It Only Takes the Good Aikidoka to Stand Quietly By - For the Fraudulent Plastic Samurai to Succeed.

Tadashi Abe Sensei - 1926 - 1984.

" The Aikido I knew and learned with Osensei was Budo. Since my return to Japan, I realize that what we teach today has nothing to do with this martial art.
What remains of this art inherited from Samurai, which was formed by the founder for men. Today, it is a sport of women ! "  Tadashi Abe Sensei

Tadashi Abe Sensei began his Aikido study with Osensei in 1942, he was the first official AikiKai representative to Europe.

  Tadashi Abe Sensei and Kenshiro Abbe Sensei.

Tadashi Abe Sensei visited the UK in 1958 at the invitation of Kenshiro Abbe Sensei, he would make several visits before the arrival of Mutsuro Nakazono Sensei in 1961 and Masamichi Noro Sensei in 1962.

Deludo
If only Tadashi Abe could see senior Aikidoka  today - throwing with a nod of the head - no touch throws - breathing through their toes - Aikido Ribbon Dancing - Touching and Freezing students - Music in the Dojo - Ki Blasts -  Rest in Peace - Tadashi Abe Sensei.

Abe Sensei was a hard man in every way, he was small but powerful and dynamic. During the second world war he had trained and qualified as a one man suicide pilot of a ` Kaiten `  ( Return to the Sky ) submarine, which in reality was a glorified torpedo. TK Chiba Sensei personally told me that Abe Sensei was his hero and he told me how Abe Sensei was in preparation to go into action with the Kaiten when the war suddenly ended - Chiba Sensei said that Abe Sensei felt to the day he died that fate had cheated him of his destiny to die for his Emperor and Japan.

Henry Ellis Admin.

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The British Aikido Board Controversy Slide-Show.

The Ellis Schools of Traditional Aikido are proud of their history and lineage - Both Henry Ellis and Derek Eastman are direct students of the legendary Budo Master Kenshiro Abbe Sensei - they are also the last two pioneers from that era in the 1950s.
It is our aim to protect the early history and the names of the great teachers that created our aikido history.
The truth is important, not only for the students of today, - but for the students of the future who deserve nothing less.

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The British Aikido Board Event Presentation Programme

Reads ( pause at 7m 14sec )

" This year is a particular special event because we will be honouring 5 ( FIVE ) instructors who have served over 40  ( FORTY )  continuous years teaching Aikido in the UK. "

They are:  H Ellis ~ H Foster ~ R Reynolds ~ W Smith - D Eastman.

NOW look at the presentation group photo and the named 5 ( FIVE ) has mysteriously become 6  ( SIX ) 

British Aikido Board - Jack Poole Controversy

The Betrayal of British Budo 

The British Aikido Board Controversy Slide Show.

Documented evidence of the conduct of the UK Governing Body for Aikido.

Detailing the BAB's attempted collusion with one Mr Jack Poole to change forever the true proud history and lineage of British Aikido, from its inception to the UK in 1955 by Kenshiro Abbe Sensei.

Henry Ellis was actually Mr Poole's first teacher as one can clearly see from the large collection of photos and statements, this did not deter the BAB from proudly parading Mr Poole along-side his teacher as a `Pioneer of British Aikido` .

Imagine you are a direct student of Kenshiro Abbe Sensei and recognised by the Doshu and TK Chiba as a true pioneer of British Aikido - The UK Aikido governing body invite you to receive an award in recognition of this - As you wait to meet the Lord Mayor of Birmingham - you hear a shuffling sound - you look behind - standing there unannounced is one of your old students in line to receive the same award as a pioneer - unbelievable.You could not make this up - The BAB did.

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Four Articles - Featuring: - 1st Kenshiro Abbe Sensei - 2nd Masahilo Nakazono - 3rd Masamichi Noro - 4th TK Chiba Sensei.

