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!!!
12/06/2025
It is being awake to this moment, this breath, this conversation… a simple pause in life to be aware and to experience ‘now’ can make the world of difference.
20/05/2025
13 years ago…..
17/05/2025
It was a different world back then. Fracture your wrist, no worries, put a cast on it and get back on the mat.
29/04/2025
Happy Birthday Ricky enjoy your day. We will celebrate your birthday at Aikido tonight…. How many repetitions do the class need to do again? ;-)
24/04/2025
Ok, so having a bit of fun and thought I'd share it for your amusement today. Suzie thinks its freaky, but could just be the perfect gift for Christmas 🤣
13/03/2025
26/02/2025
Happy Birthday to our very own Sensei Yates. A world class aikidoka that we are all fortunate to know. Love from all of your students!!!!
15/02/2025
Saverne, France Yoshinkan event, back in the day. A round trip for me of 20+ hours, 1000+ miles there & back in an old car on my own…. Loved Aikido then and it remains an inseparable part of me today. I do wonder if this total unquestioning commitment is a reflection of a bygone age or just a nostalgic bias.
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