The Wednesday 7:45pm - 8:45pm class at the Thornbury Dojo is now a Special Class and is open to students 8th Kyu and above. This will be an exciting and particularly interesting class to attend as it will cover aspects of Aikido which are not often done in class. Be sure to attend every Wednesday as this is definitely one class not to be missed!
Student Information
The Aikido Shudokan backpack/duffle bag has just arrived! It has a stowaway backpack harness for when you just want to sling it over your shoulder, or you can unpack the harness and wear it and be ergonomical! There are multiple pockets for storing your essential items like deodorant, strapping tape, breath mints and pictures of your loved ones. The functionality of this bag is phenomenal and you should get one today from the Thornbury or Oakleigh dojos.
Our stunning dojo model, George “Salamalicious”, shows some of the various ways in which this bag can be worn!
 Duffle Bag Style |
 "Handbag" Style |
 Backpack Style |
Chida Tsutomu Shihan, 8th Dan, was interviewed on his recent trip here to Melbourne and this interview is now published in the June edition of Blitz Magazine. Get some fascinating insight into the days of Shioda Gozo Kancho at Honbu Dojo and being an uchi-deshi in those times, as well as some of his other thoughts on Aikido!
Chida Tsutomu Shihan Interview - Blitz Magazine, June Edition
Also, Jon Marshall Sensei, 5th Dan Yoshinkan Aikido, and also a fully-qualified Osteopath, has published the first part of an article titles “Martial Medic: Beating Martial Arts Injuries”. This is a must-read for anybody who trains and wants to prevent injury or are in the rehabilitation process.
Results of Adult’s Test
Held on the 29th May 2010, congratulations to all those who tested - Osu.
| 8th Kyu
Adam Dupuy 7th Kyu Sebastian White |
6th Kyu
Marvin Oka 5th Kyu Damian Poustie 4th Kyu Liam Barry |
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Tested By:
Sensei Enrica Cheung *Tested alternate day |
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Aikido Shudokan operates schools in Thornbury and Oakleigh in Melbourne, and tests are run for both schools every two months, with tests for higher graded students held three times a year. The testing process in martial arts enables men and women to set themselves a goal, improve their fitness and push themselves to the next level.
The seminar weekend schedule is as follows:
Saturday 24th April
| Registration | 9:30AM |
| Seminar | 10:00AM - 12:30PM |
| 2:30PM - 5:00PM |
Sunday 25th April
| Seminar | 10:00AM - 12:30PM |
| 2:30PM - 5:00PM | |
| Seminar Dinner | 7:00PM |
Monday 26th April
| Seminar | 10:00AM - 12:00PM |
| Demonstration Registration | Before 1:30PM |
| Demonstration | 2:00PM |
It is hoped that Chida Shihan will teach classes on Thursday 22nd April at the Thornbury Dojo:
| Kyu Grades | 6:30PM - 7:30PM |
| Dan Grades | 7:45PM - 8:45PM |