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NIA Aikido Refresher Course Grading Update

NIA Aikido Refresher Course Grading Update

Congratulations to beginners, James Franklin, Richard Jones, and Adrian Bell-Johnson who all passed their first Aikido grading and received their 6th Kyu red belts, at Nia Aikido’s weapons Refresher course on Sunday 7th July 2024. Congratulations also to Neil Stanworth who passed his 3rd Kyu […]

Danijela receives 1st kyu Brown Belt in Aikido

Danijela receives 1st kyu Brown Belt in Aikido

Well done to Danijela Vunduk who passed her 1st Kyu Brown Belt in Aikido,at Nia Aikido’s BCU Aikido club on Thursday 25th April 2024. Danijela with her NIA Aikido Instructors, Sensei Nelson, Sensei Roberts, and Sensei Taylor. Congratulations from all of us at the Nia […]

Danijela receives 3rd kyu green Belt in Aikido Weapons

Danijela receives 3rd kyu green Belt in Aikido Weapons

Well done to Danijela Vunduk, who passed her 3rd kyu green Belt in Aikido Weapon’s at NIA Aikido’s weapons Refresher course, on Sunday 14h April.Congratulations from all of us at the NIA Aikido Club Birmingham.

Late Sensei David Packer – Condolences from Kevin Christie Shihan

Late Sensei David Packer – Condolences from Kevin Christie Shihan

I have just received the very sad news of the passing of another member of our Aikido family. Sensei David Packer. Sensei Packers daughter informed me that David passed away peacefully today after a long fight against leukemia. Sensei Packer was my first instructor, and […]

Sensei Carl Roberts receives Yondan Grade

Sensei Carl Roberts receives Yondan Grade

Congratulations to Sensei Carl Roberts who after 13 years at 3rd Dan received his Yondan 4th Dan from head of association Shihan Kevin Christie at the BCU Aikido Club on Thursday 8th December.Sensei Roberts celebrated with fellow Thursday night instructors Sensei Taylor and Sensei Nelson, […]

Elijah and Sanjeev get new grades

Elijah and Sanjeev get new grades

Congratulations to Elijah Mcleod ,and Sanjeev Sharma, who both passed thier Aikido gradings at Nia Aikido’s BCU Aikido club on Thursday 22nd September 2022.Elijah passed his 4th Kyu, orange belt ,and Sanjeev passed his 3rd Kyu green belt.Well done to you both. Top picture Elijah […]

NIA Aikido Class Closure

NIA Aikido Class Closure

It is with regret that the Nia Aikido Association must announce the closure of it’s Wednesday class at Nelson primary school.The class closed in march 2020 due to the covid pandemic and has been closed ever since.We were hoping to reopen at some point this […]

NIA Aikido December 2021 Grading Update

NIA Aikido December 2021 Grading Update

Congratulations to Hayley Milne, and Anna Benton, who passed their first Aikido grading and achieved the grade of 6th kyu Red belt at the Bcu Aikido club.Well done to you both.

Aikido classes are back!

Aikido classes are back!

We are pleased to announce the resumption of classes this Thursday 29th July 2021 at the Doug Ellis Centre (7.00 – 8.30pm). If possible please arrive in gi as the changing rooms and showers will be closed. However, toilets are open if you need to […]