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…
Autumn Seminar All the successful Dan grade candidates with the grading officers We had a very enjoyable Autumn Seminar and would like to thank all the Grading Officers, readers and Dan Grades who made ukemi.…
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,…
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,…
How long have you been practising? I have been practising Ki Aikido for almost two years now, and I have the intention of practising for another three hundred years. Kat of the Edinburgh club …
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
