WSAF World Championship — Bronze for a Brighton-Trained Aikidoka
The Fourth WSAF World Championships were held in Jarosław, Poland, with aikidoka from Great Britain, Ireland, France, Spain, Poland, Australia, Japan, Switzerland, the Philippines, Slovakia, and Ukraine competing. Nili Robers and Yurika won the Goshin no Kata event — Nili started her aikido career right here at Sussex Aikido in Brighton, and now trains at the Osaka Honbu Dojo, where she’s known as one of the most supportive aikidoka you’ll meet. Back in 2017, at the 1st WSAF World Championship, Sara and Nili competed together in the same kata and won Bronze.
Sara has since started the Kovacs Middleton Fund, supporting women in Shodokan Aikido.
Podium finish in Jarosław, and the celebration after the 2017 championship.
Osaka Honbu Dojo Visit
Carole Grey, 4th Dan Senior Instructor, is planning a visit to train at the Shodokan Honbu Dojo in Osaka — the international headquarters of Shodokan Aikido.
Grading Days
Grading days are scheduled through the year as students become ready to grade. Ask an instructor at any session about the next grading day and what’s required.
Seminars & Visiting Instructors
Sensei Paul Bonnet, 6th Dan Technical Director, trains regularly at the Osaka Honbu Dojo (currently there September–November) and periodically brings back seminar content for the club.
Friendly Competitions (Shiai)
Shodokan Aikido is the only branch of Aikido where competitive randori is practised alongside traditional technique. Details of upcoming friendly competitions will be posted here.