JUNE 13 2010
Our new TEMAA coaching badges have arrived, ranging from C5 (assistant insructor) to SC1 (senior international instructor) they must be worn on the gi on the left side beneath the club badge.
.............................................
JUNE 3 2010
Next Weekend Bushinkai Brown Belt and club instructor Ben Gaunt is attending a superb seminar with two of the world's leading Karate Jutsu masters, Terry Wingrove and Patrick McCarthy, hosted by Sensei Alan Platt. We are very pleased Ben is representing us on this course.
.............................................
Our latest Budo Workshop was held in Worksop (between Sheffield and Nottingham)at the weekend May 8th & 9th 2010.
Instructors were:
- Roger Grundy 8th Dan Kyushindo (son of Norman Grundy, direct student of Kenshiro Abbe)
- Reiner Parsons 6th Dan Renshi Niseikai Karate (Technical Director - United Kingdom Budo Federation)
- Craig Bailey 5th Dan Renshi (Aikijujutsu/Kyushindo)
- Colin Hutchinson 5th Dan Renshi Judo (TEMAA President)
- David Keegan 4th Duan Taiji Quan
- Simon Keegan 4th Dan who was awarded the title Renshi
- Ken Jaftha 3rd Dan WKF Taekwondo
And many more - a great course was had by all!
.................................................................
Budo Workshop: May 8 2010
Worsop, Nottingham
Hosted by Renshi Craig Bailey 5th Dan (Kyushindo/Aikijujutsu)
Thursday 6th May 2010. No class Ormskirk Civic Hall.
The civic hall class will be cancelled due to use as Election Polling station.
Back to normal Thursday 13th May.
Tuesday April 27 2010
Grading Examiners:
David Keegan 4th Dan
Simon Keegan 4th Dan
Julie Bickerton 3rd Kyu
Grading Passes:
Jamie Tozer 1st Kyu
Dan Sanchez 2nd Kyu
Kevin Dyke 6th Kyu
Chris McGee 8th Kyu
Graham Winstanley 8th Kyu
Monday April 26 2010
Bushinkai would like to formally recognise Shihan Jonathan Kruger as our representative in Zambia. Jonathan is a Judoka of excellent lineage who has trained and competed at international level in Japan. He does a tremdous amount for the sick and underprivileged children of Zambia and we are very proud to count him among our friends.
Read more about Shihan Kruger on the Instructors page.
Friday April 24
This Tuesday, April 27 will be a Toshu Jutsu grading in Salford
Grading panel:
Sifu David Keegan 4th Dan
Kaicho Simon Keegan 4th Dan
Sensei Julie Bickerton 3rd Kyu
Students grading:
Jamie Tozer 2nd Kyu
Dan Sanchez 3rd Kyu
Kevin Dyke 7th Kyu
Chris McGee 9th Kyu
Graham Winstanley 10th Kyu
As usual only students who have fulfilled the requisite amount of training are elligible to grade.
....................................................................
NO TAI CHI CLASS THURSDAY 18TH MARCH 2010.
PLEASE NOTE THE ORMSKIRK CIVIC HALL CLASS WILL BE CLOSED FOR THIS DAY.
This is due to a Civic centre staff Bereavement.
Class as normal 25th March.
Thank you.
Dave Keegan.
tel: 0 777 313 913 0
Bushinkai Tai Chi Club.
www.Bushinkai.Org.UK
...................................................................
News: March 12 2010
This website is currently being redesigned. New content to be added regularly
Bushinkai Tai Chi Clubs.
March 9th 2010.
Appley Bridge Class has a few places open for beginners or improvers.
Ormskirk Civic Hall as places for beginners to Yang Style Tai Chi.
8pm - 9pm Thursday evening.
December 22 and 29
Salford classes are cancelled until the New Year
Special Autumn Offer: Half Prices Classes for students at the University of Salford and Salford City College. Email kaicho@runbox.com for details
OCTOBER 17 2009
After the summer all Bushinkai classes are back up and running:
White Angel (Salford)
Metal Tiger & Spirit Dragon (Wigan)
White Crane & Black Dog (Ormskirk)
Silver Phoenix (Liverpool)
OCTOBER 4 2009
White Lion Academy is now holding classes at the Angel Centre on Chapel Street, Salford. Tuesday 18:00-19:00. Price: £5. Free parking for students. For directions see: www.salfordangel.org.uk
SEPTEMBER 12, 2009
WHITE CRANE DOJO ANNOUNCEMENT
NEW VENUE FOR WHITE CRANE CLASS.
NEW CLASSES WILL BE HELD AT: ORMSKIRK CIVIC HALL.
1 SOUTHPORT ROAD. ORMSKIRK. L39 1LN
Classes will start on Thursday 17th September 2009.
Class 1 will be at 7 pm to 8 pm.
Class 2 will be at 8 pm to 9 pm.
Note: There will be No class on Thursday 24th September due to a prior Civic booking.
Classes resume on Thursday 1st October 2009.
I have booked every Thursday evening until December 2010,
However some Civic bookings have already been made for some Thursday’s next year (2010), so we will have to work around these.
I will issue a diary in advance to let you know of any disruptions.
Thereafter we should be OK as I will book twelve months in advance, all being well.
Anyone interested in attending the Ormskirk Classes please let me know which one you wish to attend so I can work out curriculum etc.
TEL: 0 777 313 9130 Email: WhiteCraneDojo@ Runbox.com
Thanks and regards, Dave.
..................................................
SEPTEMBER 04, 2009
Tai Chi Classes in Ormskirk Lancashire will now be held at ORMSKIRK CIVIC HALL. SOUTHPORT RD. ORMSKIRK L39 1LN. Two Classes on Thursday evenings. Class One will be at 7 pm to 8pm and Class 2 will be at 8pm to 9pm.
SEPTEMBER 02, 2009
TAI CHI. New venue for Ormskirk / Burscough to be announced shortly.
