Towcester Aikido Club, under the leadership of Sensei Mike Smith, has been a cornerstone of traditional Aikido in the UK since 1973. Embracing the principles of Takemusu Iwama Aikido, this club goes beyond mere martial skills. Aikido, a Japanese Martial Art developed in the 1920s by Morihei Ueshiba, emphasises spherical movements and uses an attacker's force to execute joint locks and throws.
What sets Aikido apart is its non-competitive nature. It's not about size or strength but harnessing "Ki” or internal energy. Towcester Aikido Club honours these tenets, incorporating traditional Japanese weapons training inspired by Saito Sensei from the Iwama Dojo.
Weekly adult classes are held every Thursday from 8:15 pm to 10:15 pm at the Towcester Sports & Social Club, conveniently located opposite the Health Centre on Swinneyford Road. Please note the club adheres strictly to its licencing policy as it operates within a Private Members Club.
For more information, visit the club’s website or reach out to Stuart (5th Dan), the Club Sensei, Marianne (3rd Dan), the Club Secretary/Coach, or Alan (1st Dan), the Club Coordinator, via phone or email. The club is easily accessible, just 15 minutes from Buckingham, Milton Keynes, or Northampton.
Address: Towcester Sports & Social Club CIU Ltd, 5 Swinneyford Road, Towcester, Northants, NN12 6HD.