http://denver.yourhub.comThe latest blog posts in The Denver Newspaper Agency YourHub.comen-usnews@yourhub.com(c) 2009, YourHub.com5Without a doubt, The Void Book is the most ambiguous, esoteric, and perhaps the most perplexing of the five books in The Book of 5 Rings. It is also the shortest of all the other books, perhaps because how does one endlessly elaborate on something called the void? Nonetheless, I'll give it ...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Blogs/Your-Voice/Blog~676921.aspx10/26/2009 10:01:49 AMSean Hannon Without a doubt, The Void Book is the most ambiguous, esoteric, and perhaps the most perplexing of the five books in The Book of 5 Rings. It is also the shortest of all the other books, perhaps because how does one endlessly elaborate on something called the void? Nonetheless, I'll give it a...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Blogs/Your-Voice/Blog~673138.aspx10/20/2009 4:13:13 AMSean Hannon Advisor to Castle Rock AIKIDO martial arts spoke earlier this year to the Center of Asian Studies in Boulder... On Wednesday, January 28th, Kei Izawa Sensei of Tanshinjuku Aikikai in Louisville, Colorado lectured to a crowd of nearly fifty on the last samurai of martial arts and Founder of the ...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Blogs/Your-Voice/Blog~668383.aspx10/13/2009 6:35:58 AMSean Hannon A few months ago, twelve-time Emmy award winning television reporter Adam Schrager from NBC affiliate 9News in Denver spoke at the Parker Library on his new book, The Principled Politician: The Ralph Carr Story . The Principled Politician is the true story of a forgotten Republican Gove...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Blogs/Your-Voice/Blog~668033.aspx10/12/2009 8:28:57 AMSean Hannon by Pat Musselman Sensei Ukemi (pronounced 'oo'-'keh'-'mee') is defined in many different ways, but the common theme among all definitions has to do with receiving and falling. Many times it is simply referred to as "the art of falling." In my opinion it is a mistake to simply think of ukemi ...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Blogs/Your-Voice/Blog~666466.aspx10/10/2009 12:44:22 PMSean Hannon The Classic Japanese text on the Way of Strategy by legendary samurai, Miyamoto Musashi (1584-1645) Part 5 of 6 by Aikido Student, Sean Hannon Musashi is quite redundant in his writings. However, while many editors may suggest that such is a sign of a poor writer, I would disagr...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Blogs/Your-Voice/Blog~662883.aspx10/5/2009 6:49:45 PMSean Hannon July marked the one year anniversary of Castle Rock AIKIDO 's purchase and renovation of their new 2400 SF facility on Caprice Court in Castle Rock. It was a long, labor intensive journey, but well worth it! CLICK HERE to view a photography journey from a dirty, furniture manufact...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Blogs/Archive/Local-Business/Blog~659511.aspx9/25/2009 7:01:58 AMSean Hannon From Iai-jutsu to Iai-do : The Evolution of a Killing Art to a Spiritual Discipline by Iwakabe, Hideki Sensei, 6th Degree Black Belt The designation of " sword-drawing technique " as a distinct budo form, iai-do , was made only in the twentieth century. But the essence of ...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Blogs/Archive/Art/Blog~644813.aspx8/9/2009 5:48:39 AMSean Hannon Our Dojo Kamon A Japanese martial art school's logo is often referred to as a dojo kamon . A dojo kamon is an important aspect of any martial arts school because it often possesses symbolic significance reflecting the values and culture of the school. Below is the dojo kamon for our Aikid...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Blogs/Archive/Local-Business/Blog~634456.aspx7/9/2009 7:22:03 AMSean Hannon Basic Rolling and Falling Aikido Workshop- Ukemi Just a quick reminder that Castle Rock AIKIDO will be hosting a Basic Rolling and Falling (or UKEMI ) Workshop this Saturday, June 6th, 2009 from 1pm-3pm. Due to the large number of new, beginner-level Aikido students that have...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Blogs/Archive/Blog~623671.aspx6/5/2009 7:59:07 AMSean Hannon Monday evenings at Castle Rock AIKIDO in June! These 30 minute, intensive Zen meditation classes are intended to succinctly cultivate a stronger sense of self-awareness and rejuvenate one's spirit for the week ahead. Here's what you'll get in these short bursts of intense Zen practi...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Blogs/Archive/Education-General/Blog~621755.aspx6/1/2009 9:26:06 AMSean Hannon I was flipping about the channels last weekend when I came across a very funny, and rather chovanistic, television show on Spike Network called Manswers! It is a show that pseudo-scientifically tries to answer questions that only guys would ever think of. An example of such questions includ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Archive/Blog~611295.aspx5/5/2009 4:38:57 AMSean Hannon Train at Castle Rock AIKIDO for FREE until April 1st 2009! Castle Rock AIKIDO recently lost a popular instructor, temporarily effecting our ability to offer our regular Aikido class schedule. While we are fixing the situation, and to help make up for this definciency, Castle Rock AIKIDO w...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Blogs/Archive/Blog~583404.aspx2/23/2009 4:10:44 PMSean Hannon A Life in Aikido: Book Now in English This new book is translated from the original Japanese by Kei Izawa Sensei. Kei Izawa is a long time Boulder resident and Aikido instructor. Aikido is a Japanese martial art whose roots are embedded in peace rather than conflict. For the first time, A...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Blogs/Archive/Literature/Books/Blog~570328.aspx1/20/2009 4:17:24 AMSean Hannon Making your annual New Year's resolution is easy. Finding the support, the encouragement, and the accountability to make it a reality? Now that's something different all together! Let us at Castle Rock AIKIDO help you find within yourself the drive and discipline you need to create the...