Teacher:
Carl Myers
Teacher's Grade:
7th Dan
Phone:
07811960792
Email:
aikido@carlos.me.uk
Dojo:
Quayside Youth Centre,
Upper Kingston Lane
Southwick
West Sussex
United Kingdom
BN42 4RE
Beginners and spectators are welcome at our club at any time. If you are interested just get in touch, and come to see us. You can start at any time, but we also run two beginners courses every year, in the spring and the autumn.
In the Art of Ki Aikido there is no aggression, tension or competition. Classes are suitable for all levels of fitness and may be practised equally by men and women of any size, age or ability. The purpose of the practise is to learn to co-ordinate our mind and body through enjoyable exercise which will enhance the quality of our lives. To find out more about aikido, please see the Introduction to Aikido.
This is the only Aikido club in the Sussex area that is affiliated to the Ki Federation of Great Britain, which is led by Sensei K Williams who was a full time assistant under Kenshiro Abbe Sensei.
Beginners course – a six week introduction to Ki Aikido:
Beginners can start at any time. We also sometimes run specific beginners courses, which are a good opportunity to start at the same time as other people. For details see our Facebook page.
Spring 2026 Beginners Course
Learn to win without fighting – some simple principles to be more calm, relaxed, and positive, using the mind and body together effectively.
Watch our video for a quick intro to Aikido.
Ki Aikido uses a set of mental and physical techniques to develop a calm and positive mindset. This helps you remain clear-headed and make good decisions in challenging situations. We start with a small challenge, and gradually increase the level until relaxation and calm become habitual, even when things get really stressful.
Book your place now
Because it’s about not fighting, Aikido works in many situations and has benefits across your life and interactions with other people . . . it’s also good fun to practice. In this six week course, you will learn the basic principles of Ki Aikido, and a range of aikido exercises.
These will include:
- Ki development exercises
- Principles of mind and body co-ordination
- Unbendable arm
- Unraisable body
- Kokyunage
- Shihonage
- Ikkyo
- Nikkyo
- Kotegaeshi
You don’t need to do a beginners course – you are welcome to join at any time. However there are certain advantages to starting with this course, including:
- starting at the same time as other people and being able to practice together at the same level
- introductory classes designed specifically for new starters
- a discounted rate on classes, which absorbs your annual membership and insurance
For more details see the videos on our Facebook page or Youtube channel.
Fees
Fees include annual membership of the Ki Federation of Great Britain and insurance, plus a discounted lesson fee (* This does not include Eventbrite’s own fee).
| Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Adult | £60* |
| Concessions | £42* |
| 2 for 1 offer | £30 each* |
