2nd Kyu for Hanna and Pete

An early start on Saturday to travel to Bournemouth dojo gave Hanna and Pete the opportunity to demonstrate their achievements in Aikido.


I was very pleased with both your performances and you both demonstrated that when the pressure is on you remained calm and continued with the techniques.


I'm sure I bounced a few times on the Bournemouth luxury mats...


Both Hanna and Pete were assessed by Jim O'Dwyer and passed their 2nd Kyu, Blue belts, which they are now proudly wearing.


Well done to you both, I will dig out the next round, although we will concentrate on more lateral aspects of our Aikido practice now.

Friday Evenings

I have decided that Friday evening 18:30-20:30 will continue for the foreseeable future, as although at the end of the week all are tired and raring for the weekend. At least it is not cutting into the weekend and Saturday morning.


Hopefully as people get accustomed to the time then we will see a return to the class numbers.


Next Saturday is our trip to Bournemouth dojo, early start, as their class starts at 09:30, although be good to practice with Jim and his dojo again.