Rising Sun Aikido in Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset

Congratulations to Sensei Chris Gee

Chris was awarded his Sandan (3rd degree black belt) during the Yoshinkan Gasshuku with Sensei Robert Mustard 7^th Dan Yoshinkan Aikido held in Barnstaple, Devon on the 1^st of October.

Well done Chris.

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.

Dan Grading

Saturday 16 ^th July 2011

Congratulations to Sensei Al for obtaining his Nidan (2^nd 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)

Picture of Robert Mustard Sensei awarding Rising Sun Aikido club Sensei Phil Benge his Yondan (4th degree black belt)

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