GowaRyu Aikido

Kyu Grading results

2011-07-21T12:46:00.004+01:00

Here are the results of the kyu grading that took place at the Saltwood Dojo on 17th July 2011:

Adults:

Trevor Orman, brown

Phil Ayton, orange stripe

Manoj Patel, yellow

Stano Tvrdik, yellow

Juniors:

Craig Spooner, brown

Oscar Coleman, brown

Dan Binder, blue

Ben Binder, green +2 mons

Jordan Later, orange

Lauren Ayton, orange

Alex Boorman, orange

Congratulations to all who took parts.

Dan grading

2011-07-19T12:45:00.000+01:00

The grading will take place on Saturday 24th September 2011 from 1pm - 3pm on the 2nd mat (juniors area) during the South Of The River seminar.
This is while Chris' and Mick's sessions are happening on the main mat.

Currently we have confirmed for the panel;

Shaun Hoddy
Jim Dempster
Andy Wisbey

Grading

2011-01-31T22:54:00.004Z

A ZETAR grading was held at the Saltwood Dojo on Sunday 30th January 2011.

Jim Dempster, Julian Goldsmith, Phil Eyers & Tom Davey were on the panel.

The results are as follow:

Adults

1st Kyu: Emma Rutt

3rd kyu: Mike DeFroand, Lloyd Martin
8th kyu: Phil Ayton

Juniors
Blue belt+2 mons: Oscar Coleman and Craig Spooner
Green belt: Dan and Ben Binder
Yellow belt: Max Gardner, Jordan Later, Alex Boorman and Lauren Ayton

Well done everybody.

Aikimail December 2010 / January 2011

2011-01-01T10:39:00.001Z

The official newsletter of the Zen Eikoku Tomiki Aikido Renmei for December 2010/ January 2011 is available for download:

Aikimail December 2010 / December 2011

Grading

2010-12-07T09:30:00.003Z

The next grading will take place at the Swan Centre, S. Willesborough on Sunday 30th January 2011.

Shaun Hoddy Sensei has kindly agreed to head the panel.

The dojo will open at 9am on the day for mat laying and registration will take place from 9.30am. The grading will start at 10am sharp and continue until 2pm.

All persons grading should notify Jim BEFORE Sunday 23rd January 2011. All Dan grade applications should be submitted no later than Sunday 16th January 2011.

Dan grade applications can be sent via email via the Gowa Ryu website.

This grading is open to ALL ZETAR members. Please ensure that if you intend to grade that your membership is up to date PRIOR to applying for a grading place. All grading applications should be authorized and endorsed by your Club sensei.

Hassou Aikido

2010-10-29T13:02:00.000+01:00

The Saltwood club now has an official name, logo and website!

Hassou Aikido (www.hassou.co.uk)

Hassou Aikido has been founded by Eoin Kerrigan and Phil Eyers.

Training is every wednesday, from 7:30 to 9:30 pm, and is open to anyone over the age of 16.

The venue is the “Lad’s Club” in Saltwood (Rectory Lane, Saltwood, Hythe, CT21 4PZ )

The first session is free, and any subsequent ones are £5.

A beginners course will start in November 2010, but everybody is welcome and encouraged to come.

For more information, visit www.hassou.co.uk.

Reminder

2010-09-29T09:18:00.000+01:00

Just to remind everyone, there will be NO TRAINING on the following dates:
Oct 1st, Oct 8th, Oct 22nd, Nov 5th, Dec 3rd.
(all Fridays).

Ashford venues will also be closed over the festive season.

ZETAR Aikimail October / November 2010

2010-09-27T13:23:00.001+01:00

The official newsletter of the Zen Eikoku Tomiki Aikido Renmei for October/November 2010 is available for download:

Aikimail October / November 2010

British Aikido Board National Course 2010

2010-09-20T15:28:00.001+01:00

Brunel University West London – Saturday 9th October 2010

The National Course is held to provide an opportunity for the wider aikido family to meet together and to train in a variety of styles under some of this country’s leading instructors.

