Griffith Shukan News

Thursday, 6^th August 2009

CONTENTS:

1. Goodbye Rico

2. 29^th August Gradings

1. Goodbye Rico

Hello fellow Aikidokas

I just want to thank everyone for 10 great months in the dojo, for the great training, for welcoming me to your Aikido style.

When I first came here I was looking for any Aikido club where I could train and learn some new stuff. Luckily I found Jutta's name on the internet and I thought, this name doesn’t sound very Australian, so I sent her an email. Two months later I started with you guys and it turned out to be a great dojo full of nice and helpful Aikidoka.

Thanks to Danny and Ben for teaching me many new things and grading me to Shodan. It has not always been easy not to forget my Aikikai techniques and not getting confused by the new ones but I think I managed somehow and my Aikido has improved thanks to you all.

Thanks to Gabby and Paul to who helped me through the grading and taught me so much as well. Thanks to my “drivers” Craig, Silvie, Rod, Gabby and Paul, your car seats will stay empty for the next two months until I come back.

Thanks Aran, Rod, Danny/Ben/Paul to give me the opportunity to get more into teaching.

Altogether I really enjoyed being with you. It’s not easy to leave but I’ve got to move on. If it works out with my current job situation I’m gonna be back  at least every 6 months to check on your progress and maybe bring some new techniques along.

Have fun,

Rico

2. 29^th August Gradings

Hi Mums and Dads

There will be a kids grading on Saturday the 29th of August for all children's grades.

There are lots of kids eligible to grade at the end of the month. They will need to be prepared. We'll be concentrating on grading practice over the next few weeks running up to the grading. It also allows me to assess whether they're actually ready to grade, as well as helping them get ready, of course.

I'll have a list of all kids eligible to grade at the dojo on Saturday. Please check with me or Mark if you're not sure.

Steve Mitchell

Shirin Mohebbi

Griffith Aikido Newsletter Editor

Email: shirin(AT)internode.on.net