So Rowan and I (Lynette) have been running the childrens classes for just over a year now, and it has been fun, challenging and awesomely rewarding. At the time, it seemed like a good idea, and one year on… we are loving it. It has been a joy to see the children learn, grow, …
A really awesome Summer camp. Sensei Darren Ball from Yamagawa-ha Fudoshin Ryu in Melbourne treated us to experience some of the aspects of their style, including some impressive displays of swordmanship as well as empty hand. It was interesting to try his sword katas, which were different to what we usually do in Aikido although …
Thanks to Dunken Francis and Ben Teauraki for coming down for Dans grading. Great day and congratulations to Dan
Winter camp in Silverdale. Photo was from the ground fighting part of Christiaan Bobos lesson. Always good to get out of our comfort zone with a bit of ju jitsu. As always some inspiring sessions from Jules, Dunken and Tony and great to meet up with Daniel from Melbourne.
After having to postpone due to double booking of the mats, and illness, we held a two day seminar at Te Uku hall. a lovely airy setting with rustic views and good coffee just across the road. Unfortunately having gained back Graeme we lost Kirstie to a dogfight. Congratulations to those who graded, thanks to …