Brunel University West London has a well equipped sports centre. The Dojo is light and airy, will provide a training area of approximately 250 mats, plus space for spectators The Course is open to all aikidoka aged 18 years and over. Those not holding a current BAB insurance certificate will be required to pay an additional 5 pounds to cover insurance.

Visit the BAB website for more information.

Wednesday training

2010-09-15T09:22:00.000+01:00

Eoin Kerrigan

Starting 15th September, there will be a new Wednesday training session in the Lad’s Club in Saltwood, near Hythe, coached by Eoin Kerrigan.

The lesson will run from 7:30 until 9:30 and mat fees will be £5.

At 9:30 we will de-mat and repair to the pub across the road for our cool down.

All are welcome, and while a beginners class is envisioned, or at least a class that focuses on the basic skills as a core to enlightenment, or sommit, we’ll obviously help more senior grades to where they want to be too.

Follow this link for a map to the venue.

Yoshinkan Day

2010-09-03T12:10:00.002+01:00

Don't forget that Neil Saunders is teaching tomorrow for more information please contact Phil Eyers or visit the Genryukan website

• For your Diaries •

2010-09-03T12:06:00.002+01:00

Unfortunately training has been cancelled on Friday the 10th of September as the Swan Center has been prebooked for an event. Training back to normal on Tuesday the 14th...

Yamada Training Day

2010-09-03T11:59:00.002+01:00

As a fund raiser and to honour Yamada Sensei Shukumei Aikido Kai will be hosting an event on the 12 September between 18:00 and 21:00 at the Scout Hut in Otford Kent. The price will be £10 but all proceeds will be sent to Sensei Yamada's daughter.

To learn more visit the Shukumei website or email Rob.

The sad passing of an Aikido Great

2010-08-09T14:23:00.003+01:00

It is with sadness that I report that Senta Yamada Sensei passed yesterday the 8th August at 5pm. Yamada sensei has made many contributions to the development of Aikido and will be deeply missed by all.

All those wishing to send messages of condolence should send them to:

Tomoko san,
302, 2-37-24, Wakamiya,
Higash-Ku,
Fukuoka City,
JAPAN

There are also proposed plans for a memorial - to learn more please visit the Tomiki Aikido UK facebook group.

2010-08-06T08:34:00.002+01:00

**For your Diaries**

On the following dates there will be no training....

Sept 3rd | Sept 24th

Oct 1st | Oct 8th | Oct 22nd

Nov 5th

Dec 3rd

There will soon be a calendar on the site which you can follow these dates on! :o)

Training and venues schedule

2010-07-30T11:03:00.002+01:00

We are back at the Swan Centre, Tuesdays AND Fridays (there will be no training on the 1st Friday of every month).

Just a quick reminder to everyone that there is no training tonight, Friday 30th July in Ashford.
AND no training with the Sunday Syndicate on 1st August.

Back to normal from next week.
The first Friday each month is a rest day, so NO TRAINING on Friday 6th August 2010.

Grading July 2010

2010-07-27T11:47:00.002+01:00

An interclub ZETAR grading was held at the Genryukan dojo on 26th July 2010.

The panel was composed of Jim Dempster and Lis Jepsen from Gowaryu Aikido, Paul Smith from Mushin no Shin aikido, Phil Eyers and Christophe Courtin from Genryukan Aikido. The grading was supervised by Tom Davey and Eoin Kerrigan.

A big well done to all of those who passed, and thank you to Jim, Lis and Paul for joining us on this occasion.

The results are as below:

3rd Kyu (blue belt):

Martin Morris

6th Kyu (orange and stripe)

Simon Russel

7th Kyu (orange belt)

James Spencer
Ian Crumbie
Gabriel Kobol

8th Kyu (yellow belt)

Mark Ball
Lee Whitehall
Antonio Lambranca

Here are some pictures taken during the event:

S•A•S

2010-07-23T08:10:00.002+01:00

A new training ground has been established and will be made available on Sunday the 25th July at Saltwood Lads Club in Hythe. The Sunday Aikido Syndicate is invitation only and will be only extended to those who can successfully demonstrate the full RNK and RNK no Ura Waza on both sides. The syndicate will cost £15 pounds per month.