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_______Kenshiro Abbe ~ ~ Masahilo Nakazono ~ ~ Masamichi Noro ~ ~ Kazuo Chiba _____

Henry Ellis 6th dan AikiKai Hombu - Co-author of "Positive Aikido". Relates stories of training with the early Budo Masters.
_______4 Articles - featuring 1st Kenshiro Abbe Sensei - 2nd Masahilo Nakazono - 3rd Masamichi Noro - 4th TK Chiba_______
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1st - Article: Kenshiro Abbe _____“Trying to Catch the Wind”_____
Click Here - AikiWeB Article - "It Had to be Felt".~ Kenshiro Abbe - "Trying to Catch the Wind".

2nd - Article: Masahilo Nakazono ______”A Man of Peace and Pieces”______
.Visit Aikiweb Click here >- Aikiweb - Nakazono Sensei Article

3rd - Article: Masamichi Noro ______The White Tornado__ .
Visit Aikiweb - Click Here - "The White Tornado" 

4th - Article: Kazuo Chiba ______Two Handsome Young Men___Visit Aikiweb - Click here Two Handsome Young Men

Henry Ellis a direct student of the legendary Budo master Kenshiro Abbe Sensei from 1957. "AikiWeb" has published 4 articles to add to their popular Ellis Amdur article collection of "It Had to be Felt" `IHTBF`.

Visit the "Aikido Articles Blog"->Aikido Articles

Aikido from 1957 - Bracknell & Basingstoke Traditional Aikido Dojos.UK - USA..
Scroll down for full details.

 AIKIDO  BRACKNELL 

 Ellis  Schools  of  Traditional  Aikido

                                     The Ellis Schools of Traditional Aikido are not associated with the Discredited British Aikido Board.

SCROLL DOWN for DETAILS  " ELLIS SCHOOLS of TRADITIONAL AIKIDO " - Bracknell - Basingstoke - History - Lineage - Videos - Articles.

British Aikido History

1955 - 2013

`British Aikido History Blog` is the official British Aikido History site - The site is dedicated to the true history of Aikido in the UK - from its inception in 1955 by the legendary Budo Master Kenshiro Abbe Sensei.  Right: Kenshiro Abbe Sensei with Ken Williams Sensei at the Hut Dojo. K Wlliams Sensei was the first British student of Aikido and assistant to Abbe Sensei.



Left: Kenshiro Abbe:                                          Right: Ken Williams.
The site is maintained by AikiKai Shihans Henry Ellis and Derek Eastman -  The last two surviving pioneers from that exciting era of the birth of Aikido in the UK at the famous "Hut Dojo"

Ellis & Eastman Sensei's are co-authors of the book `Positive Aikido` - they are proud to have their diplomas signed by legends - Osensei Morihei Ueshiba - Kenshiro Abbe - Masahilo Nakazono - Masamichi Noro - TK Chiba - Doshu Moriteru Ueshiba.

Below right: Mitsusuke Harada Sensei

Right: Henry Ellis - Mitsusuke Harada - Derek Eastman join Harada Sensei at the TK Chiba Celebration in 2006. Harada Sensei was invited to the UK in 1963 by Kenshiro Abbe Sensei - He held his first classes at the Hut Dojo. Harada had no students to begin with - Henry Ellis and Derek Eastman studied Karate with Harada, he in turn studied Aikido with them - Harada began to incorporate Aikido moves into his Shotokai Karate as can be seen in his teachings today.

Click here for the British Aikido History Blog > British Aikido History Site

Earliest known film/video of UK Aikido Demonstration - 1963.

USAF - UK Air Base - European Judo Championships.

Henry Ellis - Derek Eastman - Geoff Goodwin.
Click here  Earliest UK Aikido Demonstration Film



Visit the ``British Aikido Board Exposed `` BAB - Blog..
BAB = Bad at Budo.
For the shocking truth about this crass organisation..  British Aikido Board Exposed.



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Henry Ellis Anniversary Dinner "TK Chiba's 40 years in the UK".

