Sensei Williams This article recounts British Aikido history, from the early days when Sensei Williams began studying under Abbe Sensei. At the age of 24 years, Sensei Williams began to practice Judo at the London Judo Society in Kensington. Two weeks later, Abbe Sensei arrived from Japan, and Sensei Williams started private lessons with him.…
Here are some images from the 2023 Aikido Spring Seminar. Click on an image to expand it and view optional slideshow. Go to Aikido galleries page. End of the Saturday Course End of the Sunday Course
Here is the May 2021 Aikido News in the form of a message from Sensei Margaret… Dear Members, The government took the first steps in lifting our coronavirus restrictions last Monday (17th May). We will all be looking forward to the company of our family and friends. To welcoming them into our homes again, and being…
Unfortunately we have to report further Aikido course cancellations We were hoping to resume classes and courses in November. However, in some areas, coronavirus cases are rising, and more stringent rules are being enforced across the country. Consequently, we feel it is inappropriate to restart our aikido just now. So there will not be any…
Sadly, we have to announce more Aikido course cancellations because of the pandemic situation. So, we are cancelling all of the September and October courses. Hopefully, we will be able to restart in November, but that obviously depends on how the the situation changes. This is disruptive and intensely frustrating for all grades. However, try…
Sensei Hughes has started running Zoom aikido classes, every week, during this corona virus lockdown. There is a Ki Aikido Zoom Session available every Friday from 7-8pm. This is open to anyone in the Ki Federation, including International members. Members have enjoyed the chance to do something relating to our practice. Just as importantly, it allows…
Here is the May 2020 aikido news for the Ki Federation of Great Britain. This is a message from Sensei Margaret… Dear Members, I hope you and all your families are doing well and keeping safe in this very difficult time. Sadly, we are cancelling all the June and July courses along with the Summer Seminar…
Sensei Aitkenhead has made this short video of the Ki for Health Exercises. Its purpose is to encourage students to practise at home during these strange coronavirus times.
Sensei Aitkenhead has made this short video of the Ki Development exercises. It’s purpose is to encourage students to practise at home during these strange coronavirus times.
Eileen Honeybun, of the Winsham club, sent in this idea on Ki Breathing Ki Meditation and Coronavirus… After 35 years of practising aikido at least twice a week I am, at least for now, confined to the house. This is because of coronavirus, my age and my husbands breathing condition. I was feeling lost and alone…
