NORFOLK AND NORWICH CUA SHIN-GI-TAI AIKIKAI (BUDO)
CUA Aikido in the Norwich and East Anglia Area and Cane throughout the United Kingdom
Latest News
Up to date news and happenings in the Aikido World on and off the mat
What Is Aikido
a Discription of Aikido
The Aiki Dog Web Page
Griffin's Page
THE TEN SHIN RYU PAGE
Iai and Iai Jutsu - A real Japanese Sword Dojo.
AIKIDO - THE DISABILITY PAGE
Inspirational articles about people with disabilities who train and have trained in Martial arts and issues regarding people with disabilities and help to those who teach.
THE FUJIYAMA SCHOOL OF IAI BATTO JUTSU (NORWICH NORFOLK)
The main Sword School that I attend which is the only one of its type locally
THE CANE MASTERS INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION USA
The Cane Masters Exercise, Self Defense and An Add on to your Martial Art Style
GRADING AND AWARDS PAGE
Grading and awards news....As and when they happen
THE SEKAI ISHIN RYU JU-JITSU RENMEI
A wonderful Organisation for whom I enjoy teaching aikido for .
THE NORFOLK AND NORWICH INFORMATION PAGE
This page is for people who are visiting Norwich and the surrounding area of Norfolk
THE PICTURE PAGE
Assorted photographs of places traveled to, events and the funny side of life.
Starting Aikido as a Mature Person
a view from an older person's Aikido
THE WEB LINKS PAGE
Other website links for your interest....!
A TRIBUTE TO ONE OF MY EARLY SENSEI
A short tribute to Sensei John Tidder 1937 - 2007.
Student Teacher Relationship
An article that tries to answer certain questions "what do you thin"....!
THE UNIVERSAL CANE - JAPANESE STYLE CANE WITH DISABILITY IN MIND....!
The Yodokan's Universal Cane based on Japanese weapons: examples: Sword, Jo, Bo etc. and Japanese style of Martial Arts. Easily suited for those with varing disabilities and working with Cane Masters UK and USA.
THE CANE DOJO INFORMATION PAGE
Where cane training is happening throughout the UK
DOJO NOTICE BOARD
general Dojo information up and coming events and courses. (please visit regularly to keep up dated of any class councilations and other information that could be important for you to know.
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT EXPECTED BEHAVIOUR IN THE DOJO
All you need to know about the Aikido dojo and Etiquette etc.
DISABILITY MARTIAL ARTS ASSOCIATION
a charity that pulls together instructors that teach people with disabilities and promotes harmony and friendship with all. Promotes and educates all on Martial Arts and Disabilities.
TRIBUTE TO TERRY TAYLOR SENSEI
A tribute to Terry Taylor Sensei who was a gentleman who did so much for the Disabled and the Martial Arts
Aikido for Children part 1.
Aikido in Schools
Teaching Aikido in Schools part 2.
Anger Management -Self Control
Look here
topics of interest
Sensei Steve and Tsunami Yodokan pictures
pictures from Sensei's visits to our club
Video page
Aikido Videos that have been kindly donated to the website, also, videos that have been added by web Master.
THE WATERFALL PAGE
Everything to do with Waterfalls, Waterfall Meditation and much much more......!
THE CANE WORK PAGE
The Cane Work system designed by Kevin Garwood (Shihan) Page contains basic information
CONTACT DETAILS
Details for contacting The Norfolk and Norwich CUA Shin Gi Tai Aikikai Yodokan regarding Aikido, Cane and other relevant subjects.
THE JERSEY CONNECTION....
A page that twins with Jersey to bring martial arts, Sports and people with Disabilities together with the solidarity of theMain UK and of the Channel Isles andJersey and beyond.
THE US CONNECTION .......!
The work of the North Valley Aikikai and My connection with them
THE AIKI EXTENSIONS PAGE
AIKI-AIKIDO ON AN OFF THE MAT LEAE VISIT THIS PAGE INSTRUCTORS,STUDENTS AN THOSE WHO ARE INTERESTED IN SOMETHING DIFFERENT
SYKES'S PAGE
All about Sykes the Guide dog his work and what he does ..The Aikidog (II)
BLIND ZEN
A page that shows what Blind people (Visualimpairment can do in the Martial Art, and also shows that I am Not the only one....!s
THE DARK SIDE OF GOLF!
The World of Golf for the Blind..!page devoted to golf for the Blind and partially sighted.
The Hiroaki Izumi (Shihan) Page
All about the man who has put together a serious of DVDs on the "Aikido Principles" and much much more....!

