Hallamshire Aikido Club

📢❗ *Club News Update* ❗ 📢
Our new venue for weekly classes is St. Oswald's church hall on the corner of Abbeydale and Bannerdale roads, Sheffield, S7 2DL.
Google maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/pSHiEKCoYuW8v4Li9
Training times have also changed - classes now start at 8pm and run until 10pm.
The church hall is behind the church building itself. Follow the drive around the building to find the entrance and parking at the back.

St Oswald's C of E Church, Sheffield · Sheffield Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps.

Congratulations to everyone on their successful gradings yesterday!
Great to see so many joining us on the mat and enjoying the course with George Forbes Sensei

Some days we might not ‘feel’ like going to practice. Though at times we may truly be unable to - if we are sick, injured, or have family responsibilities- don’t misinterpret, these are all legit.
However, if we simply don’t ‘feel’ like it,
- go anyway.
Some days are just about showing up.
The practice may be far from perfect, just do the best and move carefully in the moment.
There is always something to learn even if we do not ‘get it right’.
Or…sometimes we may actually discover something, epiphanies surprise us - they often come unannounced.

Discipline, consistency, showing up when we do not want to is part of committing.
Make this a foundational habit.
When motivation is low, foster the mindset of consistent action. Practice it as a discipline, use it as a steady force.
Your teacher will quietly notice your consistency.
Your commitment, acknowledged.
Showing up and being present is what underlies all significant improvement.
Become inspired by the capacity.

Remember that for long term success, it is consistency - the steady, regular effort over time that is more effective than short bursts of extreme effort and intensity.

Sometimes the best advice is simple:
Have Discipline.
Be Patient.
Just show up.

G. Breeland, 6th dan

Our last class of 2025 will be this Thursday the 18th of December. We'll restart in the new year on Tuesday the 6th of January to work off those mince pies! 🥋👊

📢❗ *Club News Update* ❗ 📢
Starting tomorrow (05/08/25) and running throughout August, our Tuesday and Thursday classes will be held at St. Oswald's church hall on the corner of Abbeydale and Bannerdale roads, Sheffield, S7 2DL. Google maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/pSHiEKCoYuW8v4Li9

Training times start at the slightly later time of 8pm and run until 9.30pm.

The church hall is behind the church building itself. Follow the drive around the building to find the entrance and parking at the back.

St Oswald's C of E Church, Sheffield · Sheffield Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps.

📢❗ *Club News* ❗ 📢
Due to refurbishment works at Brantwood, the hall won't be available again until the start of September.

More details will follow about alternative venues to see us through August but in the meantime, this week's classes will be held in *Graves Park* 7.30pm to 9.30pm. We'll meet at the entrance on Charles Ashmore road at the turning circle. Bring Bokken/Jo and suitable footwear!

Meetup location is here:

53°19'58.6"N 1°28'22.7"W Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps.

Well done to the everyone on their successful Yondan gradings today!

Thanks to everyone that came to Bramley to train. It was a really good session and great catching up.

Looking for something new in 2025? Try Aikido!

Our first class of the year is on Tuesday 7th January 7.30pm to 9.30pm, everyone is welcome!

Enjoying the weekend course with George Forbes Sensei 😊

Tonight's class (Thursday 8th Feb) is cancelled due to the weather. See you all on Tuesday instead!