So why Aikido? It was March 1996 and I was fast
approaching 30, my football legs were already ageing and I
was contemplating what I could do instead. Around that
time a friend suggested going…
Autumn Seminar All the successful Dan grade candidates
with the grading officers We had a very enjoyable Autumn
Seminar and would like to thank all the Grading Officers,
readers and Dan Grades who made ukemi.…
Sensei Ford’s funeral will take place on Wednesday
12th of November at 4pm. The service will take place at:
The Gwent Crematorium, Herbert Road, Croesyceiliog,
Cwmbran, Torfaen, NP44 2BZ. The service will be for 1
hour,…
I started Aikido on 5th March 1998 at Brixton Ki Aikido
club with Sensei Ros Davies. As a young adult I was
looking for something but did not know what. I tried Tai
Chi, Capoeira,…
How long have you been practising? I have been practising
Ki Aikido for almost two years now, and I have the
intention of practising for another three hundred years.
Kat of the Edinburgh club …
This year’s Autumn Seminar started with beautiful
autumnal weather and a full car park! So many students
applied to grade that the event had to start earlier than
usual, and the dojo audience was full.…
It is with deep sadness to tell you that Norman Ford has
passed away. He has been unwell for a long time. He
was a great help in all he gave to the Federation through
his…
I started Aikido over 30 years ago, I’m a 6th Dan black
belt and it has been a constant in my life from the day I
started. I met my husband through Aikido too!
Aikido…
Dear Members, I hope all is well with you and your
families. We look forward to seeing everyone at the Autumn
Seminar. As we mentioned in the August newsletter we have
a large Dan Grading…
I hesitantly walked through the door Feeling intimidated,
small and “too old for this” Middle-age can
sometimes take a hold of you and How on earth can I learn
to forward roll? A friend introduced me to this
journey…
