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British Aikido Board National Nepotism Seminar 2004

The British Aikido Board
Disastrous National Nepotism Seminar Students 2004-99
By Henry Ellis Co-author of Positive Aikido.

Director of the Ellis Schools of Traditional Aikido UK - USA

(BAB Founder member - now resigned)

A story in the history of British Aikido Lineage

For many years the British Aikido Board (BAB) have shown no interest in the true history of British Aikido, to be fair to the BAB, which in the recent past shown a great interest and support for the false history of British Aikido for which they have publicly apologized, the apology Henry Ellis by the BAB chairman Mr Vincent Sumpter can be viewed on this site. Mr. Sumpter picture on the left is the BAB chairman who was invited as a VIP guest, refused to pay their respects at the tribute to Abbe Sensei on behalf of its members. www.british-aikido.com

Kenshiro Abbe Sensei

When Kenshiro Abbe Sensei first steps on British soil in 1955 brought the knowledge of many Budo arts, Aikido is one of them. Abbe Sensei also brought his Aikido based philosophy of Kyu-Shin-Do. This was the beginning of British Aikido. Sensei Bill Woods said in 1955 when Abbe Budo Sensei demonstrated that self-defense would show that Aikido .. However, nowhere in the literature BAB going to find any reference to Kenshiro Abbe Sensei for his name or origin of Aikido in the UK. In the year 2000 the BAB were happy to help promote Mr Pooles proven fraudulent claims to 47 years of Aikido, I pleased to add that the BAB have taken this claim by Mr Poole from the BAB Associations information website. Personally, I received my invitation from the BAB to attend the event Mr. Poole, who was the beginning of the long running British Aikido Board Controversy which was resolved in mediation meeting on July 6, 2005 with Sport England / BAB / Ellis. But, sadly, the BAB have never recognized or promotion of the true history of British Aikido or its founder Kenshiro Abbe Sensei. The reason of this article is that after the success of the great Kenshiro Abbe Sensei Celebration May 14, 2005 I have been informed that the BAB plan a similar event next year, which would an insult to the memory of Abbe Sensei and Abbe Sensei handful of students directly.

It should be noted that the wave of attacks against British credibilty Aikido History - Kenshiro Abbe Sensei and Henry Ellis have come from inside the BAB, some are executive members along with prominent members of the British associations Aikido Board. These are the very people that the members would be expected to promote and protect their proud lineage.

The BAB chairman once supported the claims of Mr Poole by stating "We do not have formal records prove or disprove any claims" DUH

D. John Burn .* BAB Executive *- * BAB Communications Officer * - Very serious is the attack for defamation in the name of Henry Ellis. renews his attack June 10, 2005 stating "This only serves to entertain. "

Johnston Jim. The officer then press *. BAB * Promoting the fraudulent claims of Mr Poole in full knowledge of the truth.

Mr Dominick Foster .* BAB Executive * - Attends the Kenshiro Abbe Celebrations and states to a VIP guest "What this celebration is all about "He then states that next year is the true celebration of British Aikido by the BAB.

Mr. Jack Poole .* *. BAB Senior Coach The Jack Poole Biography .. (A catalog of lies.).

The KenShinKai .* Prominent BAB Association *. Gave 100% support for the JP Bio .. His open letter taken from the NACD is a classic.

Mr Gwynne Jones .* Prominent BAB member *. Dis-6 credits of the first eight grades given at the beginning of Martialarts illustrated article "The curves of the 05 June issue of power ... Visit the forum of the National Database Aikido for more information.

British Aikido Board Statement damned forever
* The BAB Chairman * Toni Davis stated in 2000
"We the British Aikido Board are not the custodians of British Aikido history and
by therefore have no interest in it "

Unfortunately with the arrival of new chairman Mr Vincent Sumpter BAB nothing has changed made the following statement in spite of objective information available to him and his executive, We must not forget that Mr Sumpter was the only survivor of four Abbe Sensei for Aikido students in the BAB.

In the April 17, 2002 The * BAB Chairman * Mr Vincent Sumpter wrote to Henry Ellis with reference to history British Aikido. He then made the following statement on its support crass BAB stance on Mr Jack Poole.

"The period in question predates the creation of the BAB by a significant amount of time and therefore we have no formal records to prove or disprove any claim. "

Kenshiro Abbe 50th Celebration Seminar
May 14th Crystal Palace London
720 participants-Visitors - Viewers

In the Sport England / BAB / Ellis mediation meeting July 6, 2004 in the BAB were reprimanded by Sport England and instructed to give Henry Ellis a full public apology.

At the end of the meeting (the minutes of this meeting can be viewed on this site. ( www.british-aikido.com ), Henry Ellis appreciates Ms Sadie Mason of Sport England of the proposed plans for the Kenshiro Abbe event, Ms Mason suggested that we should involve the BAB in our plans under the reconciliation of British Aikido, Henry Ellis agreed.

Henry Ellis offered Ms Mason's suggestion the Committee of Abbe event, the suggestion was unanimously accepted 100%. The BAB executive then approached and invited to send a representative (one of its 15,000 members) of the BAB to attend our meetings and report on our progress, this offer was rejected outright.

Mr Vincent Sumpter

"No matter what your Pretence, you are what you are and nothing else!"
Kenshiro Abbe Sensei

Not deterred, they invited the BAB chairman Mr Vincent Sumpter to attend The Kenshiro Abbe 50th Celebration as a VIP guest, to pay the aspects of the composition BAB he represents. There were many BAB members attending, proving that this event was not personal differences - styles or what the organization they belong to, I had the pleasure of see students of the organization Mr. Poole, who also made very welcome. This event was one thing and one thing only "Kenshiro Abbe Sensi" demonstrations in the early aikido and its proud standards, with Sensei Eastman showing various techniques to demonstrate the influence that different teachers brought the first United Kingdom in the early days.

