Aikido4Swindon

22/03/2026

Congratulations to the students who graded at the Bristol course this weekend:
To green belt: Dan & Sean from Bridport, and Brandon, Bev, Mark & Rose from Swindon.
To blue belt: Eugene & Matt from Swindon.

Thanks to everyone who attended the course, from our clubs in Bridport, Bristol, Kendal and Swindon. If you want to practise the bokken (sword) skills taught, and lots of other techniques as well, please enquire about training times at one of these clubs.

04/01/2026

Come to our Aikido classes, which resume on Tuesday 6th January 2026, and take place every Tuesday and Friday at The Croft Leisure Centre, Old Town, Swindon, at 7.30pm.

Beginners are welcome at any time.

22/06/2025

A great weekend course taught by Senseis Phil Bolt and Jake Birkett at Bridport. Thanks to everyone who attended; great to see all the clubs represented .

Come along to our weekly classes in Swindon, Bridport, Bristol and Kendal to learn more about Aikido, and how your centre plays an important part in the effectiveness of the techniques.

30/03/2025

Fantastic course in Bristol this weekend, focusing on energy and harmony, and how to apply to techniques. Thanks to Janet for hosting, both Phil Bolt and Jake Birkett for teaching, and for everyone for attending.

Come along to any of our clubs in Bridport (https://www.bridportaikido.co.uk/), Bristol (https://bristol-ki-aikido.uk/), Kendal (https://www.kendal-ki-aikido.org.uk/) and Swindon (https://www.aikido4swindon.com/) to train.

11/11/2024

Congratulations to Bob & Mark, who graded to yellow belt on Saturday, and Andy & Brandon, who graded to orange belt. Thanks also to everyone who attended the course in Swindon, and to Senseis Phil and Jake for teaching.

Lessons continue at the Croft, Swindon, Tuesdays and Fridays at 7.30pm.

08/10/2023

Welcome to the Bristol Aikido course, which will be held on Saturday 21st October at the Riverside Gym and Leisure Club, Station Road, Bristol, BS34 6HW, from 1-4pm (set-up from 12.30pm).

Sensei Phil Bolt, 6th Dan, will host the course, and Sensei Jake Birkett, 4th Dan from the Bridport club, will also teach a portion. All are welcome.

11/04/2023

Our Bristol club will host a course this Saturday, 15th April, at the Riverside Gym & Leisure Club, starting at 12.30pm. Cost will be £20.

Anyone is welcome to attend, beginners and existing Aikido practitioners alike, and it's also a chance to train with members of our other clubs from Bridport, Swindon and Kendal.

29/03/2023

Great that our new beginner last night was so interested in the mental/energy focus of Aikido.

Come along to The Croft in Swindon to see for yourself. We train on Tuesday evenings, at 7.30pm.

23/03/2023

Come and learn about focussed energy tests, leading to basic and advanced techniques as you progress. No prior experience is necessary - we welcome beginners and existing Aikido practitioners alike.

We practise at The Croft in Swindon on Tuesdays at 7.30pm, and also in our clubs in Bridport, Bristol and Kendal.

09/03/2023

Another great lesson, focusing on use of Ki (focussed energy) within techniques. And then applied to weapon defences.

Come along to The Croft in Swindon on Tuesdays at 7.30pm, or any of our clubs on their training nights, to find out for yourself!

01/03/2023

Great lesson last night, performing the same techniques from basics to advanced, depending on the grade.

We love training with beginners, as it lets us practise the fundamentals, and teaches us so much.

Come along to The Croft in Swindon on Tuesdays at 7.30pm, or any of our clubs on their training nights, to find out for yourself!

06/02/2022

Our lessons have resumed in 2022, on Tuesdays at the Croft Sports Centre in Swindon, starting at 7.30pm. We are now accepting adult (18+) beginners who want to learn more about our style of Aikido.
Due to COVID restrictions, please DM if you're interested in coming along, or post a message at https://www.aikido4swindon.com/contact-us.

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