Shodokan Aikido Leeds

Last Sunday we attended the Manchester Renshinkan Cup 2026! This is a Toshu Randori (unarmed sparring) competition, where competitors spar open handed. We had an amazing time and everyone cheered each other on. Check out our members throwing (or getting thrown!) in action. Shoutout to Renshinkan Aikido for hosting this event, it was so much fun!

If you’re interested in Aikido, come join us! We will be hosting free GIAG (Give-It-A-Go) sessions throughout September and October. We can’t wait to see you on the mat! 🥋

Bringing the scots Shodokan Aikido Edinburgh to Leeds and feeding them Maki & Ramen
Followed by fighting it out on the big screen at Pixel Bar Leeds

There is no better way to spend the night before a competition🤩🍻

Congratulations to all of our new freshers who are joining us this September! Whether you’re new here or a returning student, the Leeds Aikido Society will always welcome you!

Meet this year’s committee who you may recognise from last year (except we’ve all shuffled around a bit!) We’ll be running a few ‘give it a go’ sessions when the academic year starts so watch this space for updates!

See you all soon :)

Aikidoka in the sun ☀️ 🇪🇸

Phil Newcombe Cup 2026 🏆🇪🇸

The energy on the mat was amazing with so much encouragement and advice on the side! Thank you to Dani and the Malaga club for hosting and for the lovely gala dinner 🙇 we hope to come back for a future competition!

And well done to all Leeds competitors, you gave it your all and worked really hard. Proud of you all🤧

Also, we came back with a few medals!!

Women's individual randori
🥇Gold Medalist ~ Rachel sensei

Randori no kata
🥈Silver Medalist ~ Hana & Gagan

Nariyama Shihan Seminars ~ Màlaga 🇪🇸

Three seminars in Màlaga over two days taught by Nariyama Shihan. What an honour and a privilege!

Bradford randori competition ~ 18.04.26

5 + sparring bouts, each giving us plenty of randori practice! Thank you to for hosting! Hope to see you again soon🥋

Endo Sensei Seminar - weekend in Sheffield🥋

It is very inspring to be taught by Endo sensei during his short time in the UK. Also, it was lovely to be able to celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the Kyogikan dojo in Sheffield. Thank you to James and .aikido.sheffield for hosting a fun weekend🥰

Did someone say a joined Martial Arts Summer Social?! ☀️🥋
Yeah we did! Dust off those fancy outfits and get dressed up to join 8 other MA societies in celebrating the end of the academic year. 💃🪩🕺

When: 13th May 2026, 8:30 PM - 12:30 AM
Where: Headrow House, LS1 6PU
Dress code: Formal black tie
Tickets: £18

Tickets and more information on the Boxing Society Engage Page linked below.

https://engage.luu.org.uk/events/THRQF/summer-martial-arts-ball-2026