Manchester Aikido Club

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Autumn Course Yamashima Sensei | Wa Go Kan Manchester Dojo are pleased to announce a course with Yamashima Sensei on the 14th and 15th November 2026 in conjunction with Cardiff Dojo.

Tickets for the Yamashina Sensei course - 2026 will be released on the 1st September. Full details about the course can be found by visiting our website using the link below. Subscribe to our mailing list to be kept up to date with the course information.

Autumn Course Yamashima Sensei | Wa Go Kan Manchester Dojo are pleased to announce a course with Yamashima Sensei on the 14th and 15th November 2026 in conjunction with Cardiff Dojo.

Congratulations to everyone who took gradings today and passed:

Arek - 1st Kyu
Kelvin - 1st Kyu
Brendon - 1st Kyu
Matt - 1st Kyu
Larrisa - Sho Dan
Maxime - 2nd Dan
Max - 4th Dan

Congratulations to Ian Harris on his recommendation to 2nd Dan.

Larissa with Hino Shihan at the 2026 IAF youth seminar Nice, France.

Larissa and Hino sensei at the IAF Youth seminar,Nice 2026

Due to the exceptionally high temperatures forecast for Friday 26th June, and after careful consideration of the wellbeing and safety of all participants, we have decided to cancel Friday's training session.

Reminder: there is no class Wednesday 24th June at Manchester Dojo.

Dojo Closure 24th June 2026 | Wa Go Kan Due to the exceptionally high temperatures forecast for Wednesday, and after careful consideration of the wellbeing and safety of all participants, we have decided to cancel Wednesday's training session.

Due to the exceptionally high temperatures forecast for Wednesday 24th June, and after careful consideration of the wellbeing and safety of all participants, we have decided to cancel Wednesday's training session. You can read the full announcement by clicking the link below.

Dojo Closure 24th June 2026 | Wa Go Kan Due to the exceptionally high temperatures forecast for Wednesday, and after careful consideration of the wellbeing and safety of all participants, we have decided to cancel Wednesday's training session.

Congratulations to Hannah on receiving her Shodan certificate at the Chester National Course!

What an achievement from Junior Shodan to an adult Shodan! Well done!

Congratulations to John, Joe and Sunny on receiving your yudansha certificates today!