AUGUST 21, 2009
Classes at White Lion and Black Puma Dojo are cancelled for summer
JULY 30, 2009
For the review of our latest Budo Workshop see: temaa.weebly.com
Grading tomorrow night
MAY 18, 2009
BLACK PUMA DOJO NEWS:
Toshu Jutsu classes taught by Club Instructor Jamie Tozer begin at Sunshine Studios on June 1. 8.00 - 9.00. Visit the Black Puma dojo website for more info: www.blackpumadojo.org.uk/
APRIL 14, 2009
WHITE CRANE DOJO NEWS
Last chance to Book!
Venue: Ormskirk School AEC.
Wigan Road,
Ormskirk.
Beginners 5 week introductory course to Tai Chi.
Improvers 5 week course to improve !
3rd sucessful year organised by Skelmersdale & Ormskirk Colleges.
Sign on half an hour before classes.
Wednesday 22 April 09.
Beginners: 6:30 pm - 8 pm.
Improvers 8pm- 9:30 pm.
Bushinkai Academy Tai- Chi Instructor: Dave Keegan.
A few places left in this ever popular Tai Chi class.
..................................
APRIL 7, 2009
See the new TEMAA website at: temaa.weebly.com
APRIL 3, 2009
Grading officiated by Simon Keegan 4th Dan, assisted by Jamie Tozer 3rd Kyu. All four passed with flying colours:
Ben Gaunt 4th Kyu Purple Belt
Dan Sanchez 4th Kyu Purple Belt
Kevin Dyke 8th Kyu Yellow Bely
Frank Bryan 9th Kyu Red Belt
MARCH 26, 2009
On Tuesday, Sifu David Keegan visited the Sun Shine Dojo to observe our new Tai Chi class. The class is being run by Simon Keegan (4th Dan Karate, 1st Kyu Tai Chi) assisted by Julie Bickerton (3rd Kyu Karate, 5th Kyu Tai Chi). Sifu introduced the class to the Yang Style 8 Form (otherwise known as the 10 step) and we also had a small demo in the 24 Form and the 32 Sword Form as well as a discussion on Ba Duan Jin and Shaolin breathing exercises. We look forward to the Tai Chi side of White Lion Academy growing, as it has with Metal Tiger Academy.
MARCH 21 2009
Bushinkai will be holding its first grading of the year at Golden Crown Dojo (Van Dangs) on Friday April 3. This will be a Coloured Belt grading. Price of grading: £17.50 (includes certificate).
FEBRUARY 12 2009
Sifu David Keegan, head of Metal Tiger Academy and a Senior International Instructor (United Kingdom Budo Federation and TEMAA) was recently invited to teach Tai Chi and Chi Kung exercises to a group of school children who are studying Chinese culture for a project. Here is his report:
"Recently I was invited to take part in Chinese cultural lessons and studies at St. Johns RC Primary School, Burscough, Lancashire by Teacher Mrs (Paula) Fitzsimmons.
Her class 2 students had been studying Chinese culture, and had incorporated this into Art classes as well. I was shown projects that had been done by the students lining the walls of St. Johns School. Everything from lanterns, Music, dragons and characters from the language.
On entering the class I was greeted by Gung Hei Fat Choy, wishing me the Chinese greeting of Happy New year.
I explained briefly about Tai Chi and the Students who were already kitted out in the St. Johns School P.E. kit were keen to take part.
The Class 2 students were given the designated class title of “Red Dragon Class” in association with Bushinkai Academy for their achievements in Chinese cultural studies.
A demonstration of Yang style bare hand form and Sword form was given to which the students were most attentive.
Then the students were given their chance to practice Ba Duan Jin, the 8 Tai Chi exercises. Given that the students were in the seven year old age range, their focus and attention to detail was second to none. They were attentive, willing to learn and enjoyed what they were doing. They are a credit to St. Johns School.
Mrs. Fitzsimmons said they were like sponges ready and willing to absorb knowledge, not only did I find this to be true of these students, but wished that this work ethic was prevalent in other schools and colleges.
I would like to take the opportunity to thank the students for their warm welcome and for their hard work and efforts; it was most rewarding for me as an International Tai Chi instructor to have taken part in this project by St. Johns School.
So many thanks to Students; Michael, Kyle, Callum, Lucy, Stephanie, Keenan, Luke, Finley, Isabelle, Natasha, Hannah, Sonny ,Andrew, Lucy, Lauren, Ross, Alex, Grace, Thomas, Callum, Inesa, Alfie, Ewan. (Hopefully I have not missed anyone out.)"
FEBRUARY 7 2009
The following Bushinkai websites are now up to date:
- www.bushinkai.org.uk (main site)
- www.blackpumadojo.org.uk (Hyde/Stockort club)
- goldencrowndojo.weebly.com (Manchester club)
- Facebook group
JANUARY 28.
WHITE LION ACADEMY
Class Timetable announcement by Simon Keegan:
This Tuesday will be the last Toshu Jutsu class at Sunshine Studios - I will be handing the slot over to Julie where it will be run as a Tai Chi class. I will teach it for a while until she's ready to take over.
Julie has injured her arm and is unable to train in Toshu Jutsu for the time-being but has found Tai Chi beneficial.
Our Toshu Jutsu class will be moved to Friday nights back at Van Dangs. Ken Dang is giving me the top floor for the whole night. The class will be 6.00-8.00 with the option to stay behind as long as we like.
Jamie will soon be opening a club (perhaps in Hyde) on a Monday evening as well - his website is now up and running.
I will make regular appearances in Jamie and Julie's Dojos.
So the week will be:
Monday (TBA) - Toshu Jutsu with Jamie
Tuesday (8.00-9.00pm) - Tai Chi with Julie
Friday (6.00-8.00) - Toshu Jutsu with me
JANUARY 26
Happy Chinese New Year!!! (Gung hay fat choy!)
