Hello everybody,
the 3rd grading week of the year is upon us! With adult grading occurring this Thursday do not miss last minute opportunities to improve your technique before the test! We have a full timetable running with test practice!
SEPTEMBER GRADING!!
This WEEK we have the 3rd grading of the year and we want to make it just as big an occasion as the previous two! If you are grading then please have your test forms handed in by Tuesday at the latest, so we can put all the necessary arrangements in place for the grading to run as smoothly as possible.
If you need an Uke for your test then please approach a suitable person as soon as possible to be certain that they are both available and in attendance for the grading.
Extra Advanced Junior Class on Wednesdays – October:
We are looking at continuing the Extra Advanced Class on Wednesdays at Sneinton Dojo @ 6pm for the advnaced Juniors. We had some positive feedback for the class, and great use of much bigger hall to do more dynamic and exciting training for all the high level juniors. However, if numbers continue to be low then we will have to consider closing this particularly advantageous class. This would be a shame especially as we are currently preparing for the Junior Kumite competition in November!
We will still keep it every 2 weeks for now to see how people will manage the class during this term time.
The Class Schedue for October :
RAMLAN ORTEGA SENSEI SEMINAR
In the first week of November we are lucky to host Sensei Ramlan Ortega, 5th Dan, from Aikido Shudokan Malaysia! The talented instructor will possibly be with us for up to an entire week with many classes available. Exact dates, prices, and further details are awaiting confirmation, but not to worry, we will let you know as soon as we do! Be prepared!
JUNIOR KUMITE COMPETITION!
We are excited to announce that on Sunday 26th November we will be taking part in a first, potentially annual, Junior Midlands Kumite Competition! This will be a tournament where our juniors will compete on an individual basis against other students from our dojo, as well as from other dojos around Nottingham, Derby, and the midlands. Competitors will be judged on their form and ability in executing the fluid technique, their ability in falling and receiving the technique, as well as on their spirit and attitude shown. There will be awards, trophies and medals for winners and runners up as it promises to be a huge event with lots of fun!
This is not a compulsory activity and you must be over Green Belt and attend junior high grades classes if you wish to enter and take part. We encourage all of our high grade students to take part in such an opportunity to win personal silverware and showcase their skills! The time and venue will be confirmed closer to the date.
WHAT IS GOING ON THIS WEEK!
NOTTINGHAM STUDENTS
All classes are on as usual. Please see timetable below.
All classes are on as usual. Please see timetable below.
All classes are on as usual as test practice in preparation for the Thursday grading.
DERBY STUDENTS
All classes are on as usual. Please see timetable below.
All classes are on as usual. Please see timetable below.
Grading this week.
TIMETABLE FOR THIS WEEKS CLASSES
AFTER-SCHOOL CLUBS
Monday @ Dunkirk Abbey Campus: 3.15pm – 4.15pm
Tuesday @ Derby High: 3.45pm – 4.45pm (Large hall; Ages 8+)
Wednesday @ Derby High: 3.45pm – 4.45pm (Small hall; Ages 5-7)
Thursday @ Dunkirk Highfields: 3.30pm – 4.30pm
Friday @ Dunkirk Highfields: 3.30pm – 4.30pm (Advanced)
JUNIOR CLASSES
Nottingham Juniors :
Wednesday @ Snienton 7:00pm-8:00pm ( Adult Junior Mixed)
Friday @ Lenton 5:30pm – 6:30pm ( All Juniors)
Saturday @ Lenton 10:00am – 11:00am ( All Juniors)
Saturday @ Lenton 11:00am – 12:00pm ( Junior High Grades)
Saturday @ Lenton 12:00pm – 1:00pm (Adult Junior Mixed)
Derby Juniors :
Thursday @ Sunnyhill 6:00pm – 7:00pm ( All Juniors )
Thursday @ Sunnyhill 7:00pm – 8:00pm ( Junior & Adult Mixed Class)
SENIOR CLASSES
Nottingham dojo :
Monday : @ Snienton 7:00pm – 9:00pm : Regular Class
Tuesday : @ Lenton 7:00pm – 9:00pm : Special / Focus Class
Wednesday : @ Sneinton 7:00pm – 8:00pm : Beginner Class (Adult Junior Mixed)
Wednesday : @ Sneinton 8:00pm – 9:00pm : Advanced Class
Saturday : @ Lenton 12:00pm – 1:00pm : Adult Junior Mixed Class
Derby Dojo :
Thursday @Sunnyhill 7:00pm – 8:00pm, (Junior Adult mixed Class)
Thursday @Sunnyhill 8:00pm – 9:00pm, (Adult Class)
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Rowan Garton
Assistant Instructor