Henry Ellis Sensei joined Chiba Sensei in the 1960s shortly after his arrival in the UK.

 

UK1 MMA - Rik`hammer` Ellis wins - UK1 MMA Light Heavyweight Title - Belt

  Photo - Rik - hammer - Ellis - Aikido / MMA with the UK1 MMA  Light Heavyweight Championship Belt.

Fight Science Arena - Aldershot - Sat July 21st - 2012

The Fight in Brief.Kriston Buxey really brought it on with a great opening shot that spurred Rik in to action in a fight he was just as determined to win as was Buxey. After the opening shot from Buxey Rik allowed his 18 pounds heavier opponent to push him back into the cage wall where Rik made a very effective tight `Tenkan` turn off the cage wall taking his opponent down into  `ground n pound` finishing with a rear naked choke in the 46th second of the first round.
The 46 second win should not undermine what was a battle from the bell to the end.
Rik Ellis Aikido - MMA wins in 46 seconds of the first round.
Rik `hammer` Ellis fought Kriston`hulk`Buxey for the UK1 MMA light heavyweight title and championship belt. Rik won with a RNC in a hard fought 46 seconds.
Professional photos and video to be added as soon as available

18 yr old Jay Dods Ellis made it 5 straight wins as a semi-pro MMA fighter by beating 30yr old Polish fighter Pavel Famel in 56 seconds of the first round to take the UK1 MMA Light weight semi-pro title. It was a great night for Henry Ellis as he watched his son and grandson demonstrate the Ellis family fighting spirit.

Visit the Rik Ellis Aikido MMA Blog - Click link > Visit the Rik Ellis Aikido MMA Blog - Click:

___Aikido from 1957 ~ESTA - Bracknell & Basingstoke UK ~ Estd in 1966__

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Bracknell & Basingstoke Dojos ~ Classes - Times ~ Maps ~ Instuctors Details Below
E.S.T.A AIKIDO SCHOOLS - DOJOS International Locations

Ellis Schools of Traditional Aikido ~ Dojo's Basingstoke Hq.. Hants ~ Bracknell Berks ~ Dallas Texas USA ~ Albuquerque New Mexico USA ~ Alamogordo New Mexico USA.
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BASINGSTOKE DOJO

DETAILS ~ STUDENT AND VISITOR INFORMATION.


The Ellis Schools of Traditionl Aikido Hq

Visit the Oakridge Centre website - Click here ->Oakridge Centre

The Basingstoke Dojo
Instructor - Sensei Brad Beeden

Regular visits from other instructors.

Oakridge West Community Centre
(Near Oakridge Junior school)
(Entrance via Upton Crescent)
Oakridge Road
Basingstoke
Hampshire

Location Map -> Click here

Practice Sessions: Adults (16+)
Monday 20:00 - 21:30 - Instructor = Brad Beeden
Wednesday 20.00 - 21.30 - Instructor = Mark Eastman
First & Third Friday each month 20:00 - 21:30 - Instructor = Derek Eastman

(Friday sessions are dedicated Weaponry classes.)

Contact: Brad Beeden - Tel 01256 342771 or 01256 478440
Email - Brad.Beeden@Linde-mh.co.uk

Annual membership £25 - 00 which includes members Martial Arts Insurance.

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ESTA - History & Lineage - Henry Ellis & Derek Eastman 6th dan AikiKai Hombu..
UK Aikido history from 1955`Martial Arts Illustrated`.Click ->The Long and Winding Road

Below you will find everything you need to know about both the Bracknell Dojo and Basingstoke Dojo - Times - Fees - Lineage - History - Location maps - Instructors.

We welcome both male and female beginners and the experienced over the age of sixteen. The ESTA teaches Traditional Aikido and is proud to have Sensei's Henry Ellis & Derek Eastman as the founders of the ESTA. Both teachers are the last two pioneers of Kenshiro Abbe Sensei and Ken Williams Sensei from the inception of UK Aikido in 1955.

