tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34244861039707273182024-02-19T03:32:28.333+00:00BKAA NewsletterThis Newsletter is to update the British Ki Aikido Association of events happening at the various dojos throughout the UK.
For further details of BKAA dojos, www.bkaa.org.ukPete Allenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15651906411627703843noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3424486103970727318.post-4346436069063991312014-06-28T14:48:00.001+01:002014-06-28T14:48:53.130+01:00BKAA Italian study trip with Koichi Tohei, 1987How many people remember the BKAA's trip to Italy to study at a seminar given by Tohei Sensei in Florence in 1987? I recently discovered a batch of old photos from that memorable event. <a href="http://hartlandaikido.blogspot.co.uk/2014/06/memories-of-koichi-tohei-david-currie.html">Take a look and see if you recognise a few faces. </a>Huw Collingbournehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16846259419002514772noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3424486103970727318.post-79247526470033351942014-01-30T11:42:00.002+00:002014-01-30T11:42:49.868+00:0031 Count Jo Kata Workshop at Hartland ClubThe Hartland Club begins a series of workshops on the 31 Count Jo Kata next Tuesday (4th February) with more workshops to follow on the first Tuesdays in March and April. Everyone is welcome. This is a great opportunity to learn this famous kata in real depth. More information on the Hartland Club site: <a href="http://hartlandaikido.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/31-count-kata-workshop-next-tuesday.html">http://hartlandaikido.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/31-count-kata-workshop-next-tuesday.html</a>Huw Collingbournehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16846259419002514772noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3424486103970727318.post-32329536551754894172013-08-18T21:25:00.001+01:002013-08-18T21:25:51.880+01:00Aikido Workshop (multiple styles), Barnstaple - September 21stThe Bideford Aiki Jo Club is organising an Aikido and Aiki weapons workshop in North Devon, to celebrate the closing of International Aiki Peace week. BKAA members (and members of other Aikido associations) are welcome to attend!<br />
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<i>Date</i>: Saturday 21st September, 2013<br />
<i>Venue</i>: The Budo Centre, The Ice Factory, Fairview Car Park, Barnstaple, EX31 1JP, North Devon<br />
<i>Registration </i>12.45. <br />
<i>Times</i>: 1.00 pm to 5.00 pm<br />
(Insurance required)<br />
Please bring Boken and Jo if you have them.<br />
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Teachers are:<br />
<b>Sensei Richard Small</b> 4th dan <i>(Iwama) TIA Europe</i>. <a href="http://www.aikijo.weebly.com/">Teaches Aiki weapons in Bideford.</a><br />
<b>Sensei Huw Collingbourne</b> 2nd Dan <i>British Ki Aikido Association</i> - founded and teaches <a href="http://hartlandaikido.blogspot.com/">Hartland Aikido Club</a><br />
<b>Sensei Jenny Herniman</b> 4th Dan <i>Shudokan </i>Braunton Aikido Club<br />
<b>Sensei Mark Allcock</b> 2nd dan <i>TIA Europe</i> of Wellsprings Aikido in Dorset<br />
<b>Sensei Andrew Cullerne</b> 5th Dan <i>Shudokan </i>Barnstaple<br />
<b>Sensei Brian Stockwell</b> 7th Dan <i>Tenchi Ryu</i> Barnstaple<br />
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Find out more about International Aiki Peace week. <a href="http://www.aikipeaceweek.org/">www.aikipeaceweek.org</a><br />
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Aiki peace week is a charitable event<br />
Student fee £10<br />
All proceeds to charity. ( Macmillan Nurses)<br />
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For more information, contact <a href="http://aikijo.weebly.com/contact.html">Richard Small</a> (TIA Europe) or <a href="http://hartlandaikido@gmail.com/">Huw Collingbourne</a> (BKAA)</div>
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Huw Collingbournehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16846259419002514772noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3424486103970727318.post-86179663323308996802013-05-04T16:29:00.001+01:002013-05-04T16:29:17.606+01:00Aiki-weapons class this Monday in North DevonIf you fancy a Bank Holiday trip down to the beautiful wooded valleys and seashores of North Devon, may I suggest that you also take the time to pay us a visit at the Hartland Dojo (at the Bucks Cross Village Hall, about mid-way between Bideford and Bude). This Monday we are pleased to have a guest instructor, Sensei Richard Small (4th dan, Takemusu Iwama Europe) who will be teaching some of the weapons arts of the Iwama Aikido tradition. Suffice to say, everyone is welcome. More information on the Hartland Aikido Club site: <a href="http://hartlandaikido.blogspot.co.uk/2013/04/aiki-weapons-class-6th-may-dont-miss-it.html">http://hartlandaikido.blogspot.co.uk/2013/04/aiki-weapons-class-6th-may-dont-miss-it.html</a>Huw Collingbournehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16846259419002514772noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3424486103970727318.post-54259115883512473482013-04-16T14:23:00.002+01:002013-04-16T14:23:36.977+01:00Hartland Aikido Club, North Devon - new class scheduleThe <b>Hartland Aikido Club</b> in North Devon is now practising twice weekly in Bucks Cross - a picturesque village close to the sea, mid-way between Bideford and Bude. If you are on holiday in Devon please feel free to join us! More information on the Hartland Aikido blog: <a href="http://hartlandaikido.blogspot.co.uk/2013/04/bucks-cross-aikido-between-bideford-and.html">http://hartlandaikido.blogspot.co.uk/2013/04/bucks-cross-aikido-between-bideford-and.html</a>Huw Collingbournehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16846259419002514772noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3424486103970727318.post-73344224137555231812013-03-03T13:57:00.000+00:002013-03-03T13:57:57.888+00:00New BKAA Secretary & Treasurer<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have now handed over the reins to Matt Pilott in the Malvern dojo.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">He will now handle all the grading and membership requirements for the BKAA.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">James is looking at getting the BKAA together soon, to discuss the required direction of the Association and the grading syllabi.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thanks for the support over the years I have been with the BKAA, I may now try other martial arts, but will maintain contact with the BKAA.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pete Allen</span></div>
