Manchester Aikido Club

05/10/2026

The next course at Manchester Dojo will be the 1st November with Steve Parr Shihan of Chester Dojo. Details can be found on our website clicking the link below:

Following the class there will be a grading conducted by Steve Parr Shihan. If you have any candidates you wish to put forward for the grading, please contact Manchester Dojo in advance of the course.

02/10/2026

** CLASS CANCELLED ***

There will be no class at Manchester Dojo on Sunday 4th October due to the Manchester marathon.

30/09/2026

🥋 Calling all young Aikidoka! 🥋

The International Aikido Federation (IAF) invites practitioners aged 12–19 to the 7th International Youth Seminar in Loutraki, Greece! 🇬🇷✨

Here is what’s in store:
Sensei Yuji Oyama Shihan (Aikikai Headquarters, Hombu Dojo, Tokyo)
12–14 March 2027 (Friday evening – Sunday lunchtime)
Beautiful Loutraki, Greece

This is a wonderful new opportunity to hone your skills under Oyama Shihan, connect with practitioners from around the globe and build lifelong friendships in the international Aikido community. 🤝

Save the date! We will be back soon with details so you can start planning your trip!

29/09/2026

Well done to Max and Wai who took a teaching session for the North West Aikido Festival. It was a great day and a good practice.

28/09/2026

Manchester Dojo are pleased to announce the return of the beginners course for 2027. The course will be conducted by Max Kebe 4th Dan. Details about the course can be found by clicking the link below.

01/09/2026

Tickets for the Yamashima Course 2026 are now available to book via our website. Book early to avoid disappointment! Please use the link below.

Manchester Dojo are pleased to announce a course with Yamashima Sensei on the 14th and 15th November 2026 in conjunction with Cardiff Dojo.

24/08/2026

Only 8 days to go until the tickets for the Yamashima course 2026 will be available on our website. Click the link below to learn more and get yourself added to our subscription list for the latest updates.

Manchester Dojo are pleased to announce a course with Yamashima Sensei on the 14th and 15th November 2026 in conjunction with Cardiff Dojo.

08/08/2026

Tickets for the Yamashina Sensei course - 2026 will be released on the 1st September. Full details about the course can be found by visiting our website using the link below. Subscribe to our mailing list to be kept up to date with the course information.

Manchester Dojo are pleased to announce a course with Yamashima Sensei on the 14th and 15th November 2026 in conjunction with Cardiff Dojo.

25/07/2026

Congratulations to everyone who took gradings today and passed:

Arek - 1st Kyu
Kelvin - 1st Kyu
Brendon - 1st Kyu
Matt - 1st Kyu
Larrisa - Sho Dan
Maxime - 2nd Dan
Max - 4th Dan

Congratulations to Ian Harris on his recommendation to 2nd Dan.

28/06/2026

Larissa with Hino Shihan at the 2026 IAF youth seminar Nice, France.