Bradford Takemusu Iwama Aikido Club

Bradford Takemusu Iwama Aikido Club Iwama style aikido and part of Takemusu Europe.

We teaching both juniors and seniors with Ken (wooden -sword and Jo - wooden staff ) its wonderful to see how enthusiastic children are especially when they learn ken and jo.

Thank you Shihan  Tony Sargeant for teaching another excellent seminar and running the San dan grading in Bingley, Bradf...
25/08/2026

Thank you Shihan Tony Sargeant for teaching another excellent seminar and running the San dan grading in Bingley, Bradford

Come and try 2 Free Classes with us

Why Aikido? Because life doesn’t come with a script.

Most martial arts teach you to fight fire with fire. Aikido teaches you to redirect the flame.

It’s not about being the biggest or the strongest. It’s about timing, posture, and staying calm under pressure—skills that are just as useful in a boardroom or a busy supermarket aisle as they are on the mat.

Here’s what you actually gain:

✅ Confidence without aggression – You learn to handle physical confrontation, but more importantly, you learn to handle yourself.
✅ A full-body and mind workout – Improves flexibility, core strength, balance, and spatial awareness, all while sharpening your focus.
✅ Problem-solving in motion – Every technique is a puzzle. Adapt, flow, and find the path of least resistance.
✅ A welcoming community – No ego, no intimidation. Just people of all ages and backgrounds working together to improve.
✅ Skills that last a lifetime – Aikido is gentle on the joints, making it a practice you can carry into your 60s, 70s, and beyond.

You don’t need to be fit. You don’t need to be flexible. You just need to be willing to take that first step onto the mat.

Because the best time to start was yesterday. The second-best time is now. 🥋

https://www.bradford-aikido.co.uk/

Contact Sensei Soren - 07762120209

Raj Soren

Come along to this wonderful opportunity to attend this seminar with Shihan Tony SargeantLimited places
18/07/2026

Come along to this wonderful opportunity to attend this seminar with Shihan Tony Sargeant

Limited places

Congratulations to Daniel on passing his 5th Kyu yellow belt grading tonight Come and try a Free Class with us https://w...
28/04/2026

Congratulations to Daniel on passing his 5th Kyu yellow belt grading tonight

Come and try a Free Class with us

https://www.bradford-aikido.co.uk/

Tuesdays 7 pm to 8.30pm

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Congratulations to the Club for gaining the Safeguarding Code In Martial Arts  Kite Mark for the 3rd year in row Come an...
19/11/2025

Congratulations to the Club for gaining the Safeguarding Code In Martial Arts Kite Mark for the 3rd year in row

Come and try a Free Class with us

https://www.bradford-aikido.co.uk/

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17/07/2025

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— Alfie Lewis, 5-time World WKO Champion

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6:30pm - 8pm

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