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Sensei PackerBorn in Bromsgrove in 1946, Sensei Packer started Aikido when 20, gained Shodan after five years practice at the old BAI (Birmingham Athletics Institute) and has supported the Aikido Fellowship of Great Britain since its inception. His role has been in developing Jo (stick) techniques after he gained the first Black Belt Stick Grade in the Fellowship, something he continues to this day. He started teaching at the BAI on Thursday evenings and in addition opened a class at Moseley School. He now teaches at Colmers Farm creating an atmosphere where students are not pressurised to attend, but canfit Aikido into their daily lives. Sensei Packer is supported by his wife, Yolander, who holds 4th Dan in Aikido |