Serguei Cherstiouk
  • Male
  • Charlotte, NC
  • United States
Share on Facebook Share Twitter

Serguei Cherstiouk's Friends

  • Jim Hyde
  • Aikido of Charlotte

Serguei Cherstiouk's Events

Gifts Received

Gift

Serguei Cherstiouk has not received any gifts yet

Give a Gift

 

Serguei Cherstiouk's Page

Latest Activity

Serguei Cherstiouk posted an event

Claude Berthiaume Shihan to Peachtree Aikikai Atlanta at Peachtree Aikikai Atlanta

June 22, 2012 at 6pm to June 24, 2012 at 7pm
Berthiaume sensei is one of the best teachers that I've met. Excellent explanations, interesting variations of classic techniques. To have him coming so close and not attend the seminar - there are no excuses for this.See More
May 22
0 Comments
walter patterson commented on Serguei Cherstiouk's blog post Breathing
"I don't understand. 0.5-2 seconds. At rest 12-20 breaths per minutes. Ki breaths can last over a minute. Upper chest breathing is a sign of emotional distress. Lower lung, or abdominal breathing is calming."
Apr 25
Serguei Cherstiouk posted a blog post

Excellent explanations of various koshies

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzBsKtf87cYThis is judo, but very close to our techniques. Also good to know the correct names,See More
Nov 22, 2011
0 Comments
Serguei Cherstiouk posted a blog post

Another way of learning break falls

What I like about this sequence of exercises - they look safe and each next step is just a little bit harder, so you can learn gradually.Also it teaches exactly what I was missing - how to roll your body after you hit the mat with your back hand.video SergeiSee More
Sep 15, 2011
0 Comments
Serguei Cherstiouk posted a blog post

Two video clips with Osawa sensei from Summer Camp 2011

Aug 4 classAug 5 class These are pretty good quality clips. I would suggest to download them as avi file and watch in slow motion or frame by frame. You may use Free YouTube Downloader SergeiSee More
Aug 29, 2011
0 Comments
Tamas Szeier commented on Serguei Cherstiouk's blog post Breathing
"In my understanding synchronizing breathing with technique is KI, which is what we definitely need in aikido. So in the beginning one should force him/herself to focus on and pay attention to this synchronization until it becomes instinct and such…"
Dec 30, 2010
Aikido of Charlotte commented on Serguei Cherstiouk's blog post Breathing
"Sergei-San, Try and understand one of the key components of Aikido, "Ki" and "Kohkyo"; yes, breathing normal will show signs of composure, balance and control.  But what you are doing and a lot of people do is hold your…"
Dec 17, 2010
Serguei Cherstiouk posted a blog post

Breathing

I've been hearing this advise again and again - synchronize the execution of your technique with your breath. And it does not make any sense for me. People normally breath with regular intervals 0.5-2 sec, depending on the need of oxygen. How can this be synchronized with attacks of your opponent(s)?  In fact I'd prefer to keep my breath as even as possible, which is a part of a state of balance.See More
Dec 17, 2010
3 Comments
Serguei Cherstiouk posted a blog post

Minutes from Eddie Hagihara seminar at Water Oak Aikikai, 05/14/2010

1. When you do aikido with love - this is what it is really about.Smooth techniques are a basement, but they are not very specific toaikido, all martial arts have valid set of techniques. And you may spend all your life exploring and polishing them. But when youstart doing them with care for your partner, then you may achieve new results - in your personal development in general, and inaikido in particular. Tendency to demonstrate "power", to throw andcrash your opponent is an indication that…See More
May 16, 2010
0 Comments
Aikido of Charlotte commented on Serguei Cherstiouk's blog post Shomenuchi iriminage
"Yes, we can do more of this. There's a reason O'Sensei nicknamed this technique the "20 year throw", because it takes a long time to master. Be patient, it will come.... (Tandoku Dosa) I would practice the footwork at home,…"
Dec 27, 2009
Aikido of Charlotte commented on Serguei Cherstiouk's blog post Main Sensei DVD
"Thanks Sergei, we appreciate it!"
Dec 20, 2009
Serguei Cherstiouk posted a blog post

