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Shukan News 14th November

Griffith Aikido Brisbane – learn self defence in Brisbane – northside & southside dojos If you have any contribution for the Shukan News (story, photograph, video), please send it via email to gary@garyweigh.com 1. Trapped by an Ipod This is a true story and a harsh lesson but reinforces our message that awareness is the […]

Shukan News 7th November

Griffith Aikido Brisbane – building confidence and enjoyment through martial arts If you have any contribution for the Shukan News (story, photograph, video), please send it via email to gary@garyweigh.com 1. Lifou, New Caledonia If you were wondering why words such as “Oui Monsieur”, “Bon chance” and “Mon ami” have been heard in the dojo […]

Shukan News 31st October

Griffith Aikido building confidence and enjoyment in martial arts Brisbane If you have any contribution for the Shukan News (story, photograph, video), please send it via email to gary@garyweigh.com 1. The ultimate aim of self defence This is a great short film made in Germany by Tendo dojo Berlin. The art involved is Ninjutsu but […]

Shukan News 24th October

SENIORS CLASS this Thursday evening (27th) at Nathan dojo, runs concurrently with the general class. All seniors welcome. If you have any contribution for the Shukan News (story, photograph, video), please send it via email to gary@garyweigh.com 1. Interested in a 2-hour STREET-WISE Self Protection course? Everyone welcome! No previous martial arts experience required. This […]

Shukan News 17th October

Seniors class next Thursday 27th October at Nathan dojo If you have any contribution for the Shukan News (story, photograph, video), please send it via email to gary@garyweigh.com 1. The transformation of Egbert Our roving reporter Mike found this great children’s book titled: The Transformation of Egbert : AIKIDO AND THE POWER OF HARMONY IN […]

Shukan News 10th October

Griffith Aikido Brisbane If you have any contribution for the Shukan News (story, photograph, video), please send it via email to gary@garyweigh.com 1. What does a black belt mean? In Aikido, as in many other martial arts, the first black belt level is Shodan. This designation literally means ‘first step’. It is a common misconception […]

Shukan News 3rd October

Editor: There were some very tired and sore bodies after the flying Ukemi of last Thursday evening’s senior class. Everyone is eagerly awaiting October’s class (27th). Griffith Aikido in Brisbane If you have any contribution for the Shukan News (story, photograph, video), please send it via email to gary@garyweigh.com 1. Wearing the hakama; what does […]

Shukan News 26th September

Griffith Aikido Brisbane If you have any contribution for the Shukan News (story, photograph, video), please send it via email to gary@garyweigh.com 1. Club shirts – clearing up a little confusion! There has been a little confusion in regard to sizing. The sizes on the attached Order Form are standard Australian sizes but the length […]

Shukan News 19th September

GET THROWN AROUND AT NATHAN SENIORS CLASS 29th SEPTEMBER Griffith Aikido Brisbane Aikido If you have any contribution for the Shukan News (story, photograph, video), please send it via email to gary@garyweigh.com 1. A big day at Everton Hills dojo Last Saturday was a wonderful event at Everton Hills Dojo. There were twenty-four of us […]

Shukan News 12th September

REMINDER: DAN GRADINGS AT EVERTON HILLS 10.30 am THIS SATURDAY !!! Griffith Aikido Brisbane If you have any contribution for the Shukan News (story, photograph, video), please send it via email to gary@garyweigh.com 1. One member’s day out at the William Reed Sensei Nanba seminar There is nothing like sleeping in on a Saturday morning, […]