Restraint and Removal seminar in Sydney

The Aikido dojo where I train is hosting a “Restraint and Removal” seminar next Saturday or Sunday, 7 or 8 October 2006 from 11:00 am.

Sensei Thambu, who brought Aikido to Australia and founded the dojos in the Melbourne area, is widely regarded as a talented and engaging instructor. He has become well known for his Restraint and Removal seminar, which is only offered once a year to limited audiences. From their website:

This seminar brings Aikido concepts from the theoretical and places them firmly into the physical with robust and practical self defence evasion and control techniques. Ideally suited for law enforcement and the security industry, this course is open to the general public and will benefit both the beginner/novice and seasoned martial artist.

Places are going fast, so whether you’re a connoisseur of the martial arts, actually curious about Aikido, or just want to do something really cool next weekend, I encourage you to contact the dojo and sign up. (I’ve described the style of Aikido I study before — see Yoshinkan Aikido in Sydney).

The dojo is located at Level 1, 72 Wyndham St, Alexandria (just south of the intersection with Henderson Street). It’s an easy 5 minute walk south from Redfern station if coming by train; if you’re driving there’s lots of curbside parking.

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