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An Aikido teacher performing the technique 'Tenchi nage' in front of a picture of Aikido's founder. The teacher's partner has grabbed both of the teacher's wrists and has been taken off-balance and about to take a high fall.

Events

Upcoming events

GREG HABERT AIKIDO & KENJUTSU WEEKEND COURSE

Our friends at Fudoshin Aikido Cardiff are delighted to welcome Greg Habert sensei (5th Dan Aikikai) back to the UK in October for a 4 day weekend seminar.

Greg belongs to a generation of exciting new Aikido teachers emerging in Europe. He is a superb technician and instructor, whose powerful, dynamic Aikido has earned him international attention. Whatever your experience you are certain to enjoy Greg's teachings.

Seminar details

  • Friday 24 Oct 2025, 6pm to 8pm. St John's Parish Hall, Danescourt, Cardiff, CF5 2SH. £20 (£10 concessions)

  • Saturday 25 Oct 2025, 12pm to 3pm. Venue TBC. £30 (£15 concessions)

  • Sunday 26 Oct 2025, 1pm to 4pm. Ffenics Aikido Club, Sully, CF64 5SE. £30 (£15 concessions)

  • Monday 8 Sep 2025, 7pm to 9pm. Chapter Arts Centre, Canton, Cardiff, CF5 1QE. £20 (£10 concessions)

This seminar is open to practioners of all levels. Please bring proof of valid insurance and wooden weapons for each session.​

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For more information please see the Facebook event.

A bearded man performing an Aikido throw on another person by throwing him across his hip surrounded by pine forests and snowy mountains

BATH AIKIDO WINTER GATHERING 

Before we break up for the Christmas period, we will be celebrating a successful 2025 by holding a special gathering for all members of Bath Aikido Society. The day will consist of a three hour-long training sessions, each taught by a different teacher, followed by a meal afterwards. We hope this will be a way to reflect on the training we've done together this year as well as a chance to have some fun before we welcome the new year.

Seminar details

  • Saturday 13 Dec 2025, 1pm to 4pm. Bath Aikido Society, Hedley Hall, Denmark road, Bath, BA2 3RE. £5 mat fee

This seminar is open to all members of Bath Aikido Society. Please bring your membership booklet and wooden weapons for each session.​

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Past events

  • A male Aikido teacher holds his hands in a relaxed manner near his face to demonstrate an Aikido technique

    Stéphane Benedetti Shihan (7th Dan Aikikai) returned once more to the UK for a 4 day weekend course. Stéphane lives in Barcelona and teaches all around the world. He always brings his superb understanding of Aikido, infused with his inimitable Corsican character, to every encounter and this time was no exception. He is a truly inspiring teacher. As with all his seminars, we focused on the basics of Aikido, where he insists the secrets are to be found. Stéphane's courses are ideal for beginners, but you are certain to enjoy Stéphane's teachings whatever your level of experience.

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    This seminar was held across several venues including Ffenics Aikido Club in Sully, Cardiff, as well as Bath Aikido Society. Mat fees were typically £30 per day or £15 with the concession rate. The seminar was open to Aikido practioners of all levels.

  • A bearded man performing an Aikido throw on another person by throwing him across his hip surrounded by pine forests and snowy mountains

    Our friends at Fudoshin Aikido Cardiff hosted Greg Habert sensei (5th Dan Aikikai) for a 4 day weekend seminar last February where we studied both Aikido and Kenjutsu in great detail. Greg belongs to a generation of exciting new Aikido teachers emerging in Europe. He is a superb technician and instructor, whose powerful, dynamic Aikido has earned him international attention. Whatever your experience you are certain to enjoy Greg's teachings.

    This seminar was held across several venues in Cardiff. Mat fees were typically £30 per day or £15 with the concession rate. The seminar was open to Aikido practioners of all levels.

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