Bye Bye Bockhanger!

2010-07-23T07:18:00.002+01:00

The Swan Centre is in the final stages of its renovation and we have been able to secure training for fridays in addition to the Tuesday with the exception of the first friday of every month. Moving fridays to the Swan Center will mean that the mats will be in one location giving us a much larger mat space to train in. Once we have been notified that we can move back into the Swan Centre we will publish a date.

South Of The River Seminar 2010 - Pictures

2010-07-22T21:25:00.003+01:00

The "South Of The River Seminar" has been very successful.

We would like to thank all the students who attended, without your support events such as these would not happen. The coaches for this event were second to none with well thoughtout themes.

Here are some pictures of the events, the entire gallery is available here.

ZETAR Grading 10th July 2010

2010-07-12T13:19:00.003+01:00

Grading at Canvey Island on Saturday 10th July 2010.
The following were successful:
Jim Dempster - Sandan
Lis Jepsen - Shodan
Jon Pieterse - ikkyu
Matthew Drinkwater - ikkyu
Emma Rutt - nikyu
Trever Orman - nikyu
Lloyd Martin - yonkyu
Mike DeFroad - yonkyu
Kris gooding - shichikyu
Jim Arundell - shichikyu
Lynn Bracken - shichikyu
Liam Bennett - shichikyu

Congratulations to everyone!

South of the River Seminar

2010-05-18T18:19:00.002+01:00

There is a two day seminar scheduled for the 17 - 18th of July at the SAGA Pavillion.

Guest instructors will include;

• Shaun Hoddie 6th Dan

• Gregg Barton 5th Dan

• Mark Hayes Watkins 3rd Dan

• Julian Goldsmith 3rd Dan

• Jim Dempster 3rd Dan

Price is £15 per day for pre booking or £20 pounds for those paying at the door.

If you have any questions please email jonathan.pieterse@rutt.co.uk or call 07807 940 097

SELF DEFENCE SEMINAR

2010-05-11T14:42:00.001+01:00

We will be hosting a self defence seminar on Wednesday 12th of May at the Saga Pavillion. Training will be between 6-8 and will cost £5's -all proceeds will be going towards the Saga Charitable Trust.

Click here for directions

Mustard Course

2010-04-27T16:28:00.003+01:00

There will be a Yoshinkan Aikido Seminar with Sensei Robert Mustard 7th Dan on the 16 & 17th of October at the Dartford Judo Club. For more details and to book visit:

www.meikyokai.com

New venue for tuesday sessions

2010-04-20T10:50:00.002+01:00

For the next 3 months, starting 20th April 2010, Tuesday sessions will be held at the Stour Centre in Ashford (next to Ashford International Station).

This is due to some renovation work taking place at the Swan Centre.

For directions, visit our venues page

ZETAR Instructors Course Photos

2010-04-14T07:24:00.002+01:00

We have added the photos from the ZETAR Instructors Course on 27th March 2010 to the gallery.

Yonkyo Training Day (pictures)

2010-03-08T14:29:00.001Z

Pictures taken during the Yonkyo training day are now available in our Galleries:

http://www.gowaryuaikido.co.uk/Picsandvideos/Galleries/default.htm?albumid=5446261376814891553

Session with Neil Saunders Sensei

2010-03-03T15:52:00.003Z

Last night Gowaryu enjoyed a Yoshinkan flavour with a visit from Meikyokai aikido club, Bexley. Neil Saunders (4th Dan) took the class through the

following exercises;

Kamae

Nikajo/nikkyo/kote mawashi

Sankajo/sankyo/Tenkai kote hineri

Hiji ate/Mae otoshi

Kotegaeshi

Iriminage

Kokyu ho

Osae waza

The evening was mainly focused on the importance of good kamae (posture), but while being relaxed. We liked how resistance from uke made no difference to the techniques, yet there was no discernable pain compliance used in locks.

