Kaizen Aikido Club
About our club Our club has two main instructors, myself (Gary Davis) and Eric Burns. Eric and I started learning Aikido at the same time, in April 2007, and both now hold a 1st degree black belt. We are also qualified Aikido instructors (certified by the BAB - British Aikido Board). We are very lucky to have our instructors, Nick Richmond sensei 2nd dan and Tony O'Connor sensei 4th dan, coming to join us at our club. Nick and Tony have taught us from day one and we are delighted that they will be joining us. Nick or Tony will be teaching most of the Thursday classes, at which times, Eric and I will become students and train with everyone else. On any Thursdays when they are unable to take the class, Eric and I will teach. Our club is under the umbrella of Aikido For Daily Life, which was founded by Piers and Quentin Cooke. Piers and Quentin are 7th degree black belts and fantastic instructors. From time-to-time, we will hopefully see them both and enjoy their teaching. Each year Aikido For Daily Life holds a seminar, which means that all of the clubs get a chance to come together for a great day of Aikido. Aikido For Daily Life is under the umbrella of Aikido Yuishinkai, which was founded by Master Koretoshi Maruyama. Master Maruyama was a student of O'Sensei, the founder of Aikido. At the Kaizen Aikido Club, we aim to teach Aikido in a welcoming, friendly and fun atmosphere, and we hope that you enjoy your time on the mat! A brief description of Aikido Aikido is a Japanese martial art developed by Morihei Ueshiba as a synthesis of his martial studies and philosophy. Aikido is often translated as "the way of unifying with life energy" or as "the way of harmonious spirit". Morihei Ueshiba is often refered to as O'sensei, meaning great teacher. Morihei's goal was to create an art that practioners could use to defend themselves while also protecting their attacker from injury. Aikido is performed by blending with the motion of the attacker and redirecting the force of the attack, rather than opposing it head-on. This requires very liitle physical strength, as the aikidoka (Aikido practioner) leads the attacker's momentum, using entering and turning movements. The techniques are completed with various throws or joint locks. Aikido derives mainly from the martial art of Daito-ryu Aiki-jujutsu, but began to diverge from it in the late 1920s, partly due to Morihei's involvement with the Omoto-kyo religion. Morihei's senior students have had different approaches to Aikido, depending partly on when they studied with him. Today Aikido is found all over the world.
Venue - Priory Hall, Love Lane, Andover Classes - Tuesdays ... 8pm - 10pm Thursdays... 6pm - 7.30pm* Monthly fee for Aikido - £35 *The Thursday class will be held whenever the hall is available (unfortunately, the venue cannot guarantee me a booking every week). I will post all Thursdays I have been able to book below, so that students know when a class is available:- May - 10th, 24th As there is no strength involved in Aikido, it is suitable for everyone. No experience is needed. Everyone is welcome at the club and we look forward to seeing you. You can just turn up on the night, but if you would like more information first, please e-mail, text or call Gary, on the contact details below:- Email... gdkb1@yahoo.co.uk Text or call... 07508 825439 NB. The minimum age for this club is 18, but may soon change to 16
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