The Arun Aikido Club is based in Bognor Regis, West Sussex UK and has been offering unique training in the art of Aikido since 1992.
We offer a range of lessons designed to teach you how to maximise your Aikido and self defence skills in the fastest possible time.
Why spend years studying complex Aikido techniques without learning the simple, easy-to-apply principles that make them work? We teach Aiki principles that you can also use for self improvement in your daily life!
You don't want to spend years learning hundreds of Aikido techniques, but still be unable to protect yourself in a violent street attack.
