Marple Aikido

Marple Aikido Aikido classes for adults. Monday (high grade class) and Wednesdays (beginners and improvers) 7.30-9 Aikido is based on Ki - the harmony or balance of energy.

Aikido is a modern, dynamic, Japanese martial art
It is equally suitable for men and women - all physiques and levels of fitness. You learn how to neutralise the energy and strength of an attacker by first blending with the incoming attack then redirecting its force. You also learn moves to control and pin down an attacker. All our instructors are Dan grades with many years of experience and are qualified British Aikido Board coaches. Marple Aikido is a member of the Lancashire Aikikai.

30/08/2026

We have a class on Bank holiday Monday and we are happy to welcome everyone!

Great memories of a really inspiring course. Malcolm Rose - you should be framing these.
23/07/2026

Great memories of a really inspiring course. Malcolm Rose - you should be framing these.

Worth reading.
21/07/2026

Worth reading.

Newcastle Aikido - Terminology and etiquette series.
SENPAI | 先輩

A Senpai isn’t the person who stands at the front.

A Senpai is the person who remembers what it felt like to stand at the beginning.

In Japanese martial arts, Senpai simply means “one who has gone before.” It isn’t a title of authority. It’s a relationship built on experience, responsibility and service.

A good Senpai welcomes new students.

They answer questions with patience.

They lead by example.

They quietly help preserve the culture of the dojo, passing on not only techniques, but the values that give those techniques meaning.

Every Senpai was once the newest person on the mat.

And every beginner deserves someone willing to walk beside them.

That’s how a dojo grows.

One student at a time.

See you there!
12/07/2026

See you there!

Reminder of the wonderful sessions at our dojo in the week before the course.
25/06/2026

Reminder of the wonderful sessions at our dojo in the week before the course.

Unfortunately we have had to cancel tonight's class - it was either that or be cooked. I believe Bury class is still ope...
24/06/2026

Unfortunately we have had to cancel tonight's class - it was either that or be cooked. I believe Bury class is still operating if people would like to support a sister club.

Aikido is a modern Japanese Martial Art practised in Bury Manchester. The way of Harmony and Spirit. Come and join our club in Bury and learn a peaceful martial art.

16/06/2026

Reminder - our special classes on Wednesday and Friday run from 7pm-9pm

13/05/2026

Unusually we will have to cancel the practice on BH Monday 25th as,by a series of coincidences, we have no teachers available!
All practices before and after then will be on!

11/05/2026

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Marple Methodist Church, Church Lane
Marple
SK67AY

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Monday 7:30pm - 9:45pm
Wednesday 7:30pm - 9pm

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