Does anyone know of aikido classes in Sheffield? Ta very much.

Originally posted by "waxy chuff"

Does anyone know of aikido classes in Sheffield? Ta very much.

This link might be able to help.

http://www.aikido-baa.org.uk/baadojo.html

Smashing. Thanks for that!

Dear Waxy
Yes,there's a good one one Wellington St. Its in what looks like a factory
opposite the South Yorkshire Housing Association offices.Just go through the wicket gate,up the stairs on your left and follow your nose. It's a good
club and the place is all matted.

there are quite alot of aikido groups in sheffield if you have not found one, there are three located in the same dojo but at different times,

have you never thought of doing budo taijutsu?

Hi Waxy,

The Sheffield Aikido club have a fantastic new venue at the English Institute of Sport and meet at 7pm on Thursdays.

For morinformation phone Steve 01246 853897

Does anyone know if there are any Aikido classes in Sheffield and where are they held?

Closer to Centre or South Sheffield the better please.
Thank you:thumbsup:

Try here - can't comment on how good/bad any may be though - sorry :(

http://dis.shef.ac.uk/help_yourself/simple_search_description.asp?description2=aikido

If your really a bouncer why not contact

Excalibur security on 07811943071

as they have a 'Real Restraints' course about to begin, taught by a Professional Cage Fighting Champion, covering grab and carry, restrain and remove and how to deal with real situations.


if not then why not come train at sheffield Shootfighters on langsett rd in hillsbrough.

not really the same as aikido is it.

The university has an aikido club, I don't know the details, but try looking it up on www.shef.ac.uk

Originally posted by Ross P
If your really a bouncer why not contact

Excalibur security on 07811943071

as they have a 'Real Restraints' course about to begin, taught by a Professional Cage Fighting Champion, covering grab and carry, restrain and remove and how to deal with real situations.


if not then why not come train at sheffield Shootfighters on langsett rd in hillsbrough.
I WERE a bouncer until about May when I retired from the industry. I have been taught restraint techniques, search & Eject as well as conflict management.

I want to do Aikido thanks - I don't need real street fighting courses. I enjoyed the art of Aikido when I practiced some years ago so I'd like to practice that again. However thanks for the input.

Cyclone - cheers for the university heads up, I'll look into it.:thumbsup:

hey i regulaly attend aikido classes at the enlish institute of sport behind the hallam fm arena and the new ice skating place, obviously its amazing facility wise and so is the training which is ran by tow 2nd dan black belts. there is always a minimum of 2 black belts and as classes are seniors only and are around 10-12 strong there is a huge amount of personal tuition. times are 8-9 on thursdays

i was under the impression that most instructors in aikido were generally at or above 4th dan... I could be wrong of course, maybe that was the just the couple of clubs that i've seen.

hi, just to ask some more questions about the posted aikido information on this page.

could anyone tell me about the styles of aikido practised in the formentioned dojos ?

has anybody any idea on thr prices of the classes or there regularity ?

would it be possible for me to join one of the university dojos if i am not a student?

TOMBODOJOJ
you mention one dojo is used three times a week by three different clubs. could you please give me more information on these clubs ?

thanks for bearing with me and sorry for the barrage of questions and absolutely no hlepful information

James

hi, just to ask some more questions about the posted aikido information on this page.

could anyone tell me about the styles of aikido practised in the aformentioned dojos ?

has anybody any idea on thr prices of the classes or there regularity ?

would it be possible for me to join one of the university dojos if i am not a student?

thanks for any response. i look to start practising aikido when i return to sheffield in about 1 month. any info would be great.

James

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Originally posted by waxy chuff
Does anyone know of aikido classes in Sheffield? Ta very much.

Hiya

My ex did aikido for more than 12 years. When he moved to sheffield, he joined the aikido club at Sheffield Hallam and spoke well of it and the dan.

They run classes on Mondays and Fridays and is open to all who have a Hallam sports card or something like that.


http://students.shu.ac.uk/sport/

Originally posted by Cyclone
i was under the impression that most instructors in aikido were generally at or above 4th dan... I could be wrong of course, maybe that was the just the couple of clubs that i've seen.
Club at my old uni was run by one of lecturers - he never wore a black belt so assume not a dan.
Pretty sure he would have worn a black belt if he could - was quite happy wearing the Haks and letting everyone know he was the 'boss' at the club. Guess an attitude he carried from being respected in academic circles :)

Dan grades usually just wear hakama. :)

Originally posted by wasenshi
Dan grades usually just wear hakama. :)
Indeed, but is not usual to wear dan belt with the haks?
If not then apologies to instructor at that club I mentioned!

There are two Aikido books by Sheffielders:

1 Aikido and Randori
2 Discovering Aikido

good one at sport hallam, runs monday and friday i think

How do I find it? Which campus?

there is a very good akido club at the cdyst at crosspool on coldwell lane, an ex military guy that learnt the art in the far east country of origin

Dunno if it is still going but there used to be a club at Waltheof Sports Centre, (Prince of Wales Road) which I trained at for a while.

I loved training there (the Sensei was EXCELLENT) but it was a bit far for me to travel on a regular basis, plus I was the only female in a class of blokes which sort of put me off a bit.

I'm actually looking for an Aikido or Judo club in the Rotherham area (I live in Wath-upon-Dearne), so if anyone knows of any...?! :)

hi, the aiki club at shef hallam uni is at collegiate cres campus, 7-9 mondays and fridays, in the pearson building. there is a website www.sheffield-aikido.co.uk

i'm pretty sure that the club at waltheof is still there

I believe the club at Waltheof is Aiki-Jutsu, which is something inbetween Aikido and Ju-Jitsu. I know one of the instructors there.

The aikido club at the English Institute of Sport at Attercliffe is very good and the facilities couldn't be better. They use the training rooms used by the GB Olympic Judo team. The instructors are indeed "only" 2nd dans but don't let that put you off.

At Hallam University Collegiate Crescent / Eccy Road Campus
http://www.sheffield-aikido.co.uk/

I'm actually looking for an Aikido or Judo club in the Rotherham area (I live in Wath-upon-Dearne), so if anyone knows of any...?! :)

Don't know if its any good to you. I was looking a while ago for an Aikido or Judo club in rotherham (live in Maltby). Didn't locate any. I did find Ikkan Dojo in Dinnington. The guy teaches BBT. Its surprisingly good if you can get past the prejudices built up in the 80's movies.

The Sheffield Aikido Club now meets at the English Institute of Sport at 7pm on Thursday evenings. Its a fantastic venue and Aikido is a great form of self defense without knocking the hell out of each other.

there is a new traditional aikido club opened at 925 grimesthorpe road (sheffield judo club)

classes are tuesday and thursday 7.30 - 9.30

women and men, non-experienced and experienced are all welcome.

hopefully see some new faces there soon.

will

Rowan Aikido

I'm training at a Shodokan Aikido Club, actually the university one, but they have a town club as well. Beginners always welcome.

check out the website in the signature (just figured out i can do that! :D ) for info and links to the town club website.


cheers