Bristol Redland Ki-Aikido Club
Martial Arts Clubs
Bristol Redland Ki-Aikido Club
Redland Quaker Meeting Friends Meeting House, Bristol
# Bristol Redland Ki-Aikido Club
Bristol Redland Ki-Aikido Club offers instruction in Ki Aikido, a Japanese martial art emphasising coordination of mind and body, to beginners and ongoing practitioners in the Redland area of Bristol. Led by Pete Bailie, a 7th Dan instructor, the club welcomes people of all ages and backgrounds seeking to learn this discipline.
The club operates from the Redland Quaker Meeting House, providing a welcoming community environment for training. Classes run on Sunday evenings from 6 pm to 8 pm, making them accessible to working professionals and those with weekday commitments. The club explicitly welcomes newcomers and encourages prospective students to observe a class before committing, removing barriers to entry.
What distinguishes this club is its structured approach to introducing Ki Aikido through dedicated beginners courses, with Spring 2026 offering the next intake. The club emphasises personal connection, requiring new members to have a conversation with the teacher before starting. This ensures tailored guidance and builds community rather than operating as an anonymous membership.
Membership through the Ki Federation of Great Britain is required, with the club offering an affordable first-month package combining federation membership and four weeks of tuition. The flexible payment structure accommodates those on limited budgets, with reduced rates for the unemployed. Free on-street parking and cycle facilities make attendance convenient, whilst the Quaker Meeting House setting reflects the club's values of inclusivity and accessibility.
Bristol Redland Ki-Aikido Club offers instruction in Ki Aikido, a Japanese martial art emphasising coordination of mind and body, to beginners and ongoing practitioners in the Redland area of Bristol. Led by Pete Bailie, a 7th Dan instructor, the club welcomes people of all ages and backgrounds seeking to learn this discipline.
The club operates from the Redland Quaker Meeting House, providing a welcoming community environment for training. Classes run on Sunday evenings from 6 pm to 8 pm, making them accessible to working professionals and those with weekday commitments. The club explicitly welcomes newcomers and encourages prospective students to observe a class before committing, removing barriers to entry.
What distinguishes this club is its structured approach to introducing Ki Aikido through dedicated beginners courses, with Spring 2026 offering the next intake. The club emphasises personal connection, requiring new members to have a conversation with the teacher before starting. This ensures tailored guidance and builds community rather than operating as an anonymous membership.
Membership through the Ki Federation of Great Britain is required, with the club offering an affordable first-month package combining federation membership and four weeks of tuition. The flexible payment structure accommodates those on limited budgets, with reduced rates for the unemployed. Free on-street parking and cycle facilities make attendance convenient, whilst the Quaker Meeting House setting reflects the club's values of inclusivity and accessibility.
Services offered
Beginner Ki Aikido coursesongoing Ki Aikido trainingone-to-one teacher consultationclass observationKi Federation membership facilitationmonthly group instructionpersonal martial arts developmentmind-body coordination training