In the very early days of my Aikido journey I was attending an area course that was being hosted by the Bath club at Bath Spa University. The day was being taught by Sensei Williams and…
Aimee Edridge is a Youth member of the St. Albans club. She recently had a big, public breakthrough in her confidence which she writes about. When did you start Ki Aikido? I started as a Junior…
Sensei Carl Myers of the Brighton and Shoreham Ki Aikido Club, now 57, gives us his experience of studying Aikido. When did you start, and what made you want to try aikido? I started Aikido…
Aikido is a journey of self-discovery, balance, and harmony. In this poem, I reflect on why I took up Aikido and the transformative impact it has had on my life. From its graceful movements to…
Sensei Greenley is a member of the Ki Federation’s Committee, and has been running the Muswell Hill club in North London for 40 years. He was awarded his 8th Dan in 2025. When did you…
Sensei Pete Bailie is often found at the headquarters reception desk, welcoming members to the day’s course. He travels down from Bristol to do so, where he is teacher at the Bristol Redland Ki Aikido…
Sensei Ben Docherty started young, and set up the Edinburgh Ki Aikido club 10 years ago. At 33 years old, he’s probably the youngest 5th Dan in the federation. When did you start Ki Aikido?…
Great Saturday at the group course this weekend and another full car park! Students enjoyed instruction from Sensei O’Connell as they covered a range of weapons exercises through Jo, Bokken and Tanto. Thanks as always…
Anusuya recently passed her First Dan grading at the Autumn Seminar. There was a striking calmness and clarity to her movement that prompted us to ask about her experience of studying Aikido at the Epsom…
Sensei Alan Johnston of the Gravesend club has been practising for over 50 years, and teaching for 30 years of that. Sensei Alan Johnston of Gravesend Ki Aikido Club. When did you start Ki Aikido? I…
