Do
jo News
Extra class at Walthamstow Leisure Centre from 18 March 2022
In response to demand, we will be running an extra class on Friday nights from 7.30pm to 9pm. This extra class will run for a period of 10 weeks only to see if there is enough demand to continue to run it permanently. If this is a good time for you, then please vote with your feet and turn up!
New Year training restart dates
For the moment:
WALTHAMSTOW LEISURE CENTRE Sunday 2 January 2.30pm
TWYFORD SPORTS CENTRE Thursday 6 January 8pm
RUSHMORE SCHOOL Saturday 8 January 10am
Current prices
WALTHAMSTOW & RUSHMORE
Individual class = £14
Monthly payment for all locations including Twyford £65
TWYFORD SPORTS CENTRE ONLY
Series of 10 classes = £90
BEGINNERS
Ten week course inc martial arts suit = £80
Current timetable
WALTHAMSTOW LEISURE CENTRE
Sunday 14:30 to 16:00
Monday 19:30 to 21:00
TWYFORD SPORTS CENTRE
Thursday 20:00 to 22:00
RUSHMORE SCHOOL
Saturday 10:00 to 12:00
Indoor Training restarts Sunday 19 September 2021
As well as continuing to run three outdoor classes at Lammas Road WaterWorks Centre Nature Reserve, from Sunday 19th September we are launching two new indoor classes at the Walthamstow Leisure Centre E17 8RN. There will be a class on Sundays at 2.30pm to 4pm and Mondays 7.30pm to 9 pm.
1 AUGUST 2021 - COVID UPDATE
We continue to run four outdoor classes a week as noted in the previous bulletin and some tachi waza is now included in these outdoor classes. The dojo cho is also teaching on some Saturday mornings at Lammas Road. Consideration is being given to when the Acton indoor classes can restart.
11 APRIL 2021 - COVID UPDATE FROM DOJO CHO
Now there is some light at the end of the tunnel certain additional points can be made. Sadly, we have had to give up our permanent dojo in Windus Road since it was impossible for us to use it, but we remain in existence as a firmly committed group ready to resume practicing when it is legal and safe to do so. We have an arrangement with a local school to resume practice and we have money in the kitty to pay for that. Anybody is welcome to join us socially in the meantime. We have a permanently open door, even if it is a virtual door at the moment. Now that the rule of 6 meeting outdoors is applicable, we have four outdoor practices a week for outdoors socially distanced aiki weapons training. Locations in Walthamstow area are as below.
SOCIALLY DISTANCED OUTDOOR TRAINING Training is aiki weapons suburi and you must bring your own wooden aiki weapons. COVID regulations apply - currently this means a limit of 5 students, and you must give the instructor advance warning that you will be turning up.
Walthamstow Marshes opposite Springfield Park, nearest postcode E5 9EQ Enter marshes via Horse Shoe Bridge Wednesday 10-12 noon, Sunday 4-6pm
Waterworks centre, Lammas Road (off Lea bridge road) Leyton E10 7QB Tuesday 6-8pm, Saturday 10-midday
ZOOM CLASSES no longer running
Instructor Matthew Huggins is running free zoom classes on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings 7-9pm (UK) He is happy for Aikido students from other styles or associations to look in, so if you are interested please contact him on hugginsmp@outlook.com.
SOTAI (PERSONAL PRACTICE) NOVEMBER 2020
During the first lockdown Sensei Andy Hathaway produced a long series of youtube clips regarding personal practice. These are still available from a Youtube playlist. Click '
here' to see the playlist.
COVID OFFICER APPOINTED OCTOBER 2020
In line with the British Aikido Boards Covid regulations, UKTAF has appointed Allan Cowie as the Covid Officer for the United Kingdom Takemusu Aikido Federation. His appointment is recognised by the British Aikido Board and any queries regarding Covid can be addressed to him via this website.
COVID VIRUS
The dojo cho (chief instructor) is posting excellent clips on personal Aikido training at home. If you would like to see these you are welcome to join our Facebook group '
thelondonaikidoclub'. You can also see them on our YouTube channel. The quickest way to get to it is to go back to our front page and click on the 'Youtube' menu item on the right hand side of the screen. Otherwise you can simply go to our YouTube channel '
thelondonaikidoclub' and you will be able to see all our clips. We hope you will enjoy them and we wish you all good health and good fortune.
Dojo talks
Dojo instructor Aya Phipps gave us an excellent June talk on ritsu rei (bowing) and its relevance to Aikido. Her July talk will be on seiza and za rei, and her August talk will be about the kamiza. Interesting and enlightening!
KEY CONCEPTS COURSE START DATES 2019 & FURTHER DETAILS
Key Concepts Course - 18th September 2019 Key Concepts Course - 11th October 2019 Key Concepts Course - 20th October 2019 Key Concepts Course - 29th October 2019 Whit Monday 27 May 2019 Classes are 11 am till 1 pm, then 2.30pm till 4.30pm - £20 for the day. Classes are detailed, carefully taught, and suitable for every level. May Day Monday 6 May 2019 Classes are 11 am till 1 pm, then 2.30pm till 4.30pm - £20 for the day. Classes are detailed, carefully taught, and suitable for every level.
THIRD SESSION KEY CONCEPTS COURSE START DATES 2019 & FURTHER DETAILS
Tuesday 11 June 8.15 - 9.45 pm Wednesday 12 June 6.30 -8 pm Friday 24 May 7 - 9 pm Sunday 2 May 10 - 12 noon
SECOND SESSION KEY CONCEPTS COURSE START DATES 2019 & FURTHER DETAILS
Tuesday 2 April 8.15 - 9.45 pm Wednesday 3 April 6.30 - 8 pm Friday 15 March 7 - 9 pm Sunday 24 March 10 - 12 noon
Kyu Grading
The next kyu grading will be on Sunday 2 June 2019 at 1 pm. Easter Monday 22 April 2019 Classes are 11 am till 1 pm, then 2.30pm till 4.30 pm - £20 for the day. Classes are detailed, carefully taught, and suitable for every level.
Extra Key Concepts class in New Year
Instructor Maciej Bojan will be teaching a Key Concepts class at the dojo from 22nd January 2019 onwards. Click below for more information. Tuesday 22 January 8.15 -9.45pm
Kyu Grading
The next kyu grading will be on Sunday 17 February 2019 at 1pm.
NEXT KEY CONCEPTS COURSE START DATES 2019 & FURTHER INFORMATION
Wednesday 23 January 6.30 -8pm Friday 4 January 7-9pm Sunday 13 January 10-12 noon
Saturday timetable change
Following the morning class which is from 10-12 noon, the dojo is free for one hour, then there is a children's class from 1-2pm. The dojo may be used for student's private practice during the one hour break.
