Submitted by Ben on Tue, 01/01/2013 - 12:08
Has the Olympics inspired you to get active? Do you want to challenge both your mind and your body?
Aikido is a very modern martial art that is both non-aggressive and non-competitive with an unrivalled martial heritage. Aikido employs sophisticated techniques with full contact to neutralize attackers through body mechanics, balance and energy.
Balance is critical to Aikido and is found in every element of practice. Classes are physically and mentally invigorating, traditional and forward-thinking, disciplined and joyous.
Submitted by Ben on Sat, 15/09/2012 - 22:05
I've been looking forward to this weekend for some time and the chance to train with two big names in the world of Budo; Robert Mustard Sensei and Toby Threadgill Sensei.
I've had the pleasure of training with Mustard Sensei a few times before, so I had some sense of what his class might be like, but I have only read about Threadgill Sensei.
Submitted by Ben on Sat, 10/03/2012 - 13:55
Aikido is a modern martial art with a distinguished ancestry. Traditional aikido practice is dynamic, but non-competitive and develops balance, coordination, posture and flexibility. Sakurakan Aikido is a member of the British Aikido Federation and offers traditional aikido practice in Folkestone. Please contact Ben Forrest for more information.
Submitted by Ben on Tue, 06/12/2011 - 16:19
The mats were delivered to Hawkinge Community Centre this morning and are now safely stowed away ready for our first class on Thursday. One trolley plus 24 mats is surprisingly heavy...
Submitted by Ben on Sun, 27/11/2011 - 19:50
I'm trying out a proper new logo for the club.
I will get a better quality version done; but I think it conveys the general concept.
Feedback welcome...
Submitted by Ben on Fri, 18/11/2011 - 09:14
Classes start on December 8th at Hawkinge Community Centre and will continue every Thursday night from 8pm - 9:30pm. Please arrive at 7:45pm.
Hawkinge Community Centre is conveniently located, less than 5 minutes from Junction 13 of the M20. The centre has ample parking and full changing facilities.
Submitted by Ben on Sun, 13/11/2011 - 19:28
The club was originally going to be called Folkestone Shoshinkan Aikido to reflect the strong relationship we have with our sibling dojo Sevenoaks Shoshinkan Aikido.
However, as I sat sipping Sencha Sakura (green tea with cherry blossom); contemplating the Spring and the blossom of the 'Great White Cherry' (Prunus Tai Haku) that grows in my garden; and the blossoms of Cherry Garden Avenue around the corner; the penny dropped.
So Sakurakan Aikido it is.
Hope you like it...
Submitted by Ben on Sat, 05/11/2011 - 18:46
Sakurakan Aikido is looking for new members! If you would like to learn Traditional Aikido in Folkestone, then please contact Ben Forrest.
The more potential members we have, the more scope there is to find a venue. You don't need to make a commitment yet; just let me know if you'd like to come along and give it a try...
Submitted by Ben on Thu, 03/11/2011 - 14:43
I am on the hunt for a venue again! Thursday nights preferred. Must be able to store up to 24 2m x 1m mats on a trolley.
Please let me know if you know of anywhere suitable in the West-end area of Folkestone.
