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Judgement Day Charity Fight Nite 1

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 10:16:00 +0000

See the notice below -anyone interested, please contact Mr Cowley.

"Judgement Day Charity Fight Nite 1" ... will be raising funds for the "East Anglian Air Ambulance" so come and support this great charity event! We need fighters to register for a match-up.
Wanted Fighters of Semi-Contact (points) and Light-Continuous matches. All ages, Sex and Ability. I need to be informed asap of all that want to take part. Fighters will be FREE. Forward details of anyone that wishes to take part on this first ever Charity Fight Nite .... that is being organised through "RisingstarS promotions".
This event will cater for both children and adults, every level of student and we aim to match up each opponent accordingly. If you or if you have any students interested in taking part on the night then please get in touch.
Details needed: Name, Age. Sex, Semi-Contact (points) or Light-Continuous, Height, Weight, Fighting Experience, Grade, Club, Contact details (email prefered)

The evening will host competitions in point and light continuous sparring.

This will take place at:
Stalham Sports Centre
Ingham(Brumstead) Rd
Stalham,
Norfolk
NR12 9DG

Date:- Saturday 12th November (confirmed on 7th July)

Keep updated on: http://www.risingstars.moonfruit.com/

or: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Martial-Arts-Event-Organiser/138927639514634#!/pages/Martial-Arts-Event-Organiser/138927639514634

The doors open at 6.15pm with the first fight at 7pm

Please bring family members, friends and club members to show your support

We look forward to seeing you on the night

If you would like to enter or would like to purchase pre paid tickets then these can be purchased from "RisingstarS promotions" website or your registered club instructor (As of 6th September) ... they can also be purchased at the Norfolk Open Series 3 on September 5th.

PLEASE NOTE THAT PRE PAID TICKETS ARE CHEAPER THAN PAYING ON THE DOOR AND THEY WILL ALSO GET FIRST ENTRY

World Championships of Martial Arts, Italy

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 09:58:00 +0000

WTKA World Championships & Martial Marathon

The greatest Martial Arts event in the world!!

Karate - Kickboxing - Kung Fu - All Styles -TKD ITF

27-30 October 2011, Marina di Carrara, Tuscany, Italy

For more information, see the tournament website:

http://www.wtkainternational.com/

See below for the promo video from last year's tournament:

One week Aikido Seminar in Brittany, France: 10-15 July

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 18:50:00 +0000

One week Aïkido Seminar in Britanny France / July 10th - 15th

with Alain PEYRACHE Shihan

ISTA founder, Alain PEYRACHE transmits his teaching to his students throughout the world, faithful to the traditonal aspects of Aikido.

For 25 years, studied under TAMURA sensei, he is one of the founders of the France federation of Aikido, which he left to found his own organisation : EPA ISTA, now one of the most dynamic aikido school.

The traditional concept : "One master - One dojo"
More than 300 dojos are united under ISTA troughout the world.

Seminar :

In the city of Penvenan on the seaside. From Sunday 10th to Friday 15th. 3 hours of Aikido lesson in the morning.
Freetime in the afternoon. Many activities on the beautiful north coast of Britanny during the touristic season.

Contact :

http://www.aikidocotesdarmor.net - email : aikido22cda@aol.com

Links :

July Britanny Seminar promotional video :

AIKIDO TRADITIONNEL EN BRETAGNE AVEC ALAIN... by MrAiki71

http://dai.ly/l35T4U

Alain PEYRACHE Seminars Calendar :
http://aikidostage.com/1a_Stages_AP_Resume.aspx

More information about the Britanny seminar :
http://aikidostage.com/Affiches/1_Choix_Affiche.aspx?Id_Stage=346
http://aikidocotesdarmor.net/stages/stage-dete-alain-peyrache-bretagne

ISTA Organisation :
http://www.dojoista.com/
http://www.istaquebec.com/pages/ISTAanglais.htm

COVENTRY TKD BLACK BELTS ATTEND T-UK SELF DEFENCE COURSE

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 21:59:00 +0000

On Sunday 5th June, the newly formed T-UK association held a self-defence course at Stratford High School Sports Hall. Students and instructors from T-UK clubs around the country made the journey to attend the course, and Coventry TKD were privileged to be invited as guests. Four black belts from Coventry, led by Mr Cowley joined the rest of the students and instructors, ranging from yellow belts to IV degree black belts -all looking to improve their knowledge of self defence. The course had been put together with help from Mark Davies at Tactical Edge, together with senior T-UK instructor Mr Condie IV and T-UK Mr Archer VI.

