Quote of the Week - 12th February

An interesting proverb this week.

A man who uses force is afraid of reasoning.

Kenyan Proverb

Practise on Monday 16th February

Having practised katatedori aihanmi shihonage, ikkyo irimi and nikkyo irimi on 9th February, we shall continue with the practise of aihanmi techniques on 16th February.

Margaret 

Quote of the Week - 5th February

A thoughtful quotation this week.

When anger rises, think of the consequences.

Confucius 

Quote of the Week - 29th January

This week's quotation is something from Tohei.

You should make it a habit of putting all your energy into every little thing you do.

Koichi Tohei 

Quote of the week - 22nd January

An interesting quotation this week.

A timid person is frightened before a danger, a coward during the time, and a courageous person afterward.

Jean Paul Richter

Anniversary Dinner 2026

We had our 55th Anniversary Dinner on 16th January at Astley Bank Hotel, Darwen. It was a small but select group of us, but a most enjoyable evening and the Head Chef did us proud with the food.

Quote of the Week - 15th January

 Something from Confucius this week.

The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying small stones.

Confucius