The ITV tv station contacted Bushinkai and asked us to perform a demonstration of Chinese forms on the New Year show being broadcast on Wednesday (and presented by Alan Titchmarsh for some reason). Unfortunately their researcher's idea of martial arts was somersaults, backflips and cartwheels down steps. Needless to say we declined!
DIARY DATES
2009
February 21................Grading at Van Dangs (to be confirmed)
February 28-March 1........Budo Workshop, Nottingham
June 30....................Japanese Masters course (to be confirmed)
June.......................Grading at Van Dangs (to be confirmed)
July.......................Budo Workshop, Scarborough (TEMAA 10th)
September..................Bushinkai 9th Annual Gasshuku
November...................Budo Workshop, TBA
More to follow
JANUARY 6, Tuesday 2009
Class started up again for the New Year last night at Sunshine Studios (White Lion Dojo)and we have a three hour class at Van Dangs (Golden Crown Dojo)starting up on Saturday from 9.00-12:00. Download the Bushinkai syllabus on the Toshu Jutsu page and download a flier on the Classes page.
WHITE LION ACADEMY
LICENSE RENEWAL FOR 2009
The following members will automatically receive the new TEMAA Budo Passport (license book) free of charge when they renew their license/insurance. The new book has a smart green cover with the TEMAA logo embossed in gold. Grades up-to-date are as follows:
- Simon Keegan (4th Dan Karate, 2nd Dan Jujutsu, 1st Kyu Tai Chi)
- Julie Bickerton (3rd Kyu Karate)
- Jamie Tozer (3rd Kyu Karate)
- Ben Gaunt (5th Kyu Karate)
- Daniel Sanchez (5th Kyu Karate)
- Kevin Dyke (5th Kyu Muay Thai, 10th Kyu Karate)
- Garry Crosby (6th Kyu Karate)
Please can everyone bring their license first lesson back, or post it to Simon.
DECEMBER 15, 2008
WHITE LION ACADEMY NEWS
Tomorrow's lesson will be the last Toshu Jutsu lesson of the year
DECEMBER 8, 2008 MASSIVE NEWS!!!!!!!!!
We have been invited to be a part of a unique seminar featuring three of Japan's senior masters. This spectacular course is being promoted by Allan Tattersall Hanshi and supported by legendary undefeated 8x World Karate champion Alfie "The Animal" Lewis and one of the longest serving Jujutsu veterans in the UK, Shihan Ronnie Colwell.
The Japanese masters have been announced as:
Hayashi Ryuji (Uechi Ryu)
Kancho Ooshima (Shubukan)
Takada Aroki (Shito Ryu)
As soon as we have further information on this once-in-a-lifetime course we will post it here.
............................................................
NOVEMBER 29, 2008
WHITE CRANE DOJO NEWS!!!!!
November 08 saw the close of the Autumn term for Skelmersdale & Ormskirk college
3 month foundation course in Tai Chi.
From an initial cadre of 22 students, 6 students received the Bushinkai Foundation Certificate.
Colin Milnes, Barry Hale, Sue Stopforth, Brenda Newell, Jenny Whiting and Paula Milnes.
The next course will enrol 7th Jan at the Ormskirk school AEC. Classes commencing wed 14th. Jan. Beginners 6:30 - 8 pm., Improvers 8:00pm - 9:30 pm.
Course hotline for further information 01695 52300.
Westbank campus, Yewdale will be open Wed 3rd Dec 2pm - 7pm for students who wish to enrol early.
NOVEMBER 28, 2008
Bushinkai will be keeping its Manchester HQ (White Lion Dojo) at Sunshine Studios but in the New Year we will also be returning to Van Dang's (site of our former Golden Cobra Dojo) for gradings and a new monthly three-hour session which will be held on Saturday mornings. In the tradition of Golden Cobra Dojo, this centre will be renamed GOLDEN CROWN DOJO.
NOVEMBER 21, 2008
WHITE LION ACADEMY NEWS
WHITE LION DOJO:
Simon couldn't teach the class this week so Julie (3rd Kyu) and Jamie (3rd Kyu) taught the session which was also attended by Ben (5th Kyu), Dan (5th Kyu), Garry (6th Kyu) and Kev (10th Kyu). There may be another mini grading before Christmas so stay tuned.
JADE SWORD DOJO:
Julie's first foray into teaching seminars went well and we hope to have further sessions confirmed soon
BLACK PUMA DOJO:
Jamie has found a location in Hyde for the new Dojo which should be opening in the new year.
NOVEMBER 5, 2008
*NEWS ABOUT THE PRESIDENTIAL VICTORY!*
Ladies and gentleman on the historic day we are proud to announce that PRESIDENT.... Colin Hutchinson will continue his "term" as president of The Empire Martial Arts Association (TEMAA) into his 15th year in office. God bless Scarborough! :)
OCTOBER 22 2008
Last night a mini-grading was held at White Lion Dojo. Jamie Tozer was awarded Brown Belt 3rd Kyu and Dan Sanchez was awarded Blue Belt 5th Kyu.
OCTOBER 16 2008
White Lion Academy's mini-grading will take place next Tuesday (Oct 21) in Manchester. Grading will be 7.00-9.00. Regular class will be 8.00-9.00 as usual. We will also be starting a new class in Manchester aimed at Self Defence for local office workers. The Dojo name will most likely be Jade Sword Dojo.
SEPTEMBER 30 2008
The next grading is pencilled in for October 19. Only two students will be grading (Jamie and Dan) since attendance from other students has not be sufficient. If you don't train you don't grade!
SEPTEMBER 11 2008
WHITE CRANE DOJO NEWS
Skelmersdale and Ormskirk College
Tai Chi Course
Beginners/First years and Improvers classes are now fully booked for September-November 08.
Bookings for the January 09 term can be made from November 08.
