Summer School 2023
Aug
27
to Sep 2

Summer School 2023

Isshinkai’s annual Aikido Summer School takes place this year from Sunday 27 August to Saturday 2 September. Taught by the Denis Burke Sensei (awarded 7th Dan in 2002), our internationally acclaimed summer school offers the opportunity for beginners and experienced practitioners alike to undertake a week’s intensive training in the art of aikido.

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Isshinkai Summer School 2020
Aug
2
to Aug 8

Isshinkai Summer School 2020

Hosted at the Isshinkan Dojo.

An immersive week of Aikido at our beautiful haven of peace in West Hampshire.  There just is no better way to start Aikido! 

Summer School is taught by our Founder, Denis Burke Sensei, and it's how he started in 1979 - by going along as a beginner to Summer School.  It's a guaranteed positive life changer! 

Even if you don't live near enough to an Isshinkai Dojo to practise regularly, you'll find Isshinkai Summer School will give you a new perspective and all the value you can carry!

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Isshinkai Spring Seminar 2020
Mar
28
to Mar 29

Isshinkai Spring Seminar 2020

Hosted at the Isshinkan Dojo.

This is the first Association course of the year, spanning a weekend. It’s a fantastic opportunity to get answers to any questions you’ve been pondering over the seasonal holidays.

This course is taught by our Founder, Denis Burke Sensei and is a fantastic way to energise the first half of your year. 

We welcome any beginners looking to get stuck into their practise to come and join us!

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Isshinkai Summer School 2019
Jul
28
to Aug 3

Isshinkai Summer School 2019

Hosted at the Isshinkan Dojo.

An immersive week of Aikido at our beautiful haven of peace in West Hampshire.  There just is no better way to start Aikido! 

Summer School is taught by our Founder, Denis Burke Sensei, and it's how he started in 1979 - by going along as a beginner to Summer School.  It's a guaranteed positive life changer! 

Even if you don't live near enough to an Isshinkai Dojo to practise regularly, you'll find Isshinkai Summer School will give you a new perspective and all the value you can carry!

Relaxation

This year’s theme is Relaxation, specifically Dynamic Relaxation Technique in Aikido.

As with every year there will be a progression through the week, so we recommend, if you can only make part of it, that you make it the first part. But, even if you miss the beginning you can be sure it’ll be worth your while.

Isshinkan will be open for arrivals during the day on Sunday 28 July with the first session of Summer School that evening from 20.00 - 22.00. Thereafter, daily morning sessions will be 10.00 - 12,00. Open Mat for practice in the afternoons and Evening sessions (except Wednesday) 17.30 - 19.30 Around this framework there will be some extras announced at short notice!

Course fees are:

Standard: £250

Concession: £200

Day fee: £60

Booking

If you’re not yet a member and want to come on Summer School, get in touch. If you are a Member, the place to pay and book is in the Members Area Get in touch if you don’t know the password.

Staying at Isshinkan: Whether sleeping inside or camping in the orchard we ask for a donation to the Andover Ki Trust of £5 per night, or more if you like. 3 Beds are also available (worth booking in advance) at £15 per night. You can book and donate with Paypal from the Members Area

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Isshinkai Spring Seminar 2019
May
18
to May 19

Isshinkai Spring Seminar 2019

Hosted at the Isshinkan Dojo.

This is the first Association course of the year, spanning a weekend. It’s a fantastic opportunity to get answers to any questions you’ve been pondering over the seasonal holidays.

This course is taught by our Founder, Denis Burke Sensei and is a fantastic way to energise the first half of your year. 

We welcome any beginners looking to get stuck into their practise to come and join us!

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Free Taster Session
Feb
5
7:30 PM19:30

Free Taster Session

Experience some of the core secrets of Isshinkai Aikido. Whether for confidence, relaxation, relationships, career success, sports performance or health and wellbeing, this session will enable you to use the power of these techniques immediately in day-to-day life, or, if you choose, to join us for further practice and turn those techniques into extraordinary skills.

This is a Free Taster Session, so all you need to do is turn up in good time to register for the Session, about 7.10 would be best, with clean loose clothing that you’ll be able to move freely in. There is ample parking at Isshinkan or nearby, and if you need a lift out from Andover Train Station, and back afterwards, just get in touch and arrange it with us by midday on the day.

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Free Taster Session
Jan
8
7:30 PM19:30

Free Taster Session

Experience some of the core secrets of Isshinkai Aikido. Whether for confidence, relaxation, relationships, career success, sports performance or health and wellbeing, this session will enable you to use the power of these techniques immediately in day-to-day life, or, if you choose, to join us for further practice and turn those techniques into extraordinary skills.

This is a Free Taster Session, so all you need to do is turn up in good time to register for the Session, about 7.10 would be best, with clean loose clothing that you’ll be able to move freely in. There is ample parking at Isshinkan or nearby, and if you need a lift out from Andover Train Station, and back afterwards, just get in touch and arrange it with us by midday on the day.

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