For our first training session at the Clarendon & Westbury Community Community Centre, Genryukan Aikido is holding a free training session for everybody!
We’ll be able to practice in a calm environment free of distractions.
The new venue is:
Clarendon & Westbury Community Centre
Belgrave Road, Dover
CT17 9RA
(click here to find a map of the location)
Beginners are always welcome, at any time!
Below are various reading materials we would recommend for development of aikido;
General Recommended Aikido & Budo Books
 | Hidden in Plain Sight by Ellis Amdur An incredible piece of work, this is an absolute must for anyone serious about their aikido. Researching the source of the internal power attributed to Morihei Ueshiba and Sokaku Takeda. |
 | Center: The Power of Aikido. This amazing book is very accessible and very clearly outlines methods of developing “aiki” from students of Hiroshi Ikeda Sensei. |  | Total Aikido by Shioda Gozo – This book contains the complete Yoshinkan Aikido techniques. This is great book for any student of aikido. |
Books Specific to Tomiki Aikido Practice.
“Aikido – The Tomiki Way” by Neil Saunders
This book is available from Amazon here
The larger of Neil’s books, with over 1100 photographs, covers the following subjects on Tomiki Aikido;
Introduction to and History of Aikido
Overview of Tomiki Aikido
Discipline & Etiquette
Ukemi
Basic Movements of Tomiki Aikido
Principles of Aikido
Randori No Kata & Randori No Kata Ura Waza
Koryu Dai Ichi
Koryu Dai Ni
Koryu Dai San
Koryu Dai Yon
Koryu Dai Go
Koryu Dai Roku
“Tomiki Aikido” by Neil Saunders.
This book is available from Amazon here
Neil’s second book Tomiki Aikido, contains over 400 photographs, covering the following;
Tomiki Aikido
Basic Techniques
The Basic 15
Tanto Randori No Kata
Goshin Ho
AIKIDO CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS
British Aikido Association
The British Aikido Association was founded in 1966 in order to promote and maintain the ethical and technical standards of Tomiki Aikido in the United Kingdom.
There are BAA approved Clubs & Dojo in all parts of Britain. On an international basis the BAA is affiliated to the Japan Aikido Association.
Daito-Ryu Aikijujutsu Ginjukai – UK Study Group
In its purest form, Daitoryu Aikijujutsu is powerful system for self defence that uses connected body mechanics and soft movements to unbalance an attacker at the moment of contact.
Gowaryu Aikido
The GOWA RYU, which translated means “Five Ring System”, has been training in Ashford, Kent, since 2004.
It was founded by Jim Dempster,sandan
UKC Aikido The University of Kent Aikido Club was founded in September 2011 for University
of Kent students to come and practice Aikido with professional instruction and a
friendly atmosphere.
Shoshinkan Aikido
Shoshinkan School of Traditional Tomiki Aikido is located in Canvey
Island. It is lead by Shaun Hoddy, 6th Dan.
Meikyokai Aikido
Meikyokai Dojo teaches the Japanese martial art of Aikido with venues in Bexley and Swanley in Kent/SE London. Under the technical guidance of Robert Mustard Sensei, 7th Dan Yoshinkan Aikido, they offer both adult and children classes which cater for all level’s of ability as well as for the more experienced martial artist looking to train in Aikido.
Clarendon & Westbury Community Centre
Our Dojo
Wugong Academy
Martial arts academy located in Canterbury.
Classes are suitable for everybody of all ages, and are taught by Barry Phelan 20 times Tai Chi Champion, who has been training in Tai Chi for over 15 years.Taichi, Kungfu, Chinese Kickboxing.
Fudebakudo The way of the exploding pen
Meikyokai Aikido are pleased to announce they will be hosting a two day seminar with Sensei Robert Mustard on Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st October 2010. This event will be open to all styles of Aikido regardless of affiliation and anyone interested in ‘aiki’ related arts.
Mustard Sensei is one of the leading exponents of the Aikido in the world today having trained in Japan for 10 years under Soke Gozo Shioda, Takeno and Chida Sensei’s.
The seminar will be held at the Dartford Judo Club in Dartford, Kent. For more information on this seminar, costs and booking form, please click here.
The course will run from 10:00 – 17:00 on both days with the dojo opening at 09:00. If you have any questions related to this seminar please do not hesitate to contact Meikyokai via e-mail at info@meikyokai.com or via telephone on +44 (0) 7510 309 474.
Genryukan Aikido and Mushin No Shin Aikido are honoured to be jointly hosting the 2011 South Of the River Aikido Seminar.
Again we have the wonderful sea views from our venue, the fantastic SAGA Pavilion in Folkestone, and have an exciting programme of Aikido scheduled for the weekend.
We are hoping the weekend ticket will provide everyone with amazing value for money.
It is an open event, so all are welcome regardless of association.
This year we have a dedicated juniors programme, with some fantastic activities lined up.
Instructors;
Ken Broome 7th Dan
Shaun Hoddy 6th Dan
Paul Bonett 5th Dan
Chris Stamate 4th Dan
Mick Pratt 4th Dan
Jim Dempster 3rd Dan
Pricing;
Adult Weekend Ticket (Saturday & Sunday) – £15
Junior Weekend Ticket (Saturday & Sunday) – FREE
Adult Saturday only – £10
Adult Sunday only – £10
Juniors Programme – Lots of fun and games. Embu (Randori & Open kata).
Seniors Programme – TBA
Please visit the event home page for updates
For more information please contact Phil Eyers on Facebook via Genryukan Aikido group or email phil@genryukan.co.uk
You can download a poster for the event here – SOTR 2011 Poster, please feel free to distribute it to anyone you think may be interested.
Please feel free to RSVP on our Facebook event page
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