Courses
The British Aikido Association holds various courses throughout the year which are aimed at offering a broad selection of Aikido styles ranging from Sport Aikido to more traditional styles.
May – BAA Spring School – Pensilva, Cornwall
On the weekend of the last bank holiday in May a four day course which consists of 3 and a half days of Aikido with an optional grading on the last day.
August – BAA Summer School – Sheffield, Yorkshire
The Summer School runs for 4 days (Thursday to Sunday) during either the last week of July or the first week of August every year. This course is run and organised by Bob Jones and has been running for 21 years. The course has instructors from all walks of Aikido including stars like Vince Sumpter, Frank Lord, Phil Bird, Bob Jones, Vanda Fairchild and Dave Fielding.
November – BAA Autumn School – Margate, Kent
Held in Margate, Kent this course will run for 2 days in 2010 (6 and 7 November) and will end with a grading.
Special Events / Courses
National Dan Grading – Sunday 25th April 2010 – The Sacred Heart Church Hall, Hull, HU9 3AT
BAA members holding grade of 2 Kyu and above and following either Traditional or Tomiki style. See Notice below for full details.