AIKIDO is a traditional Japanese budo, ie a martial art concerned not only with practical technique, but also with the positive effect that the unity of mind, body and spirit attained through training can have on daily life.

The goal of Aikido is self-development. There are no competitions, and strong emphasis is placed on helping each other in every way. The dojo - the practice hall - is a community.

CREDENTIALS
We are members of the British Aikido Board, the governing body for Aikido in the UK.

We are also members of the Aikikai Foundation, the World Aikido Headquarters associated with the Founder's (O'sensei Morihei Ueshiba) family.

TRAINING EMPHASIS
Training is slow and careful. It is important to build the individual by degrees. There is no need to be fit or strong to begin.

HOW TO START:
The dojo has classes every day, at which anyone is welcome. This includes beginners. All you need to do is turn up.

Some students prefer the idea of a beginners course, in which they attend at the same time each week, are part of a committed group, and are with an instructor that they can get to know. The next course dates can be found here and the cost is from £50 for 10x2 hour sessions (a martial arts suit is included in the price).

There is also a special concept based beginner's course taught by one of our most experienced instructors Joe Rossabi (nidan) at 8pm on thursdays which costs £60 for 10x2 hour sessions. The next start date is 8th May.

If you cannot make a committment to the same time each week, there is no problem about attendance as and when you can. The instructors and senior students will give you every assistance.

If you need more help and advice, feel free to call at the dojo during any class or speak to sensei Andy on 079 4959 0788

Recently updated on the website...

February 2008 newsletter . Download here

We have a new brochure available. Download here

New Year's Day Gasshaku - Photo here

International Seminar London November 2007: Group photo and Senseis photo now online Click here
Day One Photo gallery
Day Two Photo gallery

Dojo Christmas and New Year Closure: CHRISTMAS : The dojo will be closed on Monday 24th December, Tuesday, 25th December, Wednesday 26th December.
NEW YEAR : There will be a New Year's day gasshaku at the dojo Tuesday 1st January, and NO weapons class at Rushmore that evening. 02-10-2007

LAC Newsletter October 07 now available! 02-10-2007

NEW Koshukai dinner party for Saturday 03rd November 07. To reserve click here for bookings. 07-09-2007

New updated dates for Weapon courses. Click here for details 06-09-2007

Latest News: Tony Wilkinson's new book (very long term Aikido student and yudansha) is now being published in October 07! To reserve and buy this book feel free to visit the Amazon website at: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lost-Art-Being-Happy-Spirituality/dp/1844091163/ 24-08-2007

LAC Newletter - August 2007 now available 01-08-2007

Children class on Thursday evening - new pictures added and new brochure 27-07-2007

New Sessions now added on the timetable page and LAC (London Aikido Club) Send out brochure now available on PDF 26-07-2007

Added general session every Friday from 4p to 6pm. 13-07-2007

International Seminar 9th - 10th June 07
HIROSHI ISOYAMA SHIHAN - AIKIKAI 8°DAN - photo now available for viewing 26-06-2007

The London Aikido Club Newsletter Volume 1 edition 1 - Click here to download PDF brochure 02-05-2007

UKTAF (UK Branch of Takemusu Aiki Kyokai) is organising an INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR on Saturday 03rd and Sunday 04th November 07 at Kelmscott Leisure Centre London with Paolo N. Corallini and Ulf Evanas Senseis - Click here to download our brochure, book early to avoid any disappointments.

LAC Seminars: Pictures of recent special training sessions 24-04-2007

Next beginners courses & Special Concept beginners courses new dates confirmed until the end of year 2007 - 18/04/2007

Grading results 15/03/2007

Pictures of Sempais Instructors (updated) 15/03/2007

Brochure of the London Aikido Club now available on 'PDF' 15/03/2007

Aikido sessions for children 05/03/2007

United Kingdom Takemusu Aikido Federation 17/01/2007

New weapons course dates 11/01/2007

Our next beginners' course dates with prices and Club timetable at the London Aikido Club 10/01/2007

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