Class Details
Membership
Available to anyone from 18 yrs old onwards.
Training suitable for all ages and abilities.
Location
Killermont Parish Church Hall
Rannoch Drive
Bearsden
Glasgow
G61 2LD
Class Times
Tuesday evenings 7:30pm - 10pm
Sunday evenings 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Cost: £4 per session or £20 per month
(£3/£16 concession)
Annual association membership + insurance (£30/£25)
Allander Aikido Club is part of Takemusu Iwama Aikido Europe (TIA Europe) which is dedicated to preserving and passing on Aikido as taught to Saito Sensei by O'Sensei Ueshiba, the founder of aikido.
We are affiliated to East Dunbartonshire Sports Council and are full members of the British Aikido Board.
Contact Us..For More Information
Richard Thomson 4th Dan (Instructor)
01360 622 545
Brian McGinn - new memberships
07989 588 272
07/01/12 NEW
Kefalonia Uchi Deshi date change
There has been a change of dates for the main deshi week. This will now be from 2nd to 9th june 2012
05/01/12 NEW
Saturday Afternoon Seminars
21st Jan. and 18th Feb. noon - 5pm
There will be two Saturday afternoon seminars on 21st Jan. and 18th Feb. Training will be 12.00 noon until 5ish and will cost £10. We will have four one hour sessions with breaks in between. Teaching from a variety of club instructors with perhaps some interesting topics. Let Sensei know if you would like any particular material covered.
28/12/11 NEW
Alan's Grading.
Congratulations to Alan on passing his 3rd kyu test.
13/12/11
Kefalonia Uchi Deshi dates
Sensei Sargeant will be holding the 2012 kefalonia uchi deshi between 5th May & 30th June, with the main week being 2nd-9th June. Visit Sensei's Mind Body Management site for full details. A few of our members are discussing going. Ask Peter, Brian and Stuart who have all attended in the past. Also see YouTube "On An Island"
11/12/11
Misc.
Congratulations to Alisdair, now 6th Kyu.
We all had a good night out on Saturday. Good to see Fiona after several months off the mat (January is a great time to get back into training!).
Next beginners course set for 8th Jan. (tell your friends)
03/11/11
Recent Gradings
Congratulations to Evelyn for passing her 2nd Kyu test and to Stuart and David on achieving 1st Kyu. Also well done to our new beginners for passing their first gradings - Keith, Nick, John and Vinnie all now 6th Kyu.
11/10/11
Christmas Dinner / Night Out
Burnbrae Inn, Sat. Dec. 10th
The Club Christmas night out will again be at the Burnbrae Inn, Bearsden.
Table is booked for 7.30pm. Four course meal, £15.99. Names and £10 deposit to Brian asap.
08/10/11
Bearsden Aikido Club for 10-18yrs
Brian has started a new club for juniors in the Bearsden / Milngavie area. Thursday nights 6.30 - 8.30pm in gym 2, Bearsden Academy.
See www.bearsdenaikido.org or email sensei@bearsdenaikido.org
26/05/11
Recent Gradings in May
Congratulations to Michael and Chris for passing their 6th kyu tests and to Alan for being awarded his 4th kyu.
06/01/11
Course DVD's. - The DVD for Sensei Sargeant's course in March 2010 is now ready. You can buy a copy for only £6. Also available for £6 is the 2009 course DVD. See Wendy or email Sensei
07/12/10
A bit of fun
10/05/10
BAB Coaching Course
Congratulations to all participants who passed CL1 level at the Coaching Course May 1st & 2nd
News
Accommodation
if you are travelling to one of our courses and require accommodation, we would recommend the Bearsden Premier Inn
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Instructors
All of our instructors are experienced black belts and hold nationaly recognised British Aikido Board coaching qualifications
Our Chief Instructor, Sensei Richard Thomson started Aikido in 1973 and holds the grade of 4th Dan. Our other instructors have each been practicing Aikido for between 10-30 years and have wide national and international Aikido experience.
Sensei Richard Thomson
4th Dan
Develop...
Self Defence - Confidence
Fitness - Balance - Posture
Coordination - Harmony
Allander Aikido Club
O'Sensei
Morihei Ueshiba, founder of Aikido (1883-1969)
Peter McGregor
2nd Dan
Brian McGinn
2nd Dan
Andy Murdoch
2nd Dan
Alex Cousland
2nd Dan
Wendy Thomson
1st Kyu
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Fighting Spirit, Alex Cousland
Alex has just completed his book, ”Fighting Spirit”, with proceeds going to charity. It gives a brief insight into his life, his continuing fight with cancer & his love for the martial arts (so far he has achieved - 6th Dan Karate - 3rd Dan Iaido (sword) - 2nd Dan Jodo (staff) - 2nd Dan Aikido & has been practising Tai Chi for over twenty years too).
For such a short book, it covers a full life - 77 years. Alex has written about getting through his illness in the hope of helping other sufferers. It is an insightful, touching, humorous, & inspiring read. If anyone would like to buy a copy & help raise some funds for "C.H.A.S. - Robin House Children's Hospice, Balloch" (£6.99 incl p&p) please click here to email Alex
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Sensei Tony Sargeant, 6th Dan Aikido Weekend Seminar 3rd / 4th March, 2012
We are looking forward to another great weekend seminar with Sensei Tony Sargeant, who has been training for 39 years. He is the head of Takemusu Iwama Aikido Europe with clubs in Great Britain, Greece and Russia. Since 1983, he has followed Morihiro Saito Sensei, 9th dan Shihan, and is dedicated to passing on his traditional Iwama style and teachings.
Class photo, Saturday, 5th March, 2011
Sensei Sargeant - Cambridge
Sensei Sargeant - Kefalonia
Adults Beginners Course
Six week introduction, Tuesdays and Sundays, 12 sessions
Cost £30 or £25 for advanced bookings, Gift vouchers available
Beginners may start at any time or in a group at the next course.
NEW
Still spaces on
next course
8th Jan., 2012
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Stuart - Evelyn - David
Grading Congratulations
Alan receives his green belt
