Genryukan Aikido

Short break

Please note that there will be NO TRAINING NEXT WEEK, Monday 24th and Saturday 29th October 2016 (training will resume as per normal on the 31th October).
On those dates, the hall will be used for fundraising activities for Kelly Turner. If you also want to help, you can donate here:
https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/kelly-turner

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Booking

Due to the Covid-19 restrictions, please use the following form to book your next training session with Genryukan Aikido.

If you can’t pay online, please contact us before 5pm on the day so you’re added to the list.

If your name is not on the list, you’re not getting in! No exceptions.

The class will be divided in groups of up to 6 people (including a coach). Those groups will not mix during training. Other measures and precautions are detailed here: http://www.genryukan.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/COVID-genryukan.pdf
Thank you for your understanding.

Please enter the name and the address of the person attending in the fields below (we won’t rely on the credit card details).
The fee is £6 per person. The Paypal account is linked to “chroux@****.com“, which is Christophe’s email address.

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SOTR 2012 weekend

SOTR 2012

This weekend, the 3rd edition of the South Of The River seminar took place at the SAGA Pavilion in Sandgate, Kent.

We were lucky to have an excellent line up of instructors: Yoshiomi Inoue, Ken Broome, Shaun Hoddy, Harvey Goodman, Mick Pratt and Danielle Jones. We were also honoured to have a visit from Tetsu Ehara Shihan.

The atmosphere was very friendly as all the students were keen to practice new techniques. The different approaches from the various senseis made this weekend very interesting, whether you were a beginner or an experience practitioner. It really gave everybody something to think about and work on. I wouldn’t know where to start to resume the lessons, so if you missed it this year, look out for the next one!

It was also an excellent opportunity to practice with aikidokas who came all the way from Ireland, Belgium and Holland. Even the juniors had a good time with a tanto taisabaki and open kata competition. I was impressed by their sustained attention and performance.

The whole event was a fundraising event, with all the profits going to SAGA Charity.  We will let you know the results soon.

Anyway, a big thank you to everybody who gave their time and money and made this weekend a successful event.

 

Tetsu Ehara Shihan and Yoshiomi Inoue SenseiTetsu Ehara Shihan & Yoshiomi Inoue Sensei

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Welcome to Genryukan Aikido

Aikido is a non-aggressive martial art that can be learned by all. Come and train in an environment where you can enjoy yourself and progress at your own pace and within their your capabilities and limitations.  We have students from very mixed backgrounds, and of all ages and abilities.

Beginners are always welcome!

  • Learn a non-aggressive martial art, suitable for everyone.
  • Train in a safe, friendly environment and learn at your own pace.
  • Improve your fitness, coordination and confidence.
  • The first session is free so you can give our martial art a try,  with no obligations!

Grading night - 2013
Aiki Connection Seminar 2015 with Howard Popkin Sensei
Junior throwing Tom
Lesson with Robert Mustard Shihan
Kote gaeshi
South Of The River seminar 2015
Family Session
Ninindori training (multiple attackers)
Lesson with Robert Mustard Shihan
South Of The River Seminar
Shomen Ate
Training with Mick Pratt Sensei
Nikyo
Mick Pratt Sensei
Getting ready for Kote Gaeshi (wrist fold)
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Genryukan Aikido is a non-profit martial art club established in 2009 in Dover, Kent, member of the British Aikido Association.


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Martial Arts for Mental Health

I am pleased to announce an initiative started by the Up 4 Mental Health” charity, involving Genryukan Aikido and Folkestone Hypnotherapy.

“Martial Arts for Mental Health” will start on April 2nd 2023, 10am-11:30am at the Folkestone Business Hub.  This FREE activity is for people suffering from anxiety issues, regardless of gender, age, background or abilities. This will be a 6 weeks course, you can join at any time.

The aim is to participate in a friendly activity, with like-minded people. If you’re worried about feeling awkward, you won’t be the only one. You’ll be just fine and you’ll be in good hands. Christophe is a 2nd Dan Aikido instructor, qualified hypnotherapist specialising in anxiety issues, and ex-anxiety sufferer himself. The only rule is “do what you can“. No pressure, no judgment, just a bit of fun, as demonstrated in the video below. 
(IMPORTANT: you will not be expected to be thrown like Tom in this video!)

Get your FREE ticket on Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/martial-arts-for-mental-health-tickets-590179010307

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPJGFvXaOis
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Back to the dojo

We’re back to the dojo!!

Assuming everything goes to plan with the restrictions being lifted 🤞🤞🤞, we will resume normal training on Monday 5th July 2021.

See you all Monday.

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New 2017 Design Genryukan “Aiki” T-Shirt

Now available to order to the club, our new 2017 design.  Available in any colour, as long as it’s black.

Order here on our Buy Stuff page

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BAA Winter School North 2013

British Aikido Association

The BAA Winter School will take place at the English Institute of Sport in Sheffield, from Saturday 2nd to Sunday 3rd March 2013.

Times: Daily: 10.00 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.

Coaches will include:-

Lesley Hepden,
Danielle Jones,
Fumika Yamasaki
Ayaki Nakashima

Sessions include: Goshin-ho, Koryu-no-kata, weapon and free practice

Grading: Both senior Kyu and Dan for BAA members on Saturday from 3.30 p.m.
(Dan Grading fee: £15.00)

For more information, and to pre-register, please contact the school organiser:
Mr B Jones Tel 01943 863857:

Please ensure you sign the register on the day. Cheques to be made payable to: British Aikido Association
Participants are asked to bring their record book and proof of insurance

Open to BAA and non-BAA members

Course Fees:

Adults BAA member £20.00 per day
Adults non-BAA member £25.00 per day
Under 18s BAA member £15.00 per day
Under 18s non BAA member £20.00 per day

Further details available here.

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