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Thursday 19 November 2009

The Origins of the Coloured Belt System in the UK.

There has been many discussions and several articles written on the subject of wearing coloured belts in the Martial Arts as we still do in the Ellis Schools of Traditional Aikido. This article is by Ellis Sensei.
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Origins of the Coloured Belt System in the UK

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The Betrayal of British Aikido History

Click photo for expose on ` - Martial Arts Encyclopedia ` - [accessed over 195,830 times] The Charlatan - Mr Jack Poole and the discredited British Aikido Board jointly conspired to change not only the legacy left by the late Budo Master Kenshiro Abbe Sensei but also the UK history of Aikido - Karate - Kendo and Judo - This fraudulent conduct is also exposed on the following blogs ```British Aikido Board Exposed Blog ``` - - ``` Jack Poole Aikido Controversy Blog ``- What makes this whole disgusting and disgraceful story of fraud and deceit of genuine Aikidoka of today and in the future, is the amount of people who despite the `proven facts ` were prepared to attempt to support not only Mr Poole but also the disgusting sham - maybe it was simply misguided loyalty - or maybe it was to protect their dubious grades ? - or perhaps it is both ? Kenshiro Abbe often said " No Matter your pretense, you are what you are and no more ".

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"British Aikido History" This new book tells the history of Aikido from its 1955 earliest UK origins, old photos - stories - anecdotes - interviews - This book by two of the last surviving pioneers Henry Ellis and Derek Eastman, their personal stories and reminiscences will give the reader a taste of the atmosphere of those days when Aikido was virtually unknown to the western world.

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I am pleased to inform all genuine students of the martial arts of two new books released by ``Amazon Publishing ` 28th August 2020 . Click link:

Founding of JuJutsu - Judo & Aikido in the UK

From 1870 to 1970. The book is co-authored by A Rashid - H Ellis and D Eastman.

This is a thoroughly researched book with many great stories and items of interest. The book is published by ` Amazon Publishing ` ISBN 9798675233212.... £3-83p

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True stories of first hand training with the early masters.

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True story " There we were -Two Handsome Young Men "

Henry Ellis Shihan co-author of " Positive Aikido " - direct student of Kenshiro Abbe Sensei tells of his early days as personal assistant and student to Ken Williams Sensei 1957 - 1967 and assistant to TK Chiba Shihan from 1967 - 1972.

Click here - Two Handsome Young Men

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Masamichi Noro Sensei .

True story - The White Tornado `

Henry Ellis tells of the early training with M Noro Sensei.

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Kenshiro Abbe Sensei.

True story " Trying to Catch The Wind "

Henry Ellis tells of the early training with the legendary Budo Master Kenshiro Abbe.

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Mutsuro `Masahilo ` Nakazono Sensei

Henry Ellis tells of his time with the first Japanese Aikido master invited to the UK by Kenshiro Abbe Sensei.

Click here for " A Man of Peace and Pieces ".

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Martial Arts Encyclopedia .

Jack Poole and the British Aikido Board Controversy

A sad but true factual story that is now a part of UK Aikido recorded shameful history.

Click here for > Martial Arts Encyclopedia

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`Positive Aikido` a perfect `Traditional ` Gift

Available on Amazon USA & UK - Positive Aikido a true story of Traditional Aikido from its 1950s UK origins with the Budo legend Kenshiro Abbe Sensei. The book written by direct students Henry Ellis Shihan and Derek Eastman Shihan authored by senior USA news editor and student Dave Rogers Sensei. If you are looking for a factual traditional experience ? then this book is for you, then again, if your choice is fantasy Aikido, such as floating around the universe with a touch of magic Ki ? be warned this book is not for you, keep your money or put your money in a charity box. Happy reading – regards Henry Ellis

Rik Ellis - Henry Ellis - Jay Dods Ellis

Aikido and MMA ~ The early Aikido as taught by Kenshiro Abbe Sensei included kicking and punching - atemi - Rik Ellis UK1 Light Heavyweight Champion - Henry Ellis Shihan - 18 yr old Jay Dods Ellis UK1 Lightweight champion - 1st - June - 2013 Jay knocked out Gary Kewley in the first round in 17 seconds with an Aikido high head kick at the UCMMA - Troxy London - Jay's record is now 10 wins - 0 draws - 1 loss. ~ Rik Ellis has won all his fights todate in the first round ~ Jay has won 8 out of 10 fights in the first round.