DOJO NOTICE BOARD

NEW BEGINNER'S COURSES

A beginner's course is starting.

If other people wishing to train with us can certainly do so as part of a normal class.

Beginner's Courses will last for approximately 12 weeks. The point of these courses are to encourage new people in to the Dojo so, if advance students who wish to train may also do so at the same time.

If necessary, we have facsilities to create either two matted areas or one very large area. Thus creating plenty of room for all to train.

All people are welcome to join us at any time. All details can be found on this website including contact details.

NOTICE FOR ALL THOSE WHO ARE STARTING IN AIKIDO

What type of Clothing to wear when first starting

It is advisable to wear loose fitting clothes when starting out for the first few lessons. Such as: Jogger type trousers or track suit bottoms. I always recommend long sleved tea shirt to protect the elbows from rubbing on the surface of the mat and causing chasing.

When beginners are ready and can afford to do so, a comfortable Gi is advisable to wear. It is good to discuss what type of Gi to wear with your instructor so you will know what is best for you.

All beginners start by wearing a white belt, even though they may have gained other grades in other arts. The main reason for this is if you are for example wearing a Green belt this may cause confusion with others who are starting out or other students who think that you hold that grade in Aikido.

Over the last year or so we have had people arive as beginners in Aikido stating they have certain grades in other arts and when checked! unfortunately, they are either not telling the whole truth, or, no one knows any thing about them.

It is always a good idea to be truthful because things will be found out eventually.

This is becomeing more and more common these days and owing to the fact that I cannot see, and for the safety of all the people in the Dojo, checks have to be made.

GRADING:

Regarding Grading, At sometime during your training you will be asked if you would like to take a grading. This is nothing to worry about this is just so that your teacher/Instructor can access how his student is progressing and the student can evaluate their progress as well. I stress that I would never put anyone through a Grading to fail. I would wait until I felt that the person concerned were ready and confident enough.

Grade Belts:

Some Aikido Schools have only Two Colours (white) and (Black) that is fine.

Most Aikido Schools now are using the Judo Style colours.

Our Dojo uses:

6th Kyu (White)
5th Kyu (Yellow)
4th Kyu (Orange)
3rd Kyu (Green)
2nd Kyu (Blue)
1st Kyu (Brown)

1st Dan (Black) Shodan.

There is a sylabus and Japanese Glossery available: Please ask your instructor for a copy.

Behaviour in the Dojo:

Behaviour in the Dojo is extremely important not just for your safety but for other people as well.

Please observe senior students and learn from them.

A copy of the rules of the Dojo can be obtained from either a senior student or, the Sensei.
or go to the link on the front page of this website "all you need to know about behaviour in the DOJO.

Paying Mat Fees:

In order to help pay costs of hire of the place of Training (Dojo) a fee is charged to fascilitate this at the present time the fee is; £6.00 per student. The more students who train the less the majority will pay.

I only need to cover the cost of hire and put a little by for general running of the Dojo.

Costs have gone up every year and this is the reason for the need to charge Mat fee.

For the price you receive, Changing Rooms with Showers, A fully equiped Dojo for training and a Lounge bar to socialise if you wish afterwards.

There is also a Car Park and staff there to help you if you need it.

NOTE:

There even is a Changing room with toilet and Shower for Disabled people.

PAYMENT OF MEMBERSHIP AND INSURANCE

Very Important Notice:

For your own Safety and the safety of all other people who train in the Dojo, in order to train in Aikido, all people must have Full Membership and insurance as soon as possible otherwise, they will NOT be allowed to train on the mat.

PLEASE PAY YOUR INSURANCE AND MEMBERSHIP AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.....

October 8th 2010

I am pleased to say that we are being visited once again by Quentin Cooke (Sensei) who is one of the people who has responsability for Aiki Extension in the UK.

Some of you may rememberhis visit from last year and I know that you will enjoy having him come to teach again.

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