SEPTEMBER 1 2008
WHITE CRANE DOJO NEWS
Skelmersdale & Ormskirk Colleges confirm next course.
10 week course for: The Ormskirk School.AEC. Wigan Road, Ormskirk, L39 2AT. Enrols Wed 10th September 08. 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm. Course Hotline 01695 523 00 Starts Wed 17th September 08.
First years/Beginners: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm. Improvers 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm.
All enquiries direct to College at above number.
BUSHINKAI SEMINAR NEWS
.jpg)
AUGUST 10 2008
Bushinkai celebrated its 8th anniversary on 08.08.08 with a Japanese meal in Manchester. For the Budo Workshop at the Dai Nippon on Saturday and Sunday we had instruction from:
Allan Tattersall (Hanshi 9th Dan) Jujutsu, Iaido (Rochdale)
Trevor Gilbert (Shihan 6th Dan)Kyokushin (Sussex)
Reiner Parsons (Renshi 6th Dan) Goju Ryu (Liverpool)
Jim Walker (Shihan 5th Dan) Jujutsu (Sheffield)
Craig Bailey (Sensei 4th Dan) Aikijujutsu (Nottingham)
Colin Hutchinson (Sensei 4th Dan) Judo (Scarborough)
David Keegan (Sifu 4th Duan) Tai Chi (Wigan)
Simon Keegan (Kaicho 4th Dan) Toshu Jutsu (Manchester)
Report and pictures follow...
BUSHINKAI SEMINAR NEWS
AUGUST 5 2008
8th Anniversary Course this weekend beginning with Japanese evening on Friday (08.08.08). Course at Dai Nippon Butokukai UK Headquarters Saturday at 11.00-4.30 and Sunday 10.00 - 4.00. Chinese meal on Saturday evening.
Email: kaicho@runbox.com
BUSHINKAI SEMINAR NEWS
JULY 13 2008 Memo from Kaicho Simon Keegan:
Can all students please try and get their names down for our 8th Anniversary Course to be held weekend of 08.08.08 at the Dai Nippon Butokukai UK Headquarters (Rochdale). We will hopefully have teaching senior Jujutsu teachers such as Allan Tattersall (9th Dan) and Jim Walker (6th Dan), senior Karate teachers such as Trevor Gilbert (6th Dan) and Reiner Parsons (6th Dan) as well as instruction in Judo, Iaido, Aikijujutsu and of course Toshu Jutsu and Tai Chi.
Congratulations to Metal Tiger Dojo for getting a very good turnout of late, especially as most students are from different towns.
White Lion Dojo (our new Toshu Jutsu Hombu at Sunshine Studios) is working out very well, in a vibrant atmosphere. Please can students try and arrive before 7.30 so we can maximise Dojo time.
I have been discussing with Club Secretary Jamie some new proposals, one of which is a monthly lesson or mini seminar lasting about 3-4 hours which will be just £10 and cover grading revision.
I would also urge all students to consider investing in weapons and pads as appropriate to their training.
Yours in Budo
Simon
WHITE LION DOJO NEWS
June 10 2008
Bushinkai's Toshu Jutsu classes are no longer held at Golden Cobra Dojo. The new White Lion Dojo will - all being well - commence one week today (Tuesday June 17, 2008) and will be held at Sunshine Studios on Newton Street.
Sunshine Studios are possibly the UK's largest arts studio and already home to various classes in martial arts and performing arts. Famously it is the centre where the winner of 'Britain's Got Talent' trains his dance moves.
The building is over 5 floors and covers over 25,000 sq/ft.
Picture of the centre from www.sunshine-studios.co.uk
May 23 2008
8th Annual Seminar announced for 08.08.08
April 29 2008
The next Kyu grading for White Lion Academy will take place at Golden Cobra Dojo on June 1 2008.
April 29 2008
Simon Keegan has been confirmed as an Affiliate of the Institute for Learning (IfL).
METAL TIGER DOJO NEWS
April 8 2008
David Keegan has been confirmed as an Affiliate of the Institute for Learning (IfL). This is in recognition of his Teaching practice in Ormskirk & Skelmersdale Colleges (Tai Chi) and his teaching (International Trade) in the Export and Freight Industry over the last twenty years. The Institute for Learning is the professional body for teachers, trainers and tutors in the learning and skills sector.
As an active participant David hopes to be involved in internal and external consultation activities and to start a special interest group for martial arts taught in schools and colleges throughout the country.
His aim is to create a distinct and identifiable professional identity for martial art teachers in the learning and skills sector. This will be over and above the excellent associations that they are already members of like TEMAA.
This hopefully will let them achieve parity of esteem with other professionals.
March 23 2008
TEMAA Website coming soon!
March 15-16 2008
TEMAA BUDOSAI IV
WORKSOP, NOTTINGHAM
Instruction in Aikijujutsu, Iaido, Tai Chi, Judo, Toshu Jutsu, Karate, Taekwondo, Kobudo and Jujutsu. Report follows....
.jpg)
SILVER PHOENIX DOJO NEWS
March 6 2008
International Women’s Week 2008.
Event: Wednesday 5th March 2008.
In the magnificent setting of the Cunard Building, (one of Liverpool’s iconic 'Three Graces'), Bushinkai were proud to be asked to stage an event for International Women’s week.
Liverpool study group leader Paul Pinnington and Tai Chi Coach Dave Keegan gave a demonstration to a packed house in the setting overlooking the River Mersey of the Tai Chi related Ba Duan Jin.
The exercises were demonstrated and a talk given on the history and benefits of these eight 'tendon stretching' exercises also known as the eight pieces of brocade, due to the value people have put on them for centuries.
Although a formal session, the ladies who attended also had a chance to practice the exercises as well, the lesson was enjoyed by women of all ages many of whom were enthusiastic and some have already expressed an interest in joining the Bushinkai study group in Liverpool lead by Paul.
