tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30006854586229414502009-12-30T10:22:15.990ZKaeshi Ryu Jujitsu Academy is a Jujitsu club situated in Staffordshire, England. All posts are by the various instructors, edited by Chris =] To see more about the club, visit our <u><a href="http://www.staffordshirejujitsu.co.uk">Stafford Martial Arts</a></u> site.Kaeshi Ryuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04996694202148659412noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3000685458622941450.post-43782833770890101592009-10-27T12:34:00.002Z2009-10-27T12:36:59.323Z

After 10 months of being on hiatus, the second Stafford club will be reopening this Friday the 30th of October at 5:45pm for Juniors, and 6:45 for Seniors. The club will be at Staffords Gym and Tonic on the Newport Road.To also celebrate the occasion, we will also be running an open day on Saturday the 7th of November from 11am till 2pm. Anyone, students or members of the public are more than

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13127152168966856008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3000685458622941450.post-59815899507803869692009-07-14T13:32:00.003+01:002009-07-15T10:38:14.855+01:00

There is talk about a back to back competition open to all students for December. Details need to be finalised, but if you would like to know more, please contact me through the contact form on the site.

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13127152168966856008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3000685458622941450.post-87342178142073757532009-07-14T13:27:00.001+01:002009-07-14T13:27:44.068+01:00

I have finally got round to completely implementing the new News system. There should be a lot more updates from now on in. =]

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13127152168966856008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3000685458622941450.post-88312000327791353592009-06-04T18:24:00.001+01:002009-06-04T18:25:47.389+01:00

All instructors should soon be able to post straight to the site =]

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13127152168966856008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3000685458622941450.post-14443796318629447622009-05-03T18:16:00.003+01:002009-06-04T17:10:09.257+01:00

Next week is the AMA Jujitsu Groundfighting Championship in Leigh. I'll try and drag my brother along for some pictures/video. So expect a full report this time next sunday.

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13127152168966856008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3000685458622941450.post-37705598022890392112009-03-31T11:10:00.004+01:002009-06-04T17:09:03.192+01:00

I'm sure they won't mind the publicity, considering how well they did, but here is another video courtesy of Gracie Barra Sheffield at the UMA Newaza Championships 2009.

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13127152168966856008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3000685458622941450.post-62787439266972887342009-03-30T14:45:00.006+01:002009-06-04T17:07:41.343+01:00

Firstly, apologies for not posting a blog in about 4 weeks. I guess life isn't that exciting sometimes :PYesterday was my first experience of full competition fighting. The UMA (United Martial Alliance) held their annual Back-to-Back Newaza Judo Championships over in Stoke-on-Trent (originally to be held in Derby). Having had a fair few games of back-to-back at Jujitsu over the years, I thought

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13127152168966856008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3000685458622941450.post-8533075744803214752009-03-01T10:09:00.005Z2009-03-01T10:19:00.099Z

For some odd reason, I seem to be awake early on a Sunday. So I have done what any trainee insomniac does with their time, splices together videos of grown men hurting each other. This is another from the "Uke Vision" range, with the stylish head cam being modelled by Sensei Joe, and the violent pseudo-cyborg smashing anger being modelled by Sensei Rich. Thoughts etc are always welcome =]

Kaeshi Ryuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04996694202148659412noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3000685458622941450.post-12460809188614890652009-02-25T17:33:00.004Z2009-02-27T10:53:58.049Z

UPDATED!Like I promised in the last blog, we tried out a cool little idea with one of those action cams (Oregon ATC3K for those who are interested in how it performs) and here's the output.It turned out REALLY well, so I'm hoping we can try it again. The previous version did have a trial bar across the middle, but I have since had that removed.Anyway, all comments and ideas welcome.

