Sensei Gruninger has announced a Kyu Test for Saturday, November 23, 2019 with an alternate date on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. Test Fees are due one week prior to your test date along with your completed Test Form. Be sure to identify your testing partner or notify Sensei before test day, if you need a testing partner.
Author: Cliff Warriner
A Visit to Melbourne
Payet Shihan – Mustard Shihan- Shihan Seminar
From Nic Mills:
I just wanted to give you all a heads up. We are already more than 50% sold out for the seminar. Ticket sales opened up on the 1st.
If you or any of your students want to attend the seminar you need to register and e-transfer the seminar fee ASAP. I think we will sell out very soon.
OSU!
Nic
Regisration details here:
Upcoming Seminar
Sendokan dojo is hosting Payet Shihan, Mustard Shihan and Thambu Shihan September 20 – 22, 2019. Details here.
Special Shodan Certificate Presentation
Melisa Dunphy received her Shodan certificate from Masahiko Noriki during her recent trip to Japan with Aiki Budo Centre club members. Congratulations to Melissa.
Sensei Jaimie Demonstrates in Japan
Sensei Jaimie Sheppard and Sensei Matt Knight demonstrate Aikido handgun retention for police in Kyoto Japan. Video here.
Kihon Dosa to Kanren Waza Demonstration in Japan
Aiki Budo members who went to Japan in March performed Kihon Dosa to Kanren Waza demonstration. See the video here.
Outdoor Classes in June
The City is closing the Carling Heights Centre Monday June 17 to Sunday, June 30. Classes will be held outside at McMahen Park at Adelaide & McMahen Street ( near the centre).
Dress in warm/ cool clothing and wear running shoes and a hat. Uniforms are optional but belts should be worn. Bring a water bottle! Bring your weapons!
Newsletter From Japan
Sensei Sheppard wishes to share this newsletter with Aiki Budo Centre members. AYF Newsletter April 2019
Kyu Test June 1, 2019
Sensei Gruninger has announced a Kyu Test for Saturday, June 1, 2019 with an alternate date on Tuesday June 4, 2019.
Test Fees are due one week prior to your test date along with your completed Test Form. Be sure to identify your testing partner or notify Sensei before test day, if you need a testing partner.
Sensei Jaimie has extended an invitation to students of all ranks, with a partner to attend Thursday evening classes to train for the test.





