Cambridge Aiki Dojo
Courses 2026
Please note - Courses listed here are courses either hosted or co-hosted by Cambridgeaikidojo or courses members of our dojo are likely to attend, either because they are organised by the KAA or because they are in the vicinity of Cambridge. Unless otherwise stated, the courses listed on this page are open to everyone , regardless of grade or experience. It doesn't matter if you have been doing aikido for 10 weeks or 10 years, you can still learn something at a course, and your abilities will be taken into account by everyone you train with there. Practising with lots of different aikidoka will introduce you to endless nuances of this martial art, and it is always good to learn from other sensei
Always take your aikido association membership book or other proof of membership/insurance. Get in touch if interested in going
January
Jeremy Garmson, 6th dan Aikikai in Cambridge
Date: 31 Jan and 1 Feb 2026
Time:Saturday 10:30 to 12:30 and 14:15 to 17:00 , Sunday: 10:00 to 12:00
Location: Sat morning: University Sports Centre,CB3 0AS ; Sat afternoon & Sunday morning: North Cambridge Academy, CB4 2JF
Further info: Check the Komoykan website or FB site f or this course
February
KAA Syllabus course in Birkenhead
Date: 21 Feb 2026
Time: tbc ( approx 11:00 to 16:00 )
Location: 146 Harrowby Rd, Birkenhead CH42 7HX
Further info: Check the Komoykan website
March
Shane Riley Shihan in Cambridge - with special support from Frank Burlingham Shihan
Date: 14 and 15 March 2026
Time:Sat 14:15 to 17:00, Sunday 10:00 to 13:00
Location: North Cambridge Academy, CB4 2JF
Further info: Info about Shane Riley White Rose Aikikai website , info about Frank Burlingham see Broadland Aikido website. See also FB site for this course
April
May
Komyokan Spring Course
Date: 1st - 4th May 2026 tbc
Location: Komyokan Dojo, Birkenhead, CH42 7HX
Further info: Instructors will be Nick Waites Shihan (7th dan), Stella Stevenson Shihan (6th dan), Jeremy Garmson Shidoin (6th dan) and Philippe Notenboom Shidoin (6th Dan). Please get in touch with KAA should you wish to attend and register beforehand. Check the Komoykan website
9th International Aiki Seminar with Shane Riley Shihan (White Rose Aikikai), Claudio Regoli Sensei (Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto Ryu) and Kirby Watson Sensei (Kaze Arashi Ryu)
Date: 16th May 2026
Location: White Rose Martial Arts Centre, Sandbeds Trading Estate, Dewsbury Rd, Ossett WF5 9ND
Further info: See poster here The day-long seminar is open to martial artists of all disciplines, all levels & all associations; according to the organisers "there'll be something there for everyone to take away". Further details please contact Kirby Watson. Kirby.Watson@btinternet.com
June
Shane Riley Shihan in Lowestoft
Date: 6th and 7th June 2026 tbc
Location: The East Anglican Martial Arts Centre, 163 Bridge Road, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR33 9JU
Cost: GBP 40 for both days
Further info:Info about Shane Riley see the White Rose Aikikai website ; See poster on the organiser's website: Broadland Aikido Club
Philip Smith 7th Dan Shihan in Cambridge
Date: 27th June 2026 tbc
Time: 10:30 to 16:00 (with lunch break)
Location: University Sports Centre, CB3 0AS
Cost: GBP 25 (Cambridge Aiki Dojo members: GBP 15)
Further info:Info about Philip Smith see the UKA website
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September
KAA course with KAA instructors and special guest John Emmerson (DAN)
Date: 26 September 2026
Time: bo be confirmed
Location: Komyokan Dojo, Birkenhead, CH42 7HX
Further info:Further info: Check the Komoykan website and the "Dynamic Aikido Nocquet (DAN)" website
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Aikido Seminar with Kimberly Richardson Sensei (7th Dan) in Burwell
Date: 25 - 27 September 2026
Time: bo be confirmed
Location: Burwell, Cambridgeshire
Further info: Check the event website and the Burwell Aikido Club website for further info. Kimberley Richardson Sensei is one of the few highest ranking female Aikido teachersin the world. Find out more about her on the webssite of Two Cranes Aikido
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Stage de l'amitie (France) with Aikido Doshu Moriteru Ueshiba and Christian Tissier Sensei
Date: 26 - 27 September 2026
Location: Chem. des Granges, 01480 Fareins, France
Further info: Check the this website for poster and further info.
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October
Nebi Vural Sensei
Date: 16/17/18/ October
Time: tbc
Location: tbc
Further info: Organised by our friends in Cambridge. Check Cambs Eurasia Aikido website
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November
KAA Syllabus course and AGM
Date: 28 November 2026
Time: bo be confirmed
Location: Komyokan Dojo, Birkenhead, CH42 7HX
Further info: Check the Komoykan website
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December
Annual Christmas training
Date and time: to be announced
Don't forget
Always take your aikido association membership book or other proof of membership/insurance.Get in touch if interested in going
"Failure is the key to success; each mistake teaches us something"
Morihei Ueshiba
