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Grading photos are in the gallery
Posted July 25th, 2009 by JamesThe mid year grading photos have been uploaded to the gallery, have a look!
Kids 2009 mid year grading results
Posted June 28th, 2009 by James in
The 2009 mid year kids grading was held on the 20th June at the Burnside dojo. Well done to everyone!
Before the grading the kids were treated to a class by Brent Beaumont, a 5th Dan from Waitakere, Auckland. His classes are always entertaining and informative (for the kids and the parents), we look forward to his next trip down.
See below for a slideshow from Brent's class and the grading, as well as the full list of grading results.
Recent top trainers
Posted June 15th, 2009 by James in
The top trainers page has been updated for March, April, and May. Congratulations to Miko, Terry and Andrew!
2009 Mid Year Grading Confirmed
Posted May 11th, 2009 by JamesThe date for the mid-year adults grading is:
Saturday 4 July 2009
It will be at the Burnside Dojo. The start time is 10am.
The date for the mid year kids grading is:
Saturday 20 June 2009
at the Burnside Dojo. The start time is 10.30am.
Good luck with your preparation!
Spring Seminar: September 2009
Posted May 4th, 2009 by JamesGuest Instructor: Yamashima Shihan [7th dan]
Date: Saturday 26 Sept and Sunday 27 Sept
St Bede’s College Gym, Papanui, Christchurch
For details contact Andrew Williamson.
Motel accommodation available 300 meters from venue for $40/night.
Full details on the seminar info page.
February training with Masuda Shihan
Posted January 14th, 2009 by JamesMasuda Shihan [8th dan] arrives on 29 January and leaves on 28 February. While he is here we anticipate that he will be training on Tuesday and Thursday at 6pm and Sunday at 5pm with all the classes at the Burnside Dojo. There is a small charge for these classes – contact Andrew.
IAF 2008 video clip
Posted December 14th, 2008 by JamesAt part of the International Aikido Federation conference, each country has a chance to give a short demonstration. Andrew and Shane represented New Zealand, and we have been lucky enough to get a copy from the audience perspective, shown below.
Important dates for 2008 end of year training
Posted December 7th, 2008 by JamesDojo opening dates for 2009
- Burnside dojo - Saturday 3 January
- Linwood dojo - Monday 12 January
- Rangiora dojo - Tuesday 13 January
Full results for adults end of year gradings 2008
Posted December 7th, 2008 by James in
The full results for the adults grading can be seen below.
Kids training dates
Posted December 7th, 2008 by JamesKids open up dates for 2009
- Rangiora dojo - Saturday 7 February
- Burnside dojo - Monday 9 February
- Linwood dojo - Tuesday 10 February
