Abertillery Aikido Club. Bushinkai.

January

29.01.08

The club has started the New Year off to a good start. Andrew is now taking all the candidates through their 5th and 4th Kyu grading syllabus requirements. Everyone's grading date can be found on the relevant page on the site. I have now received the new Bushinkai Kanji from Italy. I will show the scroll off on this coming Thursday's practice. Please see below a picture of our current Aikido Kanji scroll for the Kamiza area.

March

06.03.08

Ian & I cleaning the mats. Just showing everyone we do comply to health and safety in the Dojo!

21.03.08

I have decided to postpone the gradings in July, and move them all to September. Grading preparation has also been suspended until further in the year. As most of the club is attending this years Summer School, I have moved everything on a few months.

May

14.05.08

I would like to extend my congratulations to Mark for passing his 5th Kyu examination. On the whole the grading was excellent. Although some things need a little work, I am more than happy with the standard. Well done.

22.05.08

Further congratulations are in order for Dai. I sprung his 4th Kyu grading on him, and he completed it with very few mistakes. Due to his college work and other commitments, I was more than pleased with the flow of the grading, and the knowledge demonstrated. Well done.

28.05.08

The final Kyu grading took place tonight, with Neil being promoted to 5th Kyu. Although, he has many business commitments, he still provided a very good grading. Certain techniques were delivered to a very high standard. I don't think he needs any further coaching on any Kokyu Ho techniques.I have been very pleased with all the gradings that have taken place over the last few weeks. Our policy of keeping them few and far between, is one I am very happy with. The standard has been very high, and something which everyone should be rightfully proud of. Andrew has worked hard to keep everyone up to speed, and gaining valuable instruction experience. He will be a great asset to the club, when he finally makes the transition from Kyu to Dan grade status. More details to follow in the emailed monthly newsletter.

June

09.06.08

It is with regret I inform all club members, Ken Cottier Shihan died yesterday. I was lucky enough to train with Cottier Shihan in Manchester circa 1991. I would like to express our sadness at this news, and pass on our condolences to all his family, friends and students.

26.06.08

Congratulations to Lewis on passing his 6th Kyu Examination. Lewis has worked hard since joining the club. I am looking forward to seeing him attempt his 5th Kyu in 2009. Well done.

July

31.07.08

Important notice. Will all members please note, there will not be any classes on the 27th & 28th of August. Most of the club will be training on the Shin Gi Tai Summer School in Burry Port. The next class after this course will be Wednesday 3rd of September.

August

15.08.08

The club's annual meeting will take place on Thursday 4th September, after class in the Bridgend pub. As we still do not currently have a committee, the agenda will be as follows.

Reading and amendments to the Clubs Constitution.
Finance of rent to the Community Centre.
Any other business.
Everyone is encouraged to attend, as all changes will effect the club as a whole. We do not conduct the meeting in a formal way, as a committee is not in place. Everyone has a voice, provided you are a member of our club. The definition of a club member, is someone with training insurance with the Shin Gi Tai/BAB and in possession of a blue club grading book.
The any other business section is a chance for you to speak up and voice any opinion you may have. If you cannot make the meeting, make sure you pass your question or comment to someone who will be there, and it will be voiced on your behalf. It would be very helpful if you write it down and sign it.