We directly follow the teaching of Hiroshi Ikeda sensei with not only an emphasis on his internal elements but also his desire to bring together teachers.
Chishin Dojo came about through a need and desire to provide a space to offer a unique style of Aikido, Internal Strength, Yoga and natural therapies to a range of people. We understand the importance of community and hope to create a common connection among our students and friends. At Chishin Dojo we want to make Aikido accessible to everyone. We open our doors to all people regardless of abilit
14/08/2026
Lisa Sensei has offered to do an Iaido session while she is here in the UK.
A bokken with saya and tsuba will be needed.
A cardboard tube can be used as a substitute.
We have a limited mat space so please register and make payments asap to ensure you have a place.
09/08/2026
Lisa Tomoleoni Shihan 7th Dan is returning to the UK this October 9/10/11 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!!
27/06/2026
Summer School timetable is live, and we can’t wait to see everyone!
Get ahead and pre‑book meals and accomodation and training by 17th July: https://ti.to/uka/ss26
Counting down the days already.
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!!
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.
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.
| Wednesday | 7:30am - 9:15pm |
| Thursday | 7pm - 8pm |
| Saturday | 10:30am - 11:30am |