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Events

Upcoming events

FRIENDSHIP SEMINAR JANUARY 2026

Join us for a day of Aikido and Kenjutsu as we gather together to shake off the cobwebs of winter. Friendship seminars are a great way to practice with people of all different ages, abilities, and styles of Aikido in the spirit of learning from one another.

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There will be four teachers sharing their experience and offering high quality instruction including:

  • Sam Street of Bath Aikido Society

  • David Dimmick and James Rees, both from Fudoshin Aikido Cardiff

  • Mark Thompson of Bristol Seishinkan Aikido

Seminar details

  • 12pm to 4pm, Sat 24 January, 2025

  • Bath Aikido Society, Hedley Hall, Denmark road, Bath, BA2 3RE

  • Mat fee: £20

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.

The seminar will be taught by Sam Street of Bath Aikido Society, David Dimmick and James Rees of Fudoshin Aikido Cardiff, and Mark Thompson of Bristol Seishinkan Aikido

BEGINNERS COURSE 2026

A course designed especially for people with no previous martial arts experience. Over six weekly classes, you'll be introduced to the fundamental ideas of Aikido. You’ll have the opportunity to train with others who are just starting out, as well as benefiting from the expertise of teachers and senior students.

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Regular Aikido training can help improve your fitness, coordination and flexibility, as well as developing situational awareness and building your self confidence.

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Classes are held on Mondays, beginning on Monday 23 February 2026 at Hedley Hall, Denmark road, Bath, BA2 3RE. The first class will run from 7pm to 9pm, and each subsequent class will run from 7:30 to 9pm.

 

Places are limited so please register early to secure yours.

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Past events

  • Several people practising Aikido in a well-lit hall as the sun sets in the window to their right.

    Before finishing classes for the Christmas period, we celebrated a successful 2025 by holding a special gathering for all members of Bath Aikido Society. Three hour-long training sessions, each taught by a different teacher, made for a great way to see out the year and was a nice way to reflect on the training we had done together this year. We finished with a meal afterwards at a favourite Thai restaurant.

  • 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 October 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.

  • 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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