Our Name:
The name Senshin Dojo was kindly given to us by Hiroshi Ikeda Shihan (Boulder Aikikai, USA). Senshin is one of the five spirits of budo. In the context of the Japanese martial arts, Senshin conveys the highest of the five principles of budo to cultivate a spirit of compassion, enlightened 'buddha mind', to love and protect all living things.
our dojo:
The dojo is very spacious with a large matted area to practice the dynamic movements of aikido. There are male and female changing areas as well as a social area to rest and chat before and after classes.
our approach:
We class ourselves as a progressive aikido dojo as we continue to look for ways to improve rather than just repeat what has gone before. We allow students to progress at their chosen pace and encouraged them to self evaluate their practice. Training includes, throws, locks and pinning techniques as well as traditional weapons including wooden staff and sword.
Our mission:
We strive to make aikido accessible to everyone who is physically capable regardless of ability, race, ethnicity, religion, gender or sexuality. We are a not-for-profit community based group, so any surplus funds are re-invested back into the dojo for its continued growth.
our grades:
Grade promotions from 5th Kyu and above are recognised by the Aikido World Headquarters (Hombu Dojo) and the Aikikai Foundation in Tokyo, Japan. We value our relationship with the Hombu Dojo and the Aikikai Foundation and strive to support them as best as possible, through training and other activities.
Yudansha with their Aikikai Foundation, Japanese promotion certificates - 23.02.20
our Elected office bearers (2022-23)
Chair: Rob Brew
Vice-chair / Advertising: Zoltan Tompa
Secretary: Matthew Leary
Treasurer: Jamie MacIsaac
Events organiser: Jan Baykara
Marketing: Richard Conlin
Club welfare & First Aid officer: Nick Savva.