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CRYSTAL PALACE - FRIENDSHIP
PRACTICE 28 OCTOBER 1989
This course was organised by the BAB and gave each member organisation
the chance to demonstrate its particular style. The venue at the
Sports Centre was very impressive with a massive mat and an attendance
of 300 to 400.
Some of us arrived a little late, and then slipped on to the mat
to try to find a space to practise. Each instructor had a 20 minute
slot and there were about 12 instructors. The actual content of
the demos varied between KI exercises and two-man techniques, with
much emphasis on KI and reference to AIKIDO as a martial art.
There was some very good instruction done
in a variety of ways which featured some different ways of doing
things. Everyone had the opportunity to have a very good practice,
with people outside of their own organisation. The day finished
with each instructor giving a quick demo of one technique (although
some did more!), and then an open bow by everyone.
The BAB hope to run another similar course
next year possibly at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham.
EDITOR
CHORLEY COURSE - 10 SEPTEMBER 1989
The course was very well attended with about 30 people on the mat.
It was interesting to note that most of the people were beginners,
and the course was accordingly pitched at a suitable level - the
high grades still got their high-level practice!
GRADINGS
Gradings were conducted at the end of the practice
with the following results:
Grading details were published in the paper
version - Not published online under Data Protection Provisions
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CLUB NEWS
Hyde
I was recently informed that due to the activities
of the JUDO instructor, he had been asked to leave, and was taking his
mat with him! I was a little dismayed by this, and immediately set about
trying to find another one. I succeeded in finding someone who knew someone
who had some spare gym mats, and am currently waiting to arrange collection.
Meanwhile, I have found out that the mat allegedly belongs to Hyde Lads
Club and should be staying! The Club, and the story goes on . . . !
Hazel Grove
The demo at Stockport Town Hall has produced very good results. Lots of
young people, and some adults 'had a go' on the day, and there were many
enquiries. Hoewever, and more importantly, when I took the Sunday class
a fortnight ago there were 10 people on the mat, and I only knew one of
them! They are all keen and are continuing to practise.
Chorley
It was recently the Principal's birthday (MR MUCHA is 70 years old) and
to mark the occasion, he was presented with a gold engraved pen. SENSEI
is one of the most experienced instructors in the country and has taught
AIKIDO for over 30 years. He is also 3RD DAN in JUDO. Today, his power,
spirit and techniques are as good as ever and bely his age.
He continues to practise and instruct, and is always
ready to help people, or criticise when it is needed. He is an example
to us all and a true follower of the way.
AI-KI CANNOT BE EXHAUSTED
BY WORDS WRITTEN OR SPOKEN
WITHOUT DABBLING IN IDLE TALK
UNDERSTAND THROUGH PRACTICE
O-SENSEI
NEXT COURSE
Chorley
Teachers' Course Saturday 25 November
General Course Sunday 26 November
