**British Aikido History ~ from 1955**

British Aikido History - We are not associated with the Discredited British Aikido Board - British Aikido History from 1955 - by UK Aikido pioneers Henry Ellis and Derek Eastman direct students of Kenshiro Abbe Sensei.- Promoting and protecting the true history and lineage of UK Aikido from the B A B. Ellis & Eastman Shihan 6th dan AikiKai Hombu diplomas signed by Osensei Ueshiba No 349 - Kenshiro Abbe - Masahilo Nakazono - M Noro - TK Chiba - Doshu M Ueshiba.

Sunday, 30 May 2010

`Positive Aikido` a true Traditional Story

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

Available on Amazon - For a signed or copy of the book ` Positive Aikido`. email Henry Ellis - Email - - Henry Ellis Email -

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

Front and back covers.
About the Authors:
Henry Ellis & Derek Eastman both 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 from 1955..To purchase the book `Positive Aikido`. Order direct - please contact Dave Rogers Sensei (USA) the books main author. Please email Dave Rogers Email For price and postage.
Book also available on Amazon UK £10-95 free p&p & Amazon USA. $18.

For an in-depth review of "Positive Aikido" click here>Positive Aikido

Visit the "Aikido Articles Blog"->Aikido Articles

Friday, 28 May 2010

British Aikido & Judo Videos from 1955

Visit My Aikido & Judo Video Site ~ Click -> Henry Ellis Aikido & Judo Videos A growing collection of early and modern Aikido and Judo videos..H Ellis - D Eastman - H Foster - K Chiba - M Nakazono - K Abbe - T Abe.

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___________________________________The Kenshiro Abbe 50th Memorial Event May 14th 2005.________________________

This movie selection photo slide-show offers an indepth look at this very special day of Budo.Narrated by Henry Ellis.

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Article: "Is Aikido a Martial Art" by Henry Ellis ~ Click here>Click Here

Article: Aikido in MMA by Rik Ellis - Aikido / MMA - Visit Click Here

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,British Aikido Origins from 1955

Development of British Budo - Narration & Movie Slide-Show by Henry Ellis ~ Sharing early photos - factual statements on the inception of Aikido to the UK from 1955 by legendary Budo Master Kenshiro Abbe Sensei..

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A Rare Collection of Private Photos

Bill Reeves Sensei was the first personal aide to Kenshiro Abbe Sensei - With thanks to Mrs Teresa Reeve who has kindly allowed us to share her late husbands private collection of photos.

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Visit the Ellis Schools of Traditional Aikido

Aikido Classes - Bracknell & Basingstoke Dojos - Visit -> Dojos

Visit our new " Tadashi Abe " website -> Tadashi Abe Sensei

Visit the new Nakazono Aikido Blog Click here

Protect British Budo History
It only takes the good Aikidoka to stand back for the Plastic Samurai to succeed
Protect British Budo History ~ visit the " Aikido Controversy " blog Click for Aikido Controversy Blog

The Abuse of KyuShinDo
We now see people claiming to have dan grades in ` KyuShinDo ` how can you have a dan grade in a philosophy / theory ?? ....KyuShinDo is a philosophy not a martial art.

I have stated many times `` Kenshiro Abbe Sensei developed his philosophy of KyuShinDo as applicable to Judo.

Kenshiro Abbe Sensei NEVER repeat NEVER
Ever taught Aiki-Justsu or Aiki-Budo or JuJutsu or JuJitsu....Anyone making the following claims are talking a load of round objects...He never taught any of the following ``KyuShinDo Karate `` ~ `` KyuShinDo Aikido `` ~ `` KyuShinDo JuJutsu `` ~ KyuShinDo Aiki-Jutsu `` ~ KyuShiDo Aiki-Jujutsu `` ... Visit the Kenshiro Abbe BlogClick -> Kenshiro Abbe Sensei Blog
Click -> Visit. KyuShinDo Blog

Dave Delderfield Sensei and Gerry Gyngel Sensei who both worked in the London office of the BJC with Kenshiro Abbe Sensei stated..

" We have never heard Abbe Sensei speak of KyuShinDo JuJutsu or simply JuJutsu !!"..

Click ~ British Aikido History site.

New article " KyuShinDo is not a Martial Art "
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The Kenshiro Abbe Memorial Event 2005..

There were many honoured guests - Mr Vincent Sumpter the British Aikido Board Chairman was cordially invited - he refused - Mr Sumpter advised his Executive that if they insisted on his attendance - he would resign. The members deserve better than that.

