Aikido Shin Do Kan

Fluid. Centered. Connected.

Sensei Pennewaert demonstrates Uchi Kaiten Nage — an Aikido technique that teaches us how to move with direction, turning, and rotary movement rather than force.

In Aikido, every movement is an opportunity to understand timing, balance, and flow. Uchi Kaiten Nage is just one of the many techniques that helps students develop body awareness, circular motion, and the ability to move with energy instead of against it.

Come train with us at Newport Beach Aikikai and experience the art of movement, connection, and harmony.

Tenchinage — Heaven and Earth Throw.

Gentil Pennewaert Shihan demonstrates how Aikido blends timing, connection, and direction. One hand rises, one hand grounds, and the whole body moves as one.

True power in Aikido is not force against force. It is balance, awareness, and harmony in motion.

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The principle stays the same — whether empty hand or with a weapon.

Can you see the similarities?

Pennewaert Shihan demonstrates how Aikido movement, timing, and connection carry through every technique.

A special weekend of Aikido training, tradition, and community is coming to Newport Beach.

Join us for the Sugano Shihan Summer Camp 2026 on June 6–7, 2026, led by G. Pennewaert Shihan, 7th Dan Aikikai.

This annual seminar honors the legacy of Sugano Seichii Shihan and welcomes students of all levels — from beginners to advanced practitioners — for two days of focused practice, learning, and connection.

Reserve your spot and view details here:
https://aikido-orangecounty.com/sugano-shihan-summer-camp-2026/

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Bringing the uke down to your level - Hanmi Handachi Waza Katate Tori Shihonage.

Follow or not, you will soon feel how powerful Sankyo locks, twists and keeps you off balance as an uke if you resist.

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You cut down and instead of Shihonage - you switch to a throw “nage”. It’s possible to change directions based upon how uke “partner” reacts. That’s the beauty of aikido.

Drawing in is an important concept in aikido and taking control - timing is everything.

Problem going in…just change direction.

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Let’s go. Tonight’s class is Koshinage.
The throw with Gentil Pennewaert Shihan.