Welcome To The Open Aikido Association, London

The OAA is a traditional aikido association. Founded in 1990, in 2002 as part of Kobayashi Dojos UK we were honoured to be appointed as official UK representatives of Aikido Kobayashi Dojos, Japan. Kobayashi Dojos UK now have dojos in London and Bristol (Ten Chi Kan Dojo and Fudoshinkan Dojo).

We follow the Aikido Kobayashi Dojos syllabus and style – combining fun with good, hard practice.

Our Yudansha gradings are held annually under the direction of Hiroaki Kobayashi Sensei, 6th Dan. As part of the Kobayashi Dojos extended family, we hold regular international seminars and welcome visiting aikidoka from all around the world and from many styles.

syllabus

The KUK 2013 syllabus can be downloaded hear.

Kyu Test 2013 (A4)

Dan Test 2013 (A4)

Courses, Courses, Courses.

This will be an other grate course so book early

For more info got courses@akidokuk.co.uk

Beginners class

March Beginners classes are now open for registration.

If you wont to join us  for March just contact  us.

0776848071

info@openaikido.co.uk

looking forward to seen you

Chris Diacopoulos

Chief Instructor OAA

Christmas Greetings

As you all may know i had a hart attack last June witch kept me away from the dojo for a long time.
First i would like to thank the Luke James George and Stephan for keeping the classes running during my absence and all those that kept training with them during my absences.
The good news is ill be back in the Dojo full time in the new year.
So a very Big Thank You to you all.

The last practice this year is Wednesday 19th December 2012.
The First practice next year is Tuesday 08thJanuary 2013.

So it is just left for me to wish you all a MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR
Chris Diacopoulos

Back To Three Nights A Week

Unfortunately due to a fall off in numbers, we are having to cancel Monday evening classes for the medium term at least. We will review this in the New Year and hopefully be able to reopen Monday’s at some stage.

Kobayashi Shihan in Bath

Excellent and very inspiring course by Kobayashi Shihan in Bath. 4 days of fun and sweat. Very good attendance, with lots of people from many different associations. Exhausting and exhilarating.

Congratulations to Michael for passing nidan on the course!

Thanks to Jeff and everyone for all their hard work organising everything.
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Misc photos

In and around the dojo.
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Another excellent course by Hiroaki Sensei

Another excellent course by Hiroaki Sensei – well attended with lots of energy throughout all the sessions and into the evening. Thanks to everyone who took part!

Congratulations to Myra on passing her shodan grading with flying colours.
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London Open Course

It’s almost time for the London Open Course.

Hiroaki Sensei will be arriving mid-week and it may even have stopped raining by Saturday. Don’t forget your weapons!

News from Bristol – Jeff reports strong sales of tickets for Kobyashi Shihan’s seminar in October. This is by ticket only, and numbers are limited, so contact Jeff to make sure of a place.
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Finally 50

A course in our London dojo where we celebrate something or other.
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