Friday, 5 June 2026

Quote of the Week - 5th June

Something else from O Sensei.

Aikido is non-resistance. As it is non-resistant, it is always victorious.

Morihei Uyeshiba 

Practise on Monday 8th June

Following a change of plan on 1st June, when we practised some jo techniques, on 8th June we shall probably be practising some techniques from ryotemochi-ryotedori attack.

Margaret 

Friday, 29 May 2026

Quote of the Week - 29th May

 An interesting quotation this week.

The beginning of knowledge is the discovery of something we do not understand.

Frank Herbert

Thursday, 21 May 2026

Quote of the Week - 21st May

Something from Tohei.

The martial arts begin and end with courtesy, not in form alone, but in heart and mind as well.

Koichi Tohei 

Techniques Practised on Monday 18th May

On Monday we practised three techniques from katate-dori aihanmi. Kokyonage/iriminage, iriminage and kokyonage.

Margaret

Friday, 15 May 2026

Quote of the Week - 15th May

 Remember to keep your options open....

It's not a failure when you have to resort to Plan B, or even Plan Z.

James Attucher

Friday, 8 May 2026

Quote of the Week - 8th May

An interesting quotation from Muhammed Ali.

There are more pleasant things to do than beat up people.

Muhammed Ali