Welcome to the website for Trowbridge Aikikai
We are a small, friendly club practising Hombu aikido in Wiltshire, under the instruction of Bob Hill Sensei, 6th Dan aikikai.
If you have an enquiry, please email us on
:trowbridge_aikikai at fastmail dot fm
or call Rob, on 0705 005 2931
"In the simplest terms, aikido training is a process through which we learn how to use our bodies skilfully; how to work with timing and distance. Training firmly and precisely, by performing techniques again and again, is the best way to improve."
Sugano Sensei
Spring Keiko - March 2018
We are delighted to welcome Janiv sensei (7th dan) once again for our Spring Keiko, which this year has an extended timetable.
All sessions will be held at West Ashton Primary School. Dates and times are as follows, but may be changed at sensei's request:
| Date | Time | Instructor |
| Tues 20th | 7:00-8:30pm | nidan instructor |
| Weds 21st | 7:00-8:30pm | Janiv sensei |
| Thurs 22nd | 7:00-8:30pm | Janiv sensei |
| Sat 24th | 10:00-12:00 | nidan instructor |
| Sat 24th | 12:30-2:00pm | Janiv sensei |
| Sun 25th | 10:00-12:00 | Janiv sensei |
| Sun 25th | 12:30-12:00 | Janiv sensei |
Mat fees: £5 per session
Training with Hombu-recognised shihan is an important part of your aikido development, recommended for kyu grades and a pre-requisite for yudansha tests.
Training venues
Wednesday evening, 18:30-20:30
West Ashton Primary School (BA14 6AZ)
Please allow a little extra time to park, and help with fetching mats.
Saturday morning, 10:00-12 noon
Leighton Sports Centre, Westbury (BA13 3PT)
