London Aikikai - Traditional Aikido is an officially recognised Aikido school located in London. With a strong focus on tradition, lineage, and excellence, this school offers high-quality Aikido training for adults and children.
The adult classes at London Aikikai are led by Davinder Bath Sensei, a highly skilled instructor with a 6th Dan Shihan rank from Aikikai. Classes are one hour or one and a half hours long, and the fee per session is 12. Alternatively, participants can opt for a monthly payment of 75 for unlimited sessions or purchase a package of 10 sessions for 100 with no expiry date. There is also an annual membership fee of 40.
The adult classes take place on Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:30pm to 9pm, Saturdays from 5:15pm to 6:15pm, and Sundays from 3pm to 4:30pm. There is also a weapons class on Sundays from 4:30pm to 6pm.
For children aged 4 and above, London Aikikai offers dedicated Aikido classes. The children's classes are held on Saturdays from 16:20 to 17:10 for ages 4-8, and from 17:15 to 18:15 for ages 9 and above. Additional details can be found on the children's page of the school's website.
To get in touch with Davinder Sensei for further details or inquiries, interested individuals can contact him via email or WhatsApp/Signal at 073 0656 2416. For calls between the 2nd and 19th of January, participants can contact Adnan at 07793 799635.
London Aikikai has a rich history, dating back to its founding in 1968 by T K Chiba Shihan, an 8th Dan Aikikai. The school is officially recognised by Aikido World Headquarters in Tokyo, Japan and is a member of both the British Aikikai and the Joint Aikikai Council of Great Britain (JAC). It was the headquarters dojo of the Aikikai of Great Britain under T K Chiba Shihan when it was located in Chiswick, West London. Throughout the years, the dojo has evolved and changed names, eventually becoming known as Shinmei-kan Dojo.
It has maintained close ties with Chiba Shihan through regular exchange visits and was the largest dojo within British Birankai (British Aikikai) before his passing in 2015.
In addition to training, London Aikikai also celebrates Japanese culture through events such as Japan Matsuri. The school was a part of the 10th Anniversary festival of Japan Matsuri in 2019 and has participated in various other events in the past.
Aikido is an art that was born out of the changing times in Japan, where the samurai class and their art of battle, known as bujyutsu, faced cultural shifts. Aikido was developed as a way to cultivate peace and harmony through the integration of martial techniques and philosophies. London Aikikai acknowledges and embraces this history and aims to provide a nurturing and authentic Aikido experience to its students.
Whether you are a beginner or an advanced practitioner, London Aikikai - Traditional Aikido offers a welcoming and inclusive environment for individuals of all ages and skill levels. Join the school today and embark on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth through the practise of Aikido.