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Blogs/Archive/Blog~570203.aspx1/19/2009 3:40:19 PMSean Hannon On Sunday, December 7th the instructors, staff, and students of Castle Rock AIKIDO, as well as some friends from a few other Colorado Aikido schools gathered at a student's home in Castle Rock for a Japanese 'sake' tasting event. The event was hosted by sake specialist, Eric Dutton. In additi...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Blogs/Archive/Blog~563765.aspx1/2/2009 11:39:58 AMSean Hannon The summer's testing seminar for Colorado's Aikikai dojos under Izawa Sensei was held on Saturday, September 6th. For the first time ever, testing was held in Castle Rock at our new dojo on Caprice Court. It was a hot, sweaty time, as dozens of students packed into the dojo. For many student...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Archive/Blog~531290.aspx10/7/2008 3:07:24 PMSean Hannon Samurai movie review by Sean Hannon When many people think about a stereotypical samurai movie, one often thinks the movie will be full of swords and bloodshed. Twilight Samurai surprised me. I'm not sure why I loved this movie, but I very much did. It was a personal story, a very inti...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Archive/Film/Blog~531239.aspx10/7/2008 1:38:42 PMSean Hannon by Jeff Albright Sensei Several weeks ago, Haruki MATSUZAKI-san sent me an e-mail saying that he'd be visiting the United States and that he would very much like to treat our Aikido students to an authentically-cooked, Japanese tempura meal. Matsuzaki-san owns a quaint little restaurant in N...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Archive/Recreational/Blog~519151.aspx9/10/2008 7:59:51 AMSean Hannon Castle Rock AIKIDO is renting their new building during non-martial arts hours. Now you can get your physical arts business off the ground in Castle Rock with below market rates. Perfect for yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi, Dance, Bootcamp Fitness, Aerobics, Meditation & More Now you can s...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Blogs/Archive/Blog~518357.aspx9/8/2008 11:49:00 AMSean Hannon Come See Our New 2,500 SF Building! - With 80 tatami mats, there is plenty of room to roll around. Some students have noticed an air of secrecy around the dojo for the past few months. That is because we have been working on getting what we have really needed for quite some time now... ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Archive/Recreational/Blog~501724.aspx7/30/2008 8:19:59 AMSean Hannon Now you can further study Aikido online ! Beginning this month, the Dojo News (our bi-monthly newsletter) will include what we are calling a Virtual Dojo segment where Albright Sensei and/or Shiraki Sensei will share an Aikido video clip with you and describe the significa...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Archive/Recreational/Blog~482478.aspx6/11/2008 6:25:17 AMSean Hannon Continued telephone Aikido interview with Castle Rock AIKIDO Instructor Jeff Albright Sean: What qualities does a student need to have in order to be successful in the art of Aikido? Jeff: Perhaps the most important thing people need is a willingness to learn, not to be too uptight, or to...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Archive/Recreational/Blog~465782.aspx5/4/2008 6:58:54 PMSean Hannon We added A FOURTH evening per week to practice AIKIDO on April 10th! Because you asked for it! We have decided to add a 4th evening per week to the Castle Rock AIKIDO training schedule. On April 10th, 2008 we started holding an additional Thursday night class at our regular class t...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Archive/Blog~458504.aspx4/19/2008 12:15:46 PMSean Hannon Be sure to pick up the April 2008 issue of Asian Avenue Magazine . Albright Sensei and Shiraki Sensei are featured in an article about how the art of Aikido contributes to the quality of their relationship and marriage. The 500 words article written by Michael Gorniak also highlights Alb...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Archive/Blog~457123.aspx4/16/2008 8:38:06 PMSean Hannon Daniel Hicks receives AIKIDO Black Belt Worldwide stastics for Aikido reveal that less than 5% of all Aikido students ever reach the rank of black belt. To show how proud we are of Daniel-san for his recent promotion to black belt, Castle Rock AIKIDO decided to purchase Daniel's person...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Archive/Recreational/Blog~454462.aspx4/11/2008 8:59:28 AMSean Hannon Interview with Castle Rock AIKIDO Instructor , Jeff Albright Sensei Sean: What do you like most about your students at Castle Rock AIKIDO ? Jeff: Well, we have a lot of really good folks here. They are really nice people. Everybody is trying to learn something, trying to grow, ...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Blogs/Archive/Recreational/Blog~453301.aspx4/9/2008 10:46:42 AMSean Hannon Impression from the 8th Annual Aikido Summit at the Denver Buddhist Temple in Denver, Colorado - March 22nd 2008 Edgar Johannsen Sensei's personality and drive is, perhaps, the only reason that the Colorado Aikido Summit has come to fruition once again. It is only because of Edgar's amiable, ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Archive/Recreational/Blog~452408.aspx4/7/2008 2:04:36 PMSean Hannon Article and summary by Aikido Student, Sean Hannon Miyamoto Musashi's Book of Five Rings is a classic Japanese text of samurai sword strategy. Yet, it is so much more than just a manual on how best to wield a sword. The principles discussed in Miyamoto Musashi's masterpiece can, in ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Archive/Literature/Books/Blog~445462.aspx3/22/2008 11:22:44 AMSean Hannon I am a student of the traditional, Japanese martial art of Aikido. I train three nights per week at Castle Rock AIKIDO in Castle Rock, Colorado. Yet, I haven't stepped foot on an Aikido mat in over a year. In early 2006, I injured my lower spine so severely that I could not hold up my own body w...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Archive/Recreational/Blog~433143.aspx2/25/2008 9:30:28 AMSean Hannon