Aspire Aikido London is martial arts school offering you Aikido

Discover Aikido: SELF-DEFENCE - FITNESS - CONFIDENCE

In this 4 weeks course running every Monday evening from 8pm to 10pm, you will be learning the etiquette of respect, study of weapons (Bokken/wooden sword and Jo/wooden staff) and see how they come hand in hand with empty handed techniques for Aikido (we practice Iwama Aikido). 

You will learn the correct positioning, principles of Aikido, and how we practice with partners demonstrating a few selected techniques to help you see how Aikido works. With continuous practice, Aikido will build confidence, fitness and a positive mindset.

About the Instructor:

Nick Regnier has been practicing Aikido for over 33 years and studied various Aikido styles before Iwama Aikido. Nick Regnier holds 4th Dan Aikido under TIAE (Takemusu Iwama Aikido Europe Association) under Tony Sargeant Sensei.

Aikido focuses on non-aggressive techniques using the opponent’s own energy to gain control or to throw your opponent. Aikido is truly unique, as it teaches you to train with your body, mind and spirit, attained through regular training. 

At Aspire Aikido London we teach the Takemusu Iwama style of Aikido, taught by Morihiro Saito Sensei 9th Dan Aikikai, who was a student of the Founder in Iwama for over 23 years. Morihiro Saito Sensei faithfully preserved and put together a comprehensive and pedagogic repertoire of Aikido techniques, with Bukiwasa (weapons training) and Taijutsu (empty handed techniques). 

Iwama Aikido can be recognised by its strong basics, the accuracy of its technique and posture, and its use of the Aiki Ken and Aiki Jo.