Full MSMAS News ArchiveSunday, 11th May 2008 MSMAS Judo Players selected to compete by Sussex County Judo This weekend at the Southern Area Inter-County Team Championships MSMAS Players will compete for Sussex County ... More news will follow.. Monday, 5th May 2008 MSMAS demonstrate & train again in Japan .... MSMAS back from Japan ... Sunday, 27th April 2008 MSMAS secure another 100% Medal success at Peterborough U20 Championships... Shelley Jackson once again competeted for MSMAS, this time in both the Junior & Youth categories, medalling in both !! Saturday, 19th April 2008 Charity 11th (Official) Meeting Of Minds Aikido Festival for Marie Curie Cancer ~April 19 Kyoshi Payne taught again this weekend at this major Annual Aikido Festival held for Charity.. Friday, 18th April 2008 'Equity in Your Coaching' awards arrive for MSMAS Instructors... The Mid Sussex Martial Arts School hosted the first of two Coach Education Courses back in March ... Friday, 18th April 2008 MSMAS in Scotland again to attend Toshiro Suga Aikido Course ~ May 31st & June 2nd MSMAS Aikidoka to attend this 2 day Aikido Course to be held in Edinburgh. Sunday, 13th April 2008 MSMAS success at BJA Sussex County Trials ~ April 13th... The 2008 MSMAS Judo Team that attended this years Sussex County Trials enjoyed considerable Medal success in both the Junior & Senior Groups... Saturday, 12th April 2008 Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th ~ 7th MSMAS Gasshuku Weekend This weekend was our ‘7th Weekend Gasshuku’, the final one in our preparation for our Team's attendence at “The 3rd World Butoku Sai’ in Kyoto, Japan later in April.... Sunday, 30th March 2008 MSMAS win 100% Medal success at the BSJA National Individual Championships .. Held at the Welsh Institute of Sport, Sophia Gardens, in Cardiff, Junior Judo Players from MSMAS took part and ALL medalled at this National Annual Event... Saturday, 29th March 2008 FREE MSMAS Junior Judo Randoori Session ~ 1000/1200hrs Once again, this Junior Judo Randoori Session was open to all Junior Judo Players from any Club, Association and/or Federation … Saturday, 29th March 2008 MSMAS receive 'State invitation' to attend Martial Arts Camp in Germany August 27 MSMAS will be back in Germany this year, this time as Guests of the State of Sachsen-Anhalt. More news later Saturday, 29th March 2008 MSMAS join 'Earth Hour' MSMAS will today "turn the lights out" as a gesture to raise awareness of a worldwide energy conservation effort called Earth Hour. Sunday, 23rd March 2008 MSMAS Medal success at HNC 'Red Belt Rumble' ~ Sunday March 23 Novice MSMAS Junior Judoka once again took part at this Annual event especially for Novice Players... Saturday, 15th March 2008 MSMAS host British Judo Association Licensed Coach Education Course The Mid Sussex Martial Arts School held a 'British Judo Association' Licensed Coach Education Course 'Equity in Your Coaching' Saturday, 15th March 2008 MSMAS Aikidoka attend Aikido Seminar with Shigeru Sugawara Shihan ... Shigeru Sugawara Shihan, 6th Dan Aikikai over 2 days in Edinburgh.... Saturday, 8th March 2008 Saturday 8 & Sunday 9 March ~ 6th MSMAS Gasshuku Weekend This weekend will be our ‘6th Weekend Gasshuku’... Sunday, 24th February 2008 Judo completes this 1st Quarter's Grading for MSMAS Students... Nearly 50 Judoka were able to Grade this Quarter .... Saturday, 23rd February 2008 'Free & Open' Junior Judo Randoori Session (1000/1200hrs) 'Free’ MSMAS Junior Judo Randoori Session at our Dojo … Everyone was welcome.. Saturday, 16th February 2008 MSMAS Aikidoka attend Aikido Seminar with Jacques Bardet ... Jacques Bardet 6th Dan, held a 2 day Aikido Course .. Sunday, 10th February 2008 Iaido Grading at MSMAS for this Quarter’s Grading 2008 The Iaido Grading at MSMAS for this Quarter’s Grading, resulted in nearly another 20 Kyu Grades being evaluated … Saturday, 9th February 2008 Saturday 9 & Sunday 10 ~ 5th MSMAS Gasshuku Weekend This weekend was our ‘5th Weekend Gasshuku’... Thursday, 7th February 2008 'AJ' gains British Judo Association’s National Competition Commission Qualification. Adrian Jackson (AJ) who acts a ‘Development Officer’, ‘Welfare Officer’ & ‘Competition