Chippenham and Devizes Aikido Club

07/09/2026

These are the sort of people you’ll find at Chippenham Aikido Club.

Ordinary adults. Different ages. Different fitness levels. Different experience levels.

Some started later in life.
Some had never done martial arts before.
Some came along feeling nervous.

Now they train, learn, laugh, keep active and support each other on the mats.

No pressure.
No ego.
No need to know what you’re doing before you start.

Just friendly people doing something positive together.

First week free.

Maybe September is your time to try something new.

Mondays & Wednesdays, 7.30–9.00pm
Olympiad Leisure Centre, Chippenham

Richard
07921 309157 | www.chippenhamaikido.co.uk

02/09/2026

🎉 After a mini-break, and the end of the heatwaves, we're back on the mats this evening!
🥋 As always, open mat from 7... and class 7:30 to 9:02...
🌞 If anyone available, Devizes Carnival this Saturday 5th - Budo Club has a small float to walk behind - Lawrence and Roy will be there - need to be in position in Long Street from 5.45 and procession starts 6.00 (Lawrence and Roy will be New Park Street Carpark from 3.30)

Toshio Suzuki Shihan Demonstration during the 61st All Japan Aikid...

01/09/2026

Katagatame shoulder pin to kaitenage throw with Dave in action….

28/08/2026

🥋😁Like our new official club poster? 😁👊

27/08/2026

Dave working on kaitenage… importance of hitting me in the face, getting my head back, hips forward, taking my balance, disrupting my structure 🥋👊….

27/08/2026

Looking for something new to try?

Aikido is a great way to move your body, calm your mind, build confidence and learn something different — all in a friendly, welcoming club.

At Chippenham Aikido Club, we keep things relaxed, supportive and beginner friendly.

No experience needed.
No need to be fit or flexible before you start.
No ego.
Just lots of learning, lots of laughter, and time on the mats.

First week free.

Mondays & Wednesdays
7.30–9.00pm
Olympiad Leisure Centre, Chippenham

Message us to try a class.

26/08/2026

Photo drop… chippenham aikido team in action 🥋💚….

24/08/2026

Summer is nearly over, routines are changing, and September is a great time to try something new.

Aikido is beginner friendly, welcoming and suitable for adults of all experience levels.

You don’t need to be fit.
You don’t need to be flexible.
You don’t need any martial arts experience.

Just come along and try a class.

First week free
Mondays & Wednesdays, 7.30–9.00pm
Olympiad Leisure Centre, Chippenham

Message us if you’d like to give it a go.

Richard
07921 309157 | www.chippenhamaikido.co.uk

20/08/2026

Quick recap - Kokyu nage, Kote-gaeshi/Sumi otoshi... Kata Gatame (shoulder pin) x3 variants and Kaiten nage (projection) x2 - same movement for different applications - from Kata dori (shoulder grab) and Gyaku Katate dori (same side grab)...

George Lyons Sensei of Bucks County Aikido at Brooklyn Aikikai, Mar...

19/08/2026

🥋 Shirakawa in action again - super smooth and "blendy".
☃️ Air con will be on full... open mat from 7 today...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AT5lVn5u3Kc