We recently had a landmark moment at the dojo: over 30 years of training and instruction! Senior Instructor Greg Gruninger took the opportunity to ma
30 Year Anniversary!
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ABC London Centre Closures for 2026
Aikido classes will be cancelled on the following dates either because the Centre is closed or the room is unavailable. More dates may be added; plea
ABC London Centre Closures for 2026
Check here for Aikido Class cancellations in 2026.
Training Opportunities in California!
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Training Opportunities in California!
Aikido Del Mar (San Diego, Kevin Pickard Sensei) is hosting a clinic by Jacques Payet Shihan in May. Register here [https://forms.gle/omATrdNbzgJ
Thoughts on testing from Sensei Luis Patricio
What are belt exams for? Posted on February 15, 2025 by Luis Patricio Understanding Our Motivation Why do we take belt exams? The ans
Our Legacy
Aiki Budo Centre was founded more than 25 years ago (1995), and it has been my privilege to witness most of that endeavour. As I reflect upon that jo
A Growing Friendship
Our association with Jacques Payet Shihan began quite by chance: Sensei Sheppard, Sensei Chau and Sensei Gruninger were travelling and training in Ja
Our Legacy
Aiki Budo Centre was founded more than 25 years ago (1995), and it has been my privilege to witness most of that endeavour. As I reflect upon that jo
The Meaning of Onegai Shimasu
At the beginning of class there is an exchange between Sensei and the class of the words “Onegai shimasu”. If you've ever wondered what it means,