Rising Sun Aikido

Traditional Ueshiba style Aikido self defence club

Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset, England

"Failure is the key to success; each mistake teaches us something."
Morihei Ueshiba (1883-1969)


Photographs and videos from the May Day bank holiday weekend course now online

20 video clips taken during the two day May Day bank holiday course have been put online. See our video clip pages for links to the individual clips.

A special thank you to Clive for doing all the video recording and transcribing work.

Over 80 photographs taken during the course have been added to the Photograph Gallery.

A special thank you to Gemma for taking the photographs.


Presentation of gifts to Sensei Philip Benge

Presentation of gifts to Sensei Philip Benge

Three videos taken during the closing presentation of the May Day bank holiday weekend course held at the Campus, Weston-Super-Mare have been uploaded to YouTube.

The first video shows the presentation of gifts to Sensei Philip Benge from members of the Rising Stars kid's Aikido club

The second video shows the presentation of a sword to Sensei Philip Benge from members, parents and friends of the United Traditional Aikido Association of clubs.

A third and slightly longer video filmed from the opposite angle is also available to view on YouTube.

A montage of photographs taken during the two day course has also been placed on YouTube.

People with a fast enough internet connection should press the 'HQ' button (if available) at the bottom right of the YouTube screen to view the videos at the highest quality.


Women and Aikido

We have added a special page on our website aimed at women thinking of taking up Aikido.

For more information see our Aikido for Women page.

For more information on when and where we train see our contacts page or contact Phil Benge on 07786 513 973 or E-mail:sensei@risingstarsaikido.org.uk.


New club 'Kohai'

Read about the appointment of the new Kohai on the Sensei Says page.


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


British Aikido Board

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

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