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News Update Monday 19th March

Training Focus

March is a five week month for us so this week is another Curriculum week. This is your chance to focus on what YOU need to learn before next week.

Junior Cadet Testing Module

Next week the Juniors and Cadets will be tested on the techniques featured in the video below. Make sure you know your stuff.

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

Osu,

Sensei Matt, Shudokan Black Belt Academy – Aikido Nottingham

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News Update Monday 12th March

Training Focus

The focus this week is curriculum practice, getting ready for grading next week.

Weapons

Friday; Bokken & Shinai

Saturday; Jo

Summer School

Summer School is once again on the horizon.  This never fails to be a fantastic event and the only way we can carry on running iot is if we can populate it. We are taking names now so please contact us to get your name down.

Whatever grade you are, Summer School will bring your Aikido on leaps and bounds. Not only is it a fantastic training opportunity but the social aspect is fantastic, meet other members of Shudokan from across the country, some even from abroad.

Once again, get in contact now to book your place.

Osu

Sensei Matt, Shudokan Black Belt Academy – Aikido Nottingham

 

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Bringing it All Home

Testimonial from Parents of Jordan

A few days ago we received a card from one of our Cadets. Inside was one of the most touching and warming testimonials I, and indeed all of us, have ever read.

No words can ever express how much we want to thank you all for what the club has done for our Jordan. He is a completely different and confident child to what he was when we brought him that very first evening and remember what Ken said to us what Aikido would do for him especially after the awful time he had at Redhill School, the terrible bullying he experienced and the physical pain he went through.

It was a very difficult decision to make for his own safety we took him out of school for 5 months while we battled so hard with the authorities to get him into another school.

Thankfully that is all behind Jordan now, he has completely fallen in love with Aikido, he never stops talking about it and showing us the moves at home, he puts his heart and soul into every training session and his one aim is to be a Black Belt. That is so very important to him.

He has made many friends at the club since he started, which we know has helped him immediately and to see such a change is all down to the hard work you and your team have put in with him, we will always be so very grateful.

Thank you all from Jordan’s Mum, Nan and Grandad.”

This is what it’s all about.

Osu,

Sensei Matt, Shudokan Black Belt Academy – Aikido Nottingham

 

 

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News Update Tuesday 6th March

Training Focus

Monday: Hijiate

Tuesday: Shihonage/Tenchinage

Wednesday: Hijishimae

Thursday: Sokumen Iriminage

Friday: Shomen Iriminage & Jo

Saturday: Ikkajo & Bokken

Sport Relief Fundraiser

Saturday 17th March, 17:00

To raise money for Sport Relief we are asking our Juniors and Cadets to get sponsored to hit a target of 600 back drops. Please bring friends as the more bodies we have on the class, the less backdrops you will have to do!

Please pick up your sponsor form from the front desk.

Osu

Sensei Matt, Shudokan Black Belt Academy – Aikido Nottingham

 

 

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News Update & Training Focus Monday 27th February

Focus for the Week

Monday; Shomen Iriminage

Tuesday; Ikkajo

Wednesday; Nikkajo
Thursday; Sankajo
Friday; Yonkajo & Bokken
Saturday; Shihonage/Tenchinage & Jo

Dates For The Diary

Safety & Awareness Course

Friday 23rd March, 18:30.

This event is open to friends and guests so please bring others along. 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 Testing

Saturday 24th March, 12:30

Those testing in march are 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.

Osu,

Sensei Matt, Shudokan Black Belt Academy – Aikido Nottingham

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News Update Thursday 23rd February

The Weekend

(Saturday)

Shudokan Poland Gradings

Our guests from Shudokan Poland will be doing their black belt tests at 12:30 in the upstairs Dojo. The usual weapons class will take place downstairs. we urge you to provide an audience for our guests as they have travelled a long way and put a lot of effort into getting here for this.

Bestwood Park Walk

We are meeting at the Mill Lane entrance at 14:00. If you need help finding it please ask Sensei Ken or Sensei Jo (They know the area a lot better than I)

At a gentle stroll we think the walk will last a couple of hours and at the last check the Weather is set to be slightly cloudy with a temperature of about 11 degrees.

Osu,

Sensei Matt, Shudokan Black Belt Academy – Aikido Nottingham

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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

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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 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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