KYU SHIN KAN
OMEIKAI
Leicester Aikido Dojo
ANDY DENNIS
I took up Aikido at the ripe old age of 37, initially just to keep fit and maybe learn how to defend myself "just in case".
Over 5 years later my present grade is 2nd Kyu.
You learn a variety of ways to move your body to maximum effect to deliver techniques which will enable you to destroy an opponent's attack. These attacks can be with or without weapons (knife, bottle, sword etc.).
I chose Aikido over other martial arts because it isn't aggresive - its about not being there when the attack comes, then being in control when the attacker realises he's dealing with someone different.
I particularly enjoy the etiquette/respect side of Aikido which keeps it on top of any other martial art i have ever seen.
The training from sensei Brown and the other Aikido has been second to none.
Aikido is definitely a thinking man/woman's art, there's no quick way to learn it; it takes time, patience, commitment but is very worthwhile.
It has kept me fit and I feel very confident "just in case".
Thank you to all at Kyu Shin Kan.
ADRIAN MUNTEANU
4th Dan
2nd Dan
2nd Dan
2nd Dan
GERALD TUCKWOOD
2nd Dan
STEVE ROBERTS
Shodan
JEFFREY BURNSALL
Shodan
Shodan
Shodan
Shodan
RACHELLE RUSSELL
Shodan
HANNAH DEVINE-WRIGHT
Shodan
GRAHAM TAYLOR
Shodan
PATRICK RILEY
Shodan
SIOBHAN DENNIS
Shodan
DUNCAN GRAHAM
Shodan
FRANCIS MACKIN
Shodan
MARK CHISWELL
Shodan