LANCASHIRE AIKIKAI

The Lancashire Aikikai was formed in 1967 by Marion Mucha Sensei it is a voluntary body that has at its heart the desire to promote and support Aikido. It has no paid employees. All members give their time freely. It current Principal is Bob Spence.

Our Clubs

 

Altringham

Practice Nights
Sunday: 16:15pm to 17:45pm
Seniors 18+
Altrincham Leisure Centre, Oakfield Road, Altrincham, Cheshire WA15 8EW

We used to welcome Beginners just turning up to start. With Covid precautions this is no longer possible. You should now contact us first and we will guide you through the starting process.

We have a trial offer of 3 free sessions for beginners.

For the time being participants need to be 18+ yrs, fully vaccinated and have had a negative lateral flow test before attending a class. Other precautions will be taken.

Contacts
07769 790340 or 0161 928 8597

Bury

Practice Nights
Wednesday & Friday: 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Seniors 18+
Blackford Bridge United Reformed Church, 692 Manchester Road, Bury BL9 9TQ

Please arrive 15mins early to register

For the time being participants need to be 18+ yrs and have had a negative lateral flow test before attending a class. Other precautions will be taken.


Contact:
0161 449 7101

DIDSBURY

Practice Nights
Tuesday: 19:15pm to 20:45pm
Seniors 18+
Cavendish Community Primary School Cavendish Road, West Didsbury, Manchester, M20 1JG

Please arrive 10mins early to register

For the time being participants need to be 18+ yrs and have had a negative lateral flow test before attending a class. Other precautions will be taken.


Contact:
sankaku.aikido@gmail.com

 

Marple

Practice Nights
Wednesday 7:30pm to 9pm Grades 3rd Kyu and above
Friday: 16:15pm to 17:45pm Beginners, returners and lower grades
Marple Methodist Church (Main Hall) Church Lane, Marple SK6 7AY

(Half way between the mini roundabout and the Ring O’Bells). Access is to the left hand side of the Church and the Main Hall is on the 1st floor.

Arrive at least 15 minutes early to register


Contacts
0161 427 8842

PRESTON

Practice Nights
Friday 18:15pm to 19:45pm General class
Monday: 18:15pm to 19:45pm Weapons Class
Sakura Dojo, 26 Winckley Square, Preston PR1 3JJ

Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of class. Access the dojo via Garden Street, following the sign for ‘Cardinal Newman Sports Hall’. Find the door through the last garage on the right. Knock on the door or ring the office number 01772 201015 to gain entry.

Parking is available from 6.00 pm on Garden Street or Mount Street and is a few minutes’ walk from Preston train station and bus stops on Fishergate.

Contact details
01772 863961 or 01772 201015

St Helens

Practice Nights
Wednesday 19:130pm to 21:30pm General class
St Helen's YMCA, North Road, St Helens WA10 2TJ.

Please arrive 15 minutes early to lay the mats

For the time being participants need to be 18+ yrs and have had a negative lateral flow test before attending a class. Other precautions will be taken.

 

Contact details
01925 414122


1. To promote and support the development and practise of Aikido
2. To support, regulate and establish Aikikai Clubs and their members
3. To be professional in its dealings and work with other parties and bodies who are positively furthering Aikido in Great Britain
4. To follow policies, rules and regulations of the national governing body – British Aikido Board 5. To organise courses and other activities for its members benefit in line with this section. 6. To levy membership fees and conduct activities to finance the activities of the Aikikai in line with these aims & objectives to ensure further growth
7. To provide services in a way that is fair to everyone and that all present and future members receive fair and equal treatment