Current News
British Aikido Board Membership
The KSK has now left the AAUK UK and realigned with the BAB
Provisional course dates for 2026
Jan 18th
Mar 8th
May 17th
Jul 19th
Sep 20th - Senior Gradings
Nov 15th
British Aikido Board
The Kai Shin Kai is about to realign with the British Aikido Board.
Following discussions, our reason for leaving the Alliance is that we are not working together in the promotion of Aikido.
As senior officers of KSK we feel returning to the BAB gives our students more opportunity to study with others and the ability to share our knowledge.
Would all clubs answer if they are in agreement.
Regards
Bill/ Steve
Grading Candidates
Candidates for this year's gradings have now been added.
Also, the latest version of the Grading Application Form is now available via our Downloads Section.
Coroners report regarding the death of a young person in Martial arts
This report relates to kickboxing but is potentially going to have ramifications where any contact is involved.
Prevention of future deaths report
Also attached is the new version of the Alliance Safe Practice Policy, this will be on their site and available via our Downloads Section within the next week or so.
Parking Fines from the Midori Course
There were quite a few parking fines issued from parking in the Meadowcroft car park, for the 19th January 2025 course. This despite correctly entering the correct licence plate details into their parking system.
The relevant authorities have been contacted and all of these PCN's have now been recinded.
No payment needs to be made, even if you are yet to receive a belated PCN through the post.
Midori Course
Big thanks to all who attended the Midori course last weekend, we had a really good turnout and everyone enjoyed the day with almost all attendees staying for the whole day.
Midori has thanked everyone for their efforts, and has asked for copies of any photos or videos taken so that she can keep them.
If you or any club members have any could you please send them to John, her assistant on 01179 695 327, or myself by return post and I will forward them on to John.
Steve
19th January 2025 Day Course
We have confirmation regarding our guest instructor for this date.
Sensei Midori Kajihara will be teaching on the first course of 2025.
It would be nice to see a good attendance for this course.
There will be a charge of £ 5.00 for KSK members and £ 10.00 for non members.
Please remember to bring your membership cards.
17th November 2024 Day Course
Congratulations to Rocco Foti on his promotion to Godan, and for his demonstration of techniques on the final course of 2024.
The day started with Rocco receiving a promotion to Godan, followed by a really good session, which focused on techniques 'in the moment' rather than the more usual 'this is how it should be done'. It was very encouraging to see that everyone who attended the course was able to perform the techniques in the manner in which they were demonstrated, enjoying performing techniques in the moment.
Keep an eye out for the listing of 2025 courses, which will be posted once the details are confirmed.
Final Day Course of 2024
The last course this year will be held on November 17th 2024 at Meadowcroft and will feature guest instructors from Italy. It promises to be a great day, so make a note of the date and attend if you can!
Grading Results September 15th 2024
We have one new Shodan, one new Yondan and one new Rokudan.
Congratulations to all.
See the Gradings Results Page for more details.
Old News
See News items from previous years.