Good times
We crammed a lot into two and a half hours training last night. Good turnout, lovely bunch.
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Smashed it
This Group
Such a brilliant evening training tonight. Popkin Sensei’s instruction had everyone buzzing and working super hard. It’s such a pleasure to practise Daito-ryu with these people every week. Their hard work, camaraderie, encouragement and laughter makes the whole endeavour thoroughly worthwhile. So proud to be part of it.
Grafters
Crush em!
Bristol Study Group
Ginjukai UK Branch went on tour to Bristol yesterday. We caught up with old friends, and checked in with Ginjukai members from the west country. Out thanks go to Daren and Rich for hosting and looking after us.
A toast
Training last night was excellent. The two hours flew by. We also took a moment to hold a “softness” toast to our training in 2023. Here’s a few snaps of some Aiki age practice.
Focus
“Circumstances” meant we had a bit of skeleton study group last night. Short training lines aside, we focused on just three kata for the whole session. With limited opportunities to practise before Popkin Sensei and Brogna Sensei arrive in December, we finished the evening with a real feeling that progress…
Destination Copenhagen
A contingent from the study group went on tour courtesy of an invitation from Ole Kingston of Daito-ryu Aiki-Jujutsu Enryukai. Great friends with our teachers Popkin and Brogna Senseis, Ole has practised Daito-ryu since 1986. Ole began the Daito-ryu Aiki-Jujutsu Enryukai after Okamoto Sensei passed away in 2015. We were…
Epic Summer Evening
With our teachers coming In December, it was time to knuckle down and focus on the basics. A super warm evening was made effortless with the dojo’s new air conditioning.
Great evening
Continuing the with Daito-ryu principles, tonight’s theme was “turn”. A great evening with much laughter.
There’s no going back
Come and experience the difference for yourself, and join the very select family of budoka who have. There is no going back.
Required reading : TSYR History and Technique
Before I fortunate enough to start training Daito-Ryu Ginjukai in 2014, I was an avid practitioner of Aikido alone. Through my good friend Neil Saunders, in 2009 I was lucky enough to meet Robert Mustard of Yoshinkan Aikido, a Canadian Aikido teacher who had been famously depicted in Robert Twiggers…
5 years
It is five years since the passing of Okamoto Seigo. We have to thank him for all he did to openly spread awareness of Daito-Ryu Aiki around the world, and for passing his skills to our teachers so we can all continue to benefit from his memory. We will do…
Herne bay study group tonight
Looking forward to seeing our fantastic group in Herne Bay tonight, to diligent training and to concentrating super hard as always. And no we aren’t at this level (yet).
Love these guys
Another super enjoyable study group session in Herne Bay, with much progress on the eternal journey towards softness being made.
Herne Bay Study group tonight
Training is ON tonight
See you tonight for Daito Ryu fun in Herne Bay… @ Shogun Martial Arts, 55-56 Central Parade, Herne Bay CT6 5JG Friday 2nd August, 7pm
Seminar weekend timings
Quick update on timings for the weekend. Friday night, in Herne Bay. 7pm – 9pm (please arrive early). Car park opposite is couple of quid for the evening. Venue – Shogun Martial Arts, 55-56 Central Parade, Herne Bay CT6 5JG Saturday in Dover. Please arrive by 9.30 so we can…
Aiki Connections – Private Friday night training
We have added a bonus evening session for the Friday night before Aiki Connections. Please see the event page for details, and to book on. Places will be limited.
6 weeks left
Now’s your chance to snag the last couple of spots at the Aiki event of the year. If you are aiming to attend Aiki Connections 2019, this is your final call to action. Don’t delay, act now. Don’t miss out
Aiki Connections almost sold out
Don’t forget, Herne Bay this Friday
Herne Bay Study Group this Friday night @ Shogun Martial Arts school. See you there!
Great new session
The Herne Bay Study Group started very well with a great first session on Friday. Long may it continue. (I forgot to take a photo, so here’s a substitute pic from Dover).
Herne Bay – New Study Group venue
Following the great visit to Herne Bay’s Shogun Martial Arts last week, and after further discussion with Lee Adams, we are pleased to announce we will be holding regular monthly Daito-Ryu Study Group sessions in the new year. They will be on the first Friday of each month, starting with…
Study group hits Herne Bay
Last night, we took a “Study Group on Tour” trip over to Lee Adams’ dojo, Shogun Martial Arts School, in Herne Bay. It’s the first time I had seen Lee’s new dojo, which was once an amusement arcade on Herne Bay sea front. We were most impressed with the facility.…
Epic training day
We had a fantastic days training on May Bank holiday Saturday. The beautiful weather set the scene for an intensive seven hour training session. Participants came from as far afield as Cornwall, from London, and from the local area of course. I want to thank the Cornish contingent for travelling…
Smashed it
This Group
Such a brilliant evening training tonight. Popkin Sensei’s instruction had everyone buzzing and working super hard. It’s such a pleasure to practise Daito-ryu with these people every week. Their hard work, camaraderie, encouragement and laughter makes the whole endeavour thoroughly worthwhile. So proud to be part of it.
