The Technical Director of the N Z Akido Federation, Takase Nobuo, demonstrates Kotegaeshi, a technique used to disarm Patrick Pateson his assailant.

Local Akido students Urban Frick (left) and Chris Devonport practise Bokken in the grounds of Churchill Park. They were later to pass their grading.

Alan Wade (right) at Bokken training. Alan attacked in this instance. His apponent countered the aggressor and is in a strong attacking position. Alan later faced four attackers in his successful bid to be graded 4th Dan Black Belt.