Genryukan Aikido

Introduction to Competitive Aikido in Herne Bay

Shogun Aikido Kai is pleased to announce that Vanda Fairchild 5th Dan and David Fielding MBE 6th Dan will be running an Introduction to Competitive Aikido seminar on Sunday 17th June from 11am to 3pm at…Herne Bay Judo and Martial arts centre, Station approach, The Circus. Herne Bay CT6 8PJ
Juniors from 11am -12.45pm and Adults and Older Teenagers from 1pm – 3pm

Vanda and David are the Chief Instructors at Tanseikan Aikido Club. They are both ex World Champions, International Coaches and Referees and will focus on all the key building blocks that will help Aikidoka understand and compete in Embu and Randori.

The seminar is open to all grades, affiliations and styles. Minimum age for Juniors is 8 years old. Aikidoka must bring either their BAA or SAUK membership book with proof of up to date insurance.
The Pre booked mat fee is £10 for under 18’s and £12 for Adults (A sibling discount will apply). Please bring a packed lunch and plenty of drinks. Adults and family members are very welcome to watch. On the day prices will be £12 under 18′s £15 Adults.

Any queries or issues please e-mail shogun@talktalk.net.

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Go Ape

On the 27th May, Genryukan members went … bananas at Go Ape at Leeds Castle.

The weather was excellent making climbing trees, crossing rope bridges, swinging into cargo nets, whizzing down zip wires were so much more enjoyable.

A big thank you to Yvette for organising this great day out.

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Junior sessions

Genryukan Aikido is doing kids classes (from 8 years old), starting Monday 4th June 2012.

Sessions are 6:30-7:30pm.

Beginners always welcome, first session is free!

For more information, visit our kids page.

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Seminar: Robert Mustard Sensei & Toby Threadgill Sensei

Our good friends at Meikyokai Aikido will be holding a two day seminar with
Robert Mustard and Toby Threadgill this September. These two
undoubted masters of Japanese martial arts need no introduction and for the first time
ever they will be holding a joint seminar.

Please find below an overview of the seminar dates, venue and costs:

Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th September 2012 at Dartford Judo Centre.

Click here to open event poster

If you require more information please do not hesitate to contact us at
info@meikyokai.co.uk.

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Monday 21st May 2012 – Mick Pratt, Randori no kata ura waza

We were very fortunate that Mick Pratt was down last night, and he kindly took the class for a detailed look at the Randori no kata ura waza, kaishi waza or “counters to basic kata” from our syllabus.

Our thanks go to Mick as always for taking the class.

1. Shomen ate/Wakigatame
2. Aigamae ate/Oshi taoshi
3. Gyakugamae ate/Gedan ate
4. Gedan ate/Aigamae ate
5. Ushiro ate/Tenkai kotehineri
6. Oshi taoshi/Oshi taoshi
7. Hiki taoshi/Tenkai kotehineri
8. Kote gaeshi/Kote gaeshi
9. Tenkai kotehineri, Waki gatame
10.Shiho nage/Shiho nage

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