West Midlands Aikido Association Dojos in Walsall Wood, Cannock, Lichfield, Tamworth, Cheslyn Hay, Sutton Coldfield, in West Midlands England UK . Iwama style The West Midlands Aikido Association was formaly known as the Washi Aikido Federation.With Roger Tabberer 5th Dan as the Principal Coach. Roger Tabberer has been running very successful aikido courses and classes for over 25 years.In the September of 1987, Roger Tabberer spent five weeks with Saito Sensei, in Iwama Japan as a uchi deshi (Live in Student).
During this time his whole approach to Aikido changed, to the extent whereby Iwama style Aikido became the backbone of WMAA style of teachingThe style of Aikido practised by the West Midlands Aikido Association is Iwama style. With training taught regularly in Weapons (Aiki Ken and Jo). Also with the adaptation of many of the larger movements, as taught by Tamura Sensei and Yamada Sensei, included within its teaching.The West Midlands Aikido Association standards are kept high due to a strict syllabus that is enforced by the teaching of Tabberer Sensei. Also all the WMAA Club instructors are taught to a high level and have been approved by the Club to teach. All club instructors have obtained Assistant Coaching or coaching certificates.All training in our dojos are done in a friendly and non competitive atmosphere. This is so people new and old to the art can learn easily and safely. All people are welcome no matter how old or young or what size or shape they are. Aikido can suit all. The West Midlands Aikido Association is a none profit making organisation. During this time his whole approach to Aikido changed, to the extent whereby Iwama style Aikido became the backbone of WMAA style of teachingThe style of Aikido practised by the West Midlands Aikido Association is Iwama style. With training taught regularly in Weapons (Aiki Ken and Jo). Also with the adaptation of many of the larger movements, as taught by Tamura Sensei and Yamada Sensei, included within its teaching.The West Midlands Aikido Association standards are kept high due to a strict syllabus that is enforced by the teaching of Tabberer Sensei. Also all the WMAA Club instructors are taught to a high level and have been approved by the Club to teach. All club instructors have obtained Assistant Coaching or coaching certificates.All training in our dojos are done in a friendly and non competitive atmosphere. This is so people new and old to the art can learn easily and safely. All people are welcome no matter how old or young or what size or shape they are. Aikido can suit all. The West Midlands Aikido Association is a none profit making organisation so the cost of lessons and courses is low.
We also have a online martial art shop to buy judo gis judo uniforms, kartate gis, karate uniforms, belts, jo's bokken, cheap online shop for aikido equipment. This we believe is to encourage people into learning the art of Aikido and knowing the people who are teaching it are doing it for the Art not for themselves. Club dojos are in walsall Walsall tamworth Tamworth Lichfield lichfield Burntwood burntwood Cheslyn hay cheslyn hay England UK Pat hendricks sensei,UK,west midlands aikido association,washi aikido federation,aikido,uk,west midlands,bab,Aikido,british aikido board,roger tabberer,jo,bokken,saito sensei,west mids,iwama,england,o sensei,history,non profit,self defence,japanese,fun things to do,walsall,tamworth,boney hay,lichfield,cheslyn hay,cannock,burntwood,steven seagal,cheap,black belt,dan grades,dictionary,info,defend your self,legal,Cannock,Tamworth,Cheslyn Hay
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How Do I Start Aikido?
You wish to try Aikido and have decided to search the Internet for information on this Martial Art. On which you have found our site. So welcome to The West Midlands Aikido Association. So how do I start Aikido. It's easy.
1. Use the Dojo page to find your nearest club or Email Us for details but I think you shall find all the information on this site regarding us and Aikido.
2. When you find your nearest club simply go along and take a look. All our instructor's are very friendly and will willingly speak to you about Aikido.
3. If you Like it have a go.
Nothing is needed, just normal track suit bottoms and a t-shirt. For safety to your self and others please remove jewellery or tape over any rings.
4.Don't worry about your personal physical abilities or gender as Aikido is so flexible it caters for everybody.
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