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Newsletter

January, 2004Volume 3, Issue 1

KIKUSUI KAIAIKIDO

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A PUBLICATION TO PROMOTE THE

TOMIKI SYSTEM OF AIKIDO

DATES FOR 2004 10JAN04 BAA / BAB Coaching Course – NEMCA – 1pm to 7pm – Contact John Grima 11JAN04 BAA / BAB Coaching Course – NEMCA – 8am to 2pm – Contact John Grima 18JAN04 Kyu Grade Syllabus Course, Bannatynes. – Contact Vanda & David or Adrian 25JAN04 BAA GRADING, Rotherhithe (Southern Area) - 1pm to 4pm – Contact Tony Evangelou 25JAN04 BAA National Squad Grading (Northern Area) – Contact Vanda & David 07FEB04 AIKIDO COURSE EASTLEIGH – Contact Marco Crispini 07879 494755 08FEB04 AIKIDO COURSE EASTLEIGH – Contact Marco Crispini 07879 494755 16FEB04 AIKIDO COURSE SHEFFIELD – Contact Tony Russell-Ward 07801 927519 17FEB04 AIKIDO COURSE SHEFFIELD – Contact Tony Russell-Ward 07801 927519 19FEB04 AIKIDO COURSE SHEFFIELD – Contact Tony Russell-Ward 07801 927519 24APR04 BAA Nationals 27JUN04 BAA National Dan Grading

BAA GRADING AT ROTHERHITHE Date: Sunday 25th January, 2004 Venue:

Bacon's College Sports Centre, Timber Pond Road, Rotherhithe, London SE16 1AG

Time: Commencing at 1.00pm

BRING YOUR BAA LICENCE WITH PHOTO

KIKUSUI KAI CHRISTMAS PARTY

The Christmas Party was the largestattended ever. Almost 100 members andtheir families turned up on Saturday 6thDecember, 2003. For those who missedthe evening it was held at the HarvestHome Function Room in Beddington Lane.This was the first time that the ChristmasParty had this format, as usually it is a sit-down meal. The Buffet style food wasvery tasty and was more than adequate. Our thanks extend to all who helped tomake the evening a success andparticularly to the organisers, John and

Sue Grima. Here’s to the next one!

BAA COACHING COURSE 10th & 11th January, 2004 This fully approved and certificated “Coach 1” course will run over two days at NEMCA (see map on page 4 for location). Day one will be mostly theory and starts at 1pm, finishing at 7pm. Day two is planning and Micro teaching sessions. Day two starts at 8am and finishes at 2pm. Everyone at 1st Kyu level and above should attend this, particularly if you are or are intending to teach. Passing this course completes the necessary requirement for PI Insurance. All Instructors must hold this cover, which the BAA arranges. The cost is £35 for the two days.

NEW CLASS STARTINGThis will replace the Sunday session at NEMCADay: Sunday mornings Time: 9am to 11am Venue: Sutton Arena Leisure Centre,

