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?
Thursday – Sedbergh Sports and Leisure Centre
6:00 – 7:30 pm Juniors / Youth (6-15 yrs)
7:30 – 8:30 pm Youth (13+ yrs) / Seniors (16+ yrs)
8:30 – 9:30 pm Seniors (16+ yrs)
Saturday – Kents Gym, Eccleshill
11:00 – 12:00pm Juniors / Youth (6-15 yrs)
12:00 – 1:30 pm Seniors (16+ yrs)
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.
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:
- British Aikido Association (BAA)
- Worldwide Sport Aikido Federation (WSAF)
- Japan Aikido Association (JAA)
- European Tomiki Aikido Network (ETAN)
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.