Congratulations to the members who recently passed their Dan Gradings… The successful examinees from the Summer Seminar 1st Dan: M. Griffin, G. Ferrario, A. Black. J. Lang Kamp from Holland. M. Vaesen, V. Gunn, and M. Gondicas from Paris. 2md Dan K. Phillips, M. Cullingworth. M. Deslandes from Rennes. G. Ruchin and K. Poliakov from Russia.…
Please note that the regular Friday lunchtime class for the 1st August has been cancelled. This is to allow preparation for the Summer Seminar which starts on the following Monday.
Suwari Waza is the practice of aikido from the seated (kneeling) position. This requires the ability to move around the mat while in that position. The Japanese word for this is Shikko, but we often call this knee walking – a very apt description. Here a young man from the Northampton Ki Aikido Club has the freedom of…
The qualities that we are trying to develop as adult Ki Aikido students are equally relevant to the development of children. Self-confidence, calmness, a positive and non-aggressive outlook are all qualities that will benefit a child when dealing with other children and adults. Of course there are other benefits to Junior Aikido – don’t forget they are doing…
As our Summer Seminar starts at the beginning of August we require Dan Grade ukes for the Gradings on the 9th. We have four applying for 1st Dan, six for 2nd Dan, and six for 3rd Dan. Once again we are looking forward to seeing our members from Canada, Russia, Holland and France, and we hope they all…
Please take note that the 3rd Dan Grading on Sunday, 13th July has been moved to Saturday 12th, after the 1st and 2nd Dan examinations. Due to all the gradings being on the one day, the course may start a little later. Please also note, that due to the above, the course on Sunday, 13th July has…
An additional one day course in Toronto, Canada is being arranged for the 29th June, 2014. Once details are confirmed, the details will be made available on this website.
Promoted Dan Grades on the 5th & 6th Dan Group course, June 2014 Our congratulations to the following members who were awarded their higher grade on their group courses… To 5th Dan E. Bell, J. Doble, A. Kane, S. Pearce, S. Rudge, A Stenning, L. Stevenson, J. Stringer, L. Valentine, and D. Wilbourne. To 6th Dan W. Bennett, T. Brown, C.…
