Takemusu aikido kai Norwich

Takemusu aikido kai Norwich We teach the Japanese martial art of aikido. Head coach is Peter Downs, 7th Dan, 40 years experience Size and strength are therefore irrelevant.

Aikido is based on traditional Japanese martial arts founded by Morehei Ueshiba in the mid 20th Century. Ueshiba was recognised as the greatest living martial artist in Japan during his lifetime. Aikido blends with rather than clashes with the energy of the attacker and is most effective when applied without strength but with full co-ordination of the mind and body. It is most similar to jujitsu but aims to neutralise an aggressor without seriously injuring them. It is great for self confidence, posture, flexibility, co-ordination, balance and self-development.

Congratulations for recent promotions:Jamie 1st kyuMark 1st kyuTerry 2nd kyuSergey 5th kyuBailey 5th kyuClaire 6th kyuPa...
31/07/2026

Congratulations for recent promotions:
Jamie 1st kyu
Mark 1st kyu
Terry 2nd kyu
Sergey 5th kyu
Bailey 5th kyu
Claire 6th kyu
Patricio 6th kyu
Erdem 6th kyu
Mihai 6th kyu
Richard 6th kyu

They seem relaxed about it!

10/03/2026

new blog post on our website: "The Challenge of Relaxation in Aikido Mastery". Discusses the difficulties in overcoming tension and muscular effort and provides some tips on how to develop relaxed technique.

Congratulations to Jamie 2nd kyu (absent for this pic), Rich (7th kyu), Sergey (6th kyu), Terry and Mark (3rd kyu). Gamb...
30/01/2026

Congratulations to Jamie 2nd kyu (absent for this pic), Rich (7th kyu), Sergey (6th kyu), Terry and Mark (3rd kyu). Gambatte mina sama!

Great post Christmas dinner at the Keram South Indian restaurant in Norwich on 17th Jan. Lovely to see so many folks in...
30/01/2026

Great post Christmas dinner at the Keram South Indian restaurant in Norwich on 17th Jan. Lovely to see so many folks including much loved previous members.

22/10/2025

Not aikido maybe but a great evening of Japanese culture at the Grand Sumo competition at the Royal Albert Hall

25/04/2025

Two new blog posts on our website: "The dilemma at the heart of aikido" , and "Principles of effective self defence". Check them out. Feedback welcomed.

12th December promotions. Congratulations to:Bailey Painter, 7th KyuSergey Skorobogatov, 7th KyuTerry Cox, 4th KyuMark F...
16/01/2025

12th December promotions. Congratulations to:
Bailey Painter, 7th Kyu
Sergey Skorobogatov, 7th Kyu
Terry Cox, 4th Kyu
Mark Ford, 4th Kyu
Jamie Gledhill, 3rd Kyu
Vladimir Pristoupa, 2nd Dan
Andy Jenkins, 3rd Dan
Certificates on the way guys. Thank you as ever for your support and diligence, especially the folk from London.
Sorry I couldn’t indulge myself on the mat and wore “civvies”.

03/07/2024

Two new blog posts on our website. "Is it time to revisit the traditional aikido training methods" and "Why using strength against an opponent is inefficient"

Proof that aikido has the power to transform lives regardless of age or gender.
11/03/2024

Proof that aikido has the power to transform lives regardless of age or gender.

Morag Warrack, 68, was so shy it took her a year to pluck up the courage to take her first aikido lesson. Now she’s giving them

Excellent turnout for Tom and Dylan's 1st Dan grading. Many thanks to you all for your support. I hope it wasn't too c...
08/03/2024

Excellent turnout for Tom and Dylan's 1st Dan grading. Many thanks to you all for your support. I hope it wasn't too confusing for the more recent members!!
Congratulations for well deserved promotions not only to Tom and Dylan but also to Jamie and Terry

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The Norman Centre, Bignold Road, Norwich NR3 2QZ
Norwich
NR32QZ

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm

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