Crawley Aikido Club

Crawley Aikido Club Established in 1987, Crawley Aikido Club has over 30 years of experience in the Martial Arts and Self Defence sector, specialising in Keijutsukai Aikido.

Aikido is a Japanese martial art; a method of self-defence which can be used against any form of attack. At its highest levels, it is a discipline of coordination; a "way" of harmonising all of a person's vital powers. It is also an excellent way of keeping fit for both women and men. Keijutsu is a variation of traditional Aikido. The founder of this style was Thomas H. Makiyama, who was born in H

awaii in 1928, and attained the rank of Eighth Dan in Yoshinkan Aikido under its founder, Gozo Shioda. (Gozo Shioda was a senior student of Morihei Ueshiba, who developed Yoshinkan Aikido as a “harder” variation of aikido). Makiyama developed the Yoshinkan style further into what it now known as Keijutsukai Aikido, which may be translated as “Police Defence Techniques” - a specialised method of defensive tactics for law enforcement personnel. Keijutsu aikido emphasises rational and practical approaches, incorporating the Principle of Compatibility; Circular (marui) and Proper Operational Distance (maai). Movements and techniques are taught to flow naturally without force. It is an effective and practical art of self-defence. The Makiyama style of Aikido is a highly technical and skilful martial art requiring a considerable amount of dedication and practice to achieve high levels of proficiency. Kei means literally: admonish or command. The Keisatsu are the Japanese police. Jutsu means art or technique. Kai means association.

26/04/2022

Video from last Friday - randori of defences for attacks / 'punches' to the face

10/02/2022

Less than 24 hours to go! Chilled vibes for a Friday night.

03/02/2022

Although we take our training seriously, we do have fun too! Aikido - Friday nights 7pm @ Hut 25 Tilgate Recreation Centre. Come have some fun!

Some images from last nights training session
29/01/2022

Some images from last nights training session

Address

Hut 25, Tilgate Forest Recreation Centre
Crawley
RH105PH

Opening Hours

7pm - 9pm

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