# Aikido of London


## Posts

- [Why Would Anyone Start Training in Aikido in the 21st Century?](https://aikidooflondon.com/2026/09/08/why-would-anyone-start-training-in-aikido-in-the-21st-century/): It's a good question. I think it is, because there's no doubt that for every person training, there is a reason personal to them.
- [Burton 2018](https://aikidooflondon.com/2026/09/08/burton-2018/): In the 30 years I have been practicing Aikido, I have attended approximately 8 seminars a year.
- [A beginners thoughts on starting Aikido](https://aikidooflondon.com/2026/09/08/a-beginners-thoughts-on-starting-aikido/): I found Aikido when I thought it would be good for me to start learning some form of self-defence.
- [Inspiring Vulnerability](https://aikidooflondon.com/2026/09/08/inspiring-vulnerability/): Inexperienced people can often take their seniors' skill for granted.
- [Perpetual Student](https://aikidooflondon.com/2026/09/08/perpetual-student/): When people find out I do a martial art, they often ask why I picked Aikido. I usually say it is because it isn’t competitive, and the uniform looks cool.
- [Aikido all the time](https://aikidooflondon.com/2026/09/08/aikido-all-the-time/): I think it may have been the summer intensive that was the catalyst for change this year.
- [CHILL OUT](https://aikidooflondon.com/2026/09/08/chill-out/): My teacher Ismail Hasan Sensei once said "One sign of a good dojo is when there is a healthy balance of men and women in it".
- [British Museum Great Wave Exhibition](https://aikidooflondon.com/2026/09/08/74/): On the 24th of June, Aikido of London was invited to teach at The British Museum to over 300 children and their guardians participating in the event “The British Museum Young Friends Sleep Over”, celebrating Japanese culture as a part of the “Hokusai’s Great Wave” exhibition.

## Pages

- [Bring a friend day](https://aikidooflondon.com/bring-a-friend-day/): Congratulations- your child has been invited by a friend for a free Aikido trial at Aikido of London on Wednesday 4th November at 5:45pm or Saturday 7th November at 11am (Depending on the class your child’s friend attends- please check with them as it will need to be the same one!).
- [Book classes](https://aikidooflondon.com/book-classes/): All new applications must complete the registration and waiver before attending any classes.
- [Find Us](https://aikidooflondon.com/find-us/): We are located in Navigator Square a short walk from Archway Tube Station on the Northern Line or a 5 minute walk from overland from Upper Holloway Station.
- [Blog](https://aikidooflondon.com/blog/): I found Aikido when I thought it would be good for me to start learning some...
- [Seminars](https://aikidooflondon.com/seminars/): Join us for our annual end of year event with Ismail Hasan, Ivan Melo, Erdjan Eker, Cathy Okada and Fran Torres.
- [Schedule](https://aikidooflondon.com/schedule/): Private classes 3-7pm Monday to Friday and subject to availability.
- [Teachers](https://aikidooflondon.com/teachers/): Ismail Hasan Sensei began his Aikido training in 1977 in London, England.
- [Aikido for children](https://aikidooflondon.com/aikido-for-children/): Our sessions offer a fun and structured way to learn Aikido while developing key life skills such as confidence, discipline, and physical coordination — all in a supportive, non-competitive environment.
- [Beginners](https://aikidooflondon.com/beginners/): It is an opportunity to get a taste of what the training offers. All new applications require formal registration/waiver before joining the classes.
- [Aikido](https://aikidooflondon.com/aikido/): Aikido is a powerful and dynamic martial art system developed in Japan by Morihei Ueshiba.
- [Privacy Policy](https://aikidooflondon.com/privacy-policy/): Aikido of London is an independent Martial Arts Scool which brings classes and workshops to participants from all over the world.
- [Home](https://aikidooflondon.com/): Aikido of London was established in 1994 by Ismail Hasan Sensei. The dojo aims to teach Aikido to the public in an exciting and enjoyable way.

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