Aikido Shinryukan Canterbury

As the year comes to a close we inevitably reflect on what has happened over the last 12 months. It has been difficult for us all here in Christchurch. Physically the earthquakes caused all of us some problems from broken houses, lost jobs, business issues, inevitably insurance stresses and these have I know for some people caused personal and relationship problems. It has been tough. But 2011 is nearly over I for one am going to draw a line under it along with a swear word or two and look forward to 2012.

The opening up dates for 2012 are:

Burnside Dojo opening up – first class Tuesday 3 January
Linwood Dojo opening up – first class Monday 9 January

On the last training day ie Saturday 10 December we will have a special shorter training session followed by a small party. The class starts at 9am. I will bring along a bunch of healthy [maybe] food and drinks for the kids and get them really hyper so that you can then take them home. It’s lots of fun for me and I hope all the kids can make it.

These are the full results for the kids end of year grading.

These are the full results for the senior end of year grading.

I think after the last couple of weeks aikido, seminars and gradings we deserve a rest and so there will be no Advanced or Weapons Classes this Sunday 20 November.

The last training day for the kids in 2011 will be Saturday 10 December. We will have a small “function” that day after the class at the Burnside Dojo and will bring some “healthy” snacks for the kids. More on this later but mark it in your diary now!!

This is of course the end of year seminar with Takase Shihan followed by the yudansha and senior kyu grading on Sunday [see above for details]. The regular classes for the seniors over the weekend are thus cancelled.