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:

Jame 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". - Now let's see what the rest of the year has in store:
Saturday 13th March Kumite Workshop, Newton Abbot
Sunday 21st March BAMA kyu grading in Newton Abbot
Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th April.  John Burke sensei teaching Bunkai in Manchester.
Saturday 17th April.  Bassai Dai Masterclass, Newton Abbot.
Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd May.  The Martial Arts Show, Birmingham NEC
Sunday 30th May.  SENI2010, London Excel.  Free Workshop at 12noon with John Burke teaching Bunkai.
Tuesday 1st June 2010 Patrick McCarthy hanshi flow-drills and applications seminar in Newton Abbot.  Call 01626 360999 to book your place.
Sunday 6th June.  BAMA kyu grading in Newton Abbot
Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th Terry Wingrove sensei teaching Jutsu in Newton Abbot
Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th July  Russell Stutely renshi, teaching Pressure Points and Technique Enhancers.
July 26th-30th  Bunkai Bootcamp in Newton Abbot with John Burke sensei
August 3rd-5th Summer School - one month's training in one week!
Saturday/Sunday 7th/8th August.  BAMA Gasshuku, Brecon, Wales.
Saturday 25th September.  John Burke sensei teaching Bunkai in Aberdeenshire.

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.