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Congratulations to Sensei Taylor

Congratulations to Sensei Taylor

Congratulations from all at NIA Aikido Association to Sensei Anselm Taylor on receiving yondan (4th dan) in aikido at the NIA Aikido Association’s Xmas course. He was presented with his certificate by Shihan Kevin Christie.

Congratulations to Sensei Nelson

Congratulations to Sensei Nelson

Congratulations from all at NIA Aikido Association to Sensei Graeme Nelson on receiving sandan (3rd dan) in aikido at the NIA Aikido Association’s Xmas course. He was presented with his certificate by Shihan Kevin Christie.    

Congratulation to Most Improved Students 2019

Congratulation to Most Improved Students 2019

Well done to Elijah McLeod and Danijela Vunduk on both being awarded NIA Aikido Association’s “Most improved student of the year, 2019”. Congratulations from everyone at the NIA Aikido Association.

Special Thanks to our Guest Instructors

Special Thanks to our Guest Instructors

Following the success of the NIA Aikido December event, Shihan Kevin Christie presented Sensei Tony West (Shoshin Aikido Ryu) and Sensei Mark Matthews (Turves Green Aikido Club) with Certificates of Appreciation in recognition of their excellent teaching on the course. Students, instructors and guest instructors […]

Happy 60th Birthday Shihan Christie!

Happy 60th Birthday Shihan Christie!

Happy 60th Birthday to Shihan Kevin Christie from all at NIA Aikido Association. Shihan Christie received a cake and present from students of NIA and BCU Aikido clubs. Shihan Christie also had a fabulous cake baked for him by his good friend Kim King, in […]

Aikido Grading Update – December 2019

Aikido Grading Update – December 2019

Well done to Rajveer Singh, who passed his first aikido grading on Wednesday 12 December 2019 at NIA Aikido Club, Nelson Primary School. He received Junior Aikido Grade 2 Yellow bars. Congratulations from everyone in NIA Aikido Association.

Weapons Grading Update – December 2019

Weapons Grading Update – December 2019

Well done to Victor Osondu on passing his 2nd Kyu Blue belt grading for weapons on Thursday 5 December at Doug Ellis Sports Centre, Perry Barr. Congratulations from everyone at NIA Aikido Association.

Congratulations to Lea Powell

Congratulations to Lea Powell

Congratulations to Lea Powell, who passed his first aikido grading at the Thursday class at Doug Ellis Sports Centre on 14 November. Lea received his 6th kyu Red Belt. Well done from from all at NIA Aikido Association.

NIA Aikido Xmas Course 2019

NIA Aikido Xmas Course 2019

The NIA Aikido Xmas Course and Black belt grading will take place on Sunday 15 December 10am – 4pm.