In the sixties we learned of another group were doing Aikido in north London with a well-known Japanese professor named Senta Yamada Judo. He was teaching a style that had never Aikido heard of called "Tomiki" to decide to go and check ...

Beginners courses are an excellent way to try Aikido. Our beginners courses last six weeks and cover all the basic elements. For more information or to reserve yourself a place, please contact Erik Dop (3rd Dan JAA) by email or by phone ...

It was at about this time that we heard of a new Aikido group in London. Tomiki Aikido was first introduced to the UK by Senta Yamada Sensei in the early 1960s. Yamada Sensei 6th dan Judo was a highly respected Judoka, ...

Toshu Randori in London In contrast, randori in the Karl Geis style is slow-paced and cooperative. Knife randori is used in practice, but without competition, and usually at reduced speeds. Unarmed randori appears much like a dance, ...