Inoue Kyoichi Kancho 10th Dan Aikido

Inoue Kyoichi Kancho 10th Dan, known for his long career within Yoshinkan Aikido and also founder and head of his own school Aikido Shinwakan. Inoue Kyoichi Kancho is one of the world’s most senior Aikido instructors. Born September 10th 1935 in Hokkaido, Japan, is a 10th Dan Aikido instructor and holds the rank of Hanshi (meaning Grand Master or Teacher of Teachers). He was Aikido instructor to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police and Riot squads on behalf of Aikido Yoshinkan. He is a living legend of Yoshinkan Aikido, having been at Yoshinkan since its beginning and helping to formulate the distinct kihon dosa and teaching system. He is recognised as one of the very best Aikidoka in the world today.

During the Labour Day long weekend in March 2012, Aikido Shudokan Melbourne is proud to host Inoue Kyoichi Kancho for a 3 day Seminar. The last day of the seminar will be followed with Aikido Shudokan’s 32nd Anniversary Demonstration as well as the Celebration of Joe Thambu Shihan’s 40 Years of Aikido.

This will be a tremendous weekend that we hope to share with a vast array of Aikido practitioners from around the world. This really is a once in a life time opportunity!

Details are as follows:

Inoue Kyoichi Kancho Seminar

Saturday 10th: 10:00am-12:30pm, 2:30-5:00pm

Sunday 11th: 10:00am-12:30pm, 2:30-5:00pm

Monday 12th: 10:00am-12:00pm

Seminar Fee:

Before 10th Feb: AU$200

After 10th Feb: AU $250

(Note: Admission to demonstration is included in fee above)

Download your registration form here.

Aikido Shudokan 32nd Anniversary Demonstration
Monday 12th March
Registration: 1:30pm
Demonstration: 2:30pm
Admission Fee: Adults $10/ Children $5

7th Kyu
Julian Casella
Monica Casella
Malcolm Dow

6th Kyu
Daniel Smrcek

5th Kyu
Sigmund Malter

4th Kyu
Caroline La Dow
Paul van Stratum
Ira Felinski
Xin Xu Dou
Vishal Ramesh
Scott Monkhouse
Adrian Sherriff

3rd Kyu
Roberto Ferra
Marvin Oka
Jaidon Thomas
David Monagle
Fela Trevor
Aife Larkin
Zyg Chapman
Thomas Hamilton-Gilligan
Popi Mavromatis
Justin Louey

2nd Kyu
Jack Lavery
William Billings
Arun Badgujar
Max Clark
Eric Ta
Marques Gutterres
Raj Ramasamy

1st Kyu
Matthew Allen
Stephen Louey

Shodan
Vassili Sibirius
Yuta Takahashi

Nidan
Akiko Rice
Luke Brcan
Urs Battig

Sandan
Nick Penna

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Held on the 7th December 2011, congratulations to all those who tested – Osu.

Aikido Shudokan operates schools in Thornbury, Oakleigh, City and Caufield in Melbourne, and tests are run for Thornbury and Oakleigh 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.

Seniors
The next Adults test will be held on Sunday the 18th of December. This will be followed by the Christmas party. Please remember to organise your testing partners/uke now.

Please remember to be on the mats in a clean gi on time!
Test times are as follows:

10th Kyu- 4th Kyu Test
• Briefing: 1:00pm
• Test: 1:30pm

3rd Kyu & Above
• Briefing: 4:00pm
• Test: 4:30pm

Please remember as the weather is warming up to keep hydrated and remember to maintain good hygiene. There should always be a basic courtesy of hygiene. You’d figure this would be a given. But apparently, it’s not always, so here are some things that I feel compelled to mention:
• Wash your Gi on a regular basis. You may not need to wash it after every class, but please wash it before it starts to get… ripe.
• Wear deodorant and/or shower/bathe regularly please.

Juniors
Test practice is in full swing. Test booklets are due back this Monday 5th December. Please be sure you have completed the required page and it has been signed by both your teacher and a parent. The Children’s Test will be on the 10th December. Please try and find a testing partner for the grading.

