Aikido CUA Demo
Sunday 24th February saw well over 100 students being taught different styles by the Instructors listed in a jam packed full day training session at Jarrow Community Centre.After a few introductory words and a warm up by Steve Youngman it was straight into the action.First up was an excellent display by Paul Tennet and the Moi Fa Lion Dance.The students were divided into 4 groups and allocated an Instructor.Every 35 mins the groups were each given an Instructor of a different style.Half way through the day during the lunch break saw 2 demonstrations given. One led by Jimmy McAvoy and Peter Gruffert demonstrating Capoiera followed by an Aikido demonstration by Jon Stokoe 6th Dan.After the break and back into learning new techniques from more styles.Raffle tickets were sold during the day and prizes donated by various Instructors and sponsor Faze 101 were to be had.Finally, an auction was held for the last three items which had been donated including a Kick Shield from Sensei Rick Burns and a hand carved sword from Sensei Peter Seth.A repeat from last years event whereby everyone had an excellent day, once again, no politics or ego's and old and new aquaintences were made.More importantly almost £1000 was made on the day in support of Cancer Rearch UK. InstructorsGary Quinn - 6th Dan ShotokanJon Stokoe - 6th Dan AikidoFred Minns - 5th Dan Jiu JitsuPeter Oxley - 5th Dan Jiu JitsuRichy Bevens - 4th Dan KickboxingMark Longstaff - 3rd Dan Kickboxing Ricky Fletcher - 3rd Dan Self Defence / Pressure PointJason Park - 3rd Dan TaeKwonDoStuart Gavin - 3rd Dan KempoGeoff Aisbitts - 3rd Dan Aiki JitsuSteve East - 3rd Degree Kung FuSteve Youngman - 3rd Degree FreestyleGary Glover - 2nd Dan ShotokanJohn Pickering - 2nd Dan JudoChristine Jones - 2nd Dan Wado RyuRick Burns - 2nd Dan Tempest KarateMarc Jary - 1st Dan KickboxingKris Ord - 1st Dan KickboxingMark Graham - Wing ChunSteve Kurlej - Hoshin SoolPaul Tennet - Black Sash Northern MantisJimmy McAvoy - CapoieraPeter Grufferty - Blue Cord Capoiera
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Uploaded: February 26, 2008 at 8:10 pm
Author: hishemel
Length: 09:24
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