The last training session of this year is on Tuesday 15th December.
We will re-open on Tuesday 5th January 2010.
Have a merry Christmas and a happy New Year.
Congratulations to Phil Eyers and Eoin Kerrigan who passed their grading at the ZETAR national examination, earning their Shodan (1st dan).
Congratulations also to Jonathan Pieterse and Matt Drinkwater (from Gowaryu Aikido dojo) for getting their 2nd kyu.
We are all proud of the guys’ achievement.
Finally, a massive welldone to Greg Barton (Shoshinkan dojo) who received his Godan (5th dan).
The official newsletter of the Zen Eikoku Tomiki Aikido Renmei for December 2009 is available for download:
Continue ReadingThere will be an training session on Sunday 22nd November 2009.
It will be at the SWAN Centre from 3:00 til 6:00pm.
The official newsletter of the Japanese Aikido Association
for September 2009 is available for download:
Zen Eikoku Tomiki Aikido Renmei is hosting a Koryu Dai Ichi Seminar under the direction of Shaun Hoddy Sensei 6th Dan Tomiki Aikido, 1st Dan Taiho-Jutsu.
Saturday 14th November 2009, from 2:30pm to 5:45pm
"My daughter Lisa who lost her battle to cancer on 27th November 2006 has inspired this course. The aim of this course is to raise money for the Karen Ball Fund. The Karen Ball Fund is a small charity based in the county of Rutland who came to our aid by funding some of Lisa’s private treatment. All profits made will be donated to the Karen Ball Fund."
Please support this good cause:
http://www.rutnet.co.uk/karenballfund
Cost:
ZETAR Licensed Instructor Free
Adult Course Fee £8.00
Junior Course Fee £4.00
More details available here:
Course invite, Koryu Dai Ichi Seminar
There will be no JUNIOR training tonight (11/09/2009) at Bockhanger Community Centre.
The adult class will be held as normal from 7:30 until 9:30pm.
We apologised for any inconvenience and for the short notice.
The official newsletter of the Zen Eikoku Tomiki Aikido Renmei for September/October 2009 is available for download:
Aikimail September/October 2009 Continue Reading
Christophe Courtin is opening a new club in Dover, Kent with the help of Gowaryu and Katsujinken Aikido clubs.
The club is called Genryukan Aikido and is affiliated to ZETAR.
Training will be every monday from 22nd June at the Dover Leisure Centre, from 7:00-9:00pm.
It is open to anyone over the age of 14.
For more information, just visit www.genryukan.co.uk
The Meikyokai Aikido club is holding a seminar with Sensei Robert Mustard 7th Dan Yoshinkan Aikido on November 7th and 8th at the Dartford Judo Centre in Kent. The seminar is an open event and would be of interest to all students of Aikido regardless of style.
Mustard Sensei is one of the leading exponents of Aikido in the world today having spent 10 years in Japan. In 1991 Mustard Sensei was appointed Itaku Shidoin by Shioda Kancho and remained the Chief Foreign Instructor at the Yoshinkan Hombu Dojo until he moved back to Canada in 1995
This is a great opportunity to train with one of the best aikidoka in the world today, so don't miss out!
For more details, please download the PDF document available here with all the details on the course, please note that proof of insurance will be required and this can be provided at a minimal cost. (NB. This would be insurance with the BAB).
Continue ReadingThe official newsletter of the Zen Eikoku Tomiki Aikido Renmei,
Aiki Mail June/July 2009
Due to Mr Yamada being in poor health at present and unable to travel to the UK, the seminar at the Shoshinkan Dojo with him will not be taking place.
We all wish Yamada San a speedy recovery.
Last night we hosted a self defence class for SAGA employees, with all proceeds going to SAGA's Charitable Trust. Everyone enjoyed themselves, and the feedback has been trememdous. Some photos are in the gallery
Senta Yamada
Judo, Aikido & Kendo Master
27th June, 2:30-4:30pm
Watersite Farm Sports Centre
Canvey Island Essex
Junior 6.00GBP
Adult 12.00GBP
For more information and book this course, please download this file.
Some Gowa Ryu members accepted an invitation to train with Shukumei Aikido Club on Sunday night in Otford.
It was a very enjoyable evening. Thanks again to all at Shukumei Aikido for the very warm welcome
You may recall some guys from Otford came down and trained at our club recently. Through Simon, we have been invited to come and train with Shukumei aikido this Sunday (5th Apr). I know its short notice, but it would be great if some of us could go up and visit.
Sunday 5th April, 7.30pm.
For details of the club visit www.shukumeiaikido.co.uk
The club is giving a special one-off self defence class, with all proceeds going to Saga's Charitable Trust (SCT). All adults are welcome.