Our new TEMAA coaching badges have arrived, ranging from C5 (assistant insructor) to SC1 (senior international instructor) they must be worn on the gi on the left side beneath the club badge.
.............................................
JUNE 3 2010
Next Weekend Bushinkai Brown Belt and club instructor Ben Gaunt is attending a superb seminar with two of the world's leading Karate Jutsu masters, Terry Wingrove and Patrick McCarthy, hosted by Sensei Alan Platt. We are very pleased Ben is representing us on this course.
.............................................
Our latest Budo Workshop was held in Worksop (between Sheffield and Nottingham)at the weekend May 8th & 9th 2010.
Instructors were:
- Roger Grundy 8th Dan Kyushindo (son of Norman Grundy, direct student of Kenshiro Abbe)
- Reiner Parsons 6th Dan Renshi Niseikai Karate (Technical Director - United Kingdom Budo Federation)
- Craig Bailey 5th Dan Renshi (Aikijujutsu/Kyushindo)
- Colin Hutchinson 5th Dan Renshi Judo (TEMAA President)
- David Keegan 4th Duan Taiji Quan
- Simon Keegan 4th Dan who was awarded the title Renshi
- Ken Jaftha 3rd Dan WKF Taekwondo
And many more - a great course was had by all!
.................................................................
Budo Workshop: May 8 2010
Worsop, Nottingham
Hosted by Renshi Craig Bailey 5th Dan (Kyushindo/Aikijujutsu)
Thursday 6th May 2010. No class Ormskirk Civic Hall.
The civic hall class will be cancelled due to use as Election Polling station.
Back to normal Thursday 13th May.
Tuesday April 27 2010
Grading Examiners:
David Keegan 4th Dan
Simon Keegan 4th Dan
Julie Bickerton 3rd Kyu
Grading Passes:
Jamie Tozer 1st Kyu
Dan Sanchez 2nd Kyu
Kevin Dyke 6th Kyu
Chris McGee 8th Kyu
Graham Winstanley 8th Kyu
Monday April 26 2010
Bushinkai would like to formally recognise Shihan Jonathan Kruger as our representative in Zambia. Jonathan is a Judoka of excellent lineage who has trained and competed at international level in Japan. He does a tremdous amount for the sick and underprivileged children of Zambia and we are very proud to count him among our friends.
Read more about Shihan Kruger on the Instructors page.
Friday April 24
This Tuesday, April 27 will be a Toshu Jutsu grading in Salford
Grading panel:
Sifu David Keegan 4th Dan
Kaicho Simon Keegan 4th Dan
Sensei Julie Bickerton 3rd Kyu
Students grading:
Jamie Tozer 2nd Kyu
Dan Sanchez 3rd Kyu
Kevin Dyke 7th Kyu
Chris McGee 9th Kyu
Graham Winstanley 10th Kyu
As usual only students who have fulfilled the requisite amount of training are elligible to grade.
....................................................................
NO TAI CHI CLASS THURSDAY 18TH MARCH 2010.
PLEASE NOTE THE ORMSKIRK CIVIC HALL CLASS WILL BE CLOSED FOR THIS DAY.
This is due to a Civic centre staff Bereavement.
Class as normal 25th March.
Thank you.
Dave Keegan.
tel: 0 777 313 913 0
Bushinkai Tai Chi Club.
www.Bushinkai.Org.UK
...................................................................
News: March 12 2010
This website is currently being redesigned. New content to be added regularly
Bushinkai Tai Chi Clubs.
March 9th 2010.
Appley Bridge Class has a few places open for beginners or improvers.
Ormskirk Civic Hall as places for beginners to Yang Style Tai Chi.
8pm - 9pm Thursday evening.
December 22 and 29
Salford classes are cancelled until the New Year
Special Autumn Offer: Half Prices Classes for students at the University of Salford and Salford City College. Email kaicho@runbox.com for details
OCTOBER 17 2009
After the summer all Bushinkai classes are back up and running:
White Angel (Salford)
Metal Tiger & Spirit Dragon (Wigan)
White Crane & Black Dog (Ormskirk)
Silver Phoenix (Liverpool)
OCTOBER 4 2009
White Lion Academy is now holding classes at the Angel Centre on Chapel Street, Salford. Tuesday 18:00-19:00. Price: £5. Free parking for students. For directions see: www.salfordangel.org.uk
SEPTEMBER 12, 2009
WHITE CRANE DOJO ANNOUNCEMENT
NEW VENUE FOR WHITE CRANE CLASS.
NEW CLASSES WILL BE HELD AT: ORMSKIRK CIVIC HALL.
1 SOUTHPORT ROAD. ORMSKIRK. L39 1LN
Classes will start on Thursday 17th September 2009.
Class 1 will be at 7 pm to 8 pm.
Class 2 will be at 8 pm to 9 pm.
Note: There will be No class on Thursday 24th September due to a prior Civic booking.
Classes resume on Thursday 1st October 2009.
I have booked every Thursday evening until December 2010,
However some Civic bookings have already been made for some Thursday’s next year (2010), so we will have to work around these.
I will issue a diary in advance to let you know of any disruptions.
Thereafter we should be OK as I will book twelve months in advance, all being well.
Anyone interested in attending the Ormskirk Classes please let me know which one you wish to attend so I can work out curriculum etc.
TEL: 0 777 313 9130 Email: WhiteCraneDojo@ Runbox.com
Thanks and regards, Dave.
..................................................
SEPTEMBER 04, 2009
Tai Chi Classes in Ormskirk Lancashire will now be held at ORMSKIRK CIVIC HALL. SOUTHPORT RD. ORMSKIRK L39 1LN. Two Classes on Thursday evenings. Class One will be at 7 pm to 8pm and Class 2 will be at 8pm to 9pm.
SEPTEMBER 02, 2009
TAI CHI. New venue for Ormskirk / Burscough to be announced shortly.
