Sensei Carl Myers of the Brighton and Shoreham Ki Aikido
Club, now 57, gives us his experience of studying Aikido.
When did you start, and what made you want to try aikido?
I started Aikido…
Aikido is a journey of self-discovery, balance, and
harmony. In this poem, I reflect on why I took up Aikido
and the transformative impact it has had on my life. From
its graceful movements to…
Sensei Greenley is a member of the Ki Federation’s
Committee, and has been running the Muswell Hill club in
North London for 40 years. He was awarded his 8th Dan in
2025. When did you…
Sensei Pete Bailie is often found at the headquarters
reception desk, welcoming members to the day’s
course. He travels down from Bristol to do so, where he is
teacher at the Bristol Redland Ki Aikido…
Sensei Ben Docherty started young, and set up the
Edinburgh Ki Aikido club 10 years ago. At 33 years old,
he’s probably the youngest 5th Dan in the
federation. When did you start Ki Aikido?…
Great Saturday at the group course this weekend and
another full car park! Students enjoyed instruction from
Sensei O’Connell as they covered a range of weapons
exercises through Jo, Bokken and Tanto. Thanks as
always…
Anusuya recently passed her First Dan grading at the
Autumn Seminar. There was a striking calmness and clarity
to her movement that prompted us to ask about her
experience of studying Aikido at the Epsom…
Sensei Alan Johnston of the Gravesend club has been
practising for over 50 years, and teaching for 30 years of
that. Sensei Alan Johnston of Gravesend Ki Aikido Club.
When did you start Ki Aikido? I…
Sensei Gurinder Singh, teacher at the Epsom Ki Aikido
club, has recently taken on the role of grading officer
for Kyu gradings. He brings a kindness to the gradings
that ensures the grading applicants are…
Many thanks to Sensei Mark Greenley of the Muswell Hill
club for coming to teach our area course last weekend
– he always comes with a friendly and approachable
style and a bag of new…
