London Shodokan Aikido
Martial Arts Clubs
London Shodokan Aikido
22 Greenwich S St, London
# London Shodokan Aikido
London Shodokan Aikido is a martial arts club based in Greenwich, London, offering traditional Japanese Aikido instruction following the Kenji Tomiki system. The club serves both children aged 9 and upwards, and adults of all abilities, from complete beginners to advanced practitioners at 5th Dan level.
What distinguishes London Shodokan Aikido is their emphasis on practical, competitive training through randori (free practice), ensuring techniques remain real and effective rather than purely theoretical. This approach, rooted in Tomiki's teaching philosophy, allows students to test their skills against partners in dynamic situations. The club is part of an established international Shodokan Aikido network, providing access to broader training standards and progression pathways.
The club has demonstrated particular success with junior members, operating children's classes for nearly a decade with several students progressing to Junior Sho Dan (Black Belt level). This track record reflects both teaching quality and structured grading systems that maintain student engagement and advancement.
Operating from St. Mark's Church in Greenwich, the club maintains an inclusive culture with classes welcoming newcomers at any stage. Whether you're seeking a martial art for fitness, self-development, competitive sport, or family participation, London Shodokan Aikido offers accessible, structured training in an established discipline with proven instructor expertise.
London Shodokan Aikido is a martial arts club based in Greenwich, London, offering traditional Japanese Aikido instruction following the Kenji Tomiki system. The club serves both children aged 9 and upwards, and adults of all abilities, from complete beginners to advanced practitioners at 5th Dan level.
What distinguishes London Shodokan Aikido is their emphasis on practical, competitive training through randori (free practice), ensuring techniques remain real and effective rather than purely theoretical. This approach, rooted in Tomiki's teaching philosophy, allows students to test their skills against partners in dynamic situations. The club is part of an established international Shodokan Aikido network, providing access to broader training standards and progression pathways.
The club has demonstrated particular success with junior members, operating children's classes for nearly a decade with several students progressing to Junior Sho Dan (Black Belt level). This track record reflects both teaching quality and structured grading systems that maintain student engagement and advancement.
Operating from St. Mark's Church in Greenwich, the club maintains an inclusive culture with classes welcoming newcomers at any stage. Whether you're seeking a martial art for fitness, self-development, competitive sport, or family participation, London Shodokan Aikido offers accessible, structured training in an established discipline with proven instructor expertise.
Services offered
Aikido classes for children aged 9+Adult aikido classes for all gradesAikido grading and belt progressionFree practice (randori) trainingBeginners' aikido instructionJunior aikido coachingCompetitive aikido sport trainingMartial arts fitness and self-development