AUGUST 21, 2009
Classes at White Lion and Black Puma Dojo are cancelled for summer
JULY 30, 2009
For the review of our latest Budo Workshop see: temaa.weebly.com
Grading tomorrow night
MAY 18, 2009
BLACK PUMA DOJO NEWS:
Toshu Jutsu classes taught by Club Instructor Jamie Tozer begin at Sunshine Studios on June 1. 8.00 - 9.00. Visit the Black Puma dojo website for more info: www.blackpumadojo.org.uk/
APRIL 14, 2009
WHITE CRANE DOJO NEWS
Last chance to Book!
Venue: Ormskirk School AEC.
Wigan Road,
Ormskirk.
Beginners 5 week introductory course to Tai Chi.
Improvers 5 week course to improve !
3rd sucessful year organised by Skelmersdale & Ormskirk Colleges.
Sign on half an hour before classes.
Wednesday 22 April 09.
Beginners: 6:30 pm - 8 pm.
Improvers 8pm- 9:30 pm.
Bushinkai Academy Tai- Chi Instructor: Dave Keegan.
A few places left in this ever popular Tai Chi class.
..................................
APRIL 7, 2009
See the new TEMAA website at: temaa.weebly.com
APRIL 3, 2009
Grading officiated by Simon Keegan 4th Dan, assisted by Jamie Tozer 3rd Kyu. All four passed with flying colours:
Ben Gaunt 4th Kyu Purple Belt
Dan Sanchez 4th Kyu Purple Belt
Kevin Dyke 8th Kyu Yellow Bely
Frank Bryan 9th Kyu Red Belt
MARCH 26, 2009
On Tuesday, Sifu David Keegan visited the Sun Shine Dojo to observe our new Tai Chi class. The class is being run by Simon Keegan (4th Dan Karate, 1st Kyu Tai Chi) assisted by Julie Bickerton (3rd Kyu Karate, 5th Kyu Tai Chi). Sifu introduced the class to the Yang Style 8 Form (otherwise known as the 10 step) and we also had a small demo in the 24 Form and the 32 Sword Form as well as a discussion on Ba Duan Jin and Shaolin breathing exercises. We look forward to the Tai Chi side of White Lion Academy growing, as it has with Metal Tiger Academy.
MARCH 21 2009
Bushinkai will be holding its first grading of the year at Golden Crown Dojo (Van Dangs) on Friday April 3. This will be a Coloured Belt grading. Price of grading: £17.50 (includes certificate).
FEBRUARY 12 2009
Sifu David Keegan, head of Metal Tiger Academy and a Senior International Instructor (United Kingdom Budo Federation and TEMAA) was recently invited to teach Tai Chi and Chi Kung exercises to a group of school children who are studying Chinese culture for a project. Here is his report:
"Recently I was invited to take part in Chinese cultural lessons and studies at St. Johns RC Primary School, Burscough, Lancashire by Teacher Mrs (Paula) Fitzsimmons.
Her class 2 students had been studying Chinese culture, and had incorporated this into Art classes as well. I was shown projects that had been done by the students lining the walls of St. Johns School. Everything from lanterns, Music, dragons and characters from the language.
On entering the class I was greeted by Gung Hei Fat Choy, wishing me the Chinese greeting of Happy New year.
I explained briefly about Tai Chi and the Students who were already kitted out in the St. Johns School P.E. kit were keen to take part.
The Class 2 students were given the designated class title of “Red Dragon Class” in association with Bushinkai Academy for their achievements in Chinese cultural studies.
A demonstration of Yang style bare hand form and Sword form was given to which the students were most attentive.
Then the students were given their chance to practice Ba Duan Jin, the 8 Tai Chi exercises. Given that the students were in the seven year old age range, their focus and attention to detail was second to none. They were attentive, willing to learn and enjoyed what they were doing. They are a credit to St. Johns School.
Mrs. Fitzsimmons said they were like sponges ready and willing to absorb knowledge, not only did I find this to be true of these students, but wished that this work ethic was prevalent in other schools and colleges.
I would like to take the opportunity to thank the students for their warm welcome and for their hard work and efforts; it was most rewarding for me as an International Tai Chi instructor to have taken part in this project by St. Johns School.
So many thanks to Students; Michael, Kyle, Callum, Lucy, Stephanie, Keenan, Luke, Finley, Isabelle, Natasha, Hannah, Sonny ,Andrew, Lucy, Lauren, Ross, Alex, Grace, Thomas, Callum, Inesa, Alfie, Ewan. (Hopefully I have not missed anyone out.)"
FEBRUARY 7 2009
The following Bushinkai websites are now up to date:
- www.bushinkai.org.uk (main site)
- www.blackpumadojo.org.uk (Hyde/Stockort club)
- goldencrowndojo.weebly.com (Manchester club)
- Facebook group
JANUARY 28.
WHITE LION ACADEMY
Class Timetable announcement by Simon Keegan:
This Tuesday will be the last Toshu Jutsu class at Sunshine Studios - I will be handing the slot over to Julie where it will be run as a Tai Chi class. I will teach it for a while until she's ready to take over.
Julie has injured her arm and is unable to train in Toshu Jutsu for the time-being but has found Tai Chi beneficial.
Our Toshu Jutsu class will be moved to Friday nights back at Van Dangs. Ken Dang is giving me the top floor for the whole night. The class will be 6.00-8.00 with the option to stay behind as long as we like.
Jamie will soon be opening a club (perhaps in Hyde) on a Monday evening as well - his website is now up and running.
I will make regular appearances in Jamie and Julie's Dojos.
So the week will be:
Monday (TBA) - Toshu Jutsu with Jamie
Tuesday (8.00-9.00pm) - Tai Chi with Julie
Friday (6.00-8.00) - Toshu Jutsu with me
JANUARY 26
Happy Chinese New Year!!! (Gung hay fat choy!)
