About the Business
The Aikido in Kent Association was formed in November 2010 and follows the teachings of Sensei Tomiki. Sensei Tomiki being one of the first students of O-Sensei Ueshiba, was also in his own right, a high ranking Judoka and very competitively motivated. The first Sensei to bring Tomiki Aikido into Great Britain was Santa Yamada. His teachings were more of an enjoyment form than competition.
The style of Aikido practised by the Aikido in Kent Association was developed by Sensei Tomiki. He integrated the competitive aspects of Judo with Aikido thus enabling students at the Waseda University to practice 'Contest Aikido'. Following Senta Yamada's return to Japan, Sensei Naito arrived and taught the new contest format Randori No Kata (hand to hand Randori).
Location & Hours
Unit 2 St Georges Business