Kaeshi Ryuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04996694202148659412noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3000685458622941450.post-81150153422802431172009-02-23T13:44:00.003Z2009-02-23T14:43:49.684Z

Hey =]It was about time we joined the ranks of the blogging masses. Now, originally, we thought "what the hell is there to talk about? We are just a lowly Jujitsu club."This was until we realised that we had a video camera or 2 at our disposal.I have been talking to various people within the club and we have spawned a bunch of ideas we wanna try out. The first should be appearing wednesday. So,

Kaeshi Ryuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04996694202148659412noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3000685458622941450.post-43764287396953029052009-02-09T12:00:00.000Z2009-06-04T17:03:41.864+01:00

New videos and pictures have been added to the Media section of the web site. Check them out =]

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This March, the UMA will be holding their annual British Open Back-to-Back Ne Waza Championships in Derby. The event is open to all styles and clubs, which means competitors from Jujitsu, BJJ, Judo, Sambo, Wrestling etc will all be taking part.The date of the competition is Sunday the 29th of March at Derby's Moorways Sports Centre. The price of entry is £15, and all fees and entries must be made

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13127152168966856008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3000685458622941450.post-84692936895354316312009-01-10T12:00:00.000Z2009-06-04T17:01:45.611+01:00

From here I will be keeping regular updates regarding the relocation of the Sports Arena Stafford Club.22/01/09 - I have been unable to find a room this week so the Friday club will not be running.11/01/09 - I have managed to book Beaconside Sports Centre for a couple weeks, Fridays, 18:00 - 19:00 for Juniors and Seniors.10/01/09 - Currently talking to multiple fitness centres about room hire.

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13127152168966856008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3000685458622941450.post-14136574117636251582009-01-09T12:00:00.003Z2009-06-04T17:00:32.947+01:00

Due to the recent news regarding the closure of Stafford Sports Arena, it is with great sadness I must inform you all that the 2nd Stafford Club will soon be going on hiatus. I have been informed that the gym is trying to relocate to a new premises, but until it has been set in stone, the club is currently in limbo. No other club is affected with this move, so you are more than welcome to visit

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13127152168966856008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3000685458622941450.post-79764884744721928092009-01-09T12:00:00.001Z2009-06-04T16:59:05.365+01:00

First of all, a Happy New Year to you all. I hope you didn't miss us too much :)Hot on the heels of last years news regarding the opening of a new club in Stoke, we will be soon opening a new branch of Kaeshi Ryu Jujitsu in Penkridge.Starting Thursday the 29th of January, a new club will be opening at Penkridge Leisure Centre. The class will run every Thursday, 20:00 till 21:00 for Juniors, and

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13127152168966856008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3000685458622941450.post-63854826870647539072008-12-10T12:00:00.002Z2009-06-04T16:57:23.818+01:00

With a recent increase in pupil numbers within Kaeshi Ryu, the timing has felt right for an extra club to start come the New Year. This new club will operate from the Tollgate Hotel, the same location as the current Thursday club. It will first open it's doors Monday the 19th of January, and will only be open to seniors.If you would like more information, please visit the Stoke page here, or

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13127152168966856008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3000685458622941450.post-6736129038760113532008-12-10T12:00:00.000Z2009-06-04T16:56:07.445+01:00

Christmas is here again, which inevitably means that the club will have to shut for a few weeks. The Beaconside club has already closed its doors for Christmas, and will reopen again on the 6th of January. For a full list of dates, see below.Stafford Beaconside Club - Tuesday 09/12/08 - 06/01/09Stoke-on-Trent Tollgate Club - Thursday 18/12/08 - 08/01/09Stafford Sports Arena Club - Friday 19/12/08

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13127152168966856008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3000685458622941450.post-86199924797151741592008-12-08T12:00:00.000Z2009-06-04T16:54:33.180+01:00

Last Saturday, a few of us travelled over to Biddulph for the annual C.K.K Bu-Jutsu Kai Christmas Jujitsu and Kobudo seminar. Overall it was a fantastic day. Shihan Ken Culshaw, Sensei Billy Frickleton and Sensei Stuart Gower, along with all the club's students made us feel very welcome.The morning consisted of a very direct and effective set of Jujitsu techniques, followed by an afternoon

