AIKIDO practise can benefit everyone, male or female, young or old, of any ethnic or national origin. All can enjoy and improve their health and fitness by attending regular and well-run classes. The formal and more spiritual aspect of Aikido appeals to some, the physical side to others. Its full and natural body movement has aerobic benefits for all. When practiced regularly it will assist in developing a fitter, suppler and stronger body with improved flexibility, reflexes and reactions.

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AIKIDO is essentially non-violent, encourages harmony of Mind, Body & Spirit and the avoidance of confrontation. Force is never opposed by force. Resolving a conflict peacefully is better for all concerned and students soon learn how to improve their self-awareness, and with the techniques learnt, also grow in self-confidence. In this Aikido teaches self-defence.

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AIKIDO is today’s fastest growing recreational activity with Japanese origins that go back many centuries. Aikido as practised today includes joint locking techniques and body movements from many of the ancient fighting methods taught, used, and perfected by the Samurai in feudal Japan.

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Xątiva Tomiki Aikido (Spain) Summer Course & Grading                       2nd - 4th May, 2008
BAA Surrey Area Dan Grading  (Wandsworth)                                              18th May, 2008

SKENFRITH 2008

Guest instructor:
          Shihan Tetsuro Nariyama
                  8th Dan, Technical Director JAA
                               22nd - 26th May, 2008

Xątiva Tomiki Aikido (Spain) Course & Grading                                     27th-29th June, 2008
BAA Surrey Area Dan Grading    (Wandsworth)                                     30th November, 2008
50 years of Tomiki Aikido in the UK                                                                               2009
JAA Shidokan Seminar with Tadayuki Sato Shihan                                          March, 2009
JAA International Seminar and Tournament                                           Japan Autumn 2009

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For reports and pictures of past events, go to recent events.

AIKIDO principles are based on exploiting the weaknesses of an opponent. Joints, posture, the mind can all be vulnerable areas when attacked or challenged. In essence Aikido is turning an opponents' power against themselves by using the exact degree of control required to neutralise their energy without inflicting undue harm.

AIKIDO is a dialogue of natural movement and can help improve ones daily life.

AIKIDO is for harmony and peace and teaches followers to help others.

AIKIDO is about the future.

AIKIDO is for life!

AIKIDO FOR ALL

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