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We met again in Kielce for the annual seminar. As part of kenjutsu training, we worked on cutting technique. We worked on the correct distance while performing Kihon Dachi kata, in which the attacker used a jo and the defender used a sword. During aikido training, we worked on correct posture, balance control and movement.

We invite all aikido enthusiasts to a unique celebration of the 50th anniversary of aikido in Poland, which will take place in Poznań on 13–14 June 2026. The special guest will be Mitsuteru Ueshiba Dojo-Cho, who will lead a ceremonial aikido seminar.

It is with great pleasure that I would like to announce that Sensei Pascal Durchon has been nominated by the French Aikido Federation (FFAAA) for the rank of 7th dan. This is a well-deserved recognition of his high technical competence, vast theoretical knowledge and practical skills, as well as his outstanding achievements as a teacher.

We invite you to the 35th seminar with Sensei Pascal Durchon (7th dan). The seminar will take place on 7 March 2026 in Warsaw at the Nastula Club Bielany 9, Ogólna st. from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The programme includes, among other things, jo fighting techniques.

From 28 July to 3 August 2025 in Stara Kamienica we explored the secrets of aikido, kenjutsu, batto jutsu, and aikijo. Together, we worked on proper posture and appropriate responses to attacks. At the same time, everyone focused on what could currently help them most in their development.

We took part in a summer Aikido and Kenjutsu seminar in Paulhaguet, led by Pascal Durchon (6th dan) and Thomas Gavory (6th dan). Andrzej Bazylko (6 dan) was in charge of individual Kenjutsu and Batto jutsu training, and Didier Marsy (6 dan) was in charge of group Kenjutsu training.

From 30 June to 4 July 2025, another final year seminar took place in Puteaux under the guidance of sensei Pascal Durchon. Individual kenjutsu training was conducted by sensei Andrzej Bazylko. Aikido training was used to build confidence in oneself and in one's partner. The kenjutsu training sessions mainly covered aishin kumi tachi material.

From 31 May to 1 June 2025, we participated in the 15th National Technical Seminar, directed by sensei Hiroyuki Namba (7th dan) of the Aikido Aikikai Hombu Dojo. We saw sensei Namba's aikido with a firmly planted centre of gravity, high mobility, rotation around the axis and techniques in which the uke is unbalanced as if being pushed outwards on an expanding sphere.

Sensei Andrzej Bazylko directed another aikido seminar in Lodz. During the training sessions we focused on proper preparation and the right reaction to an attack. We drew attention to the importance of lowering the centre of gravity, shifting weight to the front part of the feet, relaxing the upper body and taking the attack in stride.

"Travel in light" - travel lightly, without burden. Don't stiffen up, relax your upper body, work hard with your legs, use your hips. During the internship, we worked on performing them without using force. In addition, we studied tanto dori techniques.

Another seminar by sensei Andrzej Bazylko in Kielce. The seminar programme included kumijo, jo dori and aikido training. We paid attention to a relaxed, loose grip on the stick, control of both ends of the stick, and practised stepping off the line of attack. We practised proper upright posture, upper body relaxation, lowering the centre of gravity and proper footwork.

Once again we invite you to Stara Kamienica, this time from 28 July to 3 August 2025, for the Aikido and Kenjutsu summer camp. A good time in good company, training and talking together, a break from the daily hustle and bustle. Budo for those who take it seriously.