23rd February 2011 Test Results

Added: March 4th, 2011 | By: | Topic: shoshinkan, test results

Adult intermediate level grading held on the 23rd February 2011 congratulations to all those who tested – Osu.

6th Kyu
Jeff Marshall
Yura Arlachov

Tested By:
Sensei Mark Farr
Sensei Tadashi Narita


11th December 2010 Test Results

Added: December 15th, 2010 | By: | Topic: shoshinkan, test results

Adult intermediate level grading held on the 11th December 2010, congratulations to all those who tested – Osu.

7th Kyu
Yura Arlachov
Jeff Marshall

6th Kyu
David Martschenko
Rachel Lunn
Jonathan Moor

Tested By:
Sensei Mark Farr
Sensei Tadashi Narita


Beginners Course – Starts 17th January 2011

Added: December 7th, 2010 | By: | Topic: beginners

Period : 5 week course Mon 6:30 – 7:30pm, Starting 10/1/2011 ending 7/2/2011

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.


Self Defence Course – Starts 20th January 2011

Added: December 7th, 2010 | By: | Topic: beginners, self defence

Period : 5 week Course Thu 6:30 – 7:30pm, Starting 13/1/2011 ending 10/2/2011

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.


29th September 2010 Test Results

Added: October 1st, 2010 | By: | Topic: shoshinkan, test results

Adult intermediate level grading held on the 29th September 2010, congratulations to all those who tested – Osu.

8th Kyu
Jeff Marshall
Yuriy Arlachov
Mark Rhandawa

7th Kyu
James Tangen
David Gretton

6th Kyu
Dave Ballard
Sarah Higgins
Patricia Watkins

4th Kyu
Vassili Sibirius
Andy Grant

3rd Kyu
Paul Stromberg
Tin Tsang
Pam Glover
Will Rea

2nd Kyu
Philip Wells
Nick Finlay
Stephen Flaherty

1st Kyu
Nozomi Suzuki

Tested By:
Sensei Andy Hobday
Sensei Mark Farr
Sensei Tadashi Narita