At the 50th All Japan Yoshinkan Aikido Demonstration held in late September 2005, Joe Thambu Sensei was awarded the Tokubetsu Embu Sho or Demonstration Special Award.

Thambu Sensei's winning demonstration incorporated suwari-jiyuwaza (seated freestyle techniques), self defence, jo (staff) and futari dori jiyuwaza (2 man attack freestyle) to name a few.

According to one of the judges the 'tokubetsu sho' is reserved for the demonstration judged to be the best and most interesting.

As the representative of the Aikido Shudokan, Joe Thambu Sensei was presented the award at the conclusion of the day's demonstrations.

Official Results

For those readers of Japanese out there, the official results page listing all award winners is found here.

Video Highlights

The Aikido Shudokan is proud to present a number of video clips taken on the day. Right click a link below and choose 'Save As' to download the full length demonstration clip.

Embu of Joe Thambu Sensei, 6th dan

Embu of Takeno Takafumi Shihan, 8th dan

Embu of Chida Tsutomu Shihan, 8th dan