Coordinator’ at The Mid Sussex Martial Arts School successfully passed the written examination for the qualification of 'Timekeeper/Scorer' with The British Judo Association’s National Competition Commission. Sunday, 3rd February 2008 Aikido Gradings at MSMAS opens this Quarter’s Gradings ....... MSMAS Aikidoka opened the Grading Results for this Quarter, with our other Disciplines to follow .... Friday, 1st February 2008 MSMAS '2008' Charity announced .. This years Charity will be Lennox Children's Cancer Fund (Reg: 1011325).. Friday, 18th January 2008 A busy start at The Mid Sussex Martial Arts School in 2008 for all ... Just a few weeks into the New Year, and any thoughts that it may be quieter for us in 2008 than it was in 2007 have been quickly dispelled... Wednesday, 16th January 2008 Where do the all these Students at MSMAS come from ? Following our 2008 Student Register update ,, Sunday, 13th January 2008 Shelley takes Silver at the Welsh Open Championships in Cardiff Saturday saw another National Medal won by MSMAS, this time at the 'Welsh Open' Championships held at The Welsh Institute of Sport in Cardiff ... Saturday, 12th January 2008 Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 ~ 4th MSMAS Gasshuku Weekend This weekend was our ‘4th Weekend Gasshuku’... Thursday, 10th January 2008 MSMAS 'Welfare Officer' gains Sport Coach UK Certification 'Welfare Officer’ at The Mid Sussex Martial Arts School certificated‘Sports Coach UK’ Monday, 7th January 2008 A quick look back over 2007 as we start training in 2008 As training this year begins, a quick look back at 2007 ... Monday, 7th January 2008 January 7 ~ Sessions resume for 2008 Although regular Sessions will resume w/c 7h January, prior to that, 2 x 'Warm Up' Sessions will take place on Sunday Jan 6 .. Monday, 7th January 2008 MSMAS Instructors for 2008 appointed .. The 2008 Mid Sussex Martial Arts School Instructors & Assistants Roll announced .. Sunday, 6th January 2008 Sunday Jan 6 ~ 2 x 'Warm Up' Sessions ~ prior to resumption of regular 2008 Sessions.. Prior to the start of our regular Sessions in 2008, two 'Warm Up' Sessions were held .. Sunday, 6th January 2008 Chester Page snatches 'Bronze' at the South Coast Mini Mons .. Unknown to anyone at MSMAS, young Chester Page snatched a 'Bronze' at the South Coast Mini Mons .. Tuesday, 1st January 2008 Annual Misogi at MSMAS As usual, Annual Misogi was held for all MSMAS Students, irrespective of discipline, age or grade. Tuesday, 1st January 2008 Responsible Travel @ MSMAS in 2008 MSMAS 'lock in' 260 tonnes of global warming CO2 ... Saturday, 8th December 2007 Saturday 8 & Sunday 9 December ~ 3rd MSMAS Gasshuku Weekend This weekend was our ‘3rd Weekend Gasshuku’... Friday, 7th December 2007 ‘On Top of the World!’ Chris Sharp, a heavyweight Judo Black Belt competitor, and Member of The Mid Sussex Martial Arts School... Sunday, 18th November 2007 MSMAS Junior becomes ‘National Junior Judo Champion’ at The British Judo Association’s ‘Junior Nationals’ Once again, The Mid Sussex Martial Arts School saw competitive Judo success.. Sunday, 11th November 2007 ‘Double Gold’ at the ‘Yellow & Under’ at BJA Sussex event ‘Double Gold’ at the ‘Yellow & Under’ as Junior Judo Players at Mid Sussex Martial Arts School, Emily Baker & Chester Page, both sweep to victory at this event. Saturday, 10th November 2007 Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 November ~ 2nd MSMAS Gasshuku Weekend This weekend saw our ‘2nd Weekend Gasshuku’ held in preparation for our Team's attendence at “The 3rd World Butoku Sai’ in Kyoto, Japan ~ April 2008”. Tuesday, 6th November 2007 International, National, Regional & County news at MSMAS A busy time for Members of The Mid Sussex Martial School at International, National, Regional & County level… Sunday, 28th October 2007 Grading success for Students at The Mid Sussex Martial Arts School Grading success for Students at The Mid Sussex Martial Arts School across the three main disciplines offered at the School. Saturday, 13th October 2007 Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 ~ 1st MSMAS Gasshuku Weekend This weekend was our ‘1st Weekend Gasshuku’ ... Tuesday, 11th September 