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News Update Monday 24th Fabruary

Training Focus

This week is Curriculum & Grading Practice. The Module focus for the week is

Monday: Self Defence

Tuesday: Sword

Wednesday: Dynamic Practice

Thursday: Free Practice

Friday: Jo

Saturday: Tanto

March Black Belt Tests

Saturday 29th March

Join us as we see our latests group of students test for their Black Belts! This is a great event to attend, whateer your grade; As a low Grade you will get to see what you are working towards and as a high Grade you may be reminded of just how far you have come.

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There were two quotes I found today, and I cannot decide between them so have a double-whammy

“If your ship doesn’t come in, swim out to it.”

Jonathan Winters

“Choose positivity today.”

Author Unknown

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News Update Monday 17th February

Training Focus

It is Curriculum Practice this week. Here are the evening class extra practice modules;

Monday: Tanto

Tuesday: Self Defence

Wednesday: Sword

Thursday: Dynamic Practice

Friday: Free Practice

Saturday: Jo

Events

Outdoor Self Defence

Friday 21st 18:30.

See the map for directions.


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Junior/Cadet Auction

Thurs 13th March @ 17:15 - 18:15.

We have moved the aution back by two weeks to give you guys a chance to earn more Aiki-Yen and exchange more Prizes.

Bring a buddy to class to recieve a BIG payout.

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Sensei Matt Thurman – Aikido Nottingham

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News Update Monday 16th September

Training Focus

This week is curriculum week; You can get on the mat and work on YOUR techniques.

Got questions? Ask! Got worries? Tell us!

Do whatever you need to do to progress your training.

Sensei Mustard

We are privilaged to say that Sensei Robert Mustard will be taking a class here on Wednesday 18th September.

Places are limited to 20. If you want to get on the mat you need to put your name down and pay £20.

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Every exit is an entry somewhere else.”

Tom Stoppard

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News Update Monday 9th September

Training Focus

Monday: Shomen Iriminage

Tuesday: Kotegaeshi

Wednesday: Tenshinage

Thursday: Hijiate

Friday: Nikkajo & Jo

Saturday: Shihonage & Bokken

Anti Bullying Week

By now most of our kids are back at school and having a great time. Like us, I’m sure you want to keep it that way and the concern of bullying is never far from your mind.

All this week our classes will include a section of bully prevention techniques, including avoidance stratagies and physical defence. Our students are encouraged to bring as many friends to class as posible this week so we can share the skills required to live a happy and outgoing life withoutthe threat of bullying.

Parent Session

In addition to the sections in the children’s classes we are giving a presentation to parents and carers on what they can do to help their child if they are being bullied. This presentation will take place on Tuesday 10th September at 17:00 here at our academy.

Pizza Party!

Saturday 21st Sept.

At the end of the month we are hosting a VIP Pizza Party! If you want to get in all you need to do is get yourself a red wristband.

To get a wristband bring a friend to any class and you will both recieve a wristband! It couldnt be more simple!

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“A life without cause is a life without effect.”

Barbarella

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News Update Monday 2nd September

Training Focus

As it is week 1 students have the option of practicing either the day’s focus or their curriculum techniques.

Monday: Ikkajo or Curriculum

Tuesday: Nikkajo or Curriculum

Wednesday: Sankajo or Curriculum

Thursday: Yonkajo or Curriculum

Friday Shihonage or Curriculum and Bokken

Saturday: Sokkumen or Curriculum and Shinai

Kids’ Grading Modules

This month the kids are being tested on module 4 of their curriculum

Juniors & Cadets

Little Dragons

Quote

The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek.”

Joseph Campbell

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News Update Friday 16th August

CHANGE OF PLAN

There is a change to the plan for tomorrow’s picnic at Bestwood Park. Owing to roadworks we are now meeting at Bestwood Lodge at 2:00 PM.

Events

End of Month Social

Friday 30th August. 8:00 PM.

