Sensei Gurinder Singh, teacher at the Epsom Ki Aikido club, has recently taken on the role of grading officer for Kyu gradings. He brings a kindness to the gradings that ensures the grading applicants are able to drop their nerves and perform at their best. When did you start Ki Aikido? I started Ki Aikido…
Many thanks to Sensei Mark Greenley of the Muswell Hill club for coming to teach our area course last weekend – he always comes with a friendly and approachable style and a bag of new things to teach us. We had a good turnout, with just under 30 people on the mat, and everyone thoroughly…
So why Aikido? It was March 1996 and I was fast approaching 30, my football legs were already ageing and I was contemplating what I could do instead. Around that time a friend suggested going to the cinema to watch a film called Nico starring Steven Seagal. I was impressed with what I saw and…
Sensei Ford’s funeral will take place on Wednesday 12th of November at 4pm. The service will take place at: The Gwent Crematorium, Herbert Road, Croesyceiliog, Cwmbran, Torfaen, NP44 2BZ. The service will be for 1 hour, there will be military colours and a bugler present. The wake will follow afterwards at the Greenmeadow Golf Club, (next…
I started Aikido on 5th March 1998 at Brixton Ki Aikido club with Sensei Ros Davies. As a young adult I was looking for something but did not know what. I tried Tai Chi, Capoeira, and Tomiki Aikido. Every time I went on the mat, I was completely overwhelmed and over-powered by the other students,…
This year’s Autumn Seminar started with beautiful autumnal weather and a full car park! So many students applied to grade that the event had to start earlier than usual, and the dojo audience was full. A grading is an opportunity to demonstrate the results of someone’s commitment and hard work. Every single grading is different,…
It is with deep sadness to tell you that Norman Ford has passed away. He has been unwell for a long time. He was a great help in all he gave to the Federation through his teaching over a great many years. A very good man who was very dedicated and sincere. Many of you will…
I started Aikido over 30 years ago, I’m a 6th Dan black belt and it has been a constant in my life from the day I started. I met my husband through Aikido too! Aikido has given me a regular opportunity to exercise both my body and my mind and it’s taught me not to worry…
Dear Members, I hope all is well with you and your families. We look forward to seeing everyone at the Autumn Seminar. As we mentioned in the August newsletter we have a large Dan Grading with 11 members taking their exam, the grading will start at 9.30am and the Course will be 2.30 – 4.30pm.…
I hesitantly walked through the door Feeling intimidated, small and “too old for this” Middle-age can sometimes take a hold of you and How on earth can I learn to forward roll? A friend introduced me to this journey I’m now on So I thank her, Sensei and our Hitchin dojo For lifting my spirits and helping with thoughts For sharing stories…
