25th September 2010 Test Results

Added: September 26th, 2010 | By: | Topic: shoshinkan, test results

Junior all levels grading held on the 25th September 2010, congratulations to all those who tested all students showed tremendous focus and true Yoshinkan spirit – Osu.

8th Kyu
Callum Butler
Chelbe Graham
Joe Ishmael
Dan Marshall
Yvette DuPlessis-Sjoblom

7th Kyu
Lucas Lowenthal-Stewart 
Dillon Dewshi   
Aiden Glover  
Harley Glover 

6th Kyu
Charlie Abbey  
Scott Barnfield   
Harry Holmes    
George Polkinghorne 
Tom Polkinghorne   
Agata Wyrozebski 

Tested By:
Sensei Mike Diette


Self Defence Course – Starts 14th October 2010

Added: September 14th, 2010 | By: | Topic: self defence, shoshinkan

Period : 5 week Course Thu 6:30 – 7:30pm, Starting 14/10/2010 ending 11/11/2010

Fee: £40

Brief : This is an introductory self defence course using Aikido concepts. Yoshinkan Aikido is often called the hard style for it’s more practical use of the applications and because of this effectiveness it is still used by the Japanese Riot Police today.

This course takes principles of Yoshinkan Aikido and puts them into practice to show how you can defend yourself on the streets in a controlled manner. It will take place at our Nottingham Dojo in Lenton for the limited number of 20 people.

The class is suitable for all ages and gender aged 18 and over . If you are interested in taking part please contact Shoshinkan by email or telephone to reserve your place.


Beginners Course – Starts 11th October 2010

Added: September 14th, 2010 | By: | Topic: beginners, shoshinkan

Period : 5 week course Mon 6:30 -7:30pm, Starting 11/10/2010 ending 8/11/2010

Fee : £30

Brief : This beginners course is an introduction which covers the basics of Aikido, and acts as a stepping stone into the normal classes. The course is limited to 20 places and it will be held in our Nottingham dojo in Lenton.

The class will be taken at a very gentle pace, and therefore suitable for all ages. It is designed that by the end of the course everyone would be able to join the regular classes.

This is ideal for anyone who is interested in Aikido, or any martial arts who would like to experience what it is all about without making a big commitment.

If you are interested please contact Shoshinkan by e-mail, or phone to reserve a place.


New Dojo Opening in Leicester

Added: September 7th, 2010 | By: | Topic: beginners, shoshinkan

Aikido Shoshinkan is pleased to announce a new branch dojo will be starting on Thursday, 16th September in Syston, Leicester.

Classes will be held every Thursday evening from 19:00 – 20:00 at Brookside Studio, Syston, LE7 1GG and will be run by Mike Diette Sensei.

Training is £25 per month.

If interested in training please contact Mike, Sensei on 07740 779 667 or mike@aikidoshoshinkan.com.

Further details can be found here – Starting Aikido in Leicester


26th August 2010 Test Results

Added: September 1st, 2010 | By: | Topic: test results

Adult intermediate level grading held on the 26th August 2010, congratulations to all those who tested – Osu.

8th Kyu
Paul Price
James Tangen

7th Kyu
David Martschenko
Jonathan Moor*

6th Kyu
Michal Mitura*

5th Kyu
Vassili Sibirius*

* Tested on alternative days

Tested By:
Sensei Mark Farr
Sensei Tadashi Narita
Sensei Mike Diette