Academy

Community Based

The Isshinkai Aikido Academy is at the heart of a local community. This is a community of people from all walks of life who share a common path in Aikido. The focal point for this community is The Andover Aikido Club.

The Academy works hand in hand with the Club to provide a broad basis of practice for Academy students. Academy students attend Club classes and practices as part of their schedule of training. This connection gives students a rich background of experience, exposure to a variety of points of view on life and a broad spectrum of people to practice with. We regard this as a great asset in their preparation for a future in Aikido.

The Club is a Regional Club offering Classes every weekday at the Aikido Centre in Fyfield, home of the Academy, as well as classes at a number of other venues. Academy students also attend daily early-morning practice as a core element of their training.

Full & Part-time Courses at the Isshinkai Aikido Academy

Year-Out Training for those who want to take a break in their career or academic education, - an excellent grounding for life.
A three-year Aikido & Teachers Training Course - a thorough formation for the would-be Professional Aikido Teacher.
A one-year Aikido & Teachers Training Course - for the more experienced Aikidoka.

And Part-time Courses such as:

Aikido Teachers Training - for practicing Aikido Teachers who want to raise their standards
Advanced Aikido Training - for Aikido Seniors who want to improve their Aikido
British Aikido Board Coach level 1

There is an application form and a selection procedure for these courses. Feel free to contact us if you would like to know more.

It is hoped in time to add a degree course to our prospectus

And more…

The Isshinkai Aikido Academy is also active in the community. Working with the Andover Ki Trust, it gets involved in projects for youth and people with special needs and provides services for schools including enrichment programmes and anti-bullying sessions.

It also works with the David Pearl Group LLP. to provide corporate events and Executive Development Programmes for major corporate clients.

These elements to our work provide an opportunity for training and experience that adds significantly to the prospects of students considering a career in Aikido.