Yamashina Sensei arrived in Christchurch, from Japan, on Wednesday morning. Although the seminar starts Friday evening, it didn't take long for him to ask when the aikido training could start! He took Wednesday and Thursday classes at the Burnside dojo - a real treat for the students that could make it.

He took the time to wonder around, making sure everyone had a chance to receive techniques. His movements are simple but subtle. It's odd to end up scrambling for a breakfall, often upside-down, from such small movements.