What's new for 2012?
Adult beginners courses. For more information please email Nigel at nglspencer@aol.com
Try a 5 week Beginners Course for £15 - See Free starter lessons page.
SHIN - GI - TAI COURSES 2012
Under the instruction of Shihan Gwynne Jones 8th Dan
11th Feb Bridgend Jim Barnett
17th Mar Bedale* Nigel Spencer
7th & 8th Apr Burry Port Easter School
21st Apr Cilfynydd Peter Thomas
5th May Plymouth David Worsley
6th May Torquay Danny DaCosta
19th May Ton Pentre Mike Williams
14th Jul Burry Port Weapons course
4th Aug Manchester Jim Robinson
18th – 24th Aug Burry Port Summer School
15th Sep Oakdale Peter Thomas
6th Oct Ton Pentre Mike Williams
20th Oct Plymouth David Worsley
21st Oct Torquay Danny DaCosta
10th Nov Burry Port Instructors Course
1st Dec Burry Port General Course
*Local course not listed on Shin-Gi-Tai website
What happened in 2011?
Last year we celebrated 10 years in Bedale.
An adult class started in the Chantry Hall in May 2001. With the junior class starting in September of the same year.
11th June - Demo at Bedale Festival at 12.30
2nd July - Demo at Bedale Primary School at 1.15pm
2010
On the 31st July 2010 Shihan Gwynne Jones kindly held a training session at Bedale. Shihan Jon Stokoe also instructed during the morning session.
Congratulations to Nigel Spencer who was awarded his 4th Dan and Leigh Simons who achieved his 1st Dan on 31st July 2010
Well done to Ste Bird who completed his 1st Dan grading at the Shin-Gi-Tai 2010 Easter School.
SHIN - GI - TAI COURSES 2012
Under the instruction of Shihan Gwynne Jones 8th Dan
11th Feb Bridgend Jim Barnett
17th Mar Bedale* Nigel Spencer
7th & 8th Apr Burry Port Easter School
21st Apr Cilfynydd Peter Thomas
5th May Plymouth David Worsley
6th May Torquay Danny DaCosta
19th May Ton Pentre Mike Williams
14th Jul Burry Port Weapons course
4th Aug Manchester Jim Robinson
18th – 24th Aug Burry Port Summer School
15th Sep Oakdale Peter Thomas
6th Oct Ton Pentre Mike Williams
20th Oct Plymouth David Worsley
21st Oct Torquay Danny DaCosta
10th Nov Burry Port Instructors Course
1st Dec Burry Port General Course
*Local course not listed on Shin-Gi-Tai website
Reports
2010 JUNIOR AWARDS
Bushido Zak Woodman
Ki Helena John
Ai Zak Karwat
Most Improved Thomas Percival
Beginner Tyler Lambert
2009 Awards
Juniors awards for Bushido, Ki, Ai and Beginner where awarded to:
Bushido (Warrior Spirit) Edward John
Ki (Spirit Energy) Zak Woodman
Ai (Harmonious Spirit) Richard Fryer
Beginner Moya Hamilton-Sturdy
NEW TRAINING NIGHT IN BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE
A demo was held at the mu-sa Martial Arts Centre. Bradberry Balk Lane, Wombwell. S73 8HR on 9th October 2009 at 7pm. The demo went well with 6 senior members of the Bedale Club showing basic and advanced techniques as well as free style. Unfortunately the Wombwell Venue is no longer available. As soon as an alternative venue is found it will be detailed on this website.
August 2009 - Oldham Course
Sensei Jim Robinson again hosted Shihan Gwynne Jones at the Oldham Dojo. Four club members managed to get there this year and all of us enjoyed every minute. With some interesting twists and turns and food for thought for all present. There was also a impressive demonstration of Jo and Bokken katas. The final point was Sensei Robinson being award his 6th Dan.
Shin-Gi-Tai Summer School 2008
This 2008 Summer School was another cracking event with Aikidoka from all over the country attending. Sensei Jones was again thought provoking as was Sensei Simon Puffet from New Zealand with his focus on Hip power.
Only three Adults: Ste, Marsah & Nigel from Mizu Aikido managed the trip this year but Marsha did bring two aspiring Aikidoka, Logan aged 3 and Kendra aged 9 weeks. A little young to start but both managed to get onto the Mat!
Thanks to all in Wales for making it an enjoyable two and a half days.
Easter School 2008
Easter School had a certain signfiicance this year as I had 2 Students attempting their first dan gradings (Black Belt). I have had senior students grade at Dan level before, but never taken junior students to Dan grade.
Shihan Gwynne Jones has a method of teaching that keeps you guessing what is coming next as well as evolving the technique allowing all grades to progress at the same pace. I will try and expand on this without using too many Japanese terms for those that are just starting on their Aikido path.
Sensei started by asking us simply to move off line from an right overhead attack but keep the same foot forward in the same stance (right), which means moving 90 degrees to the left but keep the same posture. This was practiced with a partner for a while.
Sensei then demonstrated the first movement again followed by the next part where the attacker turns to follow, strikes with right hand again from overhead and the defender steps in front of them (left foot forward) and turns, which results in the right foot being forward again. This was again practiced with a partner for some time to get body movement correct.
This was followed by the third movement when the attacker follows again and strikes down. The defender raises both arms up and steps with the left leg to the outside of the attackers right foot. Your right arm collects the attacker right arm and your left arm collects the attackers head, you then circle drawing the attacker into you and lower during the circling action. Finally execute by lifting your right arm and collect the head of the attacker raising it up then down. The fall is a back drop for the attacker
On the Saturday there was a 1st Dan grading for David from Swansea, who showed determination and spirit following a set back last year. Congratulations.
The final session on Sunday was the 1st Dan grading. Tom Chappell (15) and Sarah MacLeod (16) have been training with me for 6 years and their dedication paid off when they showed excellent posture, balance and technique with weapons, basic technique and randori (freestyle) from kneeling and standing. Sensei Jones awarded both their 1st Dan at the end of the day.
I would like to thank everyone for their support over the weekend
Nigel Spencer
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