Hizashikan Dojo Aikido club in Coventry

01/01/2026

Happy New Year everyone

21/12/2025

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01/11/2025

Please join us for the 2025 Instructors Intensive, to be held on December 7, 2025 livestreamed via Zoom. This seminar will be for people who currently are instructors, and also anyone who has a wish to become an instructor in the future. Participation is open to not only Aikido Shimbokukai members

27/08/2025

sometimes facebook doesn't like links from youtube so it hides the post so here is the video here
Step onto the mat with this epic blend of cinematic beats, Japanese taiko drums, rock, and rap. 🎤🥋
This Aikido-inspired anthem is more than a martial arts song—it’s about harmony, respect, and the art of falling with style.

💥 What to expect in this track:

Cinematic intro with taiko + strings 🎶

Humorous rap verses with martial arts vibes 🤼

Soaring pop-rock chorus full of energy ⚡

Aikido philosophy: peace, respect, and control ✨

If you’ve ever trained, laughed, or sweat on the tatami—you’ll feel this.

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🔔 Hit the bell so you don’t miss the next drop.

27/08/2025

Step onto the mat with this epic blend of cinematic beats, Japanese taiko drums, rock, and rap. 🎤🥋
This Aikido-inspired anthem is more than a martial arts song—it’s about harmony, respect, and the art of falling with style.

💥 What to expect in this track:

Cinematic intro with taiko + strings 🎶

Humorous rap verses with martial arts vibes 🤼

Soaring pop-rock chorus full of energy ⚡

Aikido philosophy: peace, respect, and control ✨

If you’ve ever trained, laughed, or sweat on the tatami—you’ll feel this.

👉 Don’t forget to Like, Comment, and Subscribe for more music fusions, martial arts vibes, and creative projects.
🔔 Hit the bell so you don’t miss the next drop.

Step onto the mat with this epic blend of cinematic beats, Japanese taiko drums, rock, and rap. 🎤🥋This Aikido-inspired anthem is more than a martial arts s...

22/04/2025

Rob is also a good friend of the Hizashikan Dojo Aikido club in Coventry and I, This is a great initiative from Chishin Dojo - Coventry Aikido Club and John Burn please support and share

A unique t shirt to riase funds for the family of a close friend & Aikido brother, Kanji drwn by Hiroshi Ikeda Sensei - Boulder Aikikai T Shirt design by John Burn Sensei - Chishin Dojo Production costs covered by Obsessed T's All profit donated to Matyi Hegadus' support fund

07/02/2025

Good morning All,

27/01/2025

A Rant About Doom, Gloom, and the Misrepresentation of Aikido (and Life in General)

Why does everything have to be so doom and gloom these days? I scroll through videos and pictures of Aikido demonstrations, and the seriousness is so thick you could cut it with a bokken. What are we trying to prove? That we’re unshakable warriors? That the weight of centuries rests on our shoulders? Honestly, it often feels like some people are masking incompetence or maybe just completely missed the mark on what Aikido is supposed to be. Not all posts, of course, but a significant chunk of them radiate this somber, heavy aura that’s downright exhausting.

Let’s get one thing straight: Aikido is serious, yes. It’s effective, fast, and powerful. But here’s the thing—if I can see the fingerprints of your hands when you’re executing tai-sabaki or applying a technique, maybe ease up on the dramatics and focus on the basics. It’s okay to be human. You don’t have to carry the weight of feudal Japan on your shoulders in every movement.

Take a moment to lighten up. Let joy and happiness spread through your practice. Watch Osensei’s videos. Seriously, watch them. You’ll see his cute, toothless smile beaming with confidence and grace. That’s the spirit of Aikido—inner peace, confidence, and a sense of connection—not a grim-faced death march through techniques.

And this isn’t just about Aikido. This heavy, overly serious attitude infects so many industries. It’s as if people believe that projecting misery and intensity is the only way to be taken seriously. But here’s the kicker: authenticity is magnetic. Be yourself. Show your passion. Bring some life into your work.

If you’re telling me that the stern, unrelenting face you’re presenting is your true self all the time, then I’ve got one simple suggestion: maybe try some laxatives. Because if you can’t find even a sliver of joy, maybe the problem isn’t the world—it’s inside.

So, here’s the challenge: smile more. Laugh more. Let the joy of Aikido and life shine through. Confidence isn’t about being grim; it’s about being comfortable enough to beam, to engage, and to spread that energy to others. We’re all human, so let’s act like it. After all, even Osensei smiled. What’s your excuse?

26/01/2025

Yoko Okamoto Shihan 6º Dan

26/01/2025

This always make me laugh, who says Aikido can't be fun 🤣🤣.
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21/01/2025

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