The ITV tv station contacted Bushinkai and asked us to perform a demonstration of Chinese forms on the New Year show being broadcast on Wednesday (and presented by Alan Titchmarsh for some reason). Unfortunately their researcher's idea of martial arts was somersaults, backflips and cartwheels down steps. Needless to say we declined!
DIARY DATES
2009
February 21................Grading at Van Dangs (to be confirmed)
February 28-March 1........Budo Workshop, Nottingham
June 30....................Japanese Masters course (to be confirmed)
June.......................Grading at Van Dangs (to be confirmed)
July.......................Budo Workshop, Scarborough (TEMAA 10th)
September..................Bushinkai 9th Annual Gasshuku
November...................Budo Workshop, TBA
More to follow
JANUARY 6, Tuesday 2009
Class started up again for the New Year last night at Sunshine Studios (White Lion Dojo)and we have a three hour class at Van Dangs (Golden Crown Dojo)starting up on Saturday from 9.00-12:00. Download the Bushinkai syllabus on the Toshu Jutsu page and download a flier on the Classes page.
WHITE LION ACADEMY
LICENSE RENEWAL FOR 2009
The following members will automatically receive the new TEMAA Budo Passport (license book) free of charge when they renew their license/insurance. The new book has a smart green cover with the TEMAA logo embossed in gold. Grades up-to-date are as follows:
- Simon Keegan (4th Dan Karate, 2nd Dan Jujutsu, 1st Kyu Tai Chi)
- Julie Bickerton (3rd Kyu Karate)
- Jamie Tozer (3rd Kyu Karate)
- Ben Gaunt (5th Kyu Karate)
- Daniel Sanchez (5th Kyu Karate)
- Kevin Dyke (5th Kyu Muay Thai, 10th Kyu Karate)
- Garry Crosby (6th Kyu Karate)
Please can everyone bring their license first lesson back, or post it to Simon.
DECEMBER 15, 2008
WHITE LION ACADEMY NEWS
Tomorrow's lesson will be the last Toshu Jutsu lesson of the year
DECEMBER 8, 2008 MASSIVE NEWS!!!!!!!!!
We have been invited to be a part of a unique seminar featuring three of Japan's senior masters. This spectacular course is being promoted by Allan Tattersall Hanshi and supported by legendary undefeated 8x World Karate champion Alfie "The Animal" Lewis and one of the longest serving Jujutsu veterans in the UK, Shihan Ronnie Colwell.
The Japanese masters have been announced as:
Hayashi Ryuji (Uechi Ryu)
Kancho Ooshima (Shubukan)
Takada Aroki (Shito Ryu)
As soon as we have further information on this once-in-a-lifetime course we will post it here.
............................................................
NOVEMBER 29, 2008
WHITE CRANE DOJO NEWS!!!!!
November 08 saw the close of the Autumn term for Skelmersdale & Ormskirk college
3 month foundation course in Tai Chi.
From an initial cadre of 22 students, 6 students received the Bushinkai Foundation Certificate.
Colin Milnes, Barry Hale, Sue Stopforth, Brenda Newell, Jenny Whiting and Paula Milnes.
The next course will enrol 7th Jan at the Ormskirk school AEC. Classes commencing wed 14th. Jan. Beginners 6:30 - 8 pm., Improvers 8:00pm - 9:30 pm.
Course hotline for further information 01695 52300.
Westbank campus, Yewdale will be open Wed 3rd Dec 2pm - 7pm for students who wish to enrol early.
NOVEMBER 28, 2008
Bushinkai will be keeping its Manchester HQ (White Lion Dojo) at Sunshine Studios but in the New Year we will also be returning to Van Dang's (site of our former Golden Cobra Dojo) for gradings and a new monthly three-hour session which will be held on Saturday mornings. In the tradition of Golden Cobra Dojo, this centre will be renamed GOLDEN CROWN DOJO.
NOVEMBER 21, 2008
WHITE LION ACADEMY NEWS
WHITE LION DOJO:
Simon couldn't teach the class this week so Julie (3rd Kyu) and Jamie (3rd Kyu) taught the session which was also attended by Ben (5th Kyu), Dan (5th Kyu), Garry (6th Kyu) and Kev (10th Kyu). There may be another mini grading before Christmas so stay tuned.
JADE SWORD DOJO:
Julie's first foray into teaching seminars went well and we hope to have further sessions confirmed soon
BLACK PUMA DOJO:
Jamie has found a location in Hyde for the new Dojo which should be opening in the new year.
NOVEMBER 5, 2008
*NEWS ABOUT THE PRESIDENTIAL VICTORY!*
Ladies and gentleman on the historic day we are proud to announce that PRESIDENT.... Colin Hutchinson will continue his "term" as president of The Empire Martial Arts Association (TEMAA) into his 15th year in office. God bless Scarborough! :)
OCTOBER 22 2008
Last night a mini-grading was held at White Lion Dojo. Jamie Tozer was awarded Brown Belt 3rd Kyu and Dan Sanchez was awarded Blue Belt 5th Kyu.
OCTOBER 16 2008
White Lion Academy's mini-grading will take place next Tuesday (Oct 21) in Manchester. Grading will be 7.00-9.00. Regular class will be 8.00-9.00 as usual. We will also be starting a new class in Manchester aimed at Self Defence for local office workers. The Dojo name will most likely be Jade Sword Dojo.
SEPTEMBER 30 2008
The next grading is pencilled in for October 19. Only two students will be grading (Jamie and Dan) since attendance from other students has not be sufficient. If you don't train you don't grade!
SEPTEMBER 11 2008
WHITE CRANE DOJO NEWS
Skelmersdale and Ormskirk College
Tai Chi Course
Beginners/First years and Improvers classes are now fully booked for September-November 08.
Bookings for the January 09 term can be made from November 08.