Main Sensei DVD

We've recently uncovered an antique tape with Main sensei teaching self defense class. Jonathan sensei converted it to DVD. I made several copies.Will put on the table in the dojo. Very worth watching. Especially for those with long hairs.SergeiSee More
Dec 20, 2009
1 Comment
Serguei Cherstiouk commented on Tamas Szeier's blog post aikido links, videos from my previous life
"I like this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2X8f_GDjBKA Tamas, next time you teach the class - let's do these exercises. Sergei"
Sep 25, 2009
Serguei Cherstiouk posted a blog post

Notes from David Halprin seminar 09/12/2009

Quasi-quote:"To disarm an opponent is easy. It is hard to do it right"Most notable directions:"Nage - apply your weight when moving uke. Feel uke's weight via his limbs.Uke - don't be too stiff nor too soft. Allow nage to work with your trunk""What may seem as pulling in fact supposed to be leading. If you feel that you have to pull - change technique""The beginning of any technique usually is a very simple movement, but errors on dan tests happen mostly at this phase. So don't skip practicing…See More
Sep 16, 2009
0 Comments

Profile Information

What is your home dojo?
Aikido of Charlotte
How long have you been training?
4 years
What is your current rank?
1st kyu
What affiliation are you with?
USAF

Serguei Cherstiouk's Photos

Loading…
  • Add Photos
  • View All

Serguei Cherstiouk's Blog

Excellent explanations of various koshies

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzBsKtf87cY

This is judo, but very close to our techniques. Also good to know the correct names,

Posted on November 20, 2011 at 5:42pm

Another way of learning break falls

What I like about this sequence of exercises - they look safe and each next step is just a little bit harder, so you can learn gradually.

Also it teaches exactly what I was missing - how to roll your body after you hit the mat with your back hand.

video

 

Sergei

Posted on September 15, 2011 at 9:59am

Two video clips with Osawa sensei from Summer Camp 2011

Aug 4 class

Aug 5 class

 

These are pretty good quality clips. I would suggest to download them as avi file and watch in slow motion or frame by frame. You may use Free YouTube Downloader

 

Sergei

Posted on August 24, 2011 at 10:20pm

Breathing

I've been hearing this advise again and again - synchronize the execution of your technique with your breath. And it does not make any sense for me. People normally breath with regular intervals 0.5-2 sec, depending on the need of oxygen. How can this be synchronized with attacks of your opponent(s)?  In fact I'd prefer to keep my breath as even as possible, which is a part of a state of balance.

Posted on December 16, 2010 at 12:00pm — 3 Comments

Minutes from Eddie Hagihara seminar at Water Oak Aikikai, 05/14/2010





1. When you do aikido with love - this is what it is really about.

Smooth techniques are a basement, but they are not very specific to

aikido, all martial arts have valid set of techniques. And you may spend all your life exploring and polishing them. But when you

start doing them with care for your partner, then you may achieve new results - in your personal development in general, and in

aikido in particular. Tendency to demonstrate "power", to throw… Continue

Posted on May 15, 2010 at 10:16pm

Comment Wall (1 comment)

You need to be a member of Aikido of Charlotte to add comments!

Join Aikido of Charlotte

At 2:09pm on May 6, 2009, Aikido of Charlotte said…
hey buddy, I got a better rez pic for you, and it's Kyu, not qyu......
 
 
 

Aikido Radio!



Forum

USAF Summer Camp Radio with Laura Pavlick

Started by Aikido of Charlotte May 22, 2011.

Andy Demko Shihan on Aikido Radio!

Started by Aikido of Charlotte Mar 9, 2011.

Joe Nemeth, 6th Dan, Shidoin, Aikido of Nassau County 1 Reply

Started by Aikido of Charlotte. Last reply by Jeff Bayard Sep 22, 2010.

Claire Keller, 5th Dan, Shidoin on Aikido of Charlotte Radio 1 Reply

Started by Aikido of Charlotte. Last reply by Jeff Bayard Sep 22, 2010.

The Women's Aikido Report | Episode 1 with Penny Bernath Sensei and Jennifer Yabut 1 Reply

Started by Aikido of Charlotte. Last reply by Jeff Bayard Sep 22, 2010.

© 2012   Created by Aikido of Charlotte.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service