From the monthly archives:

April 2009

Code of conduct for Members & Dojo Etiquette

April 18, 2009

December 2004 Amended 1 May 2009 TAR is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all its members. The club believes that it is important that members, coaches, administrators and parents associated with the club should, at all times, show respect and understanding for the safety and welfare of others. Therefore, members are [...]

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Constitution

April 18, 2009

COPY OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE TRADITIONAL AIKIDO RYU December 2004 Revised 14 May 2009 (Agreed at AGM 14 May 2009) OBJECTIVES 1.1. The organisation will be known as the Traditional Aikido Ryu (TAR) 1.2. The object of the TAR is to be an organization which provides collective support activities for Ashford Aikido Club (AAC)  [...]

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What is Aikido?

April 18, 2009

Aikido is a Japanese martial art. Aikido translates as “the Way of unifying with life energy” or as “the Way of harmonious spirit.” Its goal is to create an art you could use to defend yourself while also protecting your attacker from injury. Skilled Aikido practitioners can blend into an attacker’s motion to either dissipate [...]

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