

Update for 2024
Spring Course 2024 went ahead as planned and proved to be a further success following previous courses held in Malvern. Summer School...
aikidomalvern
Jan 31 min read


Wabi Sabi
Thoughts on Wabi-Sabi (not to be confused with Wasabi). Wabi-sabi is a Japanese philosophy that embraces the beauty of imperfection and...
aikidomalvern
May 4, 20231 min read


Spring Course 2023
Malvern Aikido hosted the BAF Spring Course for the second time in April. The course was very well attended on both days and we were...
aikidomalvern
May 1, 20231 min read


January 2023 Saturday Session
An excellent session this morning with Barbara Sotowicz sensei. Lots of technical teaching and a good mix of technical know-how and...
aikidomalvern
Jan 14, 20231 min read


Christmas 2022
This evening we had our annual Christmas dinner at The Nag's Head. There was a good turnout of members along with some of their partners...
aikidomalvern
Dec 9, 20221 min read


First Aid
Ivan and I attended an excellent First Aid Course on Wednesday 5th October. It was held at the education centre of the Worcester Wildlife...
aikidomalvern
Oct 6, 20221 min read


aikidomalvern
Sep 9, 20220 min read


Summer School 2022
This year, three of us attended the whole week at Summer School at Chester University. We arrived Sunday evening and headed for the...
aikidomalvern
Aug 14, 20221 min read


Jim Klar Sensei
Monday 18th saw Jim Klar take the class for a training session. Jim taught for many years at Cleveland Aikikai in Ohio before moving to...
aikidomalvern
Jul 19, 20221 min read


Barbara Sotowicz - One Day Course
Malvern Aikido welcomed Barbara Sotowicz Sensei, 6th Dan Shidoin to take a day course at their dojo. There was a reasonable turnout of...
aikidomalvern
May 8, 20221 min read


BAF Spring Course, Malvern
The weekend of 23 April saw the annual BAF Spring Course take place in Malvern for the first time after many years in Chepstow. Over the...
aikidomalvern
Apr 23, 20221 min read