A very big CONGRATULATIONS to Neil Quigley on the acquisition of his 5th dan – after many years of dedicated training and for being such a strong and essential part of the workings of the dojo: preparations for seminars, caring for injured visitors, collections at the door, instructing, hosting socials, and even accommodating senseis in his home for weekends. So, thank you, Neil, for all your generous and kind assistance over the many years – it has not gone unnoticed
The Aikido Institute of Newfoundland are very proud to announce Sensei Dermot McDonalds promotion to 7th Dan as posted by the Aikikai today, a sincere congrats to Sensei on his New Year promotion! A long and distinguished Aikido journey, well recognized in this manner.
We all feel priviliged to have practiced under Sensei McDonald, and we are sure Sensei Graham Burt would be very proud to see this moment!
Congratulations Sensei.
The Insitute hopes that all had a Merry Christmas, and would like to wish everyone a very Happy New Year for 2022. The Pandemic once again has resulting in the club needing to shutdown for a while, but we all hope to be back on the mats before too long.
In the meantime, hopefully all have a safe start to the year!
The Aikido Institute would like to congratulate Jim Sinnott for being promoted to 5th Dan – Godan.
It requires much practice and great dedication to attain this respected level, and Jim is truly deserving.
We would like to thank Jim for all of his help with club business over the years, and look forward to many more years of sharing this wonderful martial art together.
Congratulations.
A few pictures from Thursday’s practice. Great to see everyone on the mats again.
The Aikido Institute is very happy to announce that we have resumed practice at a new location at the PowerPlex on Crosbie Road in St. John’s.
After a very challenging time for all during the pandemic, we are all so happy to be back on the mats, and enjoying this wonderful art.
The Aikido Institute would like to wish all a safe Merry Chrismas and Happy New Year to you and your families.
2020 has been a significant challenge, and we look forward to put it behind us. However, the pandemic appears to be far from over, so please all try and stay safe and diligent. We look forward to the opportunity to get back to regular practice and enjoy this wonderful Art that is Aikido.
The Aikido Institute Hope all have had a great Christmas Holiday, and wish all a Happy New Year!.
Classes will resume on Tuesday January 7th, 2020. We look forward to seeing all on the mats.
The Aikido Institute would like to congratulate Marcel on successfully passing his grading on Tuesday December 17th, 2019.
Great job Marcel.