Honoured Guests: William Bill Woods ~ Robin Otani ~ Ken Cottier ~ Gijs Schouten ~ Bill Stopps ~ Arnold Davies ~ Eric Dollimore ~ Jenny Earle ~ Mr F Motai Japanese Cultural Attache - A Representative of the Sports Council.

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The British Aikido Lineage Tree

British Aikido Lineage comes directly from OSensei Ueshiba by Kenshiro Abbe Sensei to the UK in 1955..Photos in decending order are: OSensei ~ Kenshiro Abbe ~ K Williams ~ L- E Dollimore. R- D Williams- below - L- H Ellis -R - H Foster..below L to R - L Ballard - P Dowden -D Eastman - T Jones - R Reynolds...below the first Japanese teachers in order - M Nakazono - T Abe - M Noro - TK Chiba..The Lineage tree shows all the early teachers both British and Japanese. Click ~ British Aikido History site.

New release - Chiba Family Approved Book Bio of TK Chiba Shihan

British Aikido History - the book - Amazon release March 8th 2021

"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.

`British Aikido History ` available from March 8th 2021 on Amazon. The book is published in two versions, Black and white - cost; £6-35p - USA $7-65 or the coloured version cost £27-31p

Click Pic - Visit Amazon "Look Inside" for free preview.

British Aikido History - Memoriam - from 1955 - 2018 R.I.P

1955 - The Hut Dojo - Hillingdon London. Birthplace of British Aikido.

Sadly, as time passes, many of the original students of Osensei Morihei Ueshiba and Kenshiro Abbe have grown fewer year by year.

We will never forget the Japanese and British teachers who have graced the Hut Dojo tatami with their unforgettable presence.
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The Japanese Sensei's - R.I.P

Kenshiro Abbe - Mutsuro Nakazono - Tadashi Abe - Masamichi Noro - Matsutaro Otani - Tomio Otani - H Kobayashi - William Otani - Mitsusuke Harada, MBE.

TK Chiba Shihan.

Chiba Sensei was the last of our true early Japanese Budo teachers. May they all R.I.P.

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The British Sensei's - R.I.P

` First Generation dan grades.

Ken Williams - Henry Ellis - Derek Eastman
`Mr`Haydn Foster Snr - Haydn Foster Jnr - William `Bill` Woods BJC Sec - Ralph Reynolds. Pierre Chassang (France )

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Second Generation dan grades

Andy Allen - Hamish McFarlane - Derek Tubbs - `Big Ron` James - David Timms . George Stavero.

AikiWeb - True Stories -TK Abbe - M Nakazono - M Noro - K Chiba

AikiWeb Articles - " It Had to be Felt "

True stories of first hand training with the early masters.

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TK Chiba Shihan.

" 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 personal assistant to TK Chiba Shihan from 1967 - 1972.

Click here > Two Handsome Young Men

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AikiWeb Articles - " It Had to be Felt "

Masamichi Noro Sensei

True story - The White Tornado `

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

Click here - The White Tornado.

[ Over 5,500 reads ]

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AikiWeb Articles - " It Had to be Felt "

Kenshiro Abbe Sensei

True story " Trying to Catch The Wind "

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

Click here " Trying to Catch the Wind "

[ Over 8,500 reads ]

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AikiWeb Articles - " It Had to be Felt "

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 ".

[ Over 6,0500 reads ]

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Martial Arts Encyclopedia.

Jack Poole and the British Aikido Board Controversy.

This is sadly now a part of UK Aikido recorded shameful history.

Click here for ` Martial Arts Encyclopedia `

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The Shameful Betrayal of British Aikido History & Lineage

Click photo for expose ` Martial Arts Encyclopedia ` - [accessed over 195,000 times] Mr Jack Poole and the British Aikido Board conspired to change not only the legacy left by the late Budo Master Kenshiro Abbe Sensei but also the UK history of 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 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 ? - - - I apologize for adding this item to a site that promotes the proud history and legacy left to us by Kenshiro Abbe Sensei - Sadly, if the claims of Jack Poole and the BAB had gone uncontested - this site would not exist, and the BAB would be promoting the fantasies of Mr Poole - - Site Admin - Henry Ellis... [ UPDATE: Mr Poole has changed his claim to having dan grades in all the martial arts - to - " Mr Poole has trained to black belt standard in Karate - Kendo - Judo ]

Martial Arts Encyclopedia -`Betrayal of UK Aikido` - accessed 125,000 times

Whilst this site is dedicated to the true history of British Aikido and the few dedicated pioneers, both British and Japanese who took the very first steps at the `Hut Dojo`on an incredible journey from 1955 to 2018.

