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News Update Thursday 16th February

Dates for the Diary

Power Hour

Friday 24th February 

The aim is to demonstrate everything we do in one lesson. For current students this a brilliant reminder of the massive spectrum that we have to offer, for new people and guests see this as a chance to get to experience everything we do in Shudokan Aikido.

So to existing students, please bring a friend. To starngers, please come on down.

Bestwood Park

Saturday 25th February

On Saturday afternoon we are going for a stroll through Bestwood Park. We are meeting ath the Coach House in the park at 13:30 and the whole walk should take about 2 hours. Please bring family friends and the dog. Ooh and the camera as well.

Mother’s Day Training

Friday 16th March

Because families that flip together, stick together. We challenge you to come along with your child to join a special class for parents and help develop that familial tie that comes from a shared interest.

Red Nose Day

Saturday17th March

(Kid’s only I’m afraid) Come to class dressed in red and get sponsored to help raise money for charity. Our aim is for the entire class to have done 6,000 back drops. The more students we have on the mat, the harder it becomes. If every student gets sponsored just £1 per drop we can really make a difference! Join the cause and make a difference, ask Sensei Matt for a sponsorship form.

Safety and Awareness Course

Friday 23rd March

The evening class will be a course in the more preventative measures we should take in our self defence and take a look at the sort of things that may have to be dealt with in the workplace as opposed to the street.

Black Belt Tests

Saturday 24th March

Those testing in march are yours truly (Sensei Matt) & Martin Watt.

Please come along to show your support for the work put in and the end result. Black belt is off ten seen as the ultimate goal in martial arts and as a result it is all to easy to lose your way once you have achieved this great trophy. Be part of the audience that you would hope for when it’s your turn.

That’s all folks.

Osu,

Sensei Matt, Shudokan Black Belt Academy – Aikido Nottingham

 

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January’s Newsletter

January Newsletter

Click the link to see and download our very first newsletter. They are in the post as I type so listen out for the letter box.

Newsletter

Osu,

Sensei Matt, Shudokan Black Belt Academy – Aikido Nottingham

 

 

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News Update Thursday 9th February

CCTV is there for you

There is no doubt that there is a lot of controversy surrounding th notion of CCTV and how far is too far. But the simple fact remains that CCTV can be essential in proving someone’s innocence as well as their guilt. Click the link to see Sensei Ken’s recent post to the NottinghamSafety Blog to read a true story about one of our students and how a lack of CCTV has seriously impacted his life.

Valentine’s Day

Tuesday 14th February

Let us entertain the kids so that you can get some peace and quiet on Valentine’s evening. Drop them off at 18:15 and pick them up at 20:00.

Osu

Sensei Matt Thurman, Shudokan Black Belt Academy – Aikido Nottingham

 

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February’s Testing Module & Mat Chat

Kid’s Mat Chat For February

Junior/Cadet Testing Module For February

 

  • For Juniors Level 1 is ‘Basic’ and Level 2 is ‘Advanced’
  • For Cadets Level 2 is ‘Basic’ and Level 3 is ‘Advanced’
  • All students Green Belt and below will be tested on their Basic Level, all above will be tested on their Advanced Level.

Osu

Sensei Matt Thurman, Shudokan Black Belt Academy, Aikido Nottingham

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News Update Thursday 26th January

Board Break

Friday 3rd February

Learn how to combat that ‘Monday feeling’ with our motivational seminar and board break. This is a great chance to help train one of least used tools at our disposal, our ego.

By using your brain and re-enforcing positive thinking you can overcome challenges that you once thought insurmountable.

The session starts at 18:30, be there.

Osu

Sensei Matt Thurman, Shudokan Black Belt Academy – Aikido Nottingham

 

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News Update Thursday 19th January

Demo and Open House

Saturday 21st January

The Kids’ demo will kick off at 10:30 on Saturday morning. We need all participants changed and ready to go by 10:15 all members of the audience seated by 10:25.

The Kids have put in loads of effort to the getting ready for the demo and it would be great if they had a huge audience to show off in front of. We expect the whole event to last about 30 to 45 minutes.

Please be conscientious and remember that although your own child’s performance may be over there may more to come.

Fancy Dress Day

Wednesday 8th February

Wednesday the 8th is Puss in Boots day. Come in dressed as Puss or one of his friends and have a great time.

The classes are at the usual times;

Little Dragons – 16:30 to 17:00

Juniors/Cadets – 17:00 to 18:00

Prizes for the best costumes.

Osu

Sensei Matt, Shudokan Black Belt Academy – Aikido Nottingham

 

 

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