Training

Progress comes to those who train and train; reliance on secret techniques will get you nowhere.   Morihei Ueshiba

The only secret to Aikido is regular training.   Training can be challenging at times but is also fun, pleasurable and invigorating.

We don’t emphasise grading but we do recognise those who have demonstrated a clear determination to develop themselves through regular training and who contribute to the dojo.

In Aikido we practice a non-competitive method of training from Japanese budo (martial way).

AIKI WEAPONS

Aiki weapons, such as bokken, jo and tanto are practised as well as open-handed techniques.  This enriches your understanding of the origins of Aikido as well as training mind and body to work more effectively.

MIND AND BODY

In Aikido we are training to bring mind and body together.  We practice seated meditation and breathing exercises.  Aikido is often described as a moving meditation where we’re developing the ability to remain calm and clear even under great pressure.

DOJO

Our Japanese style dojo is a dedicated solely to martial arts training with classes morning and evening.  In March 2025, we moved to our new premises.  It’s a  safe, friendly and attractive environment with mats permanently down.