new social network. That can be a tough experien...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Stories/Archive/Clubs/Story~402220.aspx12/9/2007 2:49:47 PMSean Hannon "The key to good technique is to keep your hands, feet and hips straight and centered. If you are centered, you can move freely. The physical center is your belly; if your mind is set there as well, you are assured of victory in any endeavor." - Morihei Ueshiba (1883-1969) Aikido teache...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Stories/Archive/Health-Fitness/Workout-Routines/Story~404526.aspx12/15/2007 10:29:35 AMSean Hannon It almost sounds like a classic, 1940s comic book or evening radio show hero, but there is at least one man in town that spends both his days and night helping others in need. Dr. Jeff Albright is a unique and talented chiropractic physician in Castle Rock. During the day, he cares for peopl...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Stories/News/General-News/Story~414611.aspx1/13/2008 7:06:23 PMSean Hannon Local martial arts school, Castle Rock AIKIDO, has finally purchased its own building in which to hold its popular, traditional Japanese martial arts classes. The large, newly renovated 2,400 SF building is now decorated in Zen-like Japanese scrolls and calligraphies and covered in wall-to-wall ...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Stories/Business-News/Story~515085.aspx8/29/2008 10:17:30 PMSean Hannon Castle Rock AIKIDO is a martial arts school unlike many others in that their program is reserved exclusively for adults. That's right! No Kids Allowed! This martial arts school has identified a growing demographic of adults who are specifically looking for adult only martial arts programs. These...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Stories/Business-Profiles/Story~519324.aspx9/10/2008 12:20:03 PMSean Hannon We are soon approaching another New Year. Are you going to fail at that fitness resolution, once again? Imagine you are a professional marathon runner who has a race on January 1 st. But instead of preparing for your race with training, you start abusing your body with excessive food, treats, an...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Stories/Archive/Holidays/Holidays/Story~552184.aspx11/25/2008 10:53:07 AMSean Hannon Over Super bowl weekend, Castle Rock AIKIDO, a martial arts school exclusively for adults, hosted a three day seminar with a guest from the Hollywood area. Haruo Matsuoka was actor Steven Seagal's martial arts partner for almost twenty years. Matsuoka has acted in and performed stunts in...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Stories/Archive/About-Town/Story~583419.aspx2/23/2009 4:28:12 PMSean Hannon On Tuesday evening, March 10th from 7pm - 9pm , a unique out of state visitor will be holding a free workshop in Castle Rock called Zen Philosophy for the Modern American ! Join American Zen Master Jun Po for a powerfully enlightening and wonderfully humorous evening right here in ...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Stories/Archive/Goings-on/Story~586704.aspx3/3/2009 2:48:18 PMSean Hannon On Tuesday evening, March 10 th, nearly forty people in Castle Rock attended a powerfully enlightening and wonderfully humorous lecture with American Zen master Jun Po from Appleton, Wisconsin. The free lecture, entitled Zen for the Modern American , was held at Castle Rock AIKIDO - a tra...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Stories/News/General-News/Story~591180.aspx3/13/2009 1:32:35 PMSean Hannon Iaido (pronounced 'ee'-'yai'-'doh') is the traditional Japanese art of drawing, cutting, and retracting the Japanese samurai sword or 'katana.' The word Iaido literally translates as "the way of mental presence and immediate reaction." The art of Iaido is a product of Japan's 17th and 18th centu...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Stories/Archive/Goings-on/Story~598443.aspx4/1/2009 10:14:02 AMSean Hannon Event Details: Japanese Flower Arranging Workshop - at Castle Rock AIKIDO (click here for directions) Saturday, June 6th 2009 11am - 1pm Cost $35, includes flowers and you may take the arrangement with you. Pre-Register Required: Click Here. Castle Rock AIKIDO is hono...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Stories/Archive/Goings-on/Story~610692.aspx5/3/2009 9:34:23 AMSean Hannon Please join us for a special Aikido Workshop at Castle Rock AIKIDO with 6th degree black belt, John Sabo Sensei of San Diego on Monday, June 29th 2009 from 7pm - 9pm. John Sabo Sensei (pronounced 'Say'-'bo') began his martial arts training in Kempo Karate in the early 1960s and his Aikido...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Stories/Archive/Goings-on/Story~630897.aspx6/28/2009 7:10:10 AMSean Hannon A Critical Review of the Classic Samurai Text : Bushido: The Soul of Japan by Inazo Nitobe - Part One Article by Sean Hannon Many martial arts students have romantic notions of, and frequently espouse, the virtues of Bushido - the traditional, behavioral code of ancient...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Stories/Archive/Reviews/Books/Story~630900.aspx6/28/2009 9:05:27 AMSean Hannon This NEW Karate program specifically designed and intended for children and teens grades 4 and up teaches a traditional form of Okinawan Karate called Shuri-Ryu , which emphasizes personal development over competitiveness. Classes are held Tuesday and Thursday evenings at ...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Stories/Business-News/Story~640788.aspx7/28/2009 5:18:36 AMSean Hannon Now it is convenient to get CPR Certified! Hosted by Castle Rock AIKIDO , a martial arts school exclusively for adults. Provided by the American Heart Association DATE : Sunday, September 27th, 2009 TIME : 9am-1pm COST : $60 (Cash or check only please) LOCATION : 185 Ca...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Stories/Archive/Goings-on/Story~657577.aspx9/18/2009 5:52:39 PMSean Hannon The following is Part One of an interview with martial arts instructor Kei Izawa Sensei who is the senior advisor for Castle Rock AIKIDO - a traditional Japanese martial arts school exclusively for adults in Castle Rock. Sean: Hello everybody! We are sitting here todaywith Kei Izawa ...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Stories/Sports/Recreational/Story~660395.aspx9/28/2009 4:05:07 PMSean Hannon