On Sunday 6th September, the British Aikido Association, held a 60th Anniversary Celebration of the British Aikido Association with a Koryu focused course and National Dan Grading in High Wycombe. The course highlighted the differences between the Koryu and why they are important to retain and practice.
The sessions were taken by;
- Bob Jones 8th Dan BAA (Dai Itchi) – Ichiban Leeds
- Garrett Baxter 5th Dan BAA (Dai Go) – promoted to 6th Dan – Bradford Tomiki Aikido
- Phil Bird 7th Dan BAA (Effective Randori principles) – Redditch Aikido
- Mark Aldridge 6th Dan BAA (Dai Ni) – Ichiban Leeds
- Mick Pratt 4th Dan BAA (Dai Yon) – promoted to 5th Dan
- Shaun Hoddy 7th Dan BAA (Dai Roku) – Essex Aikido Dojo-Shoshinkan
- Keith McLean 5th Dan BAA (Goshin Ho) – Dublin Tomiki Aikido
There was a grading during the course – all candidates passed. Congratulations to Robyn being promoted to 2nd Dan.