Grafters
Crush em!
Bristol Study Group
Ginjukai UK Branch went on tour to Bristol yesterday. We caught up with old friends, and checked in with Ginjukai members from the west country. Out thanks go to Daren and Rich for hosting and looking after us.
A toast
Training last night was excellent. The two hours flew by. We also took a moment to hold a “softness” toast to our training in 2023. Here’s a few snaps of some Aiki age practice.
Focus
“Circumstances” meant we had a bit of skeleton study group last night. Short training lines aside, we focused on just three kata for the whole session. With limited opportunities to practise before Popkin Sensei and Brogna Sensei arrive in December, we finished the evening with a real feeling that progress…
Destination Copenhagen
A contingent from the study group went on tour courtesy of an invitation from Ole Kingston of Daito-ryu Aiki-Jujutsu Enryukai. Great friends with our teachers Popkin and Brogna Senseis, Ole has practised Daito-ryu since 1986. Ole began the Daito-ryu Aiki-Jujutsu Enryukai after Okamoto Sensei passed away in 2015. We were…
Epic Summer Evening
With our teachers coming In December, it was time to knuckle down and focus on the basics. A super warm evening was made effortless with the dojo’s new air conditioning.
Great evening
Continuing the with Daito-ryu principles, tonight’s theme was “turn”. A great evening with much laughter.
There’s no going back
Come and experience the difference for yourself, and join the very select family of budoka who have. There is no going back.
Required reading : TSYR History and Technique
Before I fortunate enough to start training Daito-Ryu Ginjukai in 2014, I was an avid practitioner of Aikido alone. Through my good friend Neil Saunders, in 2009 I was lucky enough to meet Robert Mustard of Yoshinkan Aikido, a Canadian Aikido teacher who had been famously depicted in Robert Twiggers…
5 years
It is five years since the passing of Okamoto Seigo. We have to thank him for all he did to openly spread awareness of Daito-Ryu Aiki around the world, and for passing his skills to our teachers so we can all continue to benefit from his memory. We will do…
Herne bay study group tonight
Looking forward to seeing our fantastic group in Herne Bay tonight, to diligent training and to concentrating super hard as always. And no we aren’t at this level (yet).
Love these guys
Another super enjoyable study group session in Herne Bay, with much progress on the eternal journey towards softness being made.
Herne Bay Study group tonight
Training is ON tonight
See you tonight for Daito Ryu fun in Herne Bay… @ Shogun Martial Arts, 55-56 Central Parade, Herne Bay CT6 5JG Friday 2nd August, 7pm
Seminar weekend timings
Quick update on timings for the weekend. Friday night, in Herne Bay. 7pm – 9pm (please arrive early). Car park opposite is couple of quid for the evening. Venue – Shogun Martial Arts, 55-56 Central Parade, Herne Bay CT6 5JG Saturday in Dover. Please arrive by 9.30 so we can…
Aiki Connections – Private Friday night training
We have added a bonus evening session for the Friday night before Aiki Connections. Please see the event page for details, and to book on. Places will be limited.
6 weeks left
Now’s your chance to snag the last couple of spots at the Aiki event of the year. If you are aiming to attend Aiki Connections 2019, this is your final call to action. Don’t delay, act now. Don’t miss out
Aiki Connections almost sold out
Don’t forget, Herne Bay this Friday
Herne Bay Study Group this Friday night @ Shogun Martial Arts school. See you there!
Great new session
The Herne Bay Study Group started very well with a great first session on Friday. Long may it continue. (I forgot to take a photo, so here’s a substitute pic from Dover).
Herne Bay – New Study Group venue
Following the great visit to Herne Bay’s Shogun Martial Arts last week, and after further discussion with Lee Adams, we are pleased to announce we will be holding regular monthly Daito-Ryu Study Group sessions in the new year. They will be on the first Friday of each month, starting with…
Study group hits Herne Bay
Last night, we took a “Study Group on Tour” trip over to Lee Adams’ dojo, Shogun Martial Arts School, in Herne Bay. It’s the first time I had seen Lee’s new dojo, which was once an amusement arcade on Herne Bay sea front. We were most impressed with the facility.…
Epic training day
We had a fantastic days training on May Bank holiday Saturday. The beautiful weather set the scene for an intensive seven hour training session. Participants came from as far afield as Cornwall, from London, and from the local area of course. I want to thank the Cornish contingent for travelling…