Pete Allenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15651906411627703843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3424486103970727318.post-67377573101988253902013-02-03T19:18:00.001+00:002013-02-03T19:18:16.054+00:00Aikido in Woolsery, North DevonFrom the end of February, the Hartland Aikido Club will practise twice weekly at two venues. The regular Thursday classes continue in Bucks Cross Village Hall (between Bideford and Hartland) at 7:00. A new class will practise on Mondays at the Woolsery Sports and Community Hall in Wolfardisworthy (pronounced 'Woolsery'). Monday classes will start at 7:30 and they will be suitable for beginners, men and women, from the age of 18 to, well, any age...<br />
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More information on <a href="http://hartlandaikido.blogspot.co.uk/">The Hartland Aikido web site</a>. Details of the Woolsery Hall on the <a href="http://www.woolsery.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=4&Itemid=4">Woolsery Community site</a>.Huw Collingbournehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16846259419002514772noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3424486103970727318.post-70878169803138338932012-06-25T10:11:00.002+01:002012-06-25T10:11:44.683+01:00New Members in Hartland dojoAn update to add a few new members that have joined Huw in the BKAA Hartland dojo in North Devon.<br />
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<li>Dermot Hogan - 3rd Kyu</li>
<li>Michelle Heard</li>
<li>Dave Bryant</li>
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Welcome to you all and I hope you enjoy the journey that you have commenced into the world of Aikido.</div>
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Some of the dojo sensei's joined a call a few weeks ago to run through the direction of the BKAA.</div>
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During this call the following was decided:</div>
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<li>Potential new syllabus to be circulated</li>
<li>BKAA meeting in early 2013</li>
<li>BKAA Facebook page unveiled</li>
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<li>Further group calls will be arranged in the future.</li>
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I recently discovered and old paper-printed issue of the newsletter from on less than 20 years ago. Sadly some of the names mentioned are no longer practising with us. Though I note that Sensei Eileen was busy teaching an intermediate class at the time. Anyway, for the benefit of any old-timers who might appreciate a bit of nostalgia, you may want to read the <a href="http://hartlandaikido.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/bkaa-ki-aikido-newsletter-20-years-ago.html">short article I have posted about Ki Magazine #5</a> (March 1992) on the Hartland Aikido Club web site.Huw Collingbournehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16846259419002514772noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3424486103970727318.post-19465190853884112992012-04-03T14:40:00.000+01:002012-04-03T14:40:33.246+01:00New BKAA dojo - TottenhamDavid Findley has started another new BKAA dojo in Tottenham.<br />
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701-703 High Road,<br />
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Tel: 020 -8801-6401</span><br />
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During the day two Swindon members graded to 5th Kyu, Yellow belt.<br />
<ul><li>Lewis Kidd</li>
<li>Stephen Reuse</li>
</ul><div>Well done to you both for performing under the added pressure of the bigger audience.</div><div><br />
Additional gradings that I have omitted from last year.<br />
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Congratulations go to the following members of the Orpington dojo:<br />
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<ul><li>Ultan McCarthy - 2nd Kyu - Blue belt</li>
<li>Richard Georgiades - 3rd Kyu - Green belt</li>
<li>David Westlake - 4th Kyu - Orange belt</li>
</ul></div><div>Thanks again to all who made the Swindon meeting a success, during the coming months I will look into other venues to allow more to attend. Could you reply if a whole weekend would be better for these events?</div>Pete Allenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15651906411627703843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3424486103970727318.post-59747516464519098752012-03-12T06:45:00.000+00:002012-03-12T06:45:07.032+00:00Hartland Aikido Club<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Huw Collingbourne has started a new BKAA dojo in North Devon.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">He was practicing with the BKAA many years ago with Eileen and Maurice and has returned to us.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">The start date for the</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><i>Hartland Aikido Club </i>is this week </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">on March 15th</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">. </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The venue will be the Bucks Cross Village Hall, between Bideford and Hartland.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Thereafter, he'll be practising regularly on Thursdays between 7- 9 pm.</span></span>Pete Allenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15651906411627703843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3424486103970727318.post-57343927639734198792012-01-26T12:43:00.001+00:002012-01-26T12:44:22.995+00:00BKAA Meeting - Swindon dojo - 11th March 2012<div align="center" class="text" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px;">To allow some of the BKAA Orpington members to grade to 3rd Dan</div><div align="center" class="text" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px;"><br />
