New Instructors
Congratulations to Tony and Hayley Epps, both have been promoted to full instructors in the club.
Grading Success
Congratulations to everyone that graded last week 4th Kyu Kwok-wo Bong 2nd Dan Hayley EppsTony Epps
Hatsu Geiko
Akemashite Omedeto Gozaimasu – Happy New Year Classes resume as normal with today 5th January being Hatsu Geiko, the first practice of the year.
Grading Essays
John Harper – 5th Kyu I am truly lucky to have found such a welcoming and friendly Aikido Club. I feel humbled every session that I have participated in, learning from such experienced and skilled aikidoka. I would like to thank Pete, Haley and Tony specifically for their expert direction and Bryan for making
Grading Success
Congratulations are in order for John Harper and Yaya Bodian on their recent promotion to 5th Kyu. Both gradings demonstrated excellent posture and movement.
Grading Essays
Dave Davies – 1st KyuThose two years have gone by so quickly since our last visit to Japan of 2023. It’s so great to be back, the colours of autumn we’re absolutely beautiful we’ve all taken some wonderful photos especially Bryan Sensei on his SLR camera. Really great to see Nakao Sensei and Akiko San
Grading Success
Congratulations to Dave Davies and Dave Barnard on their recent grading success. Whilst visiting Japan recently, both demonstrated their aikido to a very good level and have been promoted to 1st Kyu by Nakao Sensei.
Grading Success
Congratulations to Osman Osman on his recent grading success and promotion to 2nd Kyu
Grading Results
A belated congratulations to everyone that graded in July 5th Kyu Kwok-Wo Bong 4th Kyu Richard Kotey 2nd Kyu William Ameyibor
Grading Essays
5th Kyu Kwok-Wo Bong Aikido – one of the interpretations of the name is “The Way of Harmoney of Spirit”. It is an art that does not seek to meet violence with violence yet maintain its martial origins In my journey of Aikido from beginner to being awarded 5th Kyu in 17th July 2024, I