The course kicked off with a thorough warm up from Mr Noddings. Students then watched Mr Archer and Mr Condie demonstrate various techniques and then split off to practice in pairs. Defence against hand & elbow attacks, kicks, releases, joint locks, knife defence and many more were all demonstrated and practiced in an informal but thorough manner, some of which were new and with one or two old favourites from many years back! After a long day, everyone was presented with a manual which will be invaluable in helping instructors to pass this knowledge onto students in their local clubs. The day was then brought to a close by Mr Archer with many new friends having been made during the course of the day.

Mr Cowley & Coventry TKD would once again like to extend their thanks to Mr Archer for the invitation to the course. A special mention should also be made for Mr Condie who made the journey down from Scotland to assist with instructing the course. I think all agreed that this course was well worthwhile and will become an integral part of the taekwondo syllabus.

Taekwon!

Coventry taekwondo black belts with senior T-UK instructors:

(L-R) Zahir, Adam Hart, Mr David Condie IV, Mr John Archer VI; T-UK President, Mr Cowley III, Kristian Garner

Link to T-UK website: http://www.tkd-uk.com/

Link to Tactical Edge website: http://www.tacticaledge.co.uk/

Report by Kristian Garner, 1st degree black belt, Coventry TKD.

BAA Courses Reminder

Wed, 18 May 2011 21:07:00 +0000

British Aikido Association
Courses
Referees, score-keepers, time-keepers

Please note there are two course dates coming up at the following times & venues:

Sunday 12th June at the Netball Centre, Loughborough University

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Saturday 18th June at the City of London Academy

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BAA British Club Championship 2011

Wed, 18 May 2011 20:59:00 +0000

British Aikido Association

British Club Championship 2011

See attached notice -please note deadline for entries is the 17th June.

BAA British Club Champioship 2011 Notice

Please contact Mr Cowley if you require entry forms.

Reminder: 9th International Aikido Tournament & Festival

Wed, 18 May 2011 20:32:00 +0000

9th International Aikido Tournament & Festival
London 2011
Hosted by British Aikido Association

Dates: 11-14 August, 2011

Just a reminder that the closing date for entries was the 1st of May. Entries may still be made but will be subject to additional fees.

See the attached documents for full details:

9th International Aikido Tournament 2011-Announcement.pdf

Individual_Competitor&Participant_Form.xls

Individual_Referee_Form.xls

Individual_Spectator_Form.xls

2011 Events Update

Sun, 15 May 2011 11:49:00 +0000

Dates have now been added to the events pages for various BAA events in 2011, including squad training, tournaments and courses.

For enquiries in the interim please contact the BAA General Secretary, Lesley Hepden via

Email: baa@aikido.dircon.co.uk Tel: 020 8304 8430 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 020 8304 8430 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Participants are asked to bring their Record Book and proof of current membership to every BAA event

BAA National Dan Grading and Refereeing Course

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 22:43:00 +0000

Sunday 27th February 2011

Venue: English Institute of Sport (Sheffield)
Coleridge Road, Sheffield, S9 5DA
Tel: 0114 223 5600

Grading Registration from 9.00 a.m.
Grading will begin at 9.30 a.m.