Many of the techniques were focused on disturbing uke's balance through the shoulder.

Our thanks again go to Neil Saunders, Dave Clarke, Mark Atkinson, and Rob Cole for coming down. A thoroughly interesting and enjoyable evening was had by all.

Sunday Training Day

2010-02-26T22:58:00.000Z

We will be holding an open invite course at the Swan Centre dojo on Sunday 7th March 2010.
Starting at 1pm and ending at 5pm.
Cost will be £5.
The content will be Yonki-O.

Also please bring you weapons.

A session with Neil Saunders Sensei

2010-02-22T11:28:00.004Z

On Tuesday 2nd March, Gowaryu Aikido will be receiving Neil Saunders Sensei from Meikyokai Aikido, and some of this students.

The session will be at the Swan Centre, from 7:30pm to 9:30pm.

Aikimail January/February 2010

2010-01-28T16:49:00.002Z

The official newsletter of the Zen Eikoku Tomiki Aikido Renmei for January/February 2010 is available for download:

Aikimail January/February 2010

Christmas break

2009-12-15T13:40:00.003Z

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.

New black belts!

2009-12-13T15:52:00.002Z

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).

Aikimail December 2009

2009-12-06T21:10:00.001Z

The official newsletter of the Zen Eikoku Tomiki Aikido Renmei for December 2009 is available for download:

Aikimail December 2009

Sunday training session

2009-11-14T11:49:00.004Z

There will be an training session on Sunday 22nd November 2009.

It will be at the SWAN Centre from 3:00 til 6:00pm.

JAA News September 2009

2009-10-16T09:21:00.001+01:00

The official newsletter of the Japanese Aikido Association
for September 2009 is available for download:

JAA News September 2009

Koryu Dai Ichi Seminar

2009-09-12T14:08:00.002+01:00

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

NO JUNIOR class Friday 11th September

2009-09-11T14:19:00.004+01:00

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.

Aikimail September/October 2009

2009-09-09T18:08:00.001+01:00

The official newsletter of the Zen Eikoku Tomiki Aikido Renmei for September/October 2009 is available for download:

Aikimail September/October 2009

New sister club in Dover

2009-06-11T12:33:00.003+01:00

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

Robert Mustard Sensei Seminar - November

2009-05-28T12:55:00.002+01:00

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).

Aikimail

2009-05-27T10:01:00.001+01:00

The official newsletter of the Zen Eikoku Tomiki Aikido Renmei,

Aiki Mail June/July 2009

Senta Yamada seminar canceled

2009-05-24T12:53:00.001+01:00

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.

Self Defence for SAGA Charitable Trust

2009-05-19T15:39:00.006+01:00

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 seminar at Canvey Island

2009-04-12T17:04:00.008+01:00

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.

Shukumei Aikido Club, Otford

2009-04-06T17:30:00.003+01:00

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

Invitation to Shukumei aikido club, Otford

2009-04-03T15:36:00.004+01:00

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

Self Defence Class - For Charity

2009-04-02T15:28:00.004+01:00

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

AIKI MAIL

2009-04-01T09:15:00.003+01:00

The official newsletter of the Zen Eikoku Tomiki Aikido Renmei,

Aiki Mail March-April 2009

Hanbo Training

2009-04-01T00:15:00.003+01:00

Tuesday night's hanbo training

New (little) training video online

2009-03-30T19:19:00.004+01:00

Just a quick montage of self defence photos and a few little clips of kikarigeiko from a Friday training session.