Monday 18th may 2009, 6pm - 8pm. Saga Pavilion, Enbrook Park, Sandgate CT20 3SE.
Five pounds per person (all to charity). Wear comfortable clothes (T-shirt, jogging bottoms, trainers.)
Self Defence Class Poster (PDF)
SCT's mission is to benefit underprivileged communities in developing countries. They invest in sustainable projects that will empower and support local communities as well as offer increased opportunities for them to benefit from tourism.
For more details visit the Saga Charitable Trust Website
The official newsletter of the Zen Eikoku Tomiki Aikido Renmei,
Tuesday night's hanbo training
Just a quick montage of self defence photos and a few little clips of kikarigeiko from a Friday training session.
We have a few new photos from Friday night's self defence training.
You'll find the photos in the gallery
Here is a little video trailer of Tuesday night's self defence work for your enjoyment
A few pics from last night's pre-grading training are now in the gallery
Continue ReadingGowa Ryu Aikido is now present on Facebook.
Click here to view Gowa Ryu's group.
at Brighton Aikido
A few of our members went to Brighton to participate to the Christian Tissier Shihan's seminar (www.brightonaikikai.org.uk).
Here is the feedback:
"Brilliant time had by all. Everyone there was very welcoming. Tissier Shihan was very friendly and helpful (as you can see from the photos!)."
Small video we took of Tissier Shihan at the event
Brighton Aikikai's own videos of the weekend available via the links below;
Video 1 (HD)
Video 2 (HD)
Video 1 (HQ)
Video 2 (HQ)
Continue Reading
The official newsletter of the Zen Eikoku Tomiki Aikido Renmei,
Aiki Mail February 2009 available here
Continue ReadingMore members of Gowaryu Aikido obtain the British Aikido Board Coach Level1 Certificate of competence.
Over the weekend of the 24/25th January 2009, Thomas Davey, Christophe Courtin, Eoin Kerrigan and Phil Eyers successfully completed the British Aikido Board level 1 Coach course hosted by Tony Evangelou at the London Aikido club, and instructed by Steve and Ann Billett from the Aikido Development Society.
The course was an intensive two days consisting of a full day of theory based learning following by a day of practical assessment.
Congratulations to all of them.
Continue ReadingChristian Tissier Shihan 7th Dan
at Brighton Aikido
Saturday 7th March (11:00-13:00 & 15:00-17:00)
Sunday 8th March (11-13:00)
Worthing Leisure Centre
Shaftesbury Avenue,
Durrington, West Sussex, BN12 4ET
Tickets: £20 per session or £50 for the whole weekend.
More information on www.brightonaikikai.org.uk
Igarashi Kazuo Shihan 7th Dan Aikikai
Kyoushi, Tenshin Shoden Katori Shintoryu
We are pleased to announce that tickets have now gone on sale for this event, see website for more information and to purchase your tickets.
Ticket holders will also benefit from fast-track entry to the event.
We expect this course to be extremely well attended and recommend booking as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
This course, set over several days, promises to be something quite special and we expect students from all over the world to attend.
The course will cover all aspects of Aikido including bokken and Jo waza.
Please refer to the course poster or website for more information on practice times Click here for course website.
Although you do not need to pay in advance for this course we recommend that you download the registration information and complete the booking form prior to arrival to save time.
To download the booking form in Microsoft format Click Here
To download the booking form in Adobe PDF format Click Here
Venue: Pill Dojo. The Poplars, Bristol. BS20 0DH
University of Bath. New Village Site. Claverton Down, BATH, BA2 7AY
Costs:
£15 for 1 day (Wed, Thurs, Fri)
£30 for 1 day (Sat or Sun)
£50 for 2 days (Sat & Sun)
£65 for 3 days (Fri, Sat, & Sun)
£75 for full course (Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun)
If you have any further questions please e-mail on info@tenchikandojo.com or call on +44 7775 610 464. For more information and for further posters and registration forms visit www.tenchikandojo.com
About Igarashi Shihan:
IGARASHI Kazuo Shihan is currently dojo-cho of Aikido Igarashi Dojos with the headquarters based in Hashimoto. Currently teaching in half a dozen dojos in the greater Tokyo area. Igarashi Sensei started his Aikido career back in 1964 at Meiji University under Kobayashi Yasuo Shihan. He later entered Kobayashi Dojos as a live in student in 1973. Igarashi Sensei went on to become a professional Aikido instructor and in 1978 was invited to teach in Sweden and Finland. In 1983 Igarashi Sensei established his first dojo in Hashimoto. Igarashi sensei was awarded his 7th Dan in 2000 and now teaches all over the world including Finland, Sweden, China, Canada, Perth. We are very proud to invite Igarashi sensei to teach in the UK