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Late Sensei David Packer – Condolences from Kevin Christie Shihan

Late Sensei David Packer – Condolences from Kevin Christie Shihan

I have just received the very sad news of the passing of another member of our Aikido family. Sensei David Packer. Sensei Packers daughter informed me that David passed away peacefully today after a long fight against leukemia. Sensei Packer was my first instructor, and […]

Sensei Carl Roberts receives Yondan Grade

Sensei Carl Roberts receives Yondan Grade

Congratulations to Sensei Carl Roberts who after 13 years at 3rd Dan received his Yondan 4th Dan from head of association Shihan Kevin Christie at the BCU Aikido Club on Thursday 8th December.Sensei Roberts celebrated with fellow Thursday night instructors Sensei Taylor and Sensei Nelson, […]

Elijah and Sanjeev get new grades

Elijah and Sanjeev get new grades

Congratulations to Elijah Mcleod ,and Sanjeev Sharma, who both passed thier Aikido gradings at Nia Aikido’s BCU Aikido club on Thursday 22nd September 2022.Elijah passed his 4th Kyu, orange belt ,and Sanjeev passed his 3rd Kyu green belt.Well done to you both. Top picture Elijah […]

NIA Aikido Class Closure

NIA Aikido Class Closure

It is with regret that the Nia Aikido Association must announce the closure of it’s Wednesday class at Nelson primary school.The class closed in march 2020 due to the covid pandemic and has been closed ever since.We were hoping to reopen at some point this […]

NIA Aikido December 2021 Grading Update

NIA Aikido December 2021 Grading Update

Congratulations to Hayley Milne, and Anna Benton, who passed their first Aikido grading and achieved the grade of 6th kyu Red belt at the Bcu Aikido club.Well done to you both.

Aikido classes are back!

Aikido classes are back!

We are pleased to announce the resumption of classes this Thursday 29th July 2021 at the Doug Ellis Centre (7.00 – 8.30pm). If possible please arrive in gi as the changing rooms and showers will be closed. However, toilets are open if you need to […]

Corona Virus Update

Corona Virus Update

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URGENT UPDATE: Temporary Closure

URGENT UPDATE: Temporary Closure

NIA AIkido Association is temporarily closing its training nights at Nelson Primary School and Doug Ellis Sports Centre. Given the concern over the corona virus (COVID -19) this decision was taken after careful consideration and with the best interests of the Association members and the […]

Congratulations to Sensei Osondu

Congratulations to Sensei Osondu

Congratulations from all at the NIA Aikido Association to Sensei Victor Osondu on being the first NIA Aikido Association student to achieve the grade of Shodan (black belt, 1st dan).