New Photos

2009-03-29T20:32:00.003+01:00

We have a few new photos from Friday night's self defence training.
You'll find the photos in the gallery

New video

2009-03-25T00:55:00.005Z

Here is a little video trailer of Tuesday night's self defence work for your enjoyment

Few pics added

2009-03-18T14:14:00.001Z

A few pics from last night's pre-grading training are now in the gallery

Facebook

2009-03-17T14:43:00.001Z

Gowa Ryu Aikido is now present on Facebook.
Click here to view Gowa Ryu's group.

Christian Tissier Shihan 7th Dan

2009-03-08T13:54:00.005Z

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!)."

More pics here

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)

AIKI MAIL

2009-02-02T13:53:00.000Z

The official newsletter of the Zen Eikoku Tomiki Aikido Renmei,

Aiki Mail February 2009 available here

More members of Gowaryu Aikido obtain the British Aikido Board Coach Level1 Certificate of competence.

2009-01-26T13:53:00.000Z

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.

Open Course 2009

2009-01-26T13:52:00.000Z

Christian 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

Aikido camp 25th March – 29th March 2009

2009-01-06T13:50:00.000Z

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

Grading at Zen Eikoku Tomiki Aikido Renmei

2008-12-22T13:49:00.001Z

Congratulations to all those who went to Canvey Island for their test last saturday.

(click to enlarge)

Here are the result:
- Tom Davey is Shodan.
- Eoin Kerrigan, Phil Eyers and Yochi Sidoli are 1st Kyu.
- Jon Pieterse, Trevor Orman and Matthew Drinkwater are 3rd Kyu.
- Mike DeFroand is 5th Kyu

(click to enlarge)

Also well done to Mark Haye-Watkins and Nick Bailey (from our sister club Katsujinken Aikido) who reached the level of 3rd and 2nd Dan.

AIKI MAIL

2008-12-08T13:48:00.000Z

The official newsletter of the Zen Eikoku Tomiki Aikido Renmei,
Aiki Mail December 2008 available here

British Aikido Board National Course 2008

2008-09-01T13:48:00.000+01:00

Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre - Saturday 27th September 2008

The National Course is held to provide an opportunity for the wider aikido family to meet together and to train in a variety of styles under some of this country's leading instructors:

Gordon Jones Shihan 6th Dan Hombu

Quentin Cooke 5th Dan

Davinder Bath 5th Dan

Clive McDowell 4th Dan

Vincent Hammond 4th Dan

Brian Stockwell 7th Dan

Advance payment £20, payment on day £25

More details here

BAA Junior Championships (South)

2008-07-13T13:48:00.000+01:00

Following the success of the last years competition the 2008 BAA Junior Competition (South) is going to be on Saturday 15th November in High Wycombe.

Venue: Wycombe Judo Centre
Date: Saturday 15th November 2008

Events to be confirmed but will follow same for mat as last year

Under 8	Under 10	Under 12 and 14	Under 16
Basic Kata 1-5 Ninidori Tanto	Basic Kata 1-10 Ninidori Tanto	Basic Kata 1-14 Ninidori Tanto	Basic Kata 1-17 Ninidori Tanto Open Kata (no weapons)

The venue is confirmed as http://www.wycombejudocentre.co.uk/.

Cheers

John Carpenter
Eastleigh Aikido Junior Club
07830040625

Koryu Dai San Suwari Waza & Tachi Waza Sections

2008-05-29T13:47:00.001+01:00

The Zen Eikoku Tomiki Aikido Renmei in association with the Aikido Development Society is hosting a Koryu Dai San Suwari Waza & Tachi Waza Seminar at:

Waterside Farm Sports Centre. Canvey Island, Essex.
Saturday 6th September from 2.30pm to 6.00pm.

Course tutors Shaun Hoddy 6th Dan & Greg Barton 4th Dan
Course Fee’s:
- Junior £4.00.
- Adult £8.00.

www.tomiki-aikido.org

AIKI MAIL

2008-05-29T13:47:00.000+01:00

The official newsletter of the Zen Eikoku Tomiki Aikido Renmei,

Aiki Mail June 2008 available here

AIKI MAIL

2008-01-04T13:46:00.000Z

The official newsletter of the Zen Eikoku Tomiki Aikido Renmei,

Aiki Mail January-February 2008 available here

CLUB GRADING

2007-12-10T13:46:00.000Z

There will be a club grading on Friday 1st February 2008 up to 2nd Kyu.

