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Aikido Lessons Rocking Through Half Term

Posted on Wednesday, February 15th, 2012

Yes, it seems the winter blues have been banished and energy levels are pushing back up to maximum. Fortunately unlike some other clubs shutting down in the holidays, Eiryukan is at full pace giving you the Aikido classes you love when you need them most. All regular slots are open apart from Thursday and there are three action packed day time classes for the picking. Nearly 20 students enjoyed the flavours and fun yesterday where time flew by with all of the great stuff going on. Today is set to follow suit so get on board before its fully booked up.

There are now over 100 junior students learning and developing Aikido skills with us and nigh on 20 adults which is fantastic news. The majority of them were absolute beginners and are always up for meeting new people to join them. If you think Aikido might be for you ? Get in touch on 07925 188 363 and have a chat with Neville. All questions are important to us and current students we would love to hear from you too. Give us a text letting us know 3 things you love about Eiryukan Aikido and two things we could improve on. As a huge warm thank you we will give you an extra lesson free in March presuming you attend your regular sessions. Eiryukan Fans I bow down, total respect for all the great energy you have all been bringing to class this winter. Keep moving forward on your black belt journey. Full Power. See you on the mat soon :)

Lincoln Martial Art Students Focused At Christmas Party

Posted on Tuesday, December 13th, 2011

Seasons Greetings Eiryukan Fans. Did you receive a certificate of excellence at the party? Sensei really wanted to give everyone an award for their dedication and efforts this year. The standard of Aikido has been out of this world in 2011 and it was a tough job deciding who stood out from the crowd. As you can see from the photo even the white belts at the front are showing incredible focus and clearly have their eyes on black belts in the near future. This was a special opporunity to practice Aikido, have a few snacks and meet new friends from 8 different Lincoln classes. It was great to see so many getting on well and sharing their skills. For the first time junior members had the opportunity to see the Monson Street Dojo up close, again kindly loaned to us by Paul Chambers Sensei.
All belt grades stood up in front of everyone and demonstrated moves, keen eyed seniors voted for the best of the bunch and top players got an energising chocolate christmas goodie. A selection of the senior students showed free style techniques and player of the year, Louis Sanguy even put Sensei through his paces throwing him round the dojo. Kelly took some really refreshing Aikido pictures which you can view on Eiryukan Facebook, feel free to tag yourself and show the world your super Aikido. Well done everyone, keep practicing your kamae/stance over the holidays and come back fighting fit in the new year. We have lots of exciting things coming up in 2012, so stay tuned and Merry Christmas.

Eiryukan Meets Shoshinkan and Goryukan For Aikido Triple Bill in Lincoln

Posted on Tuesday, October 4th, 2011

It was with great pleasure that Eiryukan hosted a mini seminar for two visiting Aikido Martial arts clubs on Saturday. The Shoshinkan from Nottingham and the Goryukan from Stafford, both Yoshinkan style schools. The setting was the excellent Monson Street Dojo, home of Lincoln Aikido Club run by Sensei Paul Chambers. A big thank you to him for allowing us to use the venue for the afternoon.

Under the watchful eye of O’ Sensei at the kamizawa, all participants trained together in a peaceful yet energised spirit. It was refreshing to experience the different characteristics and traits of all individuals and as mentioned by the instructors present, Jay Savery Sensei and Tadashi Narita Sensei, the effort to create Yoshinkan form was true.

Eiryukan have previously travelled to Goryukan to train and we look forward to visiting the Shoshinkan in the near future. A big thank you to all for attending and training with great spirit. Osu!

Summer Aikido Training Equals Results

Posted on Monday, September 12th, 2011

Congratulations to Guiseppe who recently passed his 6th Kyu Orange belt test at Eiryukan Aikido Lincoln. Guiseppe attended twice a week over the summer holidays finishing off his 7th and making short work of 6th kyu. Watching Eiryukans Youtube Channel has also given a boost to his skills and shown the diligence it takes to make sound progress. Now he is the star of his own clip which you can see below. Many thanks to Damian, Guiseppes Dad who has supported him in his Aikido path. Great team work guys. See you at black belt one day soon.

Aikido 5th Kyu Grade!

Posted on Tuesday, September 6th, 2011

Hearty congratulations go to Julie for making 5th Kyu grade last Wednesday night at The Ark, Hykeham. I happily presented her with her Yoshinkan Certification and red belt last night at The Boiler House. Julie often says that students who find martial arts the hardest, making the most effort to achieve, last the longest and get the most from it. I have observed her continued dedication with ups and downs over the previous few months and she has pushed on with great spirit through the highs and the lows. A definite example of excellence. Its understandably easy to allow petty things to get in the way or give up when the going gets tough, and thats why only those special few can enjoy Aikido to its full. He who climbs the highest peaks gets the best view or in this case she :)

Julie and Sensei Neville

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