Welcome to the Institute of Aikido

Aikido is a non competitive Japanese martial art developed in the early 20th century by a Japanese martial arts expert: Morihei Ueshiba (often referred to as O Sensei or 'Great Teacher') It is based on a series of throws and immobilization techniques, using the attackers strength, momentum and aggression against them. As Aikido relies on skill and not strength, it can be practiced by people of all ages and physical abilities

Aikido was introduced to the UK in the 1950’s by Abbe Sensei (a student of Morihei Ueshiba) at the Hut Dojo

The Hut has continued to teach Aikido ever since and is the Headquarters of the Institute of Aikido run by Sensei Haydn Foster 7th Dan I.A. himself a student of Abbe Sensei.

The institute is a founding member of the British Aikido Board (BAB)

If you are interested in attending a class, then have a look at our club directory and find a club near you

Forthcoming Courses

Sunday 24th January 2010 - Tatsumaki Dojo

Weapons workshop

26th - 28th February 2010    Winter Course - Edinburgh (Ratho)

Hosted by White Heather Club: 1st & 2nd dan grade study classes - once a month

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Private Tuition

William Timms is now offering private tuition to anyone who would like it.

www.tatsumakidojo.co.uk

The Institute of Aikido is proud to announce that on 26th August 2009 at The Hut dojo, our Technical Director Mr. H. Foster (7th Dan IA) was recognised for his commitment and achievements in Aikido with the award of 6th Dan in the British Birankai by TK Chiba Shihan. Henry Ellis and Derek Eastman of the Ellis School of Traditional Aikido were similarly honoured with the award of 6th Dan