The times are as follows; please remember to be on the mats in a clean gi on time!

Thornbury Dojo
• Briefing: 10:30am
• Test 11:00am

Oakleigh Dojo
• Briefing: 12:30pm
• Test: 1:00pm

After the grading the Children’s Christmas Party will be held at Ivanhoe Aquatic Centre, 170 Waterdale Rd, Ivanhoe from 3pm – 5pm. It will cost $2 entry per person, payable at the dojo front desk. Please bring a plate of food on the day. Parents and siblings welcome!

Have a great week everyone
Osu

George

Seniors

The next Adults test will be held on Sunday the 18th of December. This will be followed by the Christmas party. For students 5th Kyu and above, test practice will commence this Wednesday 30th of November and by Wednesday 7th December, all students will be running through test practice. Please remember to organise your testing partners/uke now.

There is still a few more days left to submit an article, artwork/photography or personal reflections for the Annual Magazine. Please speak to Vassili or please email your contribution to admin@aikidoshudokan.com.

Please remember as the weather is warming up to keep hydrated and remember to maintain good hygiene. There should always be a basic courtesy of hygiene. You’d figure this would be a given. But apparently, it’s not always, so here are some things that I feel compelled to mention:

* Wash your Gi on a regular basis. You may not need to wash it after every class, but please wash it before it starts to get… ripe.
* Wear deodorant and/or shower/bathe regularly please.

Juniors

Test practice is in full swing; remember to pick up your testing booklets from the front desk. Please speak to myself, Sensei David or any of the assistants if you don’t have a testing booklet. The Children’s Test will be on the 10th December. Please try and practice your falling sequences for your grading.

After the grading the Children’s Christmas Party will be held at Ivanhoe Aquatic Centre, 170 Waterdale Rd, Ivanhoe from 3pm – 5pm. It will cost $2 entry per person, payable at the dojo front desk. Please bring a plate of food on the day. Parents and siblings are welcome

Also if any of you kids want to write anything about Aikido or the Dojo or have any drawings you’d like to give us for the Annual Magazine please come see myself or any of the other instructors. Or you could ask you parents to email it to admin@aikidoshudokan.com

Have a great week everyone

Osu

George

Held on the 22nd October 2011, congratulations to all those who tested – Osu.

Aikido Shudokan operates schools in Thornbury, Oakleigh, City and Caufield in Melbourne, and tests are run for Thornbury and Oakleigh 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.

Held on the 22nd October 2011, congratulations to all those who tested – Osu.

Aikido Shudokan operates schools in Thornbury, Oakleigh, City and Caufield in Melbourne, and tests are run for Thornbury and Oakleigh 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.

Seniors

The 8^th-4yh Kyu Test is on the 22^nd October. Please complete and hand in your testing forms by this Thursday the 20^th October. All students that are testing need to be in a clean dogi on the mats at 3:30pm sharp for the briefing. The test will commence at 4:00pm.

The City Dojo will be adding an extra class on Thursday from 6.15-7.15pm, starting on 20^th October. This will be an Intermediate/Advanced class and will be open to 5^th Kyu and above.

Please also remember for administration purposes, that all students must slide their names across at the front desk at the Thornbury dojo. If you do not have a name up on there, please speak to the dojo staff and we will be sure to print one out for you.

Also from the 28^th-30^th October Sensei Joe, Sensei Jon, Sensei Enrica and myself are going up to the Sunshine Coast to attend the Festival of Traditional Martial Arts hosted by Sensei David Dangerfield. This will be a very special event as Sensei David will also be celebrating the 20^th anniversary of his dojo. The weekend will encompass a few workshops taught by Sensei Joe and Sensei David followed by a Traditional Martial Arts Demonstration. Please speak with the staff for more information.

Juniors

Badge testing is back in full swing, remember to use the time before and after class to practice. Please remember to try aim to test for the belt tying, back fall and forward roll badge before going for any harder badges.

Have a great week everyone

Osu

George