A dynamic and friendly Aikido club in Edinburgh. Classes are Mondays & Wednesdays, 8pm-9:30pm
07/08/2026
Rolling into the new Aikido term... π
Classes resume at Drummond Community High School on Weds 12 August - all welcome!
7-8pm: Foundations, ideal for beginners
8-9pm: All Levels and Weapons
Book here as usual: https://gymcatch.com/app/provider/4464/events
See you on the mat!
One of the biggest Aikido seminars in the UK ever - and a few of us from Edinburgh were there. Great to experience such a shared love for Aikido ππ»ββοΈ
02/03/2026
Amazing weekend at the UKA Winter Seminar with in Birmingham, with 250+ Aikidoka on the mat.
So many variations covered, done with infectious flair, agility and enthusiasm.
Big thanks to for organising.
06/01/2026
New year, new uke!
Aikido classes start up again Wednesdays from 7th Jan at Drummond Community High School (Edinburgh).
7-8pm: Beginners / Foundations
8-9pm: Weapons / All Levels
Perfect for working off festive indulgence and rolling into 2026 with a bang π₯
Class booking here:
https://gymcatch.com/app/provider/4464/events
New beginners welcome bundle here: https://gymcatch.com/app/provider/4464/packages/bundle/28648
See you on the mat!
10/12/2025
New flyers printed. Coming soon to a noticeboard near you π₯π₯
03/11/2025
Which Aikido principles are relevant for Karate-ka?
Quite a few, it turns out... and vice versa.
This was the theme of the seminar this weekend in Dumfries, hosted by Seishin Shotokan Karate Club.
We explored principles of Ma-ai (distance), Hara (centre), Kime (direction & intent) and Zanshin (awareness), using bokken and tanto to go beyond empty hand.
Super interesting to see how coming off the line of attack with body position, blending and circular motion can destabilise an attacker, for both Aikido-ka and Karate-ka alike!
Huge thanks for the invite, and for the open-minded and passionate attitude to training by all.
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21/10/2025
Trip to Birmingham anyone?? π
19/10/2025
Superb seminar weekend in Aberdeen with Sensei.
Massive thanks to Steve and Jamie for hosting. And who knew a sporran would go so well with a hakama?! π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ
11/10/2025
Coming up next Nov 2nd in Dumfries, a seminar on Aikido for Karate.
Although outwardly different martial arts, they both share the same budo foundation - the martial way.
This seminar will cover the main principles of Aikido, exploring blending, circular motion, centering and non-resistance, and how they can add to Karate practice.
Weβll also cover Aikido weapons.
Open to all. Bring an open mind.
| 7pm - 9pm |