In 1979 I saw
an advert in the paper for a “sports for all” event where you could have a go
at aikido among other things. Previous to this I had studied judo and a bit of
karate.
I have always
loved to join in and Alan kindly invited me on the mat and asked me to strike
him, which I did.
He disappeared
and somehow re appeared behind me.
I thought this
is really something. In judo there was a number of techniques we learnt and
that was it, but this seemed something completely different in a strange sort
of way almost mystical and endless.
Alan was
humble, kind and not aggressive but yet very focused and relaxed when he moved
and most of all, very effective.
Some years
after the demonstration I saw an advert for an aikido beginners course and went
along. That was over 30 years ago.
I remained a
student of Alan’s for 25 years until I left the Isle of Man and came to live in
North Wales where I set up my own club with my wife.
I greatly
appreciate the time Alan taught me and always talk about him when I teach.
He had a great
way of teaching me always patient and never flattering.
We had a great
course recently with Alan and this gave me a new focus for the future.
Alan was always
a great friend and helped me through some difficult times and I will dearly
miss him.
David Halsall
Dyffryn Nantle Aikido Dojo
Wales, 2012
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