Kyu grading fee £5.00 per person
Dan grading fee £15.00 per person

Judge and referee training will begin at 1.00 p.m.
Please advise local organiser by Saturday 19 February if you wish to grade to 3 Dan or above

If you need more information please contact the local organiser: Bob Jones - 2 Heather Rise, Burley in Wharfedale, Ilkley. LS29 7RA
Telephone 01943 863 857 Email: jonesbinw@btinternet.com

Participants must bring their Record Book and current licence

Cheques should be made payable to: British Aikido Association

BAA International Course -Shishida Shihan

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 20:54:00 +0000

Saturday 5 March/Sunday 6 March 2011

Venue: English Institute of Sport (Sheffield)
Coleridge Road, Sheffield, S9 5DA
Tel: 0114 223 5600
Instructors:
Fumiaki Shishida, 8 Dan
Shihan of the Japan Aikido Association

Download the full course details: BAA Shishida Course 5-6 March 2011

New Venue for Taiho Jutsu

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 23:06:00 +0000

NEW VENUE FOR TAIHO JUTSU

After some considerable amount of searching for a new venue for Coventry Tomiki Aiki Kai Taiho Jutsu Clubs, we are pleased to announce that the great new facility will be located at the Jubilee Sports Centre, just off the A444 in Nuneaton.

This venue boast a full compliment of judo mats, a full one and a half hour training session, along with all the usual drinks machines, showers and clean, dry changing rooms.

The all new training times are 12.15 - 13.45 every Saturday from February the 12th.

We are also looking to expand the clubs over the 2011 season but this new venue will provide us with a stable future and has the option to hold seminars and courses.

See you all on February 12th.

Mr. C

Taiho Jutsu Seminars from Feb 2011

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 22:54:00 +0000

FEBRUARY MARKS THE START OF SEMINAR SEASON FOR TAIHO JUTSU

January has been and gone, and with the worst of the bad weather hopefully behind us we are pleased to announce the first of many seminars for 2011.

February the 6th will mark the start of the 2011 season -this long awaited return to the seminar format will give all members the opportunity to get together and regroup after the Christmas period and harsh weather contributing to many sessions being cancelled.

The seminar is once again to be held at Stratford Upon Avon Leisure Centre, provided by Martin Reynolds, 5th Dan, and hosted by himself and of course Sensei Brian Eustace.

Please remember to bring both your Taiho grading books and your BAA licence booklet. If for any reason you do not have a BAA licence a temporary one can be purchased on the day. Also please be reminded that gi's, zoris and tanto will be required if you have them.

I am looking forward to seeing all of Coventry Taiho Jutsu club members on the day, and I'm sure well earned refreshment afterwards will give us all chance to catch up.

Mr. C

sept 2010 seminar and grading

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 16:54:00 +0000

GRADING SUCCESS FOR COVENTRY

Coventry Sensei Robert Cowley would like to congratulate his students for passing their grading at the training seminar held at Stratford upon Avon on the 26 – 09 -10.

Marco Roberts and Matthew Parsons proved once again why Coventry has the constitution and determination to show off the fine talent and the art that is Taiho Jutsu.

Sunday’s training started with vigour with Sensei Eustace on top form as usual. After all students were enrolled and the training was under way it was obvious that the day would be not stop action. After the warm up or during which ever way you would like to look at it the judo started, with standing, back to back, and ground work, a killer session was indeed on the cards.

With only a small number training on the mat after the summer break it soon became clear numbers were not an excuse for good training being avoided, we just had to work harder to fill the void. Despite all this sensei Eustace still made it clear he wanted us all to understand the rules of the Taiho competition, so to give us all a respite after the break that’s exactly what we did, each taking turns as referees and line judges in preparation for this year’s tournament.

The Grading’s

During the session all students were assessed by Sensei Eustace but all in turn were asked to demonstrate various techniques and Kata’s. First up were the Kyu grades Marco and Matthew. They were asked to show a range of techniques from restraints to modern self defence with the knife self defence being in Kata form.
This I am proud to say was executed with a fine style and an unrushed calm approach.

The Dan Grade’s

Coventry’s Mr. Cowley and Stratford’s Steve Vaughan were promoted to 1st and 2nd Dan’s

Well there’s not much to report really! Steve Vaughan (Stratford Upon Avon) a regular trainer at Coventry again proved why he won a gold medal in Prague as he demonstrated KEIJUTSU-NO-KATA, GENDAI-GOSHIN-NO-KATA, and RANDORI-KYOGI-NO-KATA, , to pass his first Dan.

