This short video featuring Sensei Joe Thambu provides an explanation of Yoshinkan Aikido.

Please get in touch to arrange a free introductory lesson with no obligation. There will be someone at the other end of the phone or email ready to answer all your questions.

We have classes for beginners every day of the week so we can book you in for a day that suits you.

After your intro class if you make the decision to join you will receive a free Aikido dogi and for your first five lessons you will be introduced to Aikido at your own pace either one on one or in a small group with a skilled instructor.

Cost
We have no joining fees, membership fees or contracts and once you have made your mind up there is only one fee for lessons. All students pay just £30 per month which will enable you to train in as many classes as you wish.

Aikido Shoshinkan has an open door policy and welcomes all new members, both beginners and those with Aikido experience.

Determining Your Training Goals
The first thing to do when considering taking a martial arts class is to determine what you hope to gain from martial arts training. Everyone has a reason for their interest in the martial arts, and it's important you get the most out of your training and have a positive experience. Below are the three most common reasons for starting.

Fitness/Fun Related Interests
The most common reason for training is that people want to have fun and get in better physical condition, whether that is losing weight, getting stronger or just getting more active. Martial arts is a great way to get in shape and can be really fun to learn. It will improve endurance, strength, flexibility, speed, coordination, balance and helps with overall stress levels.  All martial arts training involves some amount of physical training, hard work that will deliver big rewards.

Self Defence
The second most common reason for studying martial arts is self defence; a very valid and important reason for learning.

Interest In Traditional or Cultural Arts
Many people take great interest in the cultural or traditional aspects of martial arts training. They enjoy the discipline, traditions and methods of very traditional arts. Being a traditional style, Yoshinkan Aikido features very structured training, and many people enjoy it for this reason.