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South Of The River seminar 2013

By Christophe 27th August 2013 26th February 2016

The 4th edition of the South Of The River seminar took place this weekend at the SAGA Pavilion in Sandgate, Kent. It was organised by Genryukan Aikido with the invaluable help of Gowaryu Aikido and Hassou Aikido.

There was an excellent atmosphere throughout, people having fun practicing. We had the pleasure to have Shaun Hoddy, Paul Bonett, Bob Jones and Ken Broome who gave their time and knowledge freely.

The SOTR is British Aikido Association event held in profit of the “Saga Respite for Carers Trust”. In the UK today there are more than six million people looking after a family member, partner or friend, often isolated and unsupported. The Saga Respite for Carers Trust was launched to help carers aged 50 and over by providing a much needed holiday for the carer and a friend.

There was also a BAA grading taking place on the Saturday, and our students did brilliantly. Geoffrey Harris was promoted to 4th kyu (orange belt), whilst Yvette Marshall and Tony Dowling were promoted to 1st kyu (brown belt).

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South Of The River 2013 – Book now

By Christophe 15th August 2013 20th October 2016

South Of The River tickets can now be pre-booked here (via paypal): http://www.aikido-baa.org.uk/south-of-the-river-2013/
Remember juniors are free of charge

There will be a BAA National Grading on Saturday afternoon to all levels. This is open to all eligible BAA members. If you intend to grade, if possible please contact us in advance via the co@aikido-baa.org.uk email address.

The instructors we have for the weekend are;

Ken Broome 7th Dan
Bob Jones 7th Dan
Shaun Hoddy 6th Dan
Paul Bonett 5th Dan

For more information, use our contact form or visit the SOTR page: http://www.aikido-baa.org.uk/south-of-the-river-2013/

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Session with Shaun Hoddy Sensei

By Christophe 19th March 2013 19th March 2013

We had an excellent session tonight with Shaun Hoddy Sensei.

The session included part of the Koryu Dai Yon, Goshin Ho and some Toshu Randori to finish.

A big thank you to Shaun!

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Shaun Hoddy Sensei @ Genryukan Dojo

By Christophe 18th March 2013 18th March 2013

We are pleased to announce Shaun Hoddy Sensei (6th Dan) is coming to take class at Genryukan Dojo tonight, 18th March 2013.
He started aikido in 1975 and from 1982, was a student of Dr Lee Ah Loi 8th Dan Aikido JAA, 7th Dan Jodo ZNKR, 7th Dan Iai-do ZNKR.

Sorry for the late notice, I hope you all can make it.

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SOTR 2012 weekend

By Christophe 1st October 2012 15th August 2017

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 Sensei Tetsu Ehara Shihan & Yoshiomi Inoue Sensei