Celebrating Gordon Jones at 80
The United Kingdom Aikikai is proud to honour Gordon Jones, our Principal, on his 80th birthday. Gordon has dedicated more than 60 years to the
UKA Winter School 2026: Ryuji Shirakawa Shihan
We have amazing aikido news, the UKA is excited to announce the return of Ryuji Shirakawa Sensei to lead our Winter School seminar in February/March
May 2025 News
There’s a lot happening and we need your help with thie big survey! For all the latest courses, key dates and to help us
Gordon Jones Shihan at the Hong Kong Aikido Association (HKAA) 40th Anniversary 2011
Below is the link to a 1 minute video of Mr Gordon Jones Shihan teaching at the Hong Kong Aikido Association (HKAA) 40th Anniversary 2011.
2024/5 View from the UKA Executive Committee
2024 has been an incredible year for the UKA, the future is shaping up to be pretty impressive too.
Hellenic Aikido Foundation Seminar with Kostantinos Matzaras Shihan and Special Guest Edmund McCalla Shihan
Course open to all students hosted by Kostantinos Matzaras Shihan and featuring special guest Edmund McCalla Shihan. 24th – 26th January 2025 Location: Thessoloniki –
Gordon Jones Shihan 60th Anniversary in Aikido on BBC Midlands Today’s 60th Anniversary
Hi Everyone, Please find below the video of the interview Gordon Jones Shihan had on BBC Midlands Today which was celebrating its 60th Anniversary. The
UKA AGM – August 2024
On Saturday 17th August the UKA held its AGM at Summer School, in Florence Boot Hall. The following headlines were shared with members: The committee
Sotenjuku – 20 Years of Teaching
On Sunday 14th July 2024, Sotenjuku held its 20th anniversary course! By no means are we the oldest club in the UKA, but 20 years
Kobayashi Sensei at Aikikai Romania – 22 to 24 Sept 2023
The Romanian Aikikai are hosting Kobayashi Yukimitsu Shihan at their summer seminar due to be held over 22nd – 24th September 2023. The Romanians follow
