Adult Nihon Goshin Aikido Classes Now Offered in Irmo, SC

Beginning, Tuesday January 4th, 2011, Nihon Goshin Aikido will be offered at our partner location in Irmo, SC. The class is located at 7528 Woodrow Street next to Dominoes. Aikido training will be held on Tuesday nights at 8:00 pm. For more information please contact Sensei John Carter at the Headquarters dojo at 803.546.6079 or senseicarter@gmail.com

Sensei Carter teaching at the University of South Carolina

We just completed a successful self-defense course at the University of South Carolina. There were 100 students who attended and everyone enjoyed their training. I appreciate the invitation to come and teach such an important topic. The event was well organized and I appreciate all my students who helped with the instruction. I want to include a portion of a follow-up email from the event organizer:

"Thank you so much for everything you and your team did last night! I've gotten such great feedback and a lot of the girls requested another course in the spring! Everyone had a great time and your whole team is absolutely amazing. Thank you again for everything!!"

Elizabeth Smith
Alpha Delta Pi

Congratulations on new Promotions

I want to congratulate the following students on their recent promotions in the art of Nihon Goshin Aikido.

Jared Dennis - Brown Belt
Jonathan Wilson - Purple Belt
Tim McNeal - Purple Belt
Jeshua Scott - Purple Belt
Aerial Scott - Purple Belt
Laci Hulon - Blue Belt
Mimi Zimmerman - Blue Belt
Tito Oriz - Yellow Belt
Raymond Horvath - Yellow Belt
Phillip Wilson - Yellow Belt

Gracie Spencer - Purple Stripe
Hayden Butfiloski - Purple Stripe
Philip Spotts - Green Stripe
Brittain Gadsen - Jr Yellow
Micah Jensen - Green Stripe
Tucker Posey - Green Stripe
Ethan Porter - Green Stripe
Trust Williamson - Green Stripe
JJ Rodriquez - Yellow Stripe
Ian Dantzler - Yellow Stripe
Anna Dantzler - Jr Yellow Belt
Maria Postiglione - Blue Stripe
Michael Postiglione - Blue Stripe
Sabrina Allison -Jr Green
Benjamin Carter - Yellow Stripe
Nathaniel Petit - Jr Purple with 1 stripe
Luke Petit - Jr Purple with 1 stripe
Seth Cooper - Jr Purple with 1 stripe
Lanie Williams - Jr Purple with 1 stripe
Evan Hulon - Jr Purple with 1 stripe
James Guertin - Jr Purple with 1 stripe
Robbie Sexton - Jr Purple with 1 stripe


Sensei Carter

Adult Jiu-Jitsu & Jr. Grappler's Classes Now Underway.

Adult Jiu-Jitsu Classes are now being held Monday and Wednesday at 8:15pm and Saturdays at 12:00 noon. Jr. Grappler's (ages 8 to 12) classes are now being held on Saturday at 10:00am. If you are interested in these classes please see Sensei Carter at the academy.

Professor Pedro Valente Seminar Review

We had a great group attend the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu training and seminar held on Saturday, July 31st and Sunday, August 1st. Professor Valente showed us solid technique, with attention to details, while maintaining a great learning environment. The seminar was well attended by students from Columbia Self-Defense, Aikido Academy of Self-Defense, and Midlands Jiu-Jitsu. We had a great weekend and look forward to next year. Thanks to all involved.

Steven Seagal on Merv Griffin circa 1982

Check out Steven Seagal on a talk show demonstration some good Aikido.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yacGwi8Kzg

Steven Seagal Training Session with Anderson Silva

Just saw an interesting training session of Sensei Steven Seagal (7th-Degree Aikido Black-Belt) with UFC Champion Anderson Silva. it is in Portugese, but you should be able to follow most of the footage. Enjoy.



Sensei Carter



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScZSCIW27x0