We are short of ukes for the Dan gradings coming up on December, 5th. If any Dan grades are available, could they please let the office know as soon as possible? Thanks.
Reminder of the road closure on Mark Causeway The Causeway is closed from the Highbridge end. To reach Headquarters, take Harp Road, at the Fox & Goose pub on the A38, until you reach the crossroads on the Causeway. Please do not take the diversion to the left. Although there is a road closed sign to the right,…
We had a wonderful time on the Autumn Seminar and were very pleased to welcome our international members from France, Canada and Australia. Congratulations to the following who were awarded their Dan Grades… 1st Dan: T. Huseyin 2nd Dan: E. D’Ambra from France 3rd Dan: S. Dronne and C. Laporte, both from France 4th Dan: W. Harris from…
It was good to see everyone at our Teachers Meeting and Teachers Course, with Sensei, at the weekend, and we hope everyone had a good journey home. The Autumn Seminar is this weekend (3rd October) with the course times on Saturday: 10.30 to 12.30 and 3 to 5pm. The Sunday Dan Grading is at 10am, but please…
The Brighton and Shoreham club have just announced an area course to be held on October 18th. The course is open to all and will be taught by Sensei Aitkenhead, 8th Dan. The course times are 11:00 to 13:00 and 15:00 to 17:00, with a Kyu grading at 17:15. This is the first course the club has…
We’ve had a wonderful first week on the Aikido Summer Seminar, and now are in full swing on the second week. Congratulations to the members who passed their Kyu gradings on the Friday and to the following who passed their Dan Gradings on the Saturday… 1st Dan: P. Daniels, O. Lowson, A. Davey, D. Coulton, T.…
We hear that everyone enjoyed the Cradley Heath course, and congratulate Ian Drew and his members on the 20th anniversary of their club opening. Another course, preparing for 3rd Dan Grading, has been arranged for the 19th July. This course will be very beneficial for those taking their grading this year. It can also be attended by any Dan Grades…
Congratulations to the Canadian members who passed their 1st Dan Grading on the recent Vancouver Seminar… L. Lourdeaux P. Sonolet S. Chan T.Clyne Course News… The Tanto Course on the 18th October has 4 places available. The Basic Sword course on the 20th September has 3 places available. The Advanced Sword Course on the 25th October…
We had a very enjoyable Spring Seminar and it was good to see the students again, from both Paris Associations, and Normandy. Our thanks go to the Federation Committee, the Grading Officers, and those members who made ukemi for the Dan Gradings. Also, we need to thank Liz, Sabine, Trudy and David who helped prepare the Headquarters for the Seminar. Congratulations to…
We congratulate the members who passed their Dan Grading on Saturday, 11th April. We also thank the members who came to make ukemi, and especially those who travelled down to our Somerset Headquarters from North Scotland. 1st Dan: J.Thorpe 2nd Dan: J. Hodge 3rd Dan: T. Yates, T. Austin-Heath, J. Sherlock
