Bradford Tomiki Aikido Club

Has been providing martial arts training in Aikido for juniors (6yrs to 15yrs) and seniors (16+ yrs) for over 40 years.

Where do we train?

Our partner Aikido clubs

If you can’t attend our Thursday or Saturday classes, then why not consider one of these Aikido Clubs:

What is Aikido?

Aikido is a Japanese form of self-defence and martial art that uses locks, holds, throws, and the opponent’s own movements.

Competitive (or Sport) Aikido is a relatively recent innovation, with national and international competitions for Juniors, Youth, Cadets and Seniors.

Read more about our Aikido Club, what is Aikido? and taking part in an Aikido training session.

We are members of the British Aikido Association (BAA)

Competitive (Sport) Aikido

Kenji Tomiki was a first generation student of Morihei Ueshiba (founder of Aikido) and of Jigaro Kano (founder of Judo). Kenji Tomiki founded the Waseda University Aikido Club (Tokyo), with the proviso that competition be incorporated in Aikido practice.

2023 British National Team, Nara, Japan

Kenji Tomiki was aware that second, third and future generation students of Aikido, who by practicing only traditional Aikido, would not know how hard and, indeed, so difficult, it would be to apply Aikido techniques effectively to equally well-trained opponents when resisted or counter-attacked with 100% free will.

The Dawn of Tomiki Aikido by Seiji Tanaka, 7th Dan

Upcoming events

Junior and senior competitions are organised by the:

Read more about competitive Aikido and how kata links with Kakarigeiko, Hikitategeiko and Shiai Randori.

View details of competitions that club seniors and juniors have competed in along wth Aikido Shiai Randori.

Want to know more?

You are always welcome to come to one of the two training sessions and speak to any of the club coaches about our Aikido Club.

Alternatively, use our contact us form.

Our mat fees are £5.50 for a junior and £6 for a senior, payable for just the training sessions attended.

Personal annual membership for the British Aikido Association (BAA) is required for insurance purposes.

See our club details page for more details.

For your first class wear any loose fitting clothing such as track suit bottoms and a T-shirt.

Long hair should be tied back and all jewellery removed. Wear flip-flops from the changing room to the dojo.

Bring a bottle of water to each class.

See our taking part in an Aikido training session for more details.

As a member of the British Aikido Association (BAA) we follow the BAA grading syllabus which defines the requirements for each kyu grade (yellow, orange etc) and Dan Grade (black belt).

To be promoted to a Dan grade, you will need to pass a formal grading demonstrating both Kata and Hikitategeiko (application of Aikido techniques).

See our Tomiki Aikido Syllabus for more details.

The coaching team presenting Emma Hewitt with her Shodan (1st Dan Black Belt) certificate. Emma has trained with the club for a number of years and has truly come out of her shell over the past few years. It was a pleasure to present her with what is now the true beginning of her Aikido career, a grade she truly deserves 🥋 See MoreSee Less
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Atemi Waza Tanto Kakarigeiko 🥋Last week’s session was spent with preparation for our next club grading. In this session we focused on pace In free play and learning quick yet effective techniques that work better with less energy. Our next club goal will be our grading which were confident every student will succeed in 💥 See MoreSee Less
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Sedbergh have just reported that they are closing at 3pm so no class tonight. Please stay safe and have a snowball fight instead. Don’t forget we are open at half term so see you all next week. See MoreSee Less
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Reminder: Lessons start back on Thursday 4th January. See MoreSee Less
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