West Midlands Aikido Association Dojos in Walsall Wood, Cannock, Lichfield, Tamworth, Cheslyn Hay, Sutton Coldfield, in West Midlands England UK . Iwama style The West Midlands Aikido Association was formaly known as the Washi Aikido Federation.With Roger Tabberer 5th Dan as the Principal Coach. Roger Tabberer has been running very successful aikido courses and classes for over 25 years.In the September of 1987, Roger Tabberer spent five weeks with Saito Sensei, in Iwama Japan as a uchi deshi (Live in Student).
During this time his whole approach to Aikido changed, to the extent whereby Iwama style Aikido became the backbone of WMAA style of teachingThe style of Aikido practised by the West Midlands Aikido Association is Iwama style. With training taught regularly in Weapons (Aiki Ken and Jo). Also with the adaptation of many of the larger movements, as taught by Tamura Sensei and Yamada Sensei, included within its teaching.The West Midlands Aikido Association standards are kept high due to a strict syllabus Also all the WMAA Club instructors are taught to a high level and have been approved by the Club to teach. All club instructors have obtained Assistant Coaching or coaching certificates.All training in our dojos are done in a friendly and non competiatmosphere. This is so people new and old to the art can learn easily and safely. All people are welcome no matter how old or young or what size or shape they are. Aikido can suit all. The West Midlands Aikido Association is a none profit making organisation. During this time his whole approach to Aikido changed, to the extent whereby Iwama style Aikido became the backbone of WMAA style of teachingThe style of Aikido practised by the West Midlands Aikido Association is Iwama style. With training taught regularly in Weapons (Aiki Ken and Jo). Also with the adaptation of many of the larger movements, as taught by Tamura Sensei and Yamada Sensei, included within its teaching.The West Midlands Aikido Association standards are kept high due to a strict syllabus that is enforced by the teaching of Tabberer Sensei. Also all the WMAA Club instructors are taught to a high level and have been approved by the Club to teach. All club instructors have obtained Assistant Coaching or coaching certificates.All training in our dojos are done in a friendly and non competitive atmosphere. This is so people new and old to the art can learn easily and safely. All people are welcome no matter how old or young or what size or shape they are. Aikido can suit all. The West Midlands Aikido Association is a none profit making organisation so the cost of lessons and courses is low.
We also have a online martial art shop to buy judo gis judo uniforms, kartate gis, karate uniforms, belts, jo's bokken, cheap online shop for aikido equipment. This we believe is to encourage people into learning the art of Aikido and knowing the people who are teaching it are doing it for the Art not for themselves. Club dojos are in walsall Walsall tamworth Tamworth Lichf
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Course Dates & Venues

West Midlands Aikido Association

2011 Summer School

4 Full Day Course

Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun

August 18th,19th, 20th, 21st
From 10.00am to
4.00pm

Cheslyn Hay Leisure Centre
Saredon Road
Cheslyn Hay
WS6 7JQ

2011 Summer School details

Tuition will cover unarmed techniques, and weapon training through Aiki Jo and Aiki Ken practise. The pace will be deliberately slow, with techniques explained in great detail, to allow students to absorb new information over the full 6 hour without undue fatigue.

Students are encouraged to attend every session with discounted costs for increasing attendance.

 

 

All 4 Days

Full Day

Half Day

 

 

 

 

 

Fully Paid Members

Fully Paid Family Members

2 or More

Adult

£60 (*£50)

£15

£7

Child up to 16years

£40 (*£30)

£12.50

£7

Adult

£45

£13

£7

Child up to 16years

£25

£12

£7

 

Taijutsu Grading

Kyu grading - £8 – Dan Grading £20

Kodudo Grading

Kyu grading - £6 – Dan Grading £12

 

 

All 4 Days

Full Day

Half Day

Non Members

Adult

£70 (*60)

£18

£8

Non members are not permitted to grade

Discounts apply where (*) is indicated only If paid before August 3rd 2011

West Midlands Aikido Association

Hosting

Ray Gardiner Sensei 4th Dan

Full Day Course

Sunday

October 30th 2011
From 10.00am to 4.00pm

Ray Sensei has trained under the supervision of Morihiro Saito Sensei and Hitohiro Saito Sensei In the UK & Europe and has trained as Uchi Deshi at the Iwama   Dojo in Japan under Morihiro Saito Sensei. He now continues to train regularly with Pat Hendricks Sensei in the UK, Europe and as Uchi Deshi at  her dojo in San Leandro, California.

Cheslyn Hay Leisure Centre
Saredon Road
Cheslyn Hay
WS6 7JQ

Cost: £15.00

If More Info Is Needed Please Contact Richard Power at: Richello@hotmail.com

All Associations & Aikido Clubs Are Welcome to Attend Regardless Of Style or Discipline

Other Iwama Aikido Course Events Outside Of Our Association

Ray Gardiner Sensei 4th Dan & M

 

 

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