November grading results

I am pleased to announce that Heydon and Jack are our first Junior ranks to grade within the Launceston Aikido club. They both did well and passed their Rokkyu grade (white)
The Federation then had Zac, Matthew, Adrian, Frank and Alan present for gradings....all passed.
Zac------yellow
Matthew--green
Adrian---brown
Frank----shodan (1st black)
Alan-----Sandan(3rd black)

WELL DONE GENTS

XMAS break up details

hi all, LAST night training for 2010 will be Wednesday 15th, the we will return to training on January , Monday 31st 2011
SUNDAY 19th at 1pm at Adrians place, will be our Xmas BBQ, bring your own meat and drinks, RSVP to adrian and he'll send out a map to you. SEE YOU THERE!!!!!

November GRADINGS

We had a first for the dojo today with two Junior gradings conducted by the Launceston Aikido Club. Hayden and Jack presented for their White Belt grades. They both did a good grading and were successful. I was very proud of both boys and presented them with their grading books and certificates.

Alan, Frank, Adrian ,Matthew and Zac all presented for Federation gradings and all successful.

I am very proud to see all achieve the next part and for the boys a start to their Aikido career

Paul

FEDERATION GRADINGS

we have our November round of Federation gradings this Saturday.
I encourage all to attend and train.
Good Luck to all presenting
We will have a Federation meeting after the session and then head off for a meal

MONDAY NIGHT TRAINING

HI all,

Because you've all been good you can have Monday 1st Nov night OFF and I'll see you all WEDNESDAY night at 7pm

OK so it's due to the public holiday on Monday.

be ready for a good nights training too as we only have a couple weeks to gradings

Paul

Training in the Park

Monday night training will be at Royal Park at 7pm
for about hour or so depending on the weather
Weapon work will be the main objective.

meet at Park St near the BBQ and swings
bring your Gi

Training day October 17th

A good training day enjoyed by all
Thanks to Bruce Stack for coming north

We now look forward to gradings on the
27th November at home dojo

Aikido Training Day

Fuji Ryu Aikido Federation of Australasia,
with invitation to Aikido Yuishinkai
WHERE:PCYC Launceston
WHEN:Sunday 17th. October 2010
COST:$20 (includes lunch)

9.30 am - Registration
10.00 am - First session
• Training and opening - lead by Sensei Paul Scambler
11.00 am - Short break
11.15 am - Second session
• Training – lead by Sensei Mike Prior
12.15 pm - Lunch break
1.00 pm - Third session
• Training –
2.00 pm - Short break
2.15 pm - Fourth and concluding session
• Weapon training.
• General discussions and questions
3.00 pm - Closure

Training day October 17th

I have scheduled another Interclub Training day for
Sunday OCTOBER 17th at our dojo in Launceston.

I will be inviting Sensei Peter Kelly of the Yuishinkai Aikido club and some of his club members to join us for a training day.

estimated cost will be around $20 and lunch to be included

I'll work out the program and send out soon

Training Saturday July 31st

Tim Waters is pleased to advise that with Sensei Bruce Stack and Sensei Peter Kelly of Aikido Yuishinkai, they confirmed their support for our get-together at Clarence on Sat. 31st. July, and everyone will be encouraged to attend. Takemusu-aiki wil be the theme for the training, as it is an important concept and leads into the three important training elements of kaeshi-waza, renraku-waza and randori.
there will be a $20 fee which includes catered lunch

Please confirm with Paul at training or email or SMS of your attendance.

March 2010 Seminar

We had two candidates attempt rank promotion, and three gradings presented. Jamie, Greg presented for technical examination and passed and to Sensei Mike's surprise his 4th Dan was proudly presented by Sensei Tim W.
Well done to all.

Unfortunately we didnt sell as many raffle tickets as hoped,I would like to thank Louise, Matthew and Adrian for suppling items for the raffle. Also a big thanks to Louise for selling the tickets for 5 hours during polling day at the club.
The raffle was drawn on the 31st under close watch, and the two winners are very happy. First prize of the hamper went to Mrs Scambler SR. and 2nd prize went to Vikki in the PCYC office.

We had a good days training on the Sunday,with weapons and new techniques.

Relay For Life

WE SURVIVED!!!!

24hours of walking and we survived the blisters,rain and lack of sleep.to raise funds for the Cancer Council's "Relay for Life"
A great effort by the team, with not too many aches and pains.
To the team, Matthew,Tony,Louise,Brad,Jamie,Zac,Frank,Oboi,Richard and Adrian+Oliver I thank you, I'm very proud.

The team photo is on the right

2010 events calendar for the Federation

Sat. 20th. March – Launceston: 1.30pm gradings followed by progress meeting at 4.00pm. Evening meal together
Sun. 21st. March – training day with invitation to Aikido Yuishinkai.

Sat. 31st. July – Clarence PCYC dojo, with invitation to Aikido Yuishinkai,

Sat. 16th. Oct. – Launceston 1.30pm gradings followed by progress meeting at 4.00pm. Evening meal together.
Sun. 17th. Oct. - Launceston training day with invitation to Aikido Yuishinkai

Sat. 11th. Dec. – End-of Year dinner at a Launceston venue TBA.

Weekend Beach Training

It has been suggested the weekend training could be Saturday March 13 & Sunday 14th
Let me know ASAP , so I can start to organise.

possible Training weekend

It has been suggested that we have a training and social weekend at Swansea.
With beach training with a family style weekend.
We need to know who would be interested in supporting the weekend, so we can plan dates, accommodation and fishing rods and rakes.

Let me know your thoughts.