After class on Friday we are getting together in the family room for a drink and a get-together. Please join us as this event marks the end of grading week and it would be great to congratulate everyone who will have graded this month.

Anti-Bullying Week

Monday 9th September - Saturday 14th September

As the kids go back to school we are inviting them to bring in their new friends to join a class and help share an interest. All of our classes this week will have a a heavy anti-bullying theme where we will discuss all sorts of stratagies from physical defence to body language and posture.

Parent Session

Tuesday 10th September 5:00 PM

Part of our anti-bullying week is parent education. We understand that when approached schools can sometime seem uncooperative or even unwilling to admit that they may have a bullying problem. Our parents’ session is focused around spotting when your child may be being bullied, approaching the school and if neccesary how to go higher up the chain if the school is unwill to help you and your child.

Board Break

Thursday 12th September, time to be confirmed

Our motivational seminars are second to none! We specialise in building confidence and helping people find a more positive way of life; One the events that we use to do this is our Board Break Seminar.

If you sometimes find yourself lacking in motivation or feeling down more often than you would like, come along to this event. It’s completely free, just call to book yourself on - 0115 9856504.

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Sensei Matt Thurman, Shudokan Black Belt Academy – Aikido Nottingham

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News Update Monday 5th August

Training Focus

Monday: Shihonage

Tuesday: Nikkajo

Wednesday: Hijiate

Thursday: Tenshinage

Friday: Kotegaeshi and Bokken

Saturday: Shomen Iriminage and Shinai

Kids Testing Modules

Here is the content for the kids test at the end of this month.

Junior Cadet Testing Module

Little Dragon Testing Module

A Walk in the Park

We are going out to Bestwood Park for a walk and picnic on Saturday 17th August.

Kids! Bring your friends for bonus XP and any bokken that you own!

Meet us at the winding house entrance at 2 PM. See the map for more details.

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It is not good enough for things to be planned - they still have to be done; for the intention to become a reality, energy has to be launched into operation.”

Pir Vilayat Khan

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News Update Monday 1st August

Training Focus

The Focus for this week is:

Monday: Yonkajo

Tuesday: Ikkajo

Wednesday: Shihonage

Thursday: Nikkajo

Friday: Sokkumen & Jo

Saturday: Sankajo & Bokken

Remember - beginner grades may study their curriculum instead of the daily focus.

Grading Modules

Juniors/Cadets

Little Dragons

Quote

The shortest answer is doing.”

Lord Herbert

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News Update Monday 22nd July

Training Focus

This week is Grading Week. However, because of Summer School, the week will be cut short so gradings will spill over into next week as well.

Summer School

!!Attention!!

The Dojo will be closed on Thursday, Friday and Saturday this week.

Summer School will be taking place at the Eagle Dojo in West Bridgford. Here is a map showing how to get to the venue from our Dojo in Sherwood.


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Quote

Nobody ever wrote down a plan to be broke, fat, lazy, or stupid. Those things are what happen when you don’t have a plan.”

Larry Winget

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News Update Monday 8th July

Training Focus

This week will have a heavy focus on falling but we will still be looking at techniques. Here are the techniques for this week.

Mon: Hijiate

Tues: Tenshinage

Weds: Nikkajo

Thurs: Kotegaeshi

Fri: Shihonage & Shinai

Sat: Shomen Iriminage & Jo

Dates

Warpath

Friday 12th July. 17:00. Bring XP to buy your abilities for the battle!

Dojo Walk

Sunday 21st July. We’re going to Bestwood park for a walk and picnic. There will be a chance for any Juniors and Cadets to earn special Warpath powers. All I’ll say is this…Find the Troll.

Summer School

Thursday 25th to Sunday 28th July.

The Dojo Will Be Closed During Summer School.

Kids’ Summer School

Dragons

Monday 12th August.

Juniors/Cadets

Tuesday 13th to Wednesday 14th August.

Quote

It’s your place in the world; it’s your life. Go on and do all you can with it, and make it the life you want to live.”

Mae Jemison

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