Inside you will find information about Aikido, our organisation, and full listings of our dojos and practice times. There are also a number of articles, including a brief history of O Sensei's life. Below you will also find the latest news and events.
On Saturday 24th May a Dan grading course was held at Barrhead Sports Centre and with a total of 6 students successfully sitting their examinations; the event was a great success.
The grading also marked a special milestone for our Kelvin Hall club as it gained its first Dan grades, both of whom were a credit to their teacher Sensei Richard Firestone.
The turn out for both the grading and the course that followed was excellent - with students from all of our UK clubs in attendance.
Congratulations are due to everyone who passed their grading and to their teachers whose skill and dedication is reflected in their students' success.
Special thanks should go to Sensei Andrew - President of Aikido UK, the grading examiners, and to everyone who took part for helping to make the day the great success it was.
Congratulations are in order for the following students, who passed examinations at the course.
Grading Examiner: Sensei Andrew
| Name | Club |
| Jeremy Furze | Barrhead |
| Greg Sawers | Kelvin Hall |
| Russell Hugh Patten | Kelvin Hall |
Grading Examiner: Sensei Andrew
| Name | Club |
| Dana Dunne | Barrhead |
| Graeme Ede | Barrhead |
Grading Examiner: Sensei Andrew
| Name | Club |
| Edward Bennett | Parklands |
On Saturday 15th March a highly successful Kyu grading course was held at Barrhead Sports Centre.
The day started with the Kyu grading itself which went very well - all involved can agree that the standard of Aikido was high with all those taking part passing their respective examinations. Following the grading, the course, taught by Sensei Andrew was also a great success - as always it was a chance to practice something a little different and was thoroughly enjoyed by all.
The turn out for both was excellent with students from all of our UK clubs in attendance - making it an event not to miss!
Congratulations are due for everyone who passed their grading and also to everyone who helped them prepare.
Special thanks should go to Sensei Andrew - President of Aikido UK, the grading examiners, and to everyone who took part for helping to make the day the success it was.
Congratulations are in order for the following students, who passed examinations at the course. They were graded on a number of areas including (where appropriate); Ki, Knowledge of Techniques, Manner and Attitude, Posture, Making Uke/Ukemi, Immobilisations, Kneeling Arts, Kokyu Dosa, Jo, Bokken and Tanto.
Grading Examiner: Sensei Charles Bishop
| Name | Club |
| Brian McNulty | Parklands |
Grading Examiner: Sensei Leslie McGuire
| Name | Club |
| Peter Brodie | Parklands |
Grading Examiner: Sensei Edward Dunne
| Name | Club |
| William Rogers | Barrhead |
| Graeme Rae | Barrhead |
| Ruth Hamilton | Parklands |
Grading Examiner: Sensei Charles Bishop
| Name | Club |
| Heather Clark | Parklands |
| Ben Appleby | Kelvin Hall |
Grading Examiner: Sensei Leslie McGuire
| Name | Club |
| Ian Brown | Parklands |
| Pamela Brown | Parklands |
A Junior grading was held this March, giving our younger members a chance to show off their skills.
The turn out was good with a total of 25 Juniors sitting their grading examinations at Parklands Country Club, 8 from our Barrhead class and 17 from Parklands.
All involved agreed that the standard of those graded was very high and this was reflected in the fact that everyone passed their respective gradings. The grading itself was conducted by Sensei Richard Firestone, assisted by Sensei David Gladstone.
Congratulations are due to everyone who passed their grading, to their teacher, to the grading officers, and to everyone who helped make this event a great success. Special thanks should also go to the parents of all our Junior members for their continued support.
On Wednesday the 14th of November Sensei Andrew was awarded with a Special Recognition from Rolls-Royce, the company he has been a part of for 21 years. The following is an extract from the award:
"The Special Recognition Award is given to individuals who have achieved something specific in their lifetime that deserves to be acknowledged.
This achievement does not necessarily have to be connected to Rolls-Royce or the engineering industry.
It is important to praise those individuals who take the Company's values and behaviours into everything that they do in their lives.
This award recognises the outstanding effort that individuals have made through their own commitment and motivation without additional support from the Company.
These people in particular are unsung heroes."
This November saw a grading and course held at Barrhead Sports Centre, both of which were an outstanding success. All those put forward for grading passed their respective examinations before taking part in what was (as always) a thoroughly enjoyable course.
Special thanks should go to Sensei Andrew - President of Aikido UK, the grading examiners, and also to everyone who helped their fellow students to prepare for their gradings.
For their commitment and dedication over the years to the art of Aikido special congratulations are in order for Charles Costley, awarded 4th dan. Edward Dunne, Leslie McGuire and Charles Bishop, awarded 6th dan.
Congratulations are in order for the following students, who passed examinations at this year's course. They were graded on a number of areas including (where appropriate); Ki, Knowledge of Techniques, Manner and Attitude, Posture, Making Uke/Ukemi, Immobilisations, Kneeling Arts, Kokyu Dosa, Jo, Bokken and Tanto.
Grading Examiner: Sensei Bishop
| Name | Dojo |
| Gary McIntyre | Kelvin Hall |
Grading Examiners: Sensei Dunne and Sensei McGuire
| Name | Dojo |
| William Rogers | Barrhead |
| Ruth Hamilton | Parklands |
| Michael Whyte | Kelvin Hall |
| Graeme Rae | Barrhead |
Grading Examiner: Sensei Dunne
| Name | Dojo |
| Ben Appleby | Kelvin Hall |
| Heather Clark | Parklands |
Grading Examiners: Sensei McGuire and Sensei Bishop
| Name | Dojo |
| Ashby McGowan | Kelvin Hall |
| Alastair Sim | Kelvin Hall |
| Pamela Brown | Parklands |
| Ian Brown | Parklands |
Grading Examiner: Sensei Andrew
| Name | Dojo |
| Kenneth Russell | Barrhead |
| John Kennedy | Barrhead |
| Lisa Dinning | Barrhead |
Grading Examiner: Sensei Andrew
| Name | Dojo |
| Barry Gladstone | Parklands |
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