April 2024: Trip to South Devon

Sensei Adrian Munteanu, one of Inori Aikido club’s instructors, took a trip to South Devon to see Dimitri Crenier, one of Europe’s youngest teachers. Dimitri sensei started Aikido at the age of 9 and trained in Belgium and Tokyo. Now a top couch, he achieved 6^th Dan in 2017. Last year Dimitri sensei was one of 22 candidates for The World games Athlete of the Year. Most recently, he has been invited to give a demonstration at World Combat Games, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Video by courtesy of the World Combat Games can be watched here: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=894606655365959

“What a great weekend seminar this was! During three days of intensive training, Dimitri sensei covered a lot of Aikido empty hand basic techniques as well as bokken (wooden sword) workout. He emphasised the importance of one’s centre and axis, body movement and foot work, correct posture and balance, how to make connection with a partner when dealing with various attacks.

Fresh beginner or black belt, we all had the chance to learn by feeling effective applications, receiving a throw or an immobilisation on the ground.”