SEPTEMBER 1 2008
WHITE CRANE DOJO NEWS
Skelmersdale & Ormskirk Colleges confirm next course.
10 week course for: The Ormskirk School.AEC. Wigan Road, Ormskirk, L39 2AT. Enrols Wed 10th September 08. 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm. Course Hotline 01695 523 00 Starts Wed 17th September 08.
First years/Beginners: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm. Improvers 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm.
All enquiries direct to College at above number.
BUSHINKAI SEMINAR NEWS
AUGUST 10 2008
Bushinkai celebrated its 8th anniversary on 08.08.08 with a Japanese meal in Manchester. For the Budo Workshop at the Dai Nippon on Saturday and Sunday we had instruction from:
Allan Tattersall (Hanshi 9th Dan) Jujutsu, Iaido (Rochdale)
Trevor Gilbert (Shihan 6th Dan)Kyokushin (Sussex)
Reiner Parsons (Renshi 6th Dan) Goju Ryu (Liverpool)
Jim Walker (Shihan 5th Dan) Jujutsu (Sheffield)
Craig Bailey (Sensei 4th Dan) Aikijujutsu (Nottingham)
Colin Hutchinson (Sensei 4th Dan) Judo (Scarborough)
David Keegan (Sifu 4th Duan) Tai Chi (Wigan)
Simon Keegan (Kaicho 4th Dan) Toshu Jutsu (Manchester)
Report and pictures follow...
BUSHINKAI SEMINAR NEWS
AUGUST 5 2008
8th Anniversary Course this weekend beginning with Japanese evening on Friday (08.08.08). Course at Dai Nippon Butokukai UK Headquarters Saturday at 11.00-4.30 and Sunday 10.00 - 4.00. Chinese meal on Saturday evening.
Email: kaicho@runbox.com
BUSHINKAI SEMINAR NEWS
JULY 13 2008 Memo from Kaicho Simon Keegan:
Can all students please try and get their names down for our 8th Anniversary Course to be held weekend of 08.08.08 at the Dai Nippon Butokukai UK Headquarters (Rochdale). We will hopefully have teaching senior Jujutsu teachers such as Allan Tattersall (9th Dan) and Jim Walker (6th Dan), senior Karate teachers such as Trevor Gilbert (6th Dan) and Reiner Parsons (6th Dan) as well as instruction in Judo, Iaido, Aikijujutsu and of course Toshu Jutsu and Tai Chi.
Congratulations to Metal Tiger Dojo for getting a very good turnout of late, especially as most students are from different towns.
White Lion Dojo (our new Toshu Jutsu Hombu at Sunshine Studios) is working out very well, in a vibrant atmosphere. Please can students try and arrive before 7.30 so we can maximise Dojo time.
I have been discussing with Club Secretary Jamie some new proposals, one of which is a monthly lesson or mini seminar lasting about 3-4 hours which will be just £10 and cover grading revision.
I would also urge all students to consider investing in weapons and pads as appropriate to their training.
Yours in Budo
Simon
WHITE LION DOJO NEWS
June 10 2008
Bushinkai's Toshu Jutsu classes are no longer held at Golden Cobra Dojo. The new White Lion Dojo will - all being well - commence one week today (Tuesday June 17, 2008) and will be held at Sunshine Studios on Newton Street.
Sunshine Studios are possibly the UK's largest arts studio and already home to various classes in martial arts and performing arts. Famously it is the centre where the winner of 'Britain's Got Talent' trains his dance moves.
The building is over 5 floors and covers over 25,000 sq/ft.
Picture of the centre from www.sunshine-studios.co.uk
May 23 2008
8th Annual Seminar announced for 08.08.08
April 29 2008
The next Kyu grading for White Lion Academy will take place at Golden Cobra Dojo on June 1 2008.
April 29 2008
Simon Keegan has been confirmed as an Affiliate of the Institute for Learning (IfL).
METAL TIGER DOJO NEWS
April 8 2008
David Keegan has been confirmed as an Affiliate of the Institute for Learning (IfL). This is in recognition of his Teaching practice in Ormskirk & Skelmersdale Colleges (Tai Chi) and his teaching (International Trade) in the Export and Freight Industry over the last twenty years. The Institute for Learning is the professional body for teachers, trainers and tutors in the learning and skills sector.
As an active participant David hopes to be involved in internal and external consultation activities and to start a special interest group for martial arts taught in schools and colleges throughout the country.
His aim is to create a distinct and identifiable professional identity for martial art teachers in the learning and skills sector. This will be over and above the excellent associations that they are already members of like TEMAA.
This hopefully will let them achieve parity of esteem with other professionals.
March 23 2008
TEMAA Website coming soon!
March 15-16 2008
TEMAA BUDOSAI IV
WORKSOP, NOTTINGHAM
Instruction in Aikijujutsu, Iaido, Tai Chi, Judo, Toshu Jutsu, Karate, Taekwondo, Kobudo and Jujutsu. Report follows....
SILVER PHOENIX DOJO NEWS
March 6 2008
International Women’s Week 2008.
Event: Wednesday 5th March 2008.
In the magnificent setting of the Cunard Building, (one of Liverpool’s iconic 'Three Graces'), Bushinkai were proud to be asked to stage an event for International Women’s week.
Liverpool study group leader Paul Pinnington and Tai Chi Coach Dave Keegan gave a demonstration to a packed house in the setting overlooking the River Mersey of the Tai Chi related Ba Duan Jin.
The exercises were demonstrated and a talk given on the history and benefits of these eight 'tendon stretching' exercises also known as the eight pieces of brocade, due to the value people have put on them for centuries.
Although a formal session, the ladies who attended also had a chance to practice the exercises as well, the lesson was enjoyed by women of all ages many of whom were enthusiastic and some have already expressed an interest in joining the Bushinkai study group in Liverpool lead by Paul.