All at Airenjuku Brighton would like to congratulate Shihan Ken Cottier on his promotion to 7th Dan at the New Year celebration at Hombu Dojo :)
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Who are we?
- We are a small, friendly Aikido dojo based in Brighton, UK and training in the traditional Aikikai style. Our instructors are Tom and Maria Helsby.
Recent Posts
- Ken Cottier promoted to 7th Dan
- Bill Smith Shihan passes away
- INVITATION TO ANNIVERSARY TRAINING: 30 years of Aikido in Poland
- Course with Ken Cottier Shihan 6th Dan
- Course with Gordon Jones sensei 6th Dan
- Weekend course with Pascal Durchon 5th Dan
- Mindfulness and the Warrior Body: A yoga and aikido workshop with Brenda and Alex Megann
- Timetable
Our Instructors
- Although Tom and Maria have trained under the same teachers, they have very different styles of Aikido and teaching methods. Their different personalities and interests complement each other, giving their students a well-rounded view of Aikido.
- Maria HelsbyMaria began Aikido in 1976 with Peter Megann while studying Chinese at Oxford University. After graduation she did post-graduate work in Beijing, before moving to London to study with Kanetsuka Sensei at Ryushinkan. She and Tom moved to Brighton in 1987. Awarded Yondan (4th Dan) in 1999.
- Tom HelsbyTom started Aikido in 1975 at the Eastham Dojo with Terry Ezra, before moving to London in 1977 to join his brother David training with Kanetsuka Sensei at Ryushinkan. Awarded Yondan (4th Dan) in 1996.
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Posted by: Mark Vane | June 25, 2007 at 02:06 PM
Hi Tom & Maria I don't know of you remember me but I trained some years ago at both Ryushinkanand Tenpukan and recently contacted Dee Chen having heard the sad news in respect of Mick Holloway' passing. Julie & I living in Beverley with (nearly) grown up kids Alice 17 & John 19 . Whilst I had break from training for family & business reasons I have been back regularly on the mat for about 6 years now although our v. small local class is not a BAF affiliate..Really great to learn of your succesful Brighton dojo and we wish all the very best (and to David too if you are in contact with him) Nick & Julie
Posted by: Nick Paden | June 27, 2008 at 08:30 PM