JAPANESE MARTIAL ART & WEAPONS TRAINING
Expand Your Horizons
Aikido is a non-competitive Japanese martial art which was developed early in the 20th century by Morihei Ueshiba (1883-1969). In Japanese , Aikido means "the way of harmony with the force and principle of nature". Aikido is derived from Japan's traditional Budo (the way of martial arts), yet goes beyond the realm of Budo; it is a path where martial arts are used as a way of spiritual growth.
Through regular practice Aikido can be used as a means of self defence and as a way to enhance general health, flexiblity and confidence.
ABOUT
Tatenhill Aikido dojo was founded in 1986 by the late Michael Holloway, 6th Dan Shihan. It was subsequently given the name "I Shin Juku" which means "house of one heart" by T K Chiba, 8th dan Shihan. The dojo is a member of Scottish & Borders Birankai.
CLASS SCHEDULE & FEES
Tuesday 6.00-7.15pm
Thursday 6.00-7.15pm
£6.00 per class
£3.00 student/unwaged
MEMBERSHIP
(includes BAB insurance)
£25.00 per year
£15.00 student/unwaged
INSTRUCTOR
Chief instructor of the dojo, Richard Edmunds Sensei ,currently holds the rank of 6th Dan and is a Shidoin (senior teacher). He is also a member of the teaching comittee of Scottish & Borders Birankai.
Edmunds Sensei began training in 1989 with Michael Holloway Shihan, he has also spent a total of one year as uchideshi (inside student) to T K Chiba Sensei in San Diego California as part of an Aikido teacher training (kensusei) programme.
WEAPONS TRAINING
JYO
BOKKEN
IAIDO
Weapons training is an important part of Aikido, as many of the movements and principles contained within Aikido body art derive from Japanese weapons work.
We currently study the use of the bokken (wooden sword) and jyo (wooden staff).
We also offer classes in Iaido, which involves learning to use the Japanese sword (Katana)
GET IN TOUCH
Tatenhill Aikido Dojo is located in Tatenhill Memorial Hall. It can be found off Main Street next to the Horseshoe pub.
For further information please contact Richard Edmunds on: 01283 543398 or 07712 182774
Alternatively, email: rhedmunds2@icloud.com
Tatenhill Village Hall
Main Street
Tatenhill
Burton on Trent
Staffordshire
DE13 9SD