NEW SELF DEFENCE COURSE

2007-11-26T13:45:00.000Z

As from Friday 4th January 2008 we will be running a self defence course, every Tuesday and Friday from 6.30 to 7.30pm until the end of January.

This is open to everyone, not just club members. The course will comprise various grappling, stick and edged weapon techniques, as well as striking and control techniques as taught to the British armed forces, Japanese and UK police forces.

This will be a mixed class, i.e. juniors and seniors will be sharing the same mat though will not train together for safety reasons.

Each lesson will cost £4, though club members will get a rebate on this fee. There will be no gi's worn during these training sessions, order of dress will be tracksuits.

NEW BELTS

2007-11-26T13:44:00.000Z

Some of the senior members of the club went to The Sleeping Storm Dojo on Sunday 25th November 2007 and took the area grading. The grading staff headed by Sensei Adrian Tyndale, Godan awarded the following grades

Christophe Courtin - Shodan
Kirsty Bricknell - 1st Kyu
Eoin Kerrigan - 2nd Kyu

Jim would like to take this opportunity to thank the grading panel and all the coaching staff at Kikusui Kai Aikido for running the grading and say very well done to Christophe, Kirsty and Eoin.

Christophe, Kirsty and Eoin

DECEMBER GRADING

2006-12-10T13:38:00.000Z

Here are the result of the grading held on 10th December 2006:

Adult section

Yoshiko Sidoli 3rd Kyu
Josie Bricknell 3rd Kyu
Andy Mahon 4th Kyu
Keiron Le Tournier 5th Kyu
Gavin Le Tournier 5th Kyu

Junior section

Josh Latter 3rd Kyu
Kelly Dempster 3rd Kyu
James Norman 4th Kyu 2nd mon
Rebecca Norman 4th Kyu 2nd mon
Hannah Aiton 4th kyu 2nd mon
Bethany Norman 4th Kyu 1st mon
Oscar Coleman 5th kyu 3rd mon
Jamie Coleman 5th kyu
James Le Tournier 5th kyu
Gemma Phipps 6th kyu 3rd mon
Sam Delfiore 6th kyu 2nd mon
Ashton West 6th kyu 3rd mon
Tristen West 6th kyu 2nd mon
Jay Jackson 6th kyu 2nd mon

Student of the year went to Josh Latter
The Aiki 'Spirit' award went to Rebecca Norman

Most promising new comer awards :
girls section - Hannah Aiton
boys section - Oscar Coleman

Student of the month for Nov 06 was Kelly Dempster. Dec 06 was Jamie Coleman.

The Gowa Ryu Uchi Deshi for 06 is Tom Davey.

Well done everybody!

NEW GRADES

2006-11-16T13:38:00.000Z

Tom and Richard passed to brown belt and orange belt respectively on Sunday at Thanet Judo Kwai.
They successfully got through a tough session, so a well done.

PICTURES OF THE EAST STOUR PRIMARY SCHOOL DEMONSTRATION

2006-07-26T14:37:00.000+01:00

The demonstration at the East Stour Primary School was quite a success, with the club's students braving the heat to show what Aikido is all about.

You can see the pictures here.

AIKIMAIL

2006-05-25T14:36:00.000+01:00

The May/June 2006 issue of Aiki Mail, the official newsletter of the Zen Eikoku Tomiki Aikido Renmei is now available here.

