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The BAB can no longer support any member, club or association that are using live blades during a training session as our insurance companies no longer will cover any use of live blades.
Dainiel Easton - BAB Insurance Liaison Officer
insuranceofficer@bab.org.uk
Lancashire Aikikai
It with sadness that we report that Bob Spence died on 14th July. He was Head of our Association from November 1998 when Mucha Sensei the founder died. Spence Sensei has been a huge influence within the Lancashire Aikikai, British Aikido Board (BAB) and beyond.
He regarded both Chiba Sensei and Mucha Sensei as his teacher, mentor and friend.
A unforgettable figure who conducted many coaching courses for the BAB at all levels over many years. He was instrumental in working and fashioning the BAB Coaching Award Scheme from the ground up. Drawing on his experience as a Lecturer, Tutor with the Amateur Swimming Association and his Aikido background. He was appointed by the BAB as its first Coach Tutor in 1992.
We have opened an Appreciation page on our website (www.lancashireaikikai.org) We encourage those who knew or encountered him to share their recollections / appreciation. This page has details of the Funeral that is Thursday 25th July 2024
Andrew Baird
Former BAB CLO who worked closely with Bob.
Bob will be sorely missed by many members of the BAB, The Executive Commitee and especially the Coaching Team who worked closely with him over the years.
Venue
The Campus, Highlands Lane, Weston super Mare, BS24 7DX
9:30 - 4:30
ONLY £10.00 for BAB members £20:00 for NON BAB
Instructors for this years course are below
Maril Poole 7th Dan, Mark Smout 6th Dan, Danny Hayter 5th Dan, Richard Power 4th Dan, Allan Carchrie 3rd Dan
Venue
Batley Sport Centre
Windmill Lane, Birstall, Batley WF17 0QD
10:30 - 16:00
£20.00 for BAB members £25:00 for NON BAB