Following young Alec’s  trip to Europe to train with world-renowned Aikido teacher Christian Tissier, soon the rest of the club will have the opportunity to share the experience as he comes to the UK to teach a special seminar.
On Sunday the 19th of March, Brighton Aikikai will be hosting him for a course at the Medway Park Judo Centre, and we have an open invitation for students to attend.

Tissier Shihan started training in aikido as child in France, back in 1962, and at just 18 years old, he made the move to Tokyo, Japan, training at the Aikiukai Hombu dojo for another 7 years.

He received 7th dan in 1998, and is among the mere handful of westerners who have been given the title Shihan by the Aikikai. His courses are always extremely popular worldwide, and this one is expected to be extremely well attended.

To make the most of this popularity, the venue is set to be the excellent Medway Judo Centre. The centre boasts two large, permanent matted areas, both of which are international standard and the centre has been accredited by London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games (LOCOG) as an official pre-Games training camp venue.

This combination of teacher and venue make this a course not to be missed.

One of our club instructors has trained with Tissier Shihan many times over the years, and is often recommending that other members should do the same.

With this upcoming visit it’s hoped that many of Satomi Kai will take advantage of this fantastic opportunity to train with one of the very great teachers of our art.