Two New Clubs Open Ryusui-Ryu has opened 2 new clubs in the south east. The first is an after school club at Slade school Tonbridge Kent; the other is at Fonthill Lodge School East Grinstead. More details and contact information in the club directory. (Posted 18/04/2008)

Sword Ban Update  Samurai swords will be banned from next April, the Government has announced. Their importation, sale and hire will be made illegal following a series of crimes committed using the weapons, Home Office minister Vernon Coaker said. Collectors of genuine Japanese swords and martial arts enthusiasts will be exempt from the ban. (Posted 12/12/2007)

Welcome to Lindum Bujutsu - Lindum Bujutsu is a modern system of martial arts. Originally created as a family system, it is based on Karate, but incorporates other styles such as, Aiki, Judo, Kobudo and Kempo. Sensei Andrew Walker and his students train NR Grimsby Lincolnshire & details can be found in the club directory. (Posted 8/11/2007)

Welcome to Lively Tiger (Chan Style Tai Chi School) Garry Seghers and his students practice in the Cannock, Staffordshire area. See the club directory for details of training times (Posted 7/10/2007)

Congratulations – To Graham Hubbard from Hastings Wado-Ryu on successfully passing his 2nd Dan Grading

Iaido Grading for Hastings students - Congratulation to John Clift and his daughter Amelia who have just been graded to 2nd and 1st dan, respectively, by Sensei Dave Waters. John teaches iaido in the Hastings area; details can be found in the club directory (Posted 30/05/2007)

Sword Ban Update - The Government has posted a response to the recent petition at the following url http://www.number-10.gov.uk/output/Page11849.asp

Sword Ban - Go to www.http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/swords to sign this petition. The details of the petition are given below and you have till the 15th May to register your objection.
"The proposed ban on the import, sale and manufacture of swords will have an adverse effect on legitimate practitioners, collectors and manufacturers. Actual sword related crime is very rare and does not warrant a ban that affects the cultural activities of thousands of legitimate martial artists, collectors and smiths. Current legislation is quite adequate to deal with violent crime connected with bladed weapons. New legislation is merely for show. Enforcing such a ban will also affect cultural events such as Scottish Sword Dancing and many Sikh festivals. We urge the PM to reconsider this knee jerk reaction to media influenced scaremongering." (Posted 08/03/2007)

Ryusui-Ryu Seminar & Grading - Will be held at Tonbridge Angel Centre starting at 1.30pm on 25th February 2007. Please check with your local Ryusui-ryu club for program and grade registration forms. (Posted 16/02/2007)

Welcome to NEM Karate - We would like to offer a warm welcome to sensei James Johnson and his students from the Newcastle area. See the club directory for details of his training venue and times. (Posted 28/01/2007)

Welcome to The Renshukai - Sensei Steve Male and his students practice both iaido and hanbojutsu in the Barking, Essex area. We would like to welcome you all to the association. (Posted 01/01/2007)