Comical Ki Quotes

1 - Sensei : " I will teach you all to breath through your toes ! " ( Not with those feet you won't )

2 - Sensei: " My Jo is my friend and my dancing partner ". ( take care doing the Twist )

3 - Sensei: " Aikido is not a Martial Art, it is three exercises". (Years training hard, could have used a Wi i? )

4 - Sensei: " Ki Aikido with ribbons develops movement ". ( So does a Laxative ).

5 - Sensei: " I could feel the change...it was like my finger came alive...and i could see and feel clearer.. ( EUREKA ~ OMG ).

6 - Student: I shouted, projecting my Ki straight through the childs head, coming out the other side. ( Nutter ).

7 - Sensei: In a hostile situation, I would give a stern look, I would say " I don't want to fight, but I will if I need to "..(Conversation 10 seconds-KO recovery 30 min).

8 - Sensei: This Hall is too small, I usually make 40ft Ki throws. (Another nutter ).

9 - Sensei: Aikido to music develops harmonious movement. ( Got another Laxative ? ).

10 - Student: My teacher can look and knock you over at 20yds. ( Reminds me of the wife ).

11 - Sensei: The first duty of an Aikidoka is to protect their assailant ( too many nutters ).

12 - Sensei: Where ever the head goes the body follows..( is there an alterative ? I hope not ?)

13: Sensei: Aikido can reconcile the world..( where Jesus - Mohammed and Toni Bliar have failed ? ).

My favourite.

14: Sensei: if you're stuck in a fight, let them do the work, step away, and watch them look ridiculous. ( Spoken like a true Aikidoka )

I KnowJack !

Below is an email recently received from a student who was also a beginner with Mr Poole in my dojo in 1968.

Received: Friday, August 27, 2010 6:47 PM

Subject: History From Slough And Bracknell Dojos.

Attention: Sensei Henry Ellis Sensei

My name is Gilmartin, I was one of your students at Slough and Bracknell Sports Centre dojos. I was Mr. Goodwin’s assistant, while John Berloth was yours.I have just become aware of the bewildering tale of Jack Poole. Your account of the facts tally’s precisely with my memory of that period. I can only conclude that poor Jack has suffered a mental breakdown of some nature and lives in a delusion.Congratulations on your success, my years as a student of yours count among the best of my life.

Roger Gilmartin 3rd Kyu

The Aikido Articles Site.

Click photo ~ There was a Time !! ~ On this site you will find a wide selection of Aikido articles. Factual stories of the early days of British Budo, believe me there was such a time. The 1950s ~ It was a time before the invention of Plastic and the soon to follow Plastic Samurai. This was a time when no one would dare to grade themselves. This was a time when students earned their grades and at the same time were proud of their achievements. It was a time when students trained hard and the thought of Aikido as a quasi religeon was the last thing on their minds. It was a time that Aikido was highly respected by other Martial Arts. It was a time before uke's learned to fly, a time before `` no touch throws `` a time before Ki was a form of magic. It was a much better time for Aikido.

Kenshiro Abbe Sensei Blog

Click on the photo to visit the new " Kenshiro Abbe Sensei Blog ". This new blog site offers photos - videos -articles. Abbe Sensei 8th dan Judo - 6th dan Aikido - 6th dan Kendo - 6th dan Karate - 6th dan Kyudo - 6th dan Ju Kendo..Read the section on the ``Myths of Abbe Sensei ``...Abbe Sensei introduced Aikido to Britain in 1955 a fact that is respected and treasured by all except the British Aikido Board exec....Please visit the KyuShinDo site Click here for " KyuShinDo "

Positive Aikido the Book

Positive Aikido - The history of UK Aikido.- Written by the pioneers that were actually there.- Click on the book. available from ` Nine Circles ` Budo supplies. Amazon, Trafford Publishing Oxford. This book covers the history of Aikido in the UK. - With many technique photos, this book looks at Aikido as a Martial Art.- If you want to know about floating around the Universe or harmonizing with the planets ? this book is definitely not for you. If you want to read some Positive Aikido common sense? then you are in for a treat.

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