Takemusu Aikido Forest Row

Takemusu Aikido Forest Row is a not-for-profit club, and has been dedicated to weekly traditional Aikido practice since 2009. Classes are suitable for both men and women aged 16 and over. Students are taught in the Iwama-Ryu pedagogy after Morihiro Saito Shihan, and under the guidance of Dr. Paolo Corallini Shihan. This means that there is a balanced emphasis on Buki Waza (weapons techniques) and Taijutsu (body techniques), as well as a strong focus on basic techniques and their detailed application. What is Aikido? Aikido is a Japanese martial art, or Budo, created by Morihei Ueshiba (1883-1969). It literally means “the way (-do) of harmony (Ai-) through universal energy (-ki-)”. Nicolas de Knoop, Instructor Nicolas de Knoop began studying Aikido in 1990 at Rhodes University, South Africa. He achieved Iwama-Ryu Aikido dan grades in taijutsu (empty handed) and buki-waza (weapons) in 1996 & 1997 respectively, through Dr. Paolo Corallini Shihan and Morihiro Saito Shihan. Nicolas currently holds a 4th Dan in Iwama Ryu Taijutsu (empty handed), Aiki Ken, and Aiki Jo (weapons), is fully insured, and a registered Aikido coach with the British Aikido Board (BAB). Coming for the first time? Please note: Aikido is a martial art which requires a certain level of fitness. If you have any health concerns, please consult your doctor before coming to practice. Aikido involves wrist, elbow, shoulder, lapel (etc) grabs and strikes, and involves falls and joint locks.