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Visiting Sensei – Neil Saunders, Monday 21st Feb

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Back by popular demand, Genryukan dojo has Neil Saunders Sensei visiting to take the class on Monday 21st February.

For those who do not know him, Saunders Sensei has a wealth of Aikido experience, and holds a 4th Dan in both Tomiki and Yoshinkan Aikido disciplines.  Neil now teaches Yoshinkan Aikido at his Meikyokai Dojo in Bexley, Kent under the technical supervision of Robert Mustard Sensei (7th Dan Yoshinkan) from Burnaby, Canada.

For more information, feel free to contact Phil direct, or use the contact page here on the site.

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Christophe Update

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As of yesterday, Christophe has now had the bigger of the two screws pictured removed from his ankle.

Looking at the x-rays one could be forgiven for thinking that the surgery was performed by a child playing with meccano, some wire and a soldering iron, but I’m reliably informed that the surgeon did a good job on it.

Chris starts physiotherapy next week.  We wish him a speedy recovery, and fingers crossed he will get a good range of movement back as time goes on.

I had better add in case anyone see this and thinks it’s an aikido injury, that in fact Christophe broke his leg walking his dog.

All the best Chris!

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(Repost) Free e-book: Surviving a Traditional Dojo

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It is very interesting for beginners and experienced practitioners alike, no matter what martial art you are learning:

“The dojo can be a perplexing place. Everything is different – the clothes, the atmosphere, the terminology, the etiquette…it truly is a whole different culture. Why then are we expected to jump in without any knowledge of what to expect? Even experienced students get tripped up by the intricacies of the martial arts.

Every dojo has its own way of operating, but over the years I have found certain foundational concepts that lead practitioners to success and longevity in their training. I have also noticed some very common pitfalls that trap students in ways they never saw coming. It is my goal with this ebook to give students of all ages and ranks a deeper understanding of how to prosper in their chosen art.”
Surviving a Traditional Dojo

Download the complete Ebook for free at:
The Student Guide to Surviving a Traditional Dojo by Matthew Apsokardu

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Mustard Sensei Gasshuku details

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Meikyokai have sent through the details for the two Robert Mustard Sensei Gasshuku in October.

Dates are;

1st & 2nd October 2011 in Barnstaple, Devon
7th & 8th October 2011 in Preston, Lancashire

For more details about the event, please read this Mustard Sensei Gasshuku 2011 PDF.

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Yoshinkan Gasshuku with Robert Mustard Sensei 7th Dan – October 2011

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There are still some places left on the two Robert Mustard Sensei Gasshuku in October 2001. The dates are as follows;

• Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd October – Barnstaple, Devon
• Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th October – Preston

Mustard Sensei

For close to 10 years Robert Mustard Sensei trained as a student of Soke Gozo Shioda, founder of Yoshinkan Aikido,Takafumi Takeno Sensei, 9th Dan; and Tsutomu Chida Sensei, 8th Dan. In 1991 Mustard Sensei was appointed Itaku Shidoin by Shioda Kancho and remained the Chief Foreign Instructor at the Yoshinkan Honbu Dojo, Tokyo, Japan until he moved back to Canada in 1995.

Today he is recognized worldwide as being among the very best Yoshinkan Aikido practitioners and instructors.

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If you are interested either of these seminars, contact Phil asap.

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