Events

As progressive traditionalists, we like to invite guest instructors who share our vision of how great martial arts training is to come and teach us.  These seminars, and nearly all of the events that our Chief Instructor John Burke teaches, are usually open to all martial artists, regardless of experience or affiliation.  Here are a few of the events that we have lined up:

2009

In 2009 we had visits from Alan Ruddock sensei (who trained in Aikido with Ueshiba), and Terry Wingrove sensei, Anthony Blades renshi and Russell Stutely renshi, and Neil Ellison sensei.  We have conducted a Hangetsu & Seisan Kata Comparison Seminar with John Burke sensei and Damien Birch sensei.  There has been a Kick-a-Thon in aid of Cancer Research, and a fun evening for Children in Need.

The Keikokai is very proud to announce the latest additions to our Black Belts:

Jamie Callan, Ross Chesterton, Jack Degnan, Alyssa Frayling, Hannah Gower, Alice James, and Steve Thomas all graded to Shodan (1st degree Black Belt) on Sunday 4th October 2009!  Richard Carrick graded to Sandan the same day.

2010
This year has already seen Clare Potter sensei teaching Women's Self Defence, and Martyn Harris sensei and John Burke sensei teaching Bunkai.  Then came Neil Ellison sensei with his "Guided Tour of Wado Ryu". Without any break, we then were visited by Hanshi Tino Ceberano (Goju 9th Dan) and now we have had the great pleasure of training with Patrick McCarthy 8th dan hanshi, Terry Wingrove hanshi, and Alan Ruddock sensei   - Now let's see what the rest of the year has in store:

So you can plan your year more effectively!  And there are a few surprises that are in the works, too.

Please enquire by ringing 01626 334999 or emailing here  if you would like more information on any of these events in particular.