The BKAA is a member of the AMA (Amateur Martial-Arts Association) and follows the traditional teachings of Aikido, incorporating the Ki Development exercises taught by SenseiTohei.
The Bristol club keeps in contact with other BKAA dojos, including the Swindon, Bournemouth and Malvern, and we try to get together during the year to share practice ideas
| Chief Instructor BKAA | David Currie | 7th Dan |
| Sensei |
Peter Allen 07803 857319 |
1st Dan |
| Contacts in Zenshin Dojo | Rob Jones | http://www.zenshindojo.com |
| Kate Jones | http://www.kebba.co.uk/ |
| When | ||
| Saturday | All Grades | Every Saturday 10:30-12:30 Please call 07803 857319 to confirm |
| Senior Grades | Alternate Saturday 09:30-10:30 | |
| Where | The Grange School, Warmley, Bristol, BS30 8XQ. |
We have been practicing in Bristol since 2005 and are affiliated to Nationally to the BKAA and locally to Zenshin Dojo.
We follow the grading structure of the BKAA, which progresses from White to Black Belt, through a structured progressive learning plan.
We would always welcome more particpants and payments would be through Zenshin Dojo.
Each training sessions is informal, although basic dojo etiquette is maintained
During our training we use open hand and weapon techniques. We introduce our novices to advanced techniques and weapons early to show what is attainable and show the effectiveness of Aikido.
Weapons we use include Tanto (Knife), Jo (Short Staff) and Bokken (Sword). At higher grades this includes Knife (Live Blade), Katana (Sword - Live Blade), Baseball Bat and Baton.
To begin loose fitting tracksuit bottoms and t-shirt is sufficient, however once the Aikido bug has taken a Judo Gi is required. These range in price, although are around £25.
Membership fees are collected annually:
| Full | £28 (this includes £8 insurance to AMA) |
| Concession | £20 |
| Students (over 16) | £20 (up to leaving school) |
| Child | £10 (up to leaving school) |
| Reduction with Standing Order | £2 |
| Mat fees | £5 each session, or £20 per month £3 for Students |