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Old 06-06-2006, 10:08 AM   #1
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Dojo: Northampton Ki Aikido Club
Location: Northampton
Join Date: May 2006
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What style of Aikido am I doing?

I've finally found a club that I like, taught by a (7th Dan) student of Sensei K. Williams, who trained under Kenshiro Abbe Sensei. It is part of the Ki Federation of Great Britain.

However, I'm eager to learn as much as possible and want to discover the best books, DVDs etc. as well as delve into the history a bit more. The trouble is that British Aikido seems to be - how can I put it - frickin' childishly petty in its sectarian squabbles. I just come across something that sounds like what we're doing and then I read that the guy slates what we do, or is dissed by everyone else.

Anyway, my issue at the momentis that I'm not sure what style I'm doing. If you're familiar with the guys mentioned above, can you enlighten me.

At first I thought it was Aikikai, but now I'm pretty sure that it isn't. So, is it Aiki-Budo or aiki-jutsu, or what?

thanks.
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