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For more detailed information about Aikido, try the About Aikido page.

Who are we?

Welcome to Shodokan Aikido Leeds, based at the University of Leeds. We are primarily a student club for the training and promotion of aikido, however all are welcome to our sessions.
You can learn more about aikido in the About Aikido section and at Shodokan Aikido UK.

Wikipedia says:
"Shodokan Aikido is the style of aikido founded by Kenji Tomiki. It is sometimes referred to as Sport Aikido because it is the only style of aikido to hold regular competitions, and also referred to as Tomiki Aikido, after its founder. It places more emphasis on free-form randori sparring than most other styles of aikido. The training method requires a balance between randori and the more stylized kata training along with a well developed set of training drills both specific for randori and for general aikido development. The participation in actual shiai (competitive randori) very much depends on the club with greater emphasis being found in the university clubs."

Interested in joining?

Our usual training times are 8 - 10 PM on Tuesdays and Fridays, in the Table Tennis Room, in the Sports Centre (Leeds University). We are trying to get more weekly sessions, so for the latest information, please join our facebook group, then we can send you details of when the next sessions and socials will be.

Our profile page on the union's website can be found via this link. From there, you can buy a membership (£6 insurance currently not included - please pay for this at your first session!

For more information, feel free to email our secretary, social secretary or captains.