Students trained with other students of different styles and associations with a friendliness not often in the circles modern Aikido. This event was a long way in promoting all that is good in Aikido. I think the spirit of Abbe Sensei would be very proud of this special day to his memory.

Another crass statement from Mr Vincent Sumpter March 27, 2004 made before the mediation meeting Sport England 06 July 2005. In an unprovoked attack on the genuine aikidoka supported the British Aikido Controversy debate in its defense of the true history of British Aikido History Abbe Sensei's Aikido and his disciples.

Mr. Sumpter bullet.

"Awareness of the Board is clear. Like all practitioners of Aikido who contribute to this controversy, "Mr Humm appears to have forgotten the meaning of the word" Aikido "- Harmony of the Spirit to find a way" The "Controversy" website feeds hatred, ill - feeling, bitterness and discord. For my part, as a aikidoka who is passionate about art and the etiquette that goes with it, not so much add to the voracity of this website generates. I can not stop what is happening, but much I can turn the other cheek. "

With reference to the previous statement by Mr Sumpter I should remind the reader to visit this site www.geocities.com / britishaikido to read both the Sport England minutes and horses apologize to Mr D. Ellis, who can only be considered an apology to all those who supported the "controversy" in the name of Kenshiro Abbe Sensei including the name of Mr David Humm.

In response to our invitation to VIP guest to attend the event Mr Sumpter abbe replied that he graciously accepted our invitation. Just before the event changed his mind without no explanation, suggesting that we allow Mr. Ralph Reynolds to represent the BAB.

Mr. Reynolds had a far more role to play as one of the main teachers at this event where he was delighted to participate as an original student of Kenshiro Abbe Sensei.

This was an important event with many good students who were members of the BAB, however, the British Aikido Board were not represented in this event to pay tribute to this great teacher and the founding father of British Aikido.

If Mr Sumpter had attended he would have seen an arts Martial spectacular never before seen in the UK, where students from many organizations met and renewed old friendships, there were many more that made new friendships.

In almost 50 years of Aikido I had never before experienced the special atmosphere that electrified the great hall at Crystal Palace from when Taiko Drummers started to play on this day of celebration in the name of Abbe Sensei. I never thought in my life time I would see an event eclipse the big event at the Royal Albert Hall in 1963 with Abbe Sensei. He knew that on Saturday May 14 that he was witnessing the greatest Aikido event in my 48 years Aikido. I am not an emotional man, but I'll admit that when I looked out the balcony of the courtyard where the tatami area with the sound of the Taiko Drummers and the hundreds of students and meeting guests then I could not stop the leaking of a few emotional tears as I realized I was witnessing something very special.

MR Sumpter, you too have lost something very special, whilst you sat 40 miles away at home ignoring the tribute to the father of British Aikido, others traveled from all parts of the UK - USA - France - Netherlands - Germany - Czechoslovakia. etc.

While you stay at home was a wonderful moment when Sensei Bill Woods who was the personal assistant to Kenshiro Abbe Sensei and without doubt the most influential force in British history of martial arts, made a supreme effort despite of his serious illness to pay his respects to the memory of Abbe Sensei.

Also while she stayed at home, Sensei Bill Stopps Matsutharu personal assistant Otani Sensei who despite his age and ill health also attended and thanked me wholeheartedly for inviting him as guest special, and for the wonderful day he had experienced.

While you stay at home just 40 miles away, Robin Otani Sensei and his two sons, the descendants of Matsutharu Otani Sensei traveled all the way from Devon to attend.

Joe Curran Sensei traveled all the way from Newcastle and Sensei Mike Nery traveled from Bristol. Sensei Dave Rogers traveled 7000 miles from New Mexico USA As Sensei Montemar and Mr Chad Hatcher who flew in from Texas, USA to present their respects. While you stayed at home were many others who traveled to attend long journeys.

A difference that Mr. Sumpter these people wanted to attend.

You missed some of the best examples of the Budo arts that any martial artist is a witness can never be in any case, a very tough experience for all those who made the effort to attend.

I was always under the impression that it was the duty jury of any president that always the best for your organization and its members.

As the previous BAB chairman Toni Cruz always rembered nothing more than for his lies and unswerving support for Mr Poole.

The current chairman Mr Sumpter will always be remembered as the BAB chairman who snubbed the Kenshiro Abbe Memorial to pay tribute to our founding father on behalf of its membership.

Try Try Try Again

After the disastrous "British Aikido Board Nepotism Seminar 2004" with only 99 students After attending a membership of approximately 15000, the BAB have decided not to hold the 2005 National Seminar.

They are of course fully aware of the fantastic success of the Kenshiro Abbe Celebrations. With 720 participants - distinguished guests - spectators.

The BAB having failed miserably in its support for four years by Mr Jack Poole to change the history of British Aikido. Now seems to be a renewed interest in true history of British Aikido and its founder Kenshiro Abbe.
No matter what the British Aikido board that damning statement below will hanging over their heads without shame forever and a day.

British Aikido Board Statement damned forever

The BAB Chairman Toni Davis stated in 2000

"We the British Aikido Board are not the custodians of history British Aikido and
therefore have no interest in it. "

"No regardless of their claim - they are what they are - and nothing else. "
Kenshiro Abbe

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About the Author

Henry Ellis Bio
Henry Ellis 6th dan Aikido, is the co-author of the book ` Positive Aikido `. He was one of the first of 5 British Aikido pioneers from the inception of Aikido to the UK in 1955. He has had articles published in many International Martial Arts Magazines. Henry Ellis and Derek Eastman were the first teachers in 1963 to introduce Aikido to the
`UK - Further Education System `. Dob: Sunday - 3rd – May – 1936.

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