Published essays from members after grading.
John Harper – 5th Kyu I am truly lucky to have found such a welcoming and friendly Aikido Club. I feel humbled every session that I have participated in, learning from such experienced and skilled aikidoka. I would like to thank Pete, Haley and Tony specifically for their expert direction and Bryan for making […]
Dave Davies – 1st KyuThose two years have gone by so quickly since our last visit to Japan of 2023. It’s so great to be back, the colours of autumn we’re absolutely beautiful we’ve all taken some wonderful photos especially Bryan Sensei on his SLR camera. Really great to see Nakao Sensei and Akiko San
5th Kyu Kwok-Wo Bong Aikido – one of the interpretations of the name is “The Way of Harmoney of Spirit”. It is an art that does not seek to meet violence with violence yet maintain its martial origins In my journey of Aikido from beginner to being awarded 5th Kyu in 17th July 2024, I
5th Kyu Essays Nazia Bhuyain I began Aikido on a whim right at the start of 2023, choosing a club within walking distance of my house and am immensely grateful for it. I was initially hesitant about my presence at the dojo, with both being an amateur, and being significantly younger than the other members,
Bryan Bateman, 5th Dan I first stepped on the mat nearly 32 years ago. I was playing baseball at the time, and had just read the autobiography of Oh Sadaharu, a legendary Japanese baseball player, that practiced Aikido in order to help improve his batting. Coincidentally, a friend of mine mentioned that he was going
Dave Barnard, 3rd Kyu One evening last year towards the end of a training session I was asked to do a grading, this took me a little by surprise but I went ahead with it and muddled through, I was awarded the grade but was very disappointed with my performance so I thanked Bryan but
Peter Gombala, 4th Dan What a great trip It’s always great to discover some new details while you training. They’ve been always there but you will discover or shall I say realise them only via continuous practice. More you train more natural movement you adopt. Doesn’t matter what kind of Aikido style you follow the
