BAA 60th Anniversary Celebration

Aikidoka that attended the BAA National Course held on 6th September at the Wycome Judo Centre

On Sunday 6th September, the British Aikido Association, held a 60th Anniversary Celebration of the British Aikido Association with a Koryu focused course and National Dan Grading in High Wycombe. The course highlighted the differences between the Koryu and why they are important to retain and practice.

The sessions were taken by;

  • Bob Jones (Dai Itch)
  • Garrett Baxter (Dai Go)
  • Phil Bird (Randori)
  • Mark Aldridge (Dai Ni)
  • Mick Pratt (Dai Yon)
  • Shaun Hoddy (Dai Roku)
  • Keith McLean (Goshin Ho)
Group picture from the Bradford, Huddersfield and Wakefield clubs at the BAA NAtional Course where Garrett was promoted to 6th Dan and Robyn to 2nd Dan.

There was a grading during the course – all candidates passed, congratulations to Garrett on being promoted to 6th Dan and Robyn promoted to 2nd Dan.

Bob, Garrett, Mike, Shaun and Keith at the BAA 60th Anniversary Course