Middleton Road, Carshalton, Sutton, Surrey SM5 1SL 020-8770 4088 07860 248061

SEE MAP ON PAGE FOUR

AKEMASHITE OMEDETO GOZAIMASU - Happy New Year

KIKUSUI KAI NEWSLETTER January, 2004

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EXERCISE MAY CUT CANCER RISK Middle-aged men, in particular, take note: Exercising two or more times per week may reduce your risk ofdeveloping many different types of cancer, according to Britishresearchers. ''Physical activity in middle-aged men is associated withreduced risk of total cancers, prostate cancer, upper digestiveand stomach cancer,'' report Dr. S. G. Wannamethee andcolleagues at the University College Medical School in London. Wannamethee's team followed 7,588 men aged 40 to 59 fornearly 19 years. The investigators collected informationregarding exercise habits as well as cancer diagnosis andoverall health. Over the follow-up period, 969 men werediagnosed with some type of cancer, the report indicates. After taking into consideration many other risk factors,including smoking habits, weight, alcohol consumption andage, the researchers found that the risk of total cancers wassignificantly reduced only in men reporting moderately vigorousor vigorous activity; no benefit (was) seen at lesser levels.'' Men who reported participating in vigorous activities includingrunning, golf, swimming, tennis, sailing, and digging more thanonce per month were less likely to develop cancer than menwho did not take part in such activities or did so infrequently. The men who exercised vigorously two or more times per weekhad a 24% reduction in risk of any type of cancer and a 62%reduction in cancer of the upper digestive tract, according tothe report in a recent issue of the British Journal of Cancer.However, these men also had a 79% increased risk of bladdercancer. ``We consider that there is now sufficient evidence to justify theaddition of cancer to the list of major chronic disorders likely tohave their development postponed or prevented by regularphysical activity in leisure time,'' the authors write. Although the exercisers in the study were found to have ahigher risk of bladder cancer, ``it would seem that the overallbenefits of regular moderate physical activity on total cancersand on health in general greatly outweigh the possible adverserisks of vigorous activity on (bladder) cancer,'' Wannametheeand colleagues conclude.

SOURCE: British Journal of Cancer 2001;85:1311-1316.

“MEN IN TIGHTS” What do you get when you take eight burly Shipbuilders from Newcastle and coax them into learning and performing ballet?

An interesting Television programme.

So the task of turning ship builders into ballet dancers was lead by Daniel Jones - Soloist with English National Ballet. The TV crew descended on Swan Hunter - Shipbuilders in Newcastle and the selection process began. Dominic Hickie - Sports Therapist, was commissioned to look after the physical wellbeing of the chosen dancers. Dominic is an Aikido black belt with Kikusui Kai and has come from the Traditional background, but he is very keen to adopt the Tomiki system of studying Aikido. After hours of auditions with an initial group of 250, Dominic aided Daniel to shortlist ten. The group were asked to perform basic ballet movements and hold a stance called arabesque, a posture in ballet in which the body is bent forward from the hip onone leg with one arm extended forward and the other arm and legbackward. This demonstrates good balance. Poise, grace and style are not something usually required in a shipyard. They were also looking for signs of physical strength, coordination and enthusiasm. The project and challenge was to see how far they get and to see how the cope with performers, the training and the intensity. The pre conception was that it would be easy. Their age’s range from 38 to 45 and one participant, Billie "One Punch", drinks 10 pints of beer a night is persuaded to drink wine & soda. Dominic warms them up, and initially they worked out and trained in Newcastle. They have 4 weeks to train them. From the 10, 8 will be chosen to go to London and to complete further training with professional dancers. The training was difficult, particularly as they didn’t want to stop the drinking and some were not taking it seriously enough. Dominic’s skills were summoned to correct some of the injuries acquired during training. The eight returned to Newcastle where the rehearsed ballet was performed at the Shipyard and in front of all the work force and their families and friends. It was an interesting programme from ITV1 and well done to Dominic for his part in it.

KIKUSUI KAI NEWSLETTER January, 2004

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BRITAIN’S AIKIDO WORLD CHAMPION ON TV

KIKUSUI KAI (NEW ZEALAND)Monday 18.00 - 19.30hrs North Coast Community Hall,

877 East Coast Bay Road, Browns Bay, New ZealandThursday 18.30 - 20:00hrs Judokwai North Shore,

68 Hillside Road, Glenfield, New Zealand

Contact: John Waite 7th Dan, Pepi Waite 4th Dan 12, Mercury Lane, Mairangi Bay,North Shore,

Auckland 1311, NEW ZEALAND

Website: http://www.kikusuikai.org.uk Email: johnandpepi@xtra.co.nz Mobile: +64(0)21-037-9508Phone: +64(0)9-476 5448 Fax: +64(0)9-476 5449

This is a publication written by the manwho brought Tomiki Aikido to theUnited Kingdom back in 1959. Sixyears later he left London and some ofhis students went on to form the BritishAikido Association. He is still teachingAikido regularly around the world. Atthis moment he is building a group inSri Lanka. Sales of this book will assistYamada sensei’s fight to help peopleless fortunate than most. The book canbe purchased from BAA Promotionsand will be available soon. Place yourorder now to reserve your copy. £11.00 + carriage