Well done Steve and congratulations.

Mr. Cowley also produced fine form to demonstrate all the above and MUTEKATSU-NO-KATA to pass the grade of 2nd Dan

Stratford Seminar

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 09:51:59 +0000

Stratford Seminar sunday 26th september look out for pictures and articles next week.

Stratford Seminar sunday 26th september

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 09:51:15 +0000

Stratford Seminar sunday 26th september look out for pictures and articles next week.

Vaughan Wins Gold

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 09:42:00 +0000

Vaughan Wins Gold at European Aikido Championships

Warwickshire martial artist, and regular practitioner at Coventry Taiho Jutsu club, Steve Vaughan, has return from the European Aikido Championships in the Czech Republic with a surprise Gold Medal.

Made famous by film star Steven Segal, James Bond movies and used by military and law enforcement organisations over the world, Vaughan has trained in the art for over 20 years under internationally renowned Taiho Jutsu instructor Brian Eustace - who on behalf of the Home Office in 1973, adapted the principles for the British Police.

Taking a late call-up, Vaughan joined the GB squad to compete against strong opposition from across Europe – with Russia and Georgia providing some exceptionally skilled combatants.

In the last of the 2 day events, Vaughan competed in a mixed martial-arts tournament, taking a big win in his opening bout against one of the top Russians. This was quickly followed by surprise success against the Georgian captain; a previous medallist at the last World Championships.

In the final, Vaughan made it an all GB event facing the highly experienced Londoner, Ian D…(?). After a well fought bout, the scores still level meant extra time to decide the medal positions and after two further rounds, Vaughan ended up the Gold medallist by just one point.

Delighted by the result, Vaughan said, “I couldn’t be prouder. I have to thank Brian Eustace who has been a major guiding influence since 1990 training with him in Taiho Jutsu, Aikido and Judo. Having also trained under the late boxer Jack Turpin, and more recently with Leamington’s Edwin Clearly, this combined with the vast knowledge of Eustace in unarmed combat, I’ve had opportunity to develop the physical and metal skills to excel in both sport and real-life martial arts application. You get the opportunity to learn so much about yourself, as much as the physical challenges - whether your 8, 18, or 80. I can’t thank my Stratford-upon-Avon and Coventry club members enough for the years of help they have given me.”

As part of the GB squad training at Loughborough University to compete in the 2011 World Championships, which comes for this first time to London, Vaughan has been invited to open new Taiho Jutsu clubs in Leamington Spa and Warwick to help those already involved law enforcement and security related careers, as well as those looking to learn the original and internationally taught self-defence and restraint techniques.

To find out more please visit our clubs or contact Mr. Cowley via the web site for more details.

Taiho Jutsu seminars

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 10:03:00 +0000

Start with great expectations

2010 Taiho Jutsu seminars started in Stratford Upon Avon this February, quickly followed by the second of the year at Leicester police head quarters. Great numbers of Taiho students spanning from as far a field as Exeter came to join in the training of this self defence system headed by Brian Eustace Sensei 9th Dan.

During the training Sensei demonstrated a range of techniques incorporating all elements of self defence including distance awareness and control. Students spent a gruelling four hours learning locks and holds with a large section of the afternoon dedicated to close in judo work practiced in static form and free play.

While the training was conducted Sensei assessed the student’s progress and invited players to demonstrate their skills to progress to the next grade in their training.

The grading consisted of demonstrating various techniques depending on the player’s grade in front of the grading panel.

Coventry put forward five students for consideration with great results, all students were successful.

Resulting in yellow belt passes for.
Jennifer Allen.

Orange belt passes for.
Martin Olner and Regan Blount Robert deans and Marco Roberts

Blue belt success for Coventry’s Uki,

Ruth Stronach, who deserves a very well done for unknowingly taking a Brown belt grading demonstrating great judo free play in a display of techniques ranging above the required standard.

Well done to all the above and Coventry look forward to holding our first seminar very soon.

Robert Cowley Sensei.

