I started Aikido on 5th March 1998 at Brixton Ki Aikido club with Sensei Ros Davies. As a young adult I was looking for something but did not know what. I tried Tai Chi, Capoeira, and Tomiki Aikido. Every time I went on the mat, I was completely overwhelmed and over-powered by the other students,…
How long have you been practising? I have been practising Ki Aikido for almost two years now, and I have the intention of practising for another three hundred years. Kat of the Edinburgh club What made you want to try Ki Aikido? I’m a naturally peaceful person who, as a kid, when asked what…
This year’s Autumn Seminar started with beautiful autumnal weather and a full car park! So many students applied to grade that the event had to start earlier than usual, and the dojo audience was full. A grading is an opportunity to demonstrate the results of someone’s commitment and hard work. Every single grading is different,…
It is with deep sadness to tell you that Norman Ford has passed away. He has been unwell for a long time. He was a great help in all he gave to the Federation through his teaching over a great many years. A very good man who was very dedicated and sincere. Many of you will…
I started Aikido over 30 years ago, I’m a 6th Dan black belt and it has been a constant in my life from the day I started. I met my husband through Aikido too! Aikido has given me a regular opportunity to exercise both my body and my mind and it’s taught me not to worry…
Dear Members, I hope all is well with you and your families. We look forward to seeing everyone at the Autumn Seminar. As we mentioned in the August newsletter we have a large Dan Grading with 11 members taking their exam, the grading will start at 9.30am and the Course will be 2.30 – 4.30pm.…
I hesitantly walked through the door Feeling intimidated, small and “too old for this” Middle-age can sometimes take a hold of you and How on earth can I learn to forward roll? A friend introduced me to this journey I’m now on So I thank her, Sensei and our Hitchin dojo For lifting my spirits and helping with thoughts For sharing stories…
Here is the Ki Federation’s 2026 Aikido Course download, as a file, for importing into a calendar on your computer, tablet or phone. There is a spreadsheet file in comma separated value format (.csv file), and a second file in iCalendar format (.ics file). Either file will import into a Google calendar. This has successfully…
I have practiced aikido, on and off for 25 years, since I was a teenager. Over that time, my teachers have changed, my focus has changed, and how I think about aikido has changed. Jamie McNaughton, of the Stewartfield club. at headquarters Recently I have been considering what thoughts go through my head when I…
Here is the August 2025 Aikido update for the Ki Federation of Great Britain. Summer Seminar We enjoyed another very successful Summer Seminar. A group portrait of all those that took part in the Kyu Gradings at the end of the Ki Federation Summer School 2025 As well as our UK members, we were pleased…
