Abertillery Aikido Club. Bushinkai.

2010

January

03.01.10

Training for 2010 starts on Wednesday the 6th of January.

05.01.10

This is to confirm, the club will not be open on Wednesday or Thursday (6th & 7th of January). I have emailed everyone to comfirm the club will remain closed. If the weather improves we will start back on Wednesday the 13th of January. Please keep an eye on this page for further updates.

10.01.10

Today, Sunday the 10th of January, 2010. The San Dai Doshu Moriteru Ueshiba Sensei, confirmed during the Annual Kagami Biraki Ceremony, in Hombu Dojo Tokyo. Simon Puffett Sensei of the New Zealand Aikikai has been promoted to 5th Dan. May we be the first to Congratulate Simon on his promotion to Go Dan. It's something that is very well deserved, and everyone who Knows Simon should be very proud. Very well done!

13.01.10

Unfortunately, the club will not be opening this week. Wed 13th & Thurs 14th. I will confirm by email to everyone.

20.01.10

I can confirm the Dojo will be opening tonight. If you need any further information, please mail me.

25.01.10

Although I have changed the information on both this site, and the beginner site. I need to confirm, the joining fee for the Shin Gi Tai has been increased to £15 per annum. This change was implemented on the 1st of January, 2010. This amount is for Juniors & Adults.

27.01.10

Congratulations to Brendan, on passing his 6th Kyu examination. The 5th Kyu shouldn't be too far away! Well done.

February

04.02.10

I would like to extend my congratulations to Jon, for passing his 5th Kyu examination. He has worked very hard over the last few months, preparing for his grading. The commitment to his training and the Dojo is very evident! I'm sure many other members of the club, need to follow Jon's example more closely.

16.02.10

It is fast approaching that time of year, when you need to think about the club committee. The election sheet will be posted by the tin, throughout the month of March. Final date for putting your name forward will be Wednesday 31st March, 2010. If more than one person, puts their name forward, a secret ballot will take place on Thursday 1st April, 2010. The results will be announced that night. The newly elected Chairman, will call an Annual General Meeting. This will take place as soon as possible after the 1st of April. All senior members of the Dojo will be expected to stand for the committee. No one will be asked to volunteer for any of the main places. But they must put their name forward for one of the General Committee Member positions. Lower Kyu grades are positively encouraged to apply. If you need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact the current serving Chairman. I.e. Andrew.

March

18.03.10

It is with regret, I have to inform the club. Pat Narey of the United Kingdom Aikikai, passed away on the 17th. Most of the club trained with Pat on the Yamada Shihan course in Llanelli, 2006. I would like to extend the clubs condolences to Pat's family and students.

April

04.04.10

I would like to congratulate Ian for passing his Shodan examination in Burry Port today. (The rest of this entry has been altered. 09.06.10) Further details will be posted on the clubs forum, which is password protected, and cannot be viewed by non members.

June

09.06.10

I would like to extend my congratulations to Brendan, for passing his 5th Kyu examination. Considering he is currently taking 12-14 GCSE's, and training for his grading I was very much impressed with the standard shown. In fact only one mistake was noted, the rest being perfect. Although Brendan is only 16, he is treated like a senior member of the club, and in turn has been graded as a senior, not a junior.

I will be posting a list of further gradings, which will be taking place within the next two months.