Bridport Aikido Club

19/06/2026

Bridport, 13 June: KSMBDA Aikido Seminar at Bridport Leisure Centre.

On Saturday 13th June, Bridport Aikido held its annual training seminar, joined by members from both the Swindon and Bristol clubs.
The training focused on both empty-hand techniques and Jo staff work, with everyone enjoying the four-hour session.

Afterwards, some of the group took the opportunity to enjoy the sea air and some traditional fish and chips in West Bay.
Bridport Aikido.

If you are interested in finding out more about Aikido, or would like to give it a try, Bridport Aikido meets at Bridport Leisure Centre, DT6 5LN, every Wednesday evening from 7.15 pm.

You can find and contact the club on Facebook:

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Or email Jake at:

[email protected]

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15/06/2026

06/06/2026

Jake went to train with Wellsprings Aikido in Poole for their first Sat of the month session. A very nice group with a great teacher.

06/06/2026

Summer Aikido Training

Over the last week, both Bridport and Eden Aikido have combined their training sessions, giving students from both dojos the opportunity to train together. The unique outdoor location of Eden Dojo has allowed everyone to enjoy the fresh air and benefit from the cool evening temperatures.

If you are interested in trying Aikido, whether you are a complete beginner or have previous martial arts experience and would like to enhance your training , please see the contact details below.

Bridport Aikido
Meets at Bridport Leisure Centre, DT6 5LN, from 7.15 pm on Wednesday evenings.
Find and contact them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Dyc9mhHcZ/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Or email Jake: [email protected]

Eden Aikido
Meets at Eden Dojo, West Milton Campsite, DT6 3SL, for regular training and seminars.
Find and contact them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CZT2C8Lum/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Google Maps: Eden Aikido
Or email Jude: [email protected]

11/05/2026

22/03/2026

Congrats to Dan and Sean from Bridport club who graded this weekend. Also congrats to everyone else who graded and to Sensei Phil for the grading and course. Thanks to Sensei Janet for hosting and Sensei Andrew for teaching bokken 5 arts. Sensei Jake taught a bokken session including a kumitachi.

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18/12/2025

Due to Christmas, New Year, and blood donation on Jan 7th, the next lesson is on Wed Jan 14th. Hope to see you all there, plus anyone new is welcome to come along too! :-)

05/12/2025

We went to the Taj Mahal restaurant for a Bridport Aikido Club Christmas meal last night and it was very good. I ate so much I don't need breakfast today!

As I said at the meal last night: We've all improved our Aikido this year; well done to those who have graded; and thanks for continuing to support the club.

Have a great Christmas and New Year!

15/10/2025

We did quite a lot of Randori practice tonight. Basically any defense from various grabs from the front+back, and various strike. Throws and quick techniques are best when there are multiple attackers.

11/10/2025

🌟 Sensei in the Spotlight: Jake Birkett 🌟

Our latest feature in Sensei in the Spotlight turns to the heart of the Bridport Aikido community — Sensei Jake Birkett.
Jake holds a 4th Dan in KSMBDA, a Ki-style of Aikido, and has been training continuously since 1997 — that’s 28 years of movement, learning, and teaching!

Starting in his early twenties, Jake has dedicated over two and a half decades to sharing his passion for Aikido. His journey also intertwines with Sensei and fellow student of Aikido Jude Murless from — the two first met at Sir Colfox School before becoming training partners and lifelong friends.

For anyone thinking about starting a new skill such as a martial art.

“There’s no need to wait for a mythical ‘great health and fitness day’ — just come along and give it a go!”

At Bridport Aikido Club, Jake welcomes everyone — whatever your level of fitness, confidence, or experience. Training is adapted for each individual, making it an enjoyable and rewarding experience for all.

When it comes to technique, Jake’s focus is on movement and flow rather than force: “I enjoy Randori”, this is the freestyle application of techniques to develop practical self-defence skills.

Whether you’re looking to improve your fitness, gain confidence, learn self-defence, or simply try something new, Aikido offers something for everyone.

👣 Interested in learning Aikido in the Bridport area?

Join Jake and the other friendly members at Bridport Aikido — who train weekly at Bridport Leisure Centre welcoming you to begin (or continue) your martial arts journey.

📧 Contact Jake: [email protected]

📞 Telephone: 01308 459364

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