In preserving this legacy and lineage we have had to deal with the frauds and charlatans who would attempt to change these factual events to create their own fraudulent lineage.

Visit `` The Martial Arts Encyclopedia `` accessed over 125,000 times to read ` the archived ` factual documented events by the disgraced British Aikido Board and one Jack Poole.

Admin: Henry Ellis Shihan - Co author of ` Positive Aikido `.

`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

Extract of Letter from ` The Doshu ` to Henry Ellis.

Aikido World Head-Quarters - Tokyo Japan. - 19th - May - 2000

To Mr Henry Ellis

Dear Mr Ellis

I do hope this letter finds you well.

It is more than thirty years since Kisshomaru Ueshiba, my father, succeeded Aikido Doshu 11. And, last year, I was inaugurated as the Aikido Doshu.

Time flies! Aikidoists who were awarded Dan Grades by the founder are becoming fewer year by year. I believe that a person like you is very precious.

It is my earnest hope that you will take very good care of yourself and contribute to the development of Aikido long into the future.

With fondest regards, I am, Sincerely yours

Moriteru Ueshiba - Aikido Doshu.

Welcome to the British Aikido History site.- - 1955 - 2016

Welcome to the British Aikido History site - 1955 - 2016

Important

Henry Ellis and the contributors to this website are not associated in any way what-so-ever with the discredited British Aikido Board and their corruption of UK Aikido history.

We are dedicated to offering the genuine students of UK Aikido along with the wider public, the truth of the origins - lineage and history of UK Aikido, dating from its inception to the UK in 1955 by the legendary Budo master Kenshiro Abbe Sensei - 1915 - 1985. ( No ` friends ` of Abbe Sensei are involved )

The documented UK Aikido history and lineage on this site is 100% fact based by direct students of Kenshiro Abbe Sensei.

1957 - 1st National Coach of the `British Aikido Council` ( BAC ) Ken Williams Sensei.

Henry Ellis was proud to have been Williams Sensei's assistant from 1957 to 1967.

Henry Ellis was also, assistant to TK Chiba Sensei from 1967 to 1972.

Henry Ellis was also one of the assistants centre stage at the great 1963 Budo Event at ` The Royal Albert Hall ` London with Kenshiro Abbe - Mutsuro Nakazono - Masamichi Noro - Haku Michigami.

Derek Eastman at 17 yrs of age was assistant to Henry Ellis from 1959 - and became assistant to all the senior Hut Dojo dan grades.

It is important that we protect our proud history and lineage for the students of today, the ones who value the truth that is, ( sadly there are many out there that should know better ) and more importantly, the students of the future - they certainly deserve better.

There are many Aikidoka out there that will find this site offensive as they have created a background based on BS which is promoted - encouraged - and defended by non other than the British Aikido Board - [ BAB ] a governing body for UK Aikido - which `once` proudly claimed to protect and promote Aikido in the UK.

To which, the BAB later miserably failed its members and the wider public, and just as importantly `UK Sport` , later, resulting in a loss of approx 50 to 60 % of its membership.

The BAB offers a wide range of dan grade certificates online for a fee, with the proud recipient publicly claiming to be " British Aikido Board Approved ".

Would you approve of someone who orders a doctorate online ?

` British Aikido Board Approved ` many of these BAB certificate holders , have shamelessly graded not only themselves, but many other individuals to ranks and titles far higher than the humble Budo master himself ` Kenshiro Abbe Sensei `.

R.I.P. Kenshiro Abbe Sensei.

Henry Ellis

BAB Chairman Mr Toni Davies, ( now ex chairman )

when being questioned by Derek Eastman Sensei at a BAB general meeting concerning the dishonorable conduct of the BAB and Mr Poole - Mr Toni Davies stated - " We the British Aikido Board are not the custodians of British Aikido History - and therefore we have no interest in the same ".

The BAB have no interest in the true history of UK Aikido - yet went to great devious lengths to alter the history and lineage.

