The Hut Dojo is universally recognised as the first Aikido dojo within the UK and is the headquarters of the Institute Of Aikido.
Established in the mid 50's by Kenshiro Abbe Sensei, Aikido has been taught at The Hut ever since.
11/02/2026
On Monday we will once again be hosting our annual memorial class in celebration of Sensei Haydn Foster, as always a variety of Institute of Aikido dan grades will be sharing techniques.
Class is open to visitors.
Amazing video of O Sensei.
Some excellent footage of Fiona Bain Sensei grading at The Hut in 1988
https://youtu.be/cxXxPJRqFZc
Training resumes tonight at our temporary location Watts Hall, Christ Church, Redford Way, Belmont Road, Uxbridge, UB8 1SZ on Monday 6th September 7.45pm to 9.45pm.
07/08/2021
Another great video of Sensei Foster teaching at The Hut circa 1988.
Foster Sensei teaching at The Hut dojo circa 1988 Haydn Foster Sensei teaching Juji Garami at The Hut dojo circa 1988.
21/07/2021
Sensei William Timms demonstrates the first five Jo Suburi
Jo Suburi 1 5 Sensei William Timms demonstrates Jo Suburi nos 1 - 5 - this is an excerpt from the Institute of Aikido Weapons Video.www.instituteofaikido.uk
12/07/2021
Fantastic demonstration of Ken Tai Jo with Sensei Pat Hendricks and Saito Sensei
Morihiro Saito Kentai Jo Morihiro Saito
11/07/2021
Nice video of Noro Sensei from 1965
08/07/2021
Early footage from The Hut dojo circa 1964. The video features Noro Sensei, Ken Williams Sensei, Nakazono Sensei, Foster Sensei and more.
Aikido UK - The Hut and the old days Aikido at The Hut dojo near London, the birthplace of Aikido in the UK, probably shot in the early 1960s, followed by a demonstration by some early UK aikido...