06/05/2026
Congratulations to Hamza Ali Ansar who is the recipient on the Meddings Award 2025/26.
This award is in honour and to remember our friend Rob Meddings
Aikido Japanese Martial Arts based in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, members of the British Aikido B Aikido is suitable for All.
Aikido Seishin Kai
Aikido is a tradition martial art , using throws and locks to perform self defence. Aikido's movements are derived from Samurai principles, and the weapons content of the practice is with a wooden sword ( bokken) and wooden staff ( Jyo). Once the principles are realised and harmony is felt, it removes the distinctions between the young and old, large and small, men and women.
06/05/2026
Congratulations to Hamza Ali Ansar who is the recipient on the Meddings Award 2025/26.
This award is in honour and to remember our friend Rob Meddings
03/02/2026
I have just been advised of the sad news of the passing of Terence Bayliss Chairman of the Seijitsu Aikido Ryu who passed away peacefully today. He was also a major part of the British Aikido Board as a Coach Tutor, Membership officer and and the BAB Club Mark Officer.
03/02/2026
Rest in peace Terry. Sadly passed away today and will be greatly missed. Thank you for teaching me and bringing Aikido into my life. RIP🙏🏻❤️
30 x Martial Arts mats for sale… approx 6ft x 3ft £300
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18/12/2024
Congratulations to Geoff on passing his 5th Kyu.. well done
15/12/2024
New banner at the new dojo in Chesterton. St John the Evangelist Loomer Road Chesterton Newcastle-under-Lyme ST5 7JS thanks to Woodward Printers
17/11/2024
People promotion today have been
Sensei Chris Burgess promoted to 6th Dan
Sensei Andy Hodgin promoted to 6th Dan
Sensei Gavin Taylor promoted to 5th Dan
Sensei Russ Elliott promoted to 4th Dan
Sensei Mark Simon promoted to 4th Dan
Sensei Daron Burrows promoted to 4th Dan
Amazing achievement for all of them
28/10/2024
Fantastic day training yesterday in Manchester….
********IMPORTANT NEWS**********
From Wednesday 16th October our Wednesday and Thursday classes will be at a new location:-
St John the Evangelist
Loomer Road
Chesterton
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Staffordshire
ST5 7JS
Wednesday class
19:00to 21:00 (Aikido)
Thursday class
18:00 to 19:00 (Iaido)
19:00 to 21:00 (Aikido)
More info to follow………