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13127152168966856008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3000685458622941450.post-15627912701100298222008-12-06T12:00:00.000Z2009-06-04T16:53:45.588+01:00

Last night was the first grading of the new Stafford club, and I was very impressed with how all students performed. Sensei Rich attended the grading to ensure standards were being enforced, and he too commented on the high grade of all students participating.Results:C. Sutherland - Red Belt 8th Mon - 2 TabsJ. Scerri - Red Belt 8th Mon - 2 TabsJ. Bundy - Red Belt 8th Mon - 2 TabsR. Sahota - Red

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13127152168966856008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3000685458622941450.post-45241936100141309692008-12-05T12:00:00.000Z2009-06-04T16:52:39.493+01:00

Congratulations to all those who took their gradings last night at the Tollgate club. Many students took their gradings and achieved praiseworthy results.Results:S. Nixon - Red Belt 8th Mon - 2 TabsB. Jones - Red Belt 8th Mon - 3 TabsA. Jones - Red Belt 8th Mon - 3 TabsK. Jones - Red Belt 8th Mon - 3 TabsE. Vincent - Red Belt 8th Mon - 3 TabsP. Nixon - Red Belt 8th Mon - 2 TabsM. Wilkes - Red

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13127152168966856008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3000685458622941450.post-11241801214762464782008-12-03T12:00:00.001Z2009-06-04T16:51:47.007+01:00

his weekend the C.K.K Bu-Jutsu Kai will be holding their annual Christmas Ju Jitsu and Kobudo seminar with Shihan Ken Culshaw 7th Dan. The seminar is over 2 days (Saturday the 6th and Sunday the 7th). The price for both days is £25, or £15 for each day. For juniors the price is £15 for both days or £10 each.Quoted from the invitation, "Shihan Culshaw will be teaching a blend of modern and

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13127152168966856008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3000685458622941450.post-13877550898366605582008-12-03T12:00:00.000Z2009-06-04T16:50:42.307+01:00

Congratulations to all those who took their gradings last night. The standard was excellent yet again with some oustanding results from many students.Results:A. Wright - Red Belt 8th Mon - 1 TabL. Hough - Orange Belt 6th Mon - 1 TabD. Tindley - Red Belt 8th Kyu - 1 TabR. Moore - Yellow Belt 7th Kyu - 3 TabsJ. Stickley - Yellow Belt 7th Kyu - 3 TabsB. Nicolaou- Yellow Belt 7th Kyu - 3 TabsG.

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13127152168966856008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3000685458622941450.post-90094864635464014532008-11-12T12:00:00.000Z2009-06-04T16:49:29.053+01:00

The student shop will be working through the login within the next week. Everything will be sold at club price, and will be delivered to your regular club for collection. All transactions will be made through Paypal, and the service is being provided through MartialApparel.com.

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13127152168966856008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3000685458622941450.post-84748061070213419952008-11-06T12:00:00.000Z2009-06-04T16:43:50.256+01:00

Following discussions with Sensei Rich, the gradings this year will be held on the following dates: 02/12/08 - Beaconside Sports Centre, Stafford 04/12/08 - Tollgate Hotel and Leisure, Stoke-on-Trent 05/12/08 - Stafford

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13127152168966856008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3000685458622941450.post-83109464509080716002008-11-05T12:00:00.002Z2009-06-04T16:47:46.269+01:00

The Kaeshi Ryu web site has been in dire need of a redesign for quite some time. Finally, timing was on my side and I sat down and wrote the new web site. It's very similar to the old site, with just a few new modifications.- Everything is far more linear. Gone are the days of the confusing navigation.- The Student Login area is now easily accessible. Currently it just contains the syllabus, but

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