GRADING RESULTS

2006-04-21T14:35:00.000+01:00

Kirsty Bricknell and Eoin Kerrigan passed to blue belt and green belt respectively on Wednesday night at Thanet Judo Kwai.
It was a very energetic grading and they both performed really well. So a hearty well done

TANSEIKAN FUNDAY MARCH 2006 RESULTS

2006-04-06T20:00:00.000+01:00

16 Juniors from Eastleigh Aikido plus Jamie, Nicole, Alex, John, Kirsty and parents

11 Juniors from Ashford Aikido Club plus Jim and parents

8 Juniors from Winchester Aikido Club plus Bob, Alistair, Tim, Adam, William, James and parents

17 Juniors from Tanseikan plus Vanda, Sean, Volkan, Joe, Charlie and David

Junanahon

Starter Grades

1st Emma Whitlock & Niamh Carpenter
2nd Dylan Hawksworth & Daniel Wright
3rd Lucie Dick & Louise Young

Middle Grades

1st Rebecca Norman & Kelly Dempster
2nd Oliver Hunt & Chris Wolstenholme
3rd George Ellis & Charles Ellis

High Grades

1st Charlie Keeper & Jenna Barnes
2nd Sian House-Merritt & Africe Townsend
3rd Louis Barnes & Adam Collins

Ninindori

Beta B

1st Joshua Fielding, Emma Whitlock & Tamara Field-Wilson
2nd Billy Savage, Ryan Muhareem & Dylan Hawksworth
3rd Jordon Ellis, Mathew Belayneh & Oliver Rowe

Beta A

1st Lucie Dick, Curtis Price & Oliver Hunt
2nd Thomas Murphy, Jacob Platt & James Norman
3rd Louise Young, Max Magill & George Ellis

Alpha B

1st Nick Woodman, Josie Bricknell & Chris Wolstenholme
2nd Rebecca Norman, Charles Ellis & Charles Yuen
3rd Perry Robert, Louis Barnes & Bethany Norman

Alpha A

1st Sev Nzsdejan, Charlie Keeper & Freddie Hawkings
2nd Birkan Parlar, Adam Collins & Sean Muharrem
3rd Sian House-Merritt, Jenna Barnes & Ed Thomas

Tanto Taisabaki (Beta)

1st Jacob Platt
2nd Bethany Norman
3rd Curtis Price

Tanto Taisabaki (Alpha)

1st Jenna Barnes
2nd Adam Collins
3rd Ed Thomas

Best Aikidoka Awards

Africe Townsend
Kelly Dempster
Dylan Hawksworth

SENSEI'S NEW BELT

2006-04-06T14:33:00.000+01:00

Jim Dempster was promoted to second dan on Saturday 1st April (or was it a cruel April fool?).

So from all the Gowaryu's students: "Well done Jim!"

PICTURE OF THE ADULT COMPETITION (BISHAM ABBEY)

2006-03-25T20:00:00.000Z

On Sunday 26th February 2006, the club is taking part in an Area Randori Competition at Bisham Abbey, Buckinghamshire.

Here are the pictures of the team in action.

Well done Yoshiko Sidoli for bringing back a medal!

KIDS COMPETITION TRAINING PICTURES

2006-03-20T20:00:00.000Z

At last, the pictures of the competition training day with Nicole Anson & Marlon Hoating are available here.

The event was held on 21st January 2006 at the Triangle Community Centre in Dover. The "freeplay" training day was designed to direct children and young people in the art of Tanto Randori.. You'll see just how much fun the kids have had that day. :)

A COUPLE OF PICS

2005-11-17T20:00:00.000Z

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Students attending the Judo Go-Shin-Jutsu Kata course ran on Sunday 16th October 2005 in Epsom with the Kano Society.

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Students who went through the grading at the Thanet Martial Arts Centre (Margate) on Wednesday 5th October 2005.
From the Gowa Ryu club, Kirsty Bricknell was promoted to 3rd kyu (green belt), and Christophe Courtin to 1st kyu (brown belt).

STUDENT OF THE MONTH

2005-10-11T20:00:00.001+01:00

We are proud to announce that the Student of the Month for October 2005 is Alex Vergara.

