Shodokan UK Calendar of events

SAUK 2010 CALENDAR – July

Latest dates for your diary.

Shodokan UK Newsletter 56

Download the latest Shodokan UK Newsletter.  Shodokan_Newsletter_56-July2010

Please note that the Shodokan Closed (4th & 5th September) is now in York at the Railway Institute.

Full event dates, registration times, training schedule, address and general information can be found in the newsletter.

If you have any items for the newsletter, please email shodokan.london@yahoo.co.uk

Aikido Randori - by Tetsuro Nariyama

Tetsuro Nariyama is the Chief Technical Director of the Japan Aikido Association (JAA). This new book (Available from mid July) describes the practice Aikido Randori, from the basics to application, along with an explanation of the underlying principles and a clarification of the historical and theoretical foundations of competitive aikido.

The result is a detailed work of reference that will not only benefit your randori practice but will improve your level of kata and give you a deeper insight into aikido in general.

Order your copy here

Goshin No Kata Seminar

Where: EIS – English Institute of Sport.  SHEFFIELD
When: July 4th 1pm – 5pm
Cost: £15 – £10 for students.

Instructor: Scott Allbright (5th Dan JAA)

Scott will cover all 50 of the goshin no kata with the emphasis being on drilling each technique, including weapons suburi work.

Phil Newcombe, 7th Dan teaching at Shodokan London City Uni Islington Club on Thursday 15th July.

A great opportunity to train with Newcombe Sensei. Please confirm with Jim or Steve if you plan to make this training session as space is limited. Steve troutysanvil@hotmail.com or Jim jim.newcombe@hotmail.co.uk

Location details times etc for The Shodokan City Club can be found here.

Nariyama Shihan, 8th Dan teaching in Europe this year.

Nariyama Shihan, 8th Dan and technical director of the Japan Aikido Association will be teaching at two courses in Europe this summer.

The first is at the BAA Summer school in Sheffield, held from Thursday 29 July to Sunday 1 August. You can download more information and a booking form here.

He will also be training at the Shodokan club in Malaga (Spain) on Monday 2nd and Tuesday 3rd August. More information can be found here.

Shodokan London Facebook page

Don’t forget to check out or Shodokan London Facebook page

Hot of the press - Newsletter 55!

These Newsletters are sent out at varying times throughout the year, depending on any news or events that need advertising and to inform the Aikido community of what is happening. Letters or articles for inclusion are welcomed. The Newsletters also show the most up to date record of the Shodokan Aikido Clubs, their address, contact details and times of training.

Shodokan Newsletter 55 – June 2010

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Our next beginners' course starts 3rd July at our Greenwich dojo

Have you ever thought of trying a martial art? If so then this is the ideal opportunity to start from scratch.

This specially designed 6 week course will start by explaining what Aikido is and how it differs from other martial arts that you may know.

Over the weeks you will be carefully guided through how to fall properly and the basic body movements that are unique to Aikido. Aikido is a martial art involving a wide range of techniques that can be used to throw or immobilise an opponent and it helps the practitioner to develop fitness, confidence,  improve balance and movement. Aikido is suitable for both men & women, as the principles rely on correct execution of the technique rather than brute strength.

Open to both men and women our beginners’ courses are held in a safe, well run environment. Our instructors hold BAB (British Aikido Board) instructor licences and insurance, they have all trained in Japan and are graded  to Japan Aikido Association (JAA) qualification. Our club is a member of Shodokan UK, and is one of the oldest Shodokan Aikido Clubs in the UK.

Beginners courses are an excellent way to try Aikido. Our beginners courses last six weeks and covers all the basic elements. To reserve yourself a place, please contact Erik Dop (3rd Dan JAA) by email or by phone on 0781 – 715 1584. In the meantime if you have any questions we would love to hear from you.

Please make sure you reserve your place in advance as these courses are very popular and are sometimes over subscribed.

Date: Saturday 3rd July 2010 – Saturday 7th August 2010.
Time: 10:00 – 11:30 am
Location: Greenwich Dojo. St. Marks Methodist Church & Centre, 22 Greenwich South Street, London, SE10 8TY. View Map
Duration: 6 Weeks
Cost:  £60 (£50 for students or the unemployed). Costs include insurance and Shodokan UK membership (usually £25).

ATS (Advanced Training Session) on Saturday 12th June 2010

Venue: St. Marks Methodist Church & Centre, 22 Greenwich South St, London, SE10 8TY. View map

Date: 12th June 2010.
Time: 2pm – 5pm

These sessions provides an opportunity for Shodokan Aikido members in the South East looking for more bespoke tutoring, alongside Randori & Embu coaching to train at a much higher level – so be prepared for a good work out! Each session will be led by a different senior instructor from the South East.

Please note that you must be a graded member to attend.

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