Admin - H Ellis - D Eastman - Shihans

Click photo: ~ Henry Ellis - TK Chiba - Derek Eastman - Ellis and Eastman both 6th dan AikiKai Hombu..Both direct students of Kenshiro Abbe Sensei and Ken Williams Sensei of the once famous " Hut Dojo " from 1957.- Grades signed by ` Osensei Ueshiba - No 349 )` Kenshiro Abbe Sensei - Masahilo Nakazono Sensei - Masamichi Noro Sensei - TK Chiba - Doshu Moriteru Ueshiba.- - - Henry Ellis both AikiKai Hombu Shodan and Nidan diplomas signed by Osensei Ueshiba number 349- - - Henry Ellis and Derek Eastman are co-authors of the book " Positive Aikido " - available on Amazon.

UK Aikido Lineage Tree from 1955

Positive Aikido - The Book

Jay Dods Elllis Aikido MMA - Devastating Aikido Kick KO video

Click image to see the super Aikido kick knockout video - May 3rd 2014 - 19 yr old Jay Dods Ellis with 10 first round wins as an amateur MMA / Cage fighter - At 19 yrs of age fought his first professional fight debut at the international UCMMA at the ` Troxy ` London on Sky TV - Jay won in 3 mins - 45 secs of the first round with a devastating Aikido head kick that knocked his opponent out for 25 mins - his opponent fully recovered in hospital. Click the image for video and photos of the knockout with Aikido Kicks as taught by Kenshiro Abbe Sensei to Henry Ellis. - Visit the Jay Dods MMA Blog. - Copy and paste link here to see Jay's second professional fight with his second KO win in two professional fights - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjOTRfN2mB4

Welcome - British Aikido History Blog

The sole intention of this Blog.

It is the intention of Henry Ellis and Derek Eastman to preserve the true history and lineage of British Aikido from its inception in 1955 by the legendary Budo Master Kenshiro Abbe Sensei - 8th dan Judo - 6th dan Aikido - 6th dan Karate - 6th dan Kendo - 6th dan Kyudo - 6th dan Ju-kendo.

We will also protect our proud history and lineage from the crass discredited British Aikido Board (BAB = Bad at Budo ).

The BAB is an organisation that willingly attempted to alter and corrupt our true proud history and lineage.
The BAB accept any members background without verification, this also includes ludicrous grandiose titles along with even more idiotic grades, such as Shihan - Professor - Grandmaster - Hanshi - Soke - and I am sure there must be a `doctor` in there as well.

A BAB member can grade themselves - or by their own students - then go to the BAB website and simply download the dan grade certificate of their choice - they are now" BAB Approved " .

The BAB claim to ` Maintain standards in UK Aikido`

`Visit the "British Aikido Board Exposed" Blog

R.I.P. Kenshiro Abbe Sensei.
Click> http://kenshiroabbe.blogspot.com/

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Congratulations

I am informed that congratulations are in order as the British Aikido Board now celebrate its very first `BAB approved` 9th dan in Aikido ?.

One can safely assume there will soon be a whole bunch of ` BAB Approved ` 8th dan Shihans close behind.

The BAB may well in the near future follow the Bunjinkan and grade up to 15th dan for a suitable fee - BAB approved of course.

The last time I had the pleasure of meeting a genuine 9th dan was in 1963 when Kenshiro Abbe Sensei introduced us to the great Kodokan Judoka Shoji Hamano 9th dan.

Henry Ellis admin

Rik Ellis - Henry Ellis - Jay Dods Ellis.

Aikido and MMA - From 1955 - The early Aikido taught by Kenshiro Abbe Sensei, included - atemi - kicking and punching - Rik Ellis UK1 Light Heavyweight Champion - Henry Ellis Shihan - 18 yr old Jay Dods Ellis UK1 Lightweight champion - "UCMMA 34 " 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.

"I Know Jack Poole !"

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

Sent: 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.

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Henry Ellis - born in Concrete Cottages in 1936. Co-author of 7 published books. My journey from Concrete to the Royal Albert Hall - Crystal Palace - Television - BBC World Radio, London Japanese Embassy, International magazine articles, I had so many incredible achievements, I would always say to my self "not bad for a kid from Concrete". I began Judo in 1956 - Aikido in 1957 with Ken Williams Sensei and Kenshiro Abbe Sensei. Over the years I have assisted K Williams - Kenshiro Abbe - Mutsuro Nakazono - Masamichi Noro - TK Chiba -

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Sunday, 30 May 2010

`Positive Aikido` a true Traditional Story

Friday, 28 May 2010

British Aikido & Judo Videos from 1955

The British Aikido Lineage Tree

Aikido in the UK " The Beginning !!"