Well done Alex! :)

KIDS COMPETITION AT CANVEY ISLAND (01/10/2005)

2005-10-11T20:00:00.000+01:00

The juniors participated in the competition held at Canvey Island on the 1st October 2005.
Check out the result at the here.

KORYU DAI GO COURSE WITH SHAUN HODDY

2005-09-15T20:00:00.000+01:00

The Aikido Development Society, Gowaryu Aikido, Katsujinken Aikido Ryu, Winchmore and David Lloyd Clubs visited Shaun Hoddy's Dojo on Canvey Island on the 4th of September 2005 for a Koryu Dai Go course.

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Shaun Hoddy can be seen performing the Koryu Dai Go on Aikido Development Society.

A big thank you to Shaun and his club member for an enjoyable afternoon.

KIDS COMPETITION, SATURDAY 10th 2005

2005-09-14T20:00:00.000+01:00

Saturdays competition was quite a success, with contestants from the Ashford and Deal clubs battling it out in four different categories.

More here..

GowaRyu Aikido

Kyu Grading results

Dan grading

Grading

Aikimail December 2010 / January 2011

Grading

Hassou Aikido

Reminder

ZETAR Aikimail October / November 2010

British Aikido Board National Course 2010

Wednesday training

Yoshinkan Day

• For your Diaries •

Yamada Training Day

The sad passing of an Aikido Great

Training and venues schedule

Grading July 2010

S•A•S

Bye Bye Bockhanger!

South Of The River Seminar 2010 - Pictures

ZETAR Grading 10th July 2010

South of the River Seminar

SELF DEFENCE SEMINAR

We will be hosting a self defence seminar on Wednesday 12th of May at the Saga Pavillion. Training will be between 6-8 and will cost £5's -all proceeds will be going towards the Saga Charitable Trust.

Mustard Course

New venue for tuesday sessions

ZETAR Instructors Course Photos

Yonkyo Training Day (pictures)

Session with Neil Saunders Sensei

Sunday Training Day

We will be holding an open invite course at the Swan Centre dojo on Sunday 7th March 2010.Starting at 1pm and ending at 5pm.Cost will be £5.The content will be Yonki-O.

Also please bring you weapons.

A session with Neil Saunders Sensei

Aikimail January/February 2010

Christmas break

New black belts!

Aikimail December 2009

Sunday training session

JAA News September 2009

Koryu Dai Ichi Seminar

NO JUNIOR class Friday 11th September

Aikimail September/October 2009

New sister club in Dover

Robert Mustard Sensei Seminar - November

Aikimail

Senta Yamada seminar canceled

Self Defence for SAGA Charitable Trust

Senta Yamada seminar at Canvey Island

Shukumei Aikido Club, Otford

Invitation to Shukumei aikido club, Otford

Self Defence Class - For Charity

AIKI MAIL

Hanbo Training

New (little) training video online

New Photos

New video

Few pics added

Facebook

Christian Tissier Shihan 7th Dan

AIKI MAIL

More members of Gowaryu Aikido obtain the British Aikido Board Coach Level1 Certificate of competence.

Open Course 2009

Aikido camp 25th March – 29th March 2009

Grading at Zen Eikoku Tomiki Aikido Renmei

AIKI MAIL

British Aikido Board National Course 2008

BAA Junior Championships (South)

Koryu Dai San Suwari Waza & Tachi Waza Sections

AIKI MAIL

AIKI MAIL

CLUB GRADING

NEW SELF DEFENCE COURSE

NEW BELTS

DECEMBER GRADING

NEW GRADES

PICTURES OF THE EAST STOUR PRIMARY SCHOOL DEMONSTRATION

AIKIMAIL

GRADING RESULTS

TANSEIKAN FUNDAY MARCH 2006 RESULTS

SENSEI'S NEW BELT

We will be holding an open invite course at the Swan Centre dojo on Sunday 7th March 2010.
Starting at 1pm and ending at 5pm.
Cost will be £5.
The content will be Yonki-O.