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"Is Aikido a Martial Art" ~ "Aikido in MMA" ~ "Golden age of British Budo" ~ "Theory of Kyushindo" ~ See article list R/H column."

Aikido Articles Blog - See Articles List in Right Hand Column.
The visitor will find a host of factual MA articles on several subjects.
Select your choice from the list of over 20 articles in the right hand column.
Scroll down - controversial article "Aikido in MMA" by Rik Ellis.
"Is Aikido a Martial Art?" - by Henry Ellis.

If you prefer crass intrigue - subterfuge ? then read the "British Aikido Controversy".The story of one mans EGO and deceit supported by the governing body for UK Aikido.

Visit the British Aikido Board Exposed Blog - read of the conduct of the UK Aikido governing body.- - BAB EXPOSED - Click here.

Several of the articles by Henry Ellis have been published in international Martial Arts Magazines.- UK - USA - Aus.
One can also read below the article contribution from Rik Ellis in "Fighters Only Magazine" with Steven Seagal's involvement in MMA.

British Aikido Board Blog - Click here ->BAB Blog - BAB Exposed - Blog

______________From Disgust to Gratitude____________

FIRST the DISGUST:

In the year 2000 the now discredited British Aikido Board (BAB) and one Jack Poole conspired with others to alter to their own advantage the true proud history and lineage of UK Aikido forever.

Henry Ellis & Derek Eastman were once founder members of the once respected BAB - they were disgusted - they protested - they were ignored - they resigned - they fought back.

Sport England demanded the BAB issue Henry Ellis with a written apology - the BAB reluctantly and painfully did as demanded/ordered.They then resorted to making false slanderous statements about the good character of Henry Ellis.They have not yet apologised for this.

Ellis & Eastman were two of the pioneer Aikido dan grades from the inception of Aikido with Kenshiro Abbe Sensei and K Williams Sensei 1950s.

The ESTA is one of the oldest organisations in the UK.It is ten years since we resigned from the BAB - We have proved that there is no advantage to being a member of this discredited NGB.
Visit the BAB Blog - British Aikido Board Blog


FOLLOWED by GRATITUDE
Ellis & Eastman are now grateful despite their earlier disgust with these crass people,there was now a need to defend the truth, not only for their own well being,but just as importantly for future generations of Aikidoka who deserve the truth.

The actions of the discredited British Aikido Board motivated both Ellis & Eastman to share their memories along with many of their old photos and documents.They have written several articles and the book `Positive Aikido` all in defence of their proud history and lineage.

They are now grateful to both the discredited BAB and Jack Poole for the motivation they provided to Henry Ellis and Derek Eastman in their protection of UK Aikido history.
See articles list in right hand column.
Henry Ellis - Derek Eastman 6th dan AikiKai Hombu.

"No matter your pretense - you are what you are and nothing more" - Kenshiro Abbe.

_______________`Positive Aikido` a true Traditional Story______________

Techniques - History - Lineage - Anecdotes covering 55 years of Traditional Aikido.

Order a signed copy direct from Henry Ellis Sensei - Email - Henry Ellis Email


Henry Ellis & Derek Eastman 6th dan AikiKai-diplomas signed by: Osensei Ueshiba - Kenshiro Abbe - Masahilo Nakazono - M Noro - TK Chiba - Doshu Moriterue Ueshiba.

Front and back covers.
About the Authors:
Henry Ellis & Derek Eastman 6th dan AikiKai Hombu - Diplomas signed by Osensei Ueshiba - Kenshiro Abbe - Mikoto Nakazono - TK Chiba Shihan.- Doshu Moriteru Ueshiba...They are the last two pioneers of K Abbe Sensei from the inception of British Aikido in 1955.
To purchase the book `Positive Aikido`.
Order direct USA - please contact Dave Rogers Sensei the books main author.
Please email Dave Rogers Email For price and postage USA.
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For an in-depth review of "Positive Aikido" click here>Positive Aikido