Coach level 2 course open to all eligible JAC members. Please book using the ticket link here . https://square.link/u/YwWgFfv9
We have amazing aikido news, the UKA is excited to announce the return of Ryuji Shirakawa Sensei to lead our Winter School seminar in February/March 2026.
The last event sold out within four hours of going public! Tickets will go on sale on 1st October with all UKA members and summer school attendees given early access in September.
There’s one week left to secure advance tickets, accommodation and meals for summer school with this years’ guest instructor, Terumasa Hino Sensei from Hombu Dojo. Advance tickets can be purchased by July 11th here: https://ti.to/uka/ss25.
Technical Direction / Instructor Development Course – Northern UK
Northern Area (Wigan)
Same course format for both sessions
Location:
Tenshinkan Aikido Crosby
Bath Street
Waterloo
Liverpool
L22 5NZ
Technical Direction / Instructor Development Course – Southern UK
Sunday 5th October 2025 – Southern Area – (Egham)
Same course format for both sessions
Location: SotenJuKu
The Egham Band Hall,
Waspe Farm Car Park,
Egham,
TW20 9LN
10am, March 1st–4pm, March 2nd, 2025
Merchants of Fitness, Wolverhampton, WV10 8BL
We're pleased to be hosting Winter School 2025 at a new venue, Merchants of Fitness in Wolverhampton. The weekend will be taught by UKA Shihan and Shidoin, A great start to the year with our first national course.
Tickets here below
https://ti.to/uka/ws25
New Aikido class starting on Feb 13th, suitable for people over 50 hosted by AgeUK, All are welcome
Suteki Meets: Monthly Stationery Gatherings
We’re excited to announce the schedule for Suteki Meets, a monthly get-together for stationery enthusiasts, on the first saturday of the month starting on the 1st of February! These relaxed and intimate events are all about connecting, creating, and enjoying a bit of "you time" in a welcoming space.
We will post details of the first event in a separate post!
What to Expect at Suteki Meets:
Optional Activity or Tutorial
Each meet will include a small tutorial, project, or activity you can join in on, with all materials provided. You’ll also receive a handy printout with instructions, so you can work at your own pace or revisit the project later. Assistance will be available if you need it, but participation is entirely optional.
Creative Materials
We'll have a selection of stationery supplies available for you to play with on the day, including pens, washi tape, stickers, and more.
Destash and Swap
While destashing and swapping are welcome, this will be a "take back what you bring" event. Please ensure nothing is left behind at the end of the meet, as we don’t have space to dispose of unwanted items.
Drinks and Snacks
We’ll provide tea, hot chocolate, milk, sweeteners and maybe some snacks. If you’d like something different, feel free to bring it along.
Questions?
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to ask here. We’re happy to help and can’t wait to see you at the first Suteki Meet!
Due to the limited capacity of the space, free tickets will be available via our facebook group a little closer to the day
This event has been rescheduled to the 31st of Jan and 1st of February
Meal to celebrate Gordon Jones 60th year in Aikido. Places limited so book early - bookings close 2nd November
Help us celebrate Gordon Jones Shihan’s 60th Year in Aikido
at Ren Shin Kan. All welcome - buffet meal on Saturday evening with limited spaces.
Saturday 1PM-4PM
Sunday 1PM-3PM
Coaching level 2 course with Philip Smith JAC coach tutor. Please email renshinkan@live.com to book your place. Cost £50.00
From 10am-4pm both days
August 15-18 2024 ukaikikai.org.uk
More information to follow as it becomes available.
Regular course for UKA members who are 3rd kyu and above, who wish to learn what it takes to become an instructor or pass a Yudansha grade. Strongly recommended for people hoping to grade in the next 12-18 months.
Cost: £10.00
Click for more info.
This course is aimed at preparing potential yudansha candidates and teachers for future gradings. The course is open to students 3nd kyu or above.
Cleethorpes Aikido Club is delighted to be hosting this one day seminar with instruction from Philip Smith Shihan 7th dan of the United Kingdom Aikikai.
Cleethorpes Aikido Club is delighted to be hosting an evening class with instruction from Philip Smith Shihan 7th dan of the United Kingdom Aikikai.
The UKA’s Winter School is a weekend event and will be held at Ren Shin Kan in Dudley.
Philip Smith (7th Dan Aikikai Shihan) will be teaching a course hosted by Tenshinkan Crosby in Liverpool, for further details see the link below.
Grading class for both junior and adult students.
Normal class fees apply.
This course is aimed at preparing potential yudansha candidates and teachers for future gradings. The course is open to students 2nd kyu or above and the basic outline of the course (as taken from Facebook is as follows:
Those considering a Yudansha examination (1st-4th dan) in the next year or two. The course will offer grading preparation, a short mock grading (for those who volunteer). Fukushidoin and Shidoin can gain experience running gradings with feedback for all. Students who wish to see the standard expected for a grading can also come and practice.
The course is scheduled to last 4 hours and will cost £10.
For full information click the link below.
Self defence for women starting on 13th September at 18:00.
The course will run for 8 weeks with the option of continuing if there is enough interest.
Classes are priced at £5 per session or £25 for the full 8 weeks.
Contact renshinkan@live.com or the Contact Us form for further information.
