Our school

We train every Monday (except holidays) from 7.30pm to 9.30pm.

There are no competitions so there are no winners and losers. People who join our school can learn Ki Aikido at their own pace. As individuals become more proficient they can be awarded belts of different colours to mark their progress in this most fascinating martial art. 

Our school is open to all individuals above the age of 16.

We promote a relaxed friendly atmosphere in which interaction with the instructors is welcomed and encouraged. 

During your training in our school you can expect to:

· Learn basic and advanced non-violent Aikido techniques

· Learn to fall safely protecting neck and spine

· Stretch for supple joints and ligaments that resist injury

· Strengthen mind and body through core exercises and integrative practices

· Connect to others and anticipate possible actions without stress

Unlike most other martial arts Aikido seeks to deflect rather than block an action. The aim is always to harmonise with an opponent or training partners movement and to continue with it while controlling and redirecting the connected energy.

You are welcome to come and observe us in training and participate in a free trial lesson at any time.

In 1991 the original Newbury club was formed and set up by Sensei Mike Lindsey who was one of Sensei Ken Williams top students. The club was named Newbury Ki Aikido Club and was affiliated to the Ki Federation of Great Britain.

In 1993, with Sensei Williams blessing, Sensei Lindsey left the Ki federation of Great Britain and formed the Ninkukai Aikido Association & the club was renamed the Newbury Ninkukai Aikido Club.

In late 1994, with expanding Association duties, Sensei Lindsey honorably bestowed the club to Sensei John Bishop for his services as his personal assistant.

In 1997 after Sensei Lindsey retiired from Aikido, Sensei John Bishop the club moved from the Ninkukai Aikido Association and affiliated the club to the Kai Shin Kai. The club was renamed Newbury Ninkukai 'KSK' Aikido club.

In 2012 after 15 years with the KSK, Sensei John Bishop wanting to develop a more eclectic and open minded style of teaching  created a formal school of Ki Aikido completely independent in order to maintain the traditional pure Aikido that he experienced during his own training. In honour to all of Sensei Bishops Senseis and mentors it was named the Newbury School of Ki Aikido.

The School now runs completly independent of any associations and practices a combination of styles and arts that were tought to Sensei Bishop by his martial art Senseis.