Chishin Dojo - Coventry Aikido Club

14/06/2026

**IMPORTANT SEMINAR UPDATE**

Unfortunately we have had to re schdule Lisa Sensei's visit.

Due to an unforseen calender clash the seminar date is now

OCTOBER 9th -11th

All other details remain the same.

Lisa Tomoleoni Shihan 7th Dan is returning to the UK this August 7/8/9 2026

Lisa Tomoleoni holds the rank of Nanadan (7th dan), received from Moriteru Ueshiba, Aikido Doshu.

She spent over 14 years in Japan training at the Aikido World Headquarters and teaching Aikido professionally at a dojo in Tokyo. Tomoleoni Shihan is Director of the Aikido Shimbokukai, an organization Officially Recognized by Aikikai Foundation 公益財団法人合気会 Aikido World Headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.

She also has yudansha ranking in Judo and Iaido. Tomoleoni Shihan is a coauthor of the book "Along the Way", a collection of writings about training.

Lisa Sensei is certianly a teacher not to be missed. Her seminar last year was very well recieved.

She will make you think and question your Aikido and encourage you to maximise your pracitce time.

Lisa Sensei actively invites questions during her classes as well as off the mat. Be prepared!!

10/06/2026

Just a bit of fun.

Playing with the concept of Jin (allowing an incoming force to rest on the ground at the feet).

Then applying this to a moving push.

11/05/2026

Martial Arts is training gives a lot more that the ability to fight

Before we can control others, we must first control ourselves.

New members are always welcome.

09/05/2026

A short video of clips from an ukemi/rolling class I led at the dojo for my students.

We were working on the basic forward roll practice/teaching method before moving onto tobi ukemi.

We also looked at uke’s roll and the importance of a good, honest partner work to facilitate a constructive practice.

Thank you to Tariq Aslam Zan Shin Ryu Aikido Dojo, Coventry for allowing g us to share his dojo, for encouraging his students to join in this class and most importantly for taking and editing the video.

25/04/2026

Before, After and team photo.

Andy and Michael ran the spring Wolf Run as part of the fundraising group Team Sweet Success

Dojo’s are more than mat time.
Training is more than fighting.

04/02/2026

Ready for class.

04/02/2026

It is with deep sorrow to announce the passing of Terry Bayliss Shihan, a venerable figure in the UK martial arts community and whose contributions to British Aikido were immeasurable.

Born with a passion for martial arts, Terry dedicated his life to the practice and teaching of Aikido. He founded and ran a successful British Aikido Organisation, fostering the growth and development of countless students across the UK. His teachings emphasised harmony, respect, and the spiritual essence of Aikido, principles he lived by daily.

A deeply respected member of the Aikido fraternity, Terry maintained a profound connection to Hombu Dojo in Japan through the Aikido Shimbokukai. This relationship not only enriched his understanding of the art but also allowed him to share authentic experiences and knowledge with his students and peers.

Terry's warmth and kindness extended beyond the dojo. He was a cherished friend of many, including myself, whereby we shared countless memorable moments, both on and off the mat. His influence reached far and wide, impacting not only those who practiced Aikido but also everyone who had the privilege to know him. Terry used to visit me weekly at either my dojo or home to train and talk all things Aikido over a coffee or two.

Terry, you'll be missed very much, my thoughts are with your family and students at this time.

11/01/2026

Congratulations to Aikido Shimbokukai members on their promotions.
A special congratulations to Lisa Tomoleoni Shihan on her promotion to 7th Dan,

We are proud to announce that Tomoleoni Shihan will be back in the UK in August this year.

Congratulations to Aikido Shimbokukai members and everyone who received promotions at the 2026 Aikido Hombu Dojo Kagamibiraki ceremony! Here's a list of all promotions:
https://aikikai.or.jp/pdf/suisen/2026.pdf

06/01/2026

New Year
New Start

Self development both physically and mentally should be a high priority for us all.
Self defence is a lot more than just learning how to fight.

We are welcoming anyone 18+ whwether new to martial arts or have practiced/practicing any style.

We are now based at the Wyken Community Centre, Westmoreland Rd, CV2 5PY

Come and try this very misunderstood body movement system.

Andy McLean Sensei
4th Dan Aikikai Foundation 公益財団法人合気会 (Aikido World Headquaters) via Aikido Shimbokukai Group 2025

4th Dan British Aikido Board (UK;s National Governing Body) 2010

11/12/2025

A quieter penultimate end of year class.

So we took the time to work on some Dantien/Tanden/Hara work and development.

Working on the reeling silk exercises with pool noodle, cando bar and empty handed as we have an updated method of moving.

Then working on Jin and finally applying both in partner work.

All these exercises can ans should be worked on at home daily.