2007 MSMAS Gasshuku ~ September 11th to 20th, 2007 Our Annual 'Free of Charge' MSMAS Gasshuku this Summer was 10 days long and held primarily to assist with the physical and mental attitude of our Students & Teachers. Tuesday, 14th August 2007 Kodokan Goshin Jutsu Course at MSMAS A Kodokan Goshin Jutsu Course was held at MSMAS on Tuesday 14 August by Dr Llyr Jones. Thursday, 9th August 2007 1st World Youth Butoku Sai 2007 ~ USA All back safe & sound from an excellent experience for all concerned.. Saturday, 28th July 2007 Kyoshi Payne to teach in Florida Kyoshi Payne accepted an invitation to teach Aikido, Aiki Ken & Aiki jo at Aikido Tenshin Dojo in Florida... Saturday, 21st July 2007 MSMAS 'Goodwill Party' ~ 1900 onwards As part of the 'send off' for our 5 Junior Students taking part in WYBS 2007, the School has arranged a Party to which all MSMAS & friends are invited ~ Live Music, 'Hog Roast' & Licenced Bar ~ Full details upon application Monday, 11th June 2007 Kyoshi Payne teaches at Aikido Seminar in New Milton, Hampshire Kyoshi Payne taught at an Aikido Seminar celebrating 40 years in Aikido for John Harding in New Milton, Hampshire. Sunday, 3rd June 2007 MSMAS with Toshiro Suga (6th Dan, Aikikai) in Edinburgh. This Seminar was held by Toshiro Suga (6th Dan, Aikikai) at Craiglockhart Sports Centre in Edinburgh and attracted Students from across the UK and as far a field as Germany. Saturday, 2nd June 2007 MSMAS Junior Judo Players take 9 Medals at Gatwick Diamond Games ! 4 Gold, 3 Silver & 2 Bronze means another 80% + Competition Medal success rate ... Sunday, 22nd April 2007 MSMAS Medal success at Sussex County Trials... Despite being one of the smallest entries ever made by The Mid Sussex Martial Arts School at the BJA Sussex County Trials, our 19 Players managed to collect no fewer than 15 Medals between them Saturday, 21st April 2007 MSMAS at 10th Meeting of Minds Aikido Festival to raise funds for Marie Curie Cancer Charity.. This Annual Aikido Festival has raised thousands of pounds for Marie Curie Cancer Charity .. Sunday, 1st April 2007 MSMAS Medal at 'BSJA 'National Individual' Judo Championships ! MSMAS Junior Judo Players were again in action, this time at the British Schools Judo Association, National Individual Championships, held at K2 in Crawley. Sunday, 25th March 2007 MSMAS Junior Judo Players score at Red Belt Rumble.. Gold, Gold & Bronze this weekend for MSMAS Junior Judo Players !! Sunday, 25th March 2007 Another Gold for MSMAS Judo YuDansha at Salisbury Open Another Gold for MSMAS Judo YuDansha at Salisbury Open where Chris Sharp demolished all three of his Opponents in just under two minutes flat... Saturday, 3rd March 2007 MSMAS Ladies attend the Brighton & Hove Women's International Day MSMAS Ladies attended and demonstrated at the Brighton & Hove Women's International Day in Brighton in company with Akemi Tanaka Sensei. Thursday, 1st March 2007 MSMAS ~ in the States again !! Yet again, MSMAS have been on their travels again, once more back to the USA ... Sunday, 25th February 2007 MSMAS Junior & Senior Judo Players attend BJA County Judo Gradings Once again, MSMAS Junior & Senior Judo Players attended the BJA County Judo Gradings held at Portsmouth and the BJA National Gradings held at The Budokwai in London, in order to test themselves in Contest for advancement in the Grades this Quarter. Sunday, 18th February 2007 British Judo Association 'Sussex County' Training takes place at MSMAS !! 'Extract' from E Mail MSMAS received from Duncan & Stuart Maclean (BJA Sussex County Men Coaches) ~ "Thanks once again for today. Duncan and I were pleased with the turn out and were impressed with your pupils enthusiasm and willingness to join in. We really like the traditions that your School upholds and the respect your students have for the Martial Arts they study. It is just a shame that other clubs that should have had players attending were not represented." Saturday, 3rd February 2007 Yoko Okamoto Sensei Aikido Seminar in Scotland MSMAS Aikidoka once again travelled to Scotland to learn and train at a Seminar with Yoko Okamoto Sensei (6th Dan Aikido Kyoto Dojo-cho) at the Meadowbank Stadium in Edinburgh. |