Visit the "Aikido Articles Blog"-> href="http://aikidoarticles.blogspot.com/"Aikido Articles

The Narrated Video of the True Early Days of British Aikido

This is the Video the British Aikido Board Does Not Want its Members to See.
 

 Henry Ellis Shihan teaching at the Bracknell Dojo with Brad Beeden Sensei - Video No 1

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Henry Ellis Shihan teaching at the Bracknell Dojo with Paul Zolik Sensei.- Video No 2
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Henry Ellis Shihan teaching at the Bracknell Dojo with uke Jason Tonks - Video No 3
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Bracknell Aikido Club 1966



" Bracknell News 1966 " article on the opening of the Bracknell Dojo ->. Click here for article
The Bracknell Aikido Club was first established in 1966, in the old Victoria Church Hall, Church Road. Near The Old Manor Pub. The Church and the Hall have long since been demolished.
The dojo then moved to the St Andrews Hall which was located behind the Binfield Road Post Office.

The Bracknell Aikido Dojo ( training hall ) welcomes both men and women over the ages of 16 years to 97 yrs. We are sorry to say that we no longer offer childrens classes.

The Bracknell Aikido Club is a part of the "Ellis Schools of Traditional Aikido"

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Aikido from its inception to Britain in 1955 operated a system of coloured belts to indicate the grade or achievment of a student.This system was applied by every dojo and every student. Read the following article on the history of " Origins of The Coloured Belt System ". Click here


Henry Ellis Sensei ( retired from teaching ) and Derek Eastman Sensei started their study of Aikido in the 1950s at the now famous Hut Dojo London. Both Sensei's ( teachers ) hold 6th dan International BiranKai ~ AikiKai Hombu.
The Chief instructor at the Bracknell Dojo is Andy Lyon Sensei 5th dan.



ESTA - Ellis Schools of Traditional Aikido - and - The British Aikido Board..
Visit the BAB Blog - - British Aikido Board Blog

The ESTA is an independent organisation. We are pleased to confirm the ESTA are not members, or associated in any way with the discredited British Aikido Board.(BAB)

The BAB,does accept and recognise any - and all- `self graded`teachers without question including titles - For a fee the BAB will even issue the self graded with official BAB dan grade approved certificates, these valueless certificates can be downloaded directly from the BAB website...

BAB proudly share the"Salvation Army"" motto -"Never known to turn anyone away"!!

ESTA - History & Lineage - Henry Ellis & Derek Eastman 6th dan AikiKai Hombu..
UK Aikido history from 1955`Martial Arts Illustrated`.Click ->The Long and Winding Road

Below you will find everything you need to know about both the Bracknell Dojo and Basingstoke Dojo - Times - Fees - Lineage - History - Location maps - Instructors.

We welcome both male and female beginners and the experienced over the age of sixteen. The ESTA teaches Traditional Aikido and is proud to have Sensei's Henry Ellis & Derek Eastman as the founders of the ESTA. Both teachers are the last two pioneers of Kenshiro Abbe Sensei and Ken Williams Sensei from the inception of UK Aikido in 1955.

Visit the "Aikido Articles Blog"->
Aikido Articles

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A Selection of Old Photos of The Bracknell Aikido Dojo over the Years

More Photos will be added as and when I locate them.

Above - Rugby Club Dojo 1994

Above - Jared throwing Rik Ellis 1994

Derek Eastman Sensei with junior section 1996

2002 - Senseis Mark Eastman - Derek Eastman - Andy Lyon

2002 - Henry Ellis Shihan and Junior Assistant Ben

8th-6th-1994 - Derek Eastman Sensei - Henry Ellis Sensei on his left assistant Clinto Hawkins 

2002 - Sensei Ellis presents Ben Lennox with his award as the highest graded Junior ever in the ESTA

2002 - Henry Ellis presents Paul Zolic with his dan grade diploma and hakama