Instructors visit Japan

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:54:00 +0000

Coventry Taiho Jutsu members Robert Cowley and Ruth Stronach flew to Japan this September 2009 to attend the 8th international Aikido Festival in Kyoto, and to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the passing of kenji Tomiki Shihan.

I was proud and honoured to represent the self defence section of the BAA (British Aikido Association) and to accompany the technical adviser (Brian Eustace sensei 7th Dan Tomiki Aikido) to this prestigious and largest event in the history of Aikido, after accepting the invitation from the chairman Robert Jones 6th Dan Tomiki Aikido.

Japan is a bustling country with history and places to visit in abundance, cyclists are everywhere they seem to rule the roads and even more so the pavements, dodging these alone was very good self defence avoidance training. You’re never to far away from a national monument or a traditional eating house to try the local cuisine. For the most part of our trip we were not in the more western sections of the country so finding something to eat was to say the least tricky but very exciting to see exactly what we had ordered.

Sumo Demonstration.

After the invite I made many visits to training sessions in Sheffield and was invited to the squad training sessions at Loughborough university, along side this I gained a coaching qualification from the Baa and have opened a Taiho Jutsu school in Coventry.

So how did I become a member of the British Aikido Association?

It all started in 2005 whilst on a TaeKwon-Do trip with Mr. Archer to Atlantic city, for a four day training seminar with the now Grand master Choi Jung Hwa. During this visit I witnessed a master class session from a Dutch master demonstrating self defence; needless to say I liked what I saw and was eager to find out more on my return to England.

Kendo Demonstration.

This is when I discovered Taiho Jutsu or Arresting martial art, it’s a mixture of Aikido / Judo and police restraints all rolled in to one, and is known as the official self defence section of the BAA for the use of self defence and also as a sport in its own right. This system was introduced in the seventies by my instructor Brian Eustace sensei 9th Dan Taiho, 7th Dan Aikido, and 2nd Dan Judo.

The Tournament

50/60 competitors from the BAA travelled to the national heritage site known as the Budokan centre Japan, in the hope of winning the men’s individual tanto randori (sparring with a knife) with other entries from the ladies individual, ladies team, men’s team, and also a mixed team competition.  

The event was held over four days with training seminars at the Budo centre before the tournament, these were held by the worlds leading technician and historians of Aikido, master’s Fumiaki Shishida and Tetsuro Nariyam, also during and after the tournament there where displays of traditional Japanese arts such as Sumo and Kendo, these were displays of the highest quality with an age range from 5 to 90 year old practioner.

The end of the competition soon came around and I’m pleased to say that the BAA won the men’s individual competition for Tanto Randori for the first time since the eighties I think, the ladies team where runners up only to a superb Japanese team, the men’s team also won medals in the Kata / Patterns section of the event, in total winning five medals for the great Britain team.

There where two main high lights for me and Ruth on this trip apart from the abundance of sites and wilderness to discover, the first of which was a complete shock as we quietly sipped a couple of beers out side a small restaurant, Tetsuro Nariyama joined us for a brief chat after seeing us enjoying the fruits of Japanese beer he chatted over an orange juice before leaving us to discuss the events of the day. This to a TaeKwon-Do student would be like sitting with Grand master Park Jung Tae or Grand master Ki Ha Rhee, it really is that big a deal in the Aikido world.

The second was training in the famous Osaka Dojo with the man him self Tetsuro Nariyama Sensei free of charge this was by invite only and it was a very intimate affair, priceless really,

Both Ruth and my self will be hoping to return in four years time to Tokyo, but in the mean time we will be preparing to compete in Moscow next year at the European championships.

Robert Cowley & Ruth Stronach
www.coventrytaihojutsu.com
www.coventrytkd.net

Welcome.

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:51:00 +0000

Welcome to Coventry Taiho Jutsu club

Welcome to the newest addition of tomiki aiki kai taiho jutsu clubs, tai ho jutsu was introduced by Brian Eustace Sensei who has been and still is teaching in hi dojo in Stratford upon avon, Taiho in the uk has been going strong since the early 70's and I'm extremely proud to bring this art form to Coventry.