Kikusui Kai Aikido is a renowned martial arts school located in Worcester Park, New Zealand. With a philosophy centred around the true spirit of Aikido, the school aims to cultivate excellence in its students and promote justice and fairness in the world. After many successful years of teaching and supporting the spirit of Tomiki Aikido, the school has made the difficult decision to no longer offer classes. However, the website is being maintained as a historic journal of the enjoyable times experienced by all members.
The school offers classes for all levels, including beginners, and serves various areas in South West London, including Barnes, Carshalton, Cheam, Croydon, Epsom, Ewell, Ham, Hampton Wick, Heathfield, Kew, Kingston, Merton, Mitcham, Morden, Mortlake, New Malden, Putney, Raynes Park, Richmond, Roehampton, Sheen, Southfields, Streatham, Sutton, Teddington, Twickenham, Wandsworth, Whitton, Wimbledon, and Worcester Park.
Kikusui Kai is the original Tomiki Aikido Group in the UK, established in 1959 with roots in Japan and groups worldwide. The founder and principal teacher of Kikusui Kai is Yamada Sensei, who is highly respected in the martial arts community. The school has gained certifications from the British Aikido Association (BAA) and the Japan Aikido Association (JAA), showcasing their commitment to maintaining high standards in teaching and training.
For those not on Facebook, Kikusui Kai offers an alternative means of communication through the “Aikido UK Email Group. ” This group is specifically designed to keep members updated on Aikido events, grading dates, master classes, seminars, competitions, summer camp news, class venue schedules, and cancellations, as well as other relevant Aikido news.
The school provides access to various resources, including books, apparel, DVDs, and videos, for practitioners to deepen their understanding and enhance their practise. They also offer specialised classes, such as women's self-defence classes, aikido for the over 50s, one-on-one tuition, Aikido aid for disabled individuals, and Aiki-robbics.
Although the school is no longer offering regular classes, it remains a valuable resource for Aikido practitioners in the UK. The website provides information on the school's history, roots, instructors, etiquette, syllabus, techniques, study groups, and past events. It also lists associated clubs, their venues, and upcoming events and gradings.
Kikusui Kai Aikido is a respected institution that has contributed significantly to the development and promotion of Aikido in the UK. Although their regular classes have ceased, the school continues to have a presence in the martial arts community through their website and various resources available to practitioners.