What is Aikido?
Aikido is a Japanese defensive art where an attacker’s own weight and motion are used to defeat them

The History of Tomiki Aikido
Aikido was originally called “Daito Ryo Aiki Ju-jitsu.” These traditions were passed down through generations until Professor Kenji Tomiki developed the current form of Tomiki Aikido learned today.

The way to train for Aikido is similar to other Ju-jitsu and Judo techniques, involving unarmed fighting and can sometimes also involve the use of weapons.

Aikido is practised is through sets of fighting moves called ‘kata.’ There are 17 techniques in the basic kata.

Tomiki Aikido has, in some areas, developed into a sport and each lesson has a time of ‘Free play’ where participants can try out the effectiveness of their moves in a more realistic fighting scenario through practical application.

Competition is now considered a big part of Tomiki Aikido and an Annual National Competition is held in which participants demonstrate their katas and fighting techniques. There is also an established British Tomiki Aikido Squad who train together regularly and compete at an International level.

Could I do Aikido?                                           
Aikido is suitable for men and women of any age. Current members of the Wakefield club range from 6 - 60

What would I get out of Aikido?                                     
Self-defence skills
Improved physical fitness                              
Increased self-confidence                              
Develop co-ordination skills
Opportunity to meet new people                   
Have fun!