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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Training Diary – Monday 20th Jun 2011

Last night Mick Pratt (4th Dan BAA) took the class at Genryukan Dover. Here is what we covered.

Warmup
Ukemi
Tandoku Undo

Koryu Dai Yon;
Jodan aigamae
Jodan gyakugamae
Chudan aigamae
Chudan gyakugamae

Koryu Da San;
Oshi taoshi
Gyakugamae ate
Kotegaeshi

As always, our thanks go to Mick for showing us how to do it all properly.

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Rising Dawn Seminar

The Tallaght Tomiki Aikido Ryu will be hosting a Seminar on the 18th & 19th September 2010 in the Tallaght Leisure Centre, Fortunestown Way, Tallaght, Dublin 24.

Sensei Shaun Hoddy 6th Dan Zen Eikoku Tomiki Aikido Renmei,Aikido Development Society/BAB, 5th Dan  European Aikido Association/ JAA, 1st Dan Tai-Ho-Jutsu will be instructing over the two days.

The seminar will be focusing on the Koryu Dai Yon mainly, but i have no doubt we will be trying a few other ideas over the course of the two days. The training times are as follows;

Saturday 18th   September   2010:       14:00 – 17:30
Registration from 13:00 – 13:50

Sunday   19th   September   2010        10:00 – 14:00
Registration from 09:00 – 09:50

This seminar is open to all Tomiki Aikido Students. The cost of the Seminar will be €30 for the two days or €15 for one day. You can pay on the day. Unfortunately, these costs cannot be any less due to the cost of the venue.

If you would like any more information, please contact Keith at 00353857296643, k_mc_clean@hotmail.com or use our contacts page at www.tallaghttomikiaikidoryu.webs.com.

We hope to hear from you soon.

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The sad passing of an Aikido Great

Senta Yamada SenseiIt is with sadness that I report that Senta Yamada Sensei passed yesterday the 8th August at 5pm. Yamada sensei has made many contributions to the development of Aikido and will be deeply missed by all.

All those wishing to send messages of condolence should send them to:
Tomoko san,
302, 2-37-24, Wakamiya,
Higash-Ku,
Fukuoka City,
JAPAN

There are also proposed plans for a memorial – to learn more please visit the Tomiki Aikido UK facebook group.

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ZETAR “South Of The River Seminar”

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.

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