THE ANCIENT SECRETS OF AIKIDO

By Senta Yamada

NEW CENTRE…NEW CENTRE... New Course starts this month at: SHENE SPORTS AND FITNESS CENTRE,

Park Avenue, East Sheen, SW14 8RG Monday’s 5pm to 6pm

To enrol telephone: 020-8878 7578

KATA SESSIONS 2003 Kikusui Kai is running Kata sessions every

Wednesday 8pm to 10pm

Open-Door Community Centre, Keevil Drive, SW19 6TF

Currently the group are working on Koryu Dai San.

The Community Channel is the UK’s only National television channel dedicated toinspiring people to do more with their lives.So it is quite fitting that TV presenter, JacquiJoseph should take time out to learn a little about Aikido from World Champion, DavidFielding. "Oh my gosh David", "Ooh, ooh what wasthat slapping of the thighs" were some of the more humorous moments of David’s attempts to show Jacqui, Kote Mawashi. But David’s real achievement was in becomingIndividual World Champion, last year and the first non-Japanese to do it! As joint Squad Manager with his partnerVanda Fairchild, they are makingpreparations for the next WorldChampionships, which will be held in Japanin 2005. For those interested in training withthe Squad, there will be opportunities both inthe North and the South. Blue belt and above is the minimum grade needed. But dedication and commitment is a more important quality. For more information contact Vanda orDavid on: 07957 403578 or 020-8857 3241 Email: AikidoUK@aol.com

BAA Gi Badges £3.00BAA Car Windscreen Stickers £1.00Kikusui Kai Gi Badges £3.00JAA Gi Badge & Blazer pin badge (pair) £10.00Gi with white belt £40.00Kikusui Kai Video’s (each) £15.00Competitive Aikido Book & CD £21.00Aikido, Tradition and the Competitive Edge £16.00Understanding Shodokan Aikido £8.00Soft Tanto £19.00Hard Tanto £15.00 Contact: John Grima Phone: 020-8769 5255

AIKIDO REGALIA

KIKUSUI KAI VIDEOS Contact: John Grima

19 Stanley Road, Mitcham, Surrey CR4 2BHPhone: 020-8769 5255 Fax: 020-8696 0946Email: john@kj-g.freeserve.co.uk

KIKUSUI KAI NEWSLETTER January, 2004

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0900-1100 SUNDAY All levels

2000-2200 TUESDAY Beginners

SUTTON AIKIDO Sutton Arena Leisure Centre, Middleton Road, Carshalton, Sutton, Surrey SM5 1SL 020-8770 4088 07860 248061

2000-2200 WEDNESDAY All levels

OPEN-DOOR AIKIDO Open-Door Community Centre, Keevil Drive, Wimbledon, London SW19 6TF 020-8871 8174, 07860 248061

2030-2200 THURSDAY All levels

KIKUSUI KAI AIKIDO (Tooting)

Tooting Leisure Centre,Greaves Place, Tooting, London SW17 0NE 020-8330 4327

2030-2230 TUESDAY All levels

KODOKAN AIKIDO Wandle Recreation

Centre,Mapleton Road, Wandsworth, London SW18 4DN 020-8395 6407

2100-2230 FRIDAY Beginners

FIGHTING FIT AIKIDO David Lloyd Club, Bushey Road, Raynes Park, London SW20 8TE 020-8947 7247 07860 248061

CLASS TIMES, VENUES & LOCATIONS

1930-2230 MONDAY Beginners NEMCA AIKIDO Edenvale Playspace, Woodland Way, Mitcham, Surrey CR4 2DZ 020-8769 5255 07860 248061

1700-1800 MONDAY Family AikidoSHEEN AIKIDO Shene Sports & Fitness Centre,Park Avenue, East Sheen, London SW14 8RT 020-8878 7578 07860 248061