Rising Sun Aikido
Traditional Ueshiba style Aikido self defence club
Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset, England
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Robert Mustard Sensei Open Seminar March 2012
Those who attended the Robert Mustard Sensei seminar last October may be interested to know that Bodmin Aikido Club are hosting an open seminar with Robert Mustard Sensei at Hustyns Resort, Wadebridge, Cornwall on the 24th March and 25th March 2012.
Full details of the course, including prices and registration form can be found here.
Larbi El Akel Sensei 5th Dan Aikikai Shidoin
Aikido seminar Saturday 19th and 20th May 2012
United Traditional Aikido Association club Itai Doshin Aikido of Taunton will be hosting Larbi El Akel Sensei 5th Dan Aikikai Shidoin of the Rem Aiki Dojo, Brussels for a weekend Aikido seminar on Saturday the 19th and Sunday the 20th of May 2012 at the Castle Sports Centre in Taunton, Somerset.
Click here for more information.Images and video from the Robert Mustard Sensei (7th Dan) Aikido Seminar
On Monday the 3rd of October 2011 the Rising Sun Aikido club were both honoured and privileged the host a special one off Aikido seminar by Robert Mustard Sensei (7 Dan) of Aikido Yoshinkai Burnaby, Canada.
A selection of images and video taken during the seminar can be viewed here.
Congratulations to Sensei Chris Gee
Chris was awarded his Sandan (3rd degree black belt) during the Yoshinkan Gasshuku with Sensei Robert Mustard 7th Dan Yoshinkan Aikido held in Barnstaple, Devon on the 1st of October.
Well done Chris.
Images from the Neil Saunders Sensei Aikido Seminar
A selection of images taken during the weekend Neil Saunders Sensei Aikido seminar held on the 3rd and 4th of September 2011 at the Rising Sun Aikido Campus dojo can be viewed here.
Rising Sun Aikido branded clothing
A range of adult and kids T-shirts, Polo shirts, and Hoodies, in a range of colours, embroidered with the Rising Sun Akido logo can now be ordered online via the Concept Wear website.
To view the range of Rising Sun Aikido branded products available and place an order do the following;
- Click the following link http://www.conceptwear.co.uk/customer-login to get to the Concept Wear 'Customer Login' page.
- Click the Rising Sun Aikido logo. You will now be presented with a 'Customer Area' login page requesting a password.
- Press the 'login' button. There is no need to enter a password.
Worle Lions Fun Day demo video
On the 29th of August 2011 Rising Sun Aikido gave a short demo at the Worle Lions Fun Day. A video of the event has been posted on YouTube.
Larbi El Akel Sensei course
Held on Sunday 17 th July 2011
In July 2011 Rising Sun Aikido was honoured to host Larbi El Akel Sensei 5th Dan Aikikai Shidoin of the Rem Aiki Dojo, Brussels.
After the course Phil Benge (Club Sensei) said
"I have just finished the course with Larbi Sensei. What a great day. I have had the 'i's dotted and the 'T's crossed. It was my first time meeting Larbi Sensei and it is a pleasure to meet such a like minded Sensei. Many thanks to everyone who attended."
NEW! A selection of videos of some of the techniques demonstrated by Larbi Sensei have been placed on YouTube. The 26 clips featured will automatically play in sequence.
A selection of the photos taken during the July course can be viewed here.
A selection of the photos taken during previous course held in May 2011 can be viewed here.
BAB Young Persons' National Course, Sunday 15th May 2011
The first National Course run by the British Aikido Course specifically for 'teenagers', which was organised by Rising Sun Aikido's club Sensei Phil Benge and hosted at the Campus Dojo, is featured heavily in the July 2011 edition of the BAB's newsletter the 'Aikido Times'.
Over 50 young people attended the course with four BAB instructors (including Sensei 'H') each leading a 50-minute Aikido session.
The article, which includes several photos of the event, ends by saying "The BAB (and Phil in particular) can be very proud of this event."
Dan Grading
Saturday 16 th July 2011
Congratulations to Sensei Al for obtaining his Nidan (2nd Dan) and congratulations to Paul, Jamie and Chantal for passing their Shodan (1 st Dan).
I would also like to thank Sensei's H, Chris, Mike, and John for all their work and help as well as Sesnei Pete and Sensei Larbi for their time and adding their knowledge.
Paul, Chris and Luke did a great job as uke's and worked very hard.
The day showed how a group of Aikidoka's with various stlyes and opinions can get together and make Aikido really work.
Well done to everyone.
Phil Benge (Club Sensei)
Sensei Phil Benge awarded his Yondan (4th degree black belt)
Whilst attending a recent Aikido seminar in October, Rising Sun Aikido Sensei Phil Benge was awarded his Yondan (4th degree black belt) by Robert Mustard Sensei 7th Dan
Sensei Phil Benge said that he was both surprised and deeply honoured to receive the award from such a highly respected Aikidoka as Robert Mustard Sensei.
Read Chris Henley's report on the Robert Mustard Sensei seminar.
West Huntspill Aikido Club
Wednesday the 15th of September 2010 saw Sensei John Creed open a new Aikido Club based in West Huntspill, Somerset.
West Huntspill Aikido Club teaches Traditional Aikido "practised with an open mind and heart".
Training is on Wednesday nights from 7:30 to 9:30 pm at the Balliol Hall, Church Road, West Huntspill, Somerst TA9 3RN. More information can be found at the West Huntspill Aikido Club website or contact Sensei John Creed on 07876 418 429
Rising Sun Aikido wish John the best of luck with his new club.
Rising Sun Aikido are now on Facebook
Rising Sun Aikido members will now be able to keep up to date with all the latest club
news and events via the Rising Sun Aikido Facebook group.
The group is run by the club's Senseis and is open to all Rising Sun Aikido club members.
As a member of the group you will be able to read exclusive wall postings written by the club's Senseis, view pictures and videos, and participate in discussions not available on our public website.
If you haven't got a Facebook account, now is a good time to get one.
Rising Stars Kids Aikido Club
Rising Sun Aikido are currently running two Aikido sessions specially designed for children between the ages of 5 and 12. The sessions run every Saturday morning between 9:30 to 10:30 and 10:30 to 11:30 at the Campus, Bransby Way, Weston Village, Weston Super Mare.
Older children (12+ years of age) can also learn Aikido. Rising Sun Aikido run special classes for children in this age group at all of our Adult sessions.
For more information please visit the Rising Sun Aikido 'Juniors' section or contact Phil Benge on 07786 513 973 or E-mail:sensei@risingstarsaikido.org.uk
Rising Stars Aikido Website
Why not visit the exciting new Rising Stars Aikido website at
http://www.risingstarsaikido.org.uk
United Traditional Aikido, UTA
As part of the United Traditional Aikido Association, Rising Sun Aikido is a member of the British Aikido Board.
'Aiki Fun' section
Check out the club's Aiki Fun Section.
If you have any idea then please email sensei@risingsunaikido.org.uk
