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Congratulations to Steve Burton
Congratulations to Steve Burton
Who attained 1st Kyu September 2012
Congratulations to Colin Forster and Peter Byrne
For attaining 1st Kyu certification.
Hard work pays off.
Celebration of Sensei Leslie Whites 50 Years in Aikido
Celebration of Sensei Leslie Whites 50 Years in Aikido
Date was 19th May 2012
Location High Wycombe Judo Centre, Bucks
Sensei's Sensei from UKS/Inst of Aikido plus a number of guest instructors including Gwynne Jones 8 thdan, Jon Stokoe 6th Dan and Gary Masters 6th Dan
Sensei White began his study of Aikido in April 1962 at the Abbe School of Budo ("The Hut"), which was founded by Sensei Kenshiro Abbe 8th Dan.
His instructor was Sensei Ken Williams, who was also the national coach for Great Britain. He subsequently continued his studies under Sensei Haydn Foster.
Sensei White was graded 1st Dan by Sensei Nakazono in 1965 and 2nd Dan by Sensei noro in 1971. He is one of the few Uk students to hold a certificate of dan grade signed by Morihei Ueshiba, the founder of Aikido.
Sensei White has met and trained with many Aikido masters from around the world, and as a Senior BAB Coach regularly teaches traditional style aikido at courses throughout the UK.
Sensei White was the founder of the Traditional Aikido Ryu, and for many years its Chief Technical Instructor. In Sept 2005 Sensei White was appointed as President of TAR.
Sensei White was awarded 6th Dan (Traditional Aikido) in July 2001.
He now lives and teaches in Cornwall, but continues to visit "his clubs" in the south
2012
Congratulations to John Park in attaining 3rd Dan
October 2011 Awarded by Sensei Jon Stokoe
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6th Dan Tuition
Ocean Road Community Centre
Friday evening
6.30pm- 8.30pm
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