With much sadness we learned that Bill Smith Shihan passed away this morning at 5:00am. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family, friends and students.
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Who are we?
- We are a small, friendly Aikido dojo based in Brighton, UK and training in the traditional Aikikai style. Our instructors are Tom and Maria Helsby.
Recent Posts
- Ken Cottier promoted to 7th Dan
- Bill Smith Shihan passes away
- INVITATION TO ANNIVERSARY TRAINING: 30 years of Aikido in Poland
- Course with Ken Cottier Shihan 6th Dan
- Course with Gordon Jones sensei 6th Dan
- Weekend course with Pascal Durchon 5th Dan
- Mindfulness and the Warrior Body: A yoga and aikido workshop with Brenda and Alex Megann
- Timetable
Our Instructors
- Although Tom and Maria have trained under the same teachers, they have very different styles of Aikido and teaching methods. Their different personalities and interests complement each other, giving their students a well-rounded view of Aikido.
- Maria HelsbyMaria began Aikido in 1976 with Peter Megann while studying Chinese at Oxford University. After graduation she did post-graduate work in Beijing, before moving to London to study with Kanetsuka Sensei at Ryushinkan. She and Tom moved to Brighton in 1987. Awarded Yondan (4th Dan) in 1999.
- Tom HelsbyTom started Aikido in 1975 at the Eastham Dojo with Terry Ezra, before moving to London in 1977 to join his brother David training with Kanetsuka Sensei at Ryushinkan. Awarded Yondan (4th Dan) in 1996.
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