Aikido & Self Defence in Torquay

Yet another good nights training, blowing out the cobwebs as they say🙏

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Shane and Simon practising Aiki sage

Carl sensei instructing at the Aishinkan's Aikido Friendship Seminar in October 2019, Kumamoto, Japan.

Daito Ryu Jujitsu seminar, hosted by ASDT at our St Peter's dojo. The seminar was lead by Phil Eyers and organised together with Paul Conway and Shane Tozer. Thanks to all those who attended and made it a success.

Some photos from my Kumamoto Aikido trip. Today I was Carl sensei's uke (partner) during his instructors slot at the seminar. Carl showed our style, which is a harder style than most we have seen. I was late arriving this morning, due to a very late night and Carl made me pay for this during the demonstrations, adding in lots of additional Atemi (strikes). People enjoyed the demonstrations but some were worried that he might have been hurting me !!!

Shane and Chris took self defence to Teignmouth School today. 20+ sixth form students took part in an hour's lesson, learning how to deal with common attacks using strikes, throws and locks. Most of the students had no prior martial arts experience but all joined in enthusiastically.

Congratulations to everyone who passed their self defense (Atemi Jutsu) gradings tonight.

Brooke Tozer (junior brown belt)
Dan Powell (Blue belt)
James Clarke (Blue belt)
Jordan Smith (Blue belt)
Alistair Levie (Orange belt)

All students had to demonstrate moves from the Kodokan's Goshin Jutsu kata. Plus multiple defences against attacks from grabs, strikes, kicks and weapons. In addition adults had to demonstrate effective defence against 3 attackers in a randori situation.

Jordan Smith also gained his 7th kyu in Aiki-Ken

Congratulations to Brooke Tozer on being awarded her 5th kyu in Aikido.