Summer Break - No Training at the Honbu Dojo 30/7/2010 to 4/9/2010 inclusive
Honbu Summer Course - June 2010
The summer course, held over the weekend of 26th/27th June attracted thirty participants from Kenshindoryu, BWKS, Zen Judo and Shinkendo. The course was 'headlined' by Shinohara Shihan, 8th Dan, who led off with an informative session on the Wado Tanto Dori. This was followed up by afternoon sessions in Shinkendo with Sensei Byron Shepherd, Jujitsu with Sensei Jim Dart, Ian Cowley with an excellent restraint and control session and Sensei Stuart Edwards showing some MMA takedown and groundfighting techniques.
After a relaxing barbecue at Sensei Jim's home, Sunday was taken up with some of the pressure-point 'enhanced' throws of Combat Judo, and applications to the Wadoryu kata, Chinto from Sensei Dart, the course was rounded off with two hours of Aikibujutsu from Sensei Shepherd, before the traditional 'randori' session to finish. You can see more photos from the course here
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Great Result for Milton Keynes - June 2010
Once again Sensei Andrew Jones took members from the Milton Keynes club to compete with BWKS members at Mr Shinohara's dojo. Congratulations are due to Eli Reid and Justin Thornhill, taking Silver and Bronze in their division, with Andrew scoring Silvers in both Kata and Kumite.
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Demonstration - June 2010
Sensei Dart joined students from the honbu dojo at a fundraising demonstration for the local church on 12th June. A good day was had by all participants, with a good crowd staying to watch the three sessions, covering Karate, Judo/Jujitsu and Shinkendo.
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Obata Kaiso Shinkendo Course - May 2010
UK Shibucho, Byron Shepherd hosted the first visit to England of Shinkendo founder Toshishiro Obata Kaiso, which was attended by students from all over Europe. Kenshindoryu members Guy Miller, Michael Reilly and Chief Instructor, Jim Dart joined students from France, Germany and further afield in three days of top-class instruction and demonstration from Obata Sensei, whose flawless skills and seemingly limitless stamina and enthusiasm were inspirational to behold.
For more details about Shinkendo and Aikibujtsu in the UK see www.shinkendo.org.uk
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Competition Success for Milton Keynes
Congratulations to Sensei Andrew Jones and his student, Paul in coming first and third respectively in the BWKS Spring Shield match, held in April at Shinohara Sensei's Leyton dojo.
Andrew now holds the shield until the next shield match in the summer.
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Karate Grading 4th October 2009
This Sunday evening saw 12 candidates gather at Sensei Andrew Jones' dojo to undertake their next grading assessment. Nerves were much in evidence, as usual, but Sensei Dart did his best to relax everyone in the pre-grading lesson.
A range of grades, from 7th kyu to 4th kyu, were being examined and members put their best feet forward to demonstrate the progress they have made, all candidates being judged successful at the end of the two hour session.
Action from the fighting for 6th Kyu and 4th Kyu
Congratulations to all participants and many thanks to Sensei Jones for hosting the event.
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Visit by Sensei Stuart Edwards 25th July 2009
On 25th July we were delighted and honoured to host a visit by one of Sensei Dart's longest -serving students, Sensei Stuart Edwards, 2nd Dan Wadoryu, 2nd Dan Jujitsu, 1st Dan Traditional Judo.
Stuart is a serving Police officer and has previously been BIKMA British Open Middleweight Jujitsu champion and South of England Open Grappling Champion, so the Jujitsu class was looking forward to his session on groundwork and take-downs with anticipation.
They weren't disappointed and Stuart demonstrated his customary skill, humour and experience as he taught drills that the class members would be able to practice in the future, then provided some legal guidance on use of force and some pointers on warning and danger signs to pick up on with 'real' opponents.
The afternoon ended with a barbecue back at Sensei's home which gave the club members time to unwind and chat with Stuart, as well as providing a good end of term get-together before the Honbu Summer break.
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Competition 27th June 2009
This Saturday saw the first competition run by Kenshindoryu for a number of years, as we don't specifically train for contest. With an enthusiastic bunch of entrants from all clubs, members entered into the spirit of the day by having a go in the contests of our three arts, whether they trained in them or not!
Competitors
The competitors showed excellent spirit throughout the day, helping, cheering and coaching each other through the 'round-robin' format of each division - sustained by refreshments provided by some of the parents - with all participants receiving a medal to evidence their courage and commitment.
Words of wisdom from the Sokedai
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