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<div align="center" class="text" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">The day will be filled with more Aikido for all levels</div></div><div align="center" class="text" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Please come along and meet others in the BKAA</div></div></div>Pete Allenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15651906411627703843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3424486103970727318.post-84580136830423204592012-01-07T17:12:00.000+00:002012-01-07T17:12:18.666+00:00New BKAA dojo in Grantown on Spey<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Just to let all BKAA members know, Jill and James Oni-Orisan are starting a new BKAA dojo in Scotland after their move last year.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Jill and James are running it along the same lines as Colchester Dojo, employed by the sports centres. </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A great start to the New Year for them both and the BKAA. </span></span>Pete Allenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15651906411627703843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3424486103970727318.post-25626485356090997442011-12-26T13:26:00.000+00:002011-12-26T13:26:46.362+00:00Martin Wilkins - 2nd DanHappy Christmas and New Year for 2012 to all in the BKAA<br />
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Just to finish 2011 on an very positive note<br />
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<b>Martin Wilkins - Swindon dojo</b><br />
<b> achieved 2nd Dan on Monday 19th December.</b><br />
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Congratulations go to Martin in this accomplishment.Pete Allenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15651906411627703843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3424486103970727318.post-54466338639515062582011-12-10T16:48:00.000+00:002011-12-10T16:48:01.766+00:00Gradings at Bristol - December 2011I would like to congratulate Hanna and Pete Lord on achieving their 1st Kyu brown belts at Bristol dojo last night.<br />
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Along with them, Simon Daniel also became a 5th Kyu, yellow belt and started his path in Aikido.<br />
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Well done to them all and best wishes to the BKAA members as we start the festive season.<br />
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We will try to arrange further BKAA meetings in the early New Year.Pete Allenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15651906411627703843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3424486103970727318.post-90314523774869744082011-10-15T12:02:00.000+01:002011-10-15T12:02:28.749+01:00New Members and GradingsOther things in life have taken my focus away from updating this Blog.<br />
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However there have been a few new members over the past months, these include:<br />
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Bournemouth<br />
Gary Ward<br />
Dan Trathen<br />
Russell Phillips<br />
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Swindon<br />
Lewis Kidd<br />
Steve Rowse<br />
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Selby<br />
Andrew Simpson<br />
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As always if I have missed anybody, let me know and I will amend<br />
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Megan Emms achieved her 5th Kyu Yellow belt in Swindon also.Pete Allenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15651906411627703843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3424486103970727318.post-80291895218428755112011-08-26T12:05:00.000+01:002011-08-26T12:05:44.945+01:00Swindon BKAA MeetingJust to let all know Derek has booked the Swindon hall for:<br />
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Saturday 8th October<br />
10am - 4 pm<br />
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Venue address<br />
Haydon Wick Community Centre<br />
Swindon<br />
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All BKAA members are welcome, guests will require their own insurance.<br />
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An agenda will be planned closer to the time.Pete Allenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15651906411627703843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3424486103970727318.post-46296178947871628112011-06-28T13:51:00.001+01:002011-07-09T17:57:25.395+01:00New members and GradingsGrading from Colchester on Monday 4th July has seen the following promoted to 1st Dan<br />
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<div><ul><li><b>Paul Mullins - 1st Dan</b></li>
<li><b>Andrew Harfield - 1st Dan</b></li>
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Colchester has more new members and we welcome the following to the BKAA:<br />
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<ul><li>Steve Ellis</li>
<li>Mark Veeley</li>
</ul><div>Bournemouth has another new starter, which I omitted, so my apologies for that.</div><div><ul><li>Jadael Martins</li>
</ul></div><div>The following have just passed their 6th Kyu (Red belt) and congratulations on your beginning step in Aikido.</div><div><ul><li>Craig Smith</li>
<li>Steve Ellis</li>
<li>Mark Veeley</li>
</ul><div>Welcome to the BKAA and your start in Aikido.</div></div>Pete Allenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15651906411627703843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3424486103970727318.post-74796389525561338672011-06-15T15:32:00.000+01:002011-06-15T15:32:09.782+01:00Promotions in BournemouthFor their commitment to the BKAA and the development of Bournemouth dojo, Philippe has awarded the following grades:<br />
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<ul><li>Jim O'Dywer - 3rd Dan</li>
<li>Derek Underwood - 2nd Dan</li>
</ul><div>Both have grown the Bournemouth dojo from it's infancy and developed many students within the BKAA.</div><div><br />
</div><div>Congratulations to both.</div>Pete Allenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15651906411627703843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3424486103970727318.post-29885202366146459992011-06-07T09:59:00.002+01:002011-06-12T21:37:01.144+01:00New members in June and upcoming Dan grading in ColchesterHi,<br />
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Welcome to a couple of new members to the BKAA in our Colchester dojo.<br />
<div><ul><li>Will Verrier</li>
<li>Craig Smith</li>
</ul><div>Couple of gradings this month and congratulations to both for achieving them:</div><ul><li>Will Verrier - Colchester - 6th kyu</li>
<li>Wes Guile - Selby - 3rd Kyu</li>
</ul><div>Also Colchester are holding a 1st Dan grading on Monday 4th July at 7pm, so anyone who is in the area you are welcome to attend.</div></div>Pete Allenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15651906411627703843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3424486103970727318.post-86757189659596599252011-05-09T10:11:00.002+01:002011-05-09T10:11:51.537+01:00New Gradings - May 2011<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Congratulations go to the following BKAA members for their progression</span><br />
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<ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Andy Brown - 2nd Kyu - Bournemouth</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Simon Daniel - 6th Kyu - Bristol</span></li>
</ul><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">New members this month include:</span></div><div><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Simon Daniel - Bristol</span></li>
</ul></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As usual if I have missed anyone, I will update accordingly.</span></div><div><br />
</div>Pete Allenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15651906411627703843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3424486103970727318.post-80746640863440180792011-03-27T16:14:00.006+01:002011-05-09T13:32:01.085+01:001st Dan Grading and New StartersCongratulations to Alison Osborn, who passed her 1st Dan grading in Swindon today, Sunday 27th March 2011.<br />
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Philippe made the journey over to the Swindon dojo and carried out the grading.<br />
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Other BKAA gradings include:<br />
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<ul><li>Betsy Hayward - 4th kyu - Bristol</li>
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</div><ul><li>Mike Lister - 5th kyu - Bournemouth</li>
<li>Steve Manston - 5th kyu Bournemouth</li>
<li>Shan Munks - 6th Kyu - Selby</li>
</ul>New members joining the BKAA dojos are:<br />
<ul><li>Roberto Oliveira - Bournemouth</li>
<li>Shan Munks - Selby</li>
</ul>Welcome to you all.<br />
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If you have any pictures from other BKAA dojos, then I would be glad to add links to web albums.Pete Allenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15651906411627703843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3424486103970727318.post-53507420188718480362011-02-23T13:06:00.002+00:002011-03-04T12:48:02.574+00:00Latest Joiners and GradingsAs we swiftly start to move through 2011, I have a couple of grading announcements<br />
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<ul><li><b>Tomasz Rak - 3rd kyu - Bournemouth</b></li>
<li><b>Barry Schultz - 3rd Kyu - Bournemouth</b></li>
</ul><div>Couple of new members to welcome to the BKAA in the Bournemouth dojo</div><div><br />
</div><div><ul><li><b>Paul Zawieja</b></li>
<li><b>Mike Stoodley</b></li>
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If there are any more that I have omitted, let me know and I will addPete Allenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15651906411627703843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3424486103970727318.post-70057369931952329842011-02-04T08:26:00.000+00:002011-02-04T08:26:08.226+00:00Swindon meeting - Sunday 27th March<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Derek at the Swindon dojo is arranging a grading for some of his members, and therefore has booked the hall there for Sunday 27th March.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It is an open invitation for all BKAA members to attend.</span><br />
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<span lang="en-gb"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Date:</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="en-gb">Sunday 27</span><span lang="en-gb"><sup>th</sup></span><span lang="en-gb"></span><span lang="en-gb"> March 11-4pm</span></span><br />
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<div style="font: normal normal normal 18px/22px 'Arial Narrow'; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Venue:</span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 18px/22px 'Arial Narrow'; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Haydon Centre,</span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 18px/22px 'Arial Narrow'; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Haydon Wick,</span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 18px/22px 'Arial Narrow'; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Swindon</span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 18px/22px 'Arial Narrow'; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 20px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">SN25 1QQ</span></div>Pete Allenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15651906411627703843noreply@blogger.com0