The Taidokan is led by Sensei A.R.Yates, who is the highest ranking Yoshinkan instructor in the UK and one of the top in the world.
His instructors; Sensei Hall, Todorov and Angus all teach Taidokan clubs in the UK and worldwide. The roots of the Taidokan organisation in the UK can be traced back to when Yu Sensei, an Aikido Yoshinkan Hombu dojo Instructor in Japan, came to England and set up a dojo in 1974. Sensei Yu who was a very strict instructor attracted many people to his dojo but few remained for any great period of ti
17/12/2025
Many congratulations to Sensei James Hall on being presented with his 6th Dan certificates last weekend. James lives and breathes Aikido on and off the mat and truly deserves to receive the recognition for all his efforts in running the Taidokan club and assisting many students on their Aikido journey.
16/12/2025
Congratulations to Eugenio Da Costa who passed his Shodan grade with us in the Taidokan (this time last year) and received his certificate from Sensei Yates last week. His technique and spirit are amazing and so the grade, belt & certificate are so well deserved. Congratulations Eugenio!!!
15/12/2025
Christmas 2025 training at the Milton Keynes Dojo. Many couldn't make training as Flu and covid seems to be making the rounds (again). To all those that couldn't make it we wish you good health! For those lucky enough to be healthy and in attendance we hope you enjoyed training. There was also Kyu and Dan gradings and presentations from previous gradings (Will post separately). Merry Christmas everyone!!!
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