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Grading July 2010

Christophe — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:37:18 +0000

An interclub ZETAR grading was held at the Genryukan dojo on 26th July 2010.

The panel was composed of Jim Dempster and Lis Jepsen from Gowaryu Aikido, Paul Smith from Mushin no Shin aikido, Phil Eyers and Christophe Courtin from Genryukan Aikido. The grading was supervised by Tom Davey and Eoin Kerrigan.

A big well done to all of those who passed, and thank you to Jim, Lis and Paul for joining us on this occasion.

The results are as below:

3rd Kyu (blue belt):

Martin Morris

6th Kyu (orange and stripe)

Simon Russel

7th Kyu (orange belt)

James Spencer
Ian Crumbie
Gabriel Kobol

8th Kyu (yellow belt)

Mark Ball
Lee Whitehall
Antonio Lambranca

Here are some pictures taken during the event:

South Of The River Seminar – Pictures

admin — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 20:49:33 +0000

The “South Of The River Seminar” has been very successful.

We would like to thank the team from Gowaryu for organising such a great event. We would also like to thank all the students who attended, without your support events such as these would not happen. The coaches for this event were second to none with well thoughtout themes.

Here are some pictures of the events, the entire gallery is available here.

ZETAR “South Of The River Seminar”

Christophe — Thu, 13 May 2010 11:15:01 +0000

Gowa Ryu Aikido Club is hosting the Zen Eikoku Tomiki Aikido Renmei’s “SOUTH OF THE RIVER SEMINAR”.

It will take place at the Saga Pavilion near Folkestone (Enbrook House, Sandgate High Street, CT20 3SE) on Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th July, 10:00am to 4:00pm.

£15 per day if paid in advance, £20 per day on the door.

Instructors:
Shaun Hoddy 6th Dan
Greg Barton 5th Dan

Plus guest instructors to be confirmed.

Session with Neil Saunders Sensei

Christophe — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:57:24 +0000

Last night Gowaryu enjoyed a Yoshinkan flavour with a visit from Meikyokai Aikido club, Bexley. Neil Saunders (4th Dan) took the class through the following exercises;

Kamae
Nikajo/nikkyo/kote mawashi
Sankajo/sankyo/Tenkai kote hineri
Hiji ate/Mae otoshi
Kotegaeshi
Iriminage
Kokyu ho
Osae waza

The evening was mainly focused on the importance of good kamae (posture), but while being relaxed. We liked how resistance from uke made no difference to the techniques, yet there was no discernable pain compliance used in locks.

Many of the techniques were focused on disturbing uke’s balance through the shoulder.

Our thanks again go to Neil Saunders, Dave Clarke, Mark Atkinson, and Rob Cole for coming down. A thoroughly interesting and enjoyable evening was had by all.

Yonkyo Course at Gowaryu Aikido Dojo

Christophe — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:50:27 +0000

Gowaryu Aikido will be holding an open invite course at the Swan Centre dojo on Sunday 7th March 2010.

Starting at 1pm and ending at 5pm.
Cost will be £5.
The content will be Yonkyo.

Also please bring you weapons.