Aikido Competition & Grading Results 2011 to 2012

Throughout the year there is the opportunity to take part in local and national competitions and gradings. When members of our club achieve success (which happens very frequently) we like to shout about it!

Here is a running list, most recent first, of the various achievements throughout the year, plus cuttings that have appeared in local papers and national magazines.

Grading Venue: Winchester Judo and Martial Arts Dojo

Date: 19 February 2012

It was a tough grading, with one 7th Dan (Bob Jones) and two 5th Dans (Paul Holding & Ian Dunn) on the grading panel.

All students pulled out the stops for some excellent results!

Stephanie West Graded to 5th Kyu (Yellow)

Philip Edwards Graded 1st Kyu (Brown)

Jonny Whitwell Graded 1st Kyu (Brown)

Special Announcement

With such a tough grading panel, we are pleased to announce that Claire Gould graded 2nd Dan Black Belt and Rosalind Burgess graded 1st Dan Black Belt.

Claire is the first female in the history of the club to achieve Aikido 2nd Dan - so well done Claire!

Rosalind Burgess 1st Dan Aikido                         and        Claire Gould 2nd Dan Aikido	Rosalind Burgess       Alan Povey "Inspire" Trophy Winner	Andrey Wasylciw                 Katana Trophy Winner

The Alan Povey "INSPIRE" Trophy – Presented to Rosalind Burgess. This is presented to someone that Inspires others, in memory of Alan Povey.

The Katana Trophy Winner – presented to Andrey Wasylciw for most progess in Aikido as voted for by all the Club Dan Grades

Grading Venue: Newbury Aikido Club Dojo

Date: 28 November 2011

Foreword by Francis Burgess

'The grading was one of the best in terms of the quality of the performers that I have seen for quite some time - all examiners agreed on this'

Alex Cousins  from a Junior Grade to a Senior 2nd Kyu (Blue)

Stephanie West – 6th Kyu (White)

Andrey Wasylciw – 3rd Kyu (Green)

Ed Porter – 2nd Kyu (Blue)