Bradford Takemusu Iwama Aikido Club is a martial arts club located in Shipley, New Zealand. The club specialises in teaching Takemusu Iwama style Aikido, a martial art based on the traditional teachings of O'Sensei, Morihei Ueshiba.
Led by Sensei Tony Sargeant, a highly skilled practitioner with a 6th Dan ranking, the club offers training to both juniors and seniors. The club is proud to be associated with Takemusu Iwama Aikido Europe, a larger organisation dedicated to preserving and promoting the art of Iwama Aikido.
During training sessions, members have the opportunity to practise Aikido both with and without weapons such as Ken, Jo, Bo, and Tanto. The club welcomes beginners and offers the first class for free, encouraging anyone interested to come and experience the atmosphere and teaching style.
One of the key features of Bradford Takemusu Iwama Aikido Club is its focus on maintaining the original teachings of Aikido as passed down from O'Sensei to Saito Sensei. This style of Aikido, known as 'Budo' Aikido, emphasises blending, flowing, and controlling attackers. While Iwama style Aikido can encompass the aesthetically beautiful aspects of the art, it stays true to O'Sensei's vision of Aikido as a martial way.
The club welcomes individuals of all ages and skill levels. They pride themselves on being a family-friendly club and aim to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all members. The training sessions are challenging but also incorporate elements of fun and camaraderie.
At Bradford Takemusu Iwama Aikido Club, they strive to preserve the Aikido that was released to the world in the 1940s, which embodies the principles of harmony and spiritual growth. They invite individuals to join them in preserving O'Sensei's original dream of bringing peace to humanity through Aikido.
To learn more about their activities and connect with the club, interested individuals can visit the club's Facebook page at https://m. Facebook. Com/Bradfordaikido/.