The Renown Society was formed in 1966 by Sensei Ken Williams after Abbe sensei returned to Japan. This was the original society teaching Aikido in the UK.
The Renown Society broke up in 1969. In 1973 at the request of senior ex-Renown Society Instructors, Sensei Foster formed the Institute of Aikido based at The Hut dojo, where he has been teaching ever since.
The Institute is a founding member of the British Aikido Board.
The Institute Style
The style of Aikido practiced by the Institute of Aikido comprises traditional Aikido combined with a comprehensive use of the Jo and Bokken. The resultant blending of the mental, spiritual and physical attributes of the practitioner provides a sound, self defensive martial art whilst maintaining the flowing circular movements synonymous with traditional Aikido.