The aim of the club is to teach practical self-defence based on Aikido in a friendly and co-operative way. Students practise at their own pace, as gently or aggressively as they like, and are encouraged to develop to the best of their individual abilities. Classes comprise both aerobic exercises and learning the various techniques in Aikido.
Aikido is a modern martial art that was developed from 1930-1968. Ueshiba Moreshiba, the founder, based Aikido on traditional Japanese weapons martial arts. His insight was to adapt these 'direct' techniques into a more circular martial art.
Ueshiba, like many young nationalist men of his generation, studied martial arts and entered the army. He went to war and although he fought heroically, he did not like the experience and left as soon as he could.
The experience changed his world view, which was reinforced when he joined a Japanese' revivalist religion and as Japan's military expansion resulted in the terrifying firebombing of major cities and ultimately the country's defeat, he increasingly emphasised a peaceful interpretation for martial arts.
Our Locations:
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Main Office - Greengate Road, Keighley, BD21 5HL
07762 450422
Business Name
Keighley Aikido
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