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News Update Monday 20th February

Training Focus

The training focus for this week is Curriculum and grading.

Don’t be afraid to have a go, limiting your progression because you don’t feel ready is the wrong way to approach your training. You lose nothing for trying and even if you don’t pass, you still get the benefit of the Sensei’s feedback.  If you have enough tags, just put your hand up and have a go.

Power Hour

This Friday, 18:30.

Everything we do in 1 lesson. Turning up guestless is not an option! We want to show people what Aikido is and the whole range of material we cover.

Remember, ‘Bring a Friend’ (Or anyone for that matter)

Bestwood Park Walk

This Saturday, 14:00, The Mill entrance.

If you go down to the woods this Saturday you’re sure for a big surprise. Because a truckload of Aikidoka will be out having a walk.  Give us a call on 0115 9856504 for more information.

Quote

There’s a way to do it better — find it.

Thomas Edison 

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 Monday 13th February

Training Focus

The focus for this week is curriculum practice. If you’ve missed out on tags catch up this week and get ready to grade.

Valentines Day

Tuesday 14th February

Let us look after the kids this valentines. We are running a movie night from 18:30 to 20:00. Drop the kids off at 18:15 so we can kick off without a hitch.

Power Hour

Friday 24th February

Everything we do in 1 hour. This a mass intro class so everybody bring a guest:

For existing members this is a reminder of the wide spectrum that Aikido encompasses; For non-members this is a perfect way to experience what we do in fun and social setting.

Dojo Walk

Saturday 25th February

On Saturday afternoon we are all going out for a walk in Bestwood Park. Family, children, friends and dogs more than welcome. We interact in a very unique way in the Dojo and sometimes it is difficult to do more that scratch the surface when in comes to getting to know the people around us, so come along and get to know the people who’s bodies you use on a daily basis.

Osu

Sensei Matt, Shudokan Black Belt Academy – Aikido Nottingham

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News Update Thursday 2nd February

Monthly Awards

The award winners for January are as follows;

Best Attendance

Junait Iqubal

 

SWAT of the Month

Jordan Mincher

Student of the Month

Joseph Bell

Bushido

Alfie Wiliams-Hughes

Congratulations to you all, guys.

Board Break

The board break is tomorrow!

Be at the Dojo for 18:15 so we can kick off at 18:30. If you are bringing a large party please let us know so we can prepare some supplies.

Quote

Try not to become a man of success but rather to become a man of value.

Albert Einstein

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.

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Sensei Matt Thurman, Shudokan Black Belt Academy, Aikido Nottingham

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News Update Monday 30th January

Training Focus

It’s week 1 of the month and here is the day to day training focus.

Monday; Shomen Iriminage

Tuesday; Ikkajo

Wednesday; Nikkajo

Thursday; Sankajo

Friday; Yonkajo & Jo

Saturday; Shihonage/Tenchinage & Bokken/Shinai

Board Break

Friday 3rd February

If you haven’t done one of these seminars before you should consider it mandatory. The session is great training for getting out of the darker moments in your life when maybe all you want to do is curl up and cry.

Learn how to generate enthusiasm, feel more positive and motivate yourself even on your worst day.

The session starts at 18:30 and finishes at 20:00

Puss in Boots Day

Wednesday 8th February

Come in dressed as Puss or one of his companions as we show our appreciation of our furry friend and his troupe of raiders.

Classes at the usual times;

Little Dragons; 16:30 – 17:00

Juniors/Cadets; 17:00 – 18:00

Quote

Success is often the result of taking a misstep in the right direction.”

Al Bernstein

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Sensei Matt Thurman, Shudokan Black Belt Academy – Aikido Nottingham

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News Update and Training Focus Monday 23rd January

Training Focus

The training focus for this week is Curriculum and Grading.

Valentines Day

Wednesday 15th February

To help give you parents some time off for Valentines day we are entertaining the kids from 18:00 to 19:30 (roughly) so that you can treat yourselves to some peace and quiet.

A Walk in the Park

Saturday 25th February

We are all going out for a walk in Bestwood Park. Family, children, friends and dogs more than welcome. Come along and get to know the people you train with.

Osu

Sensei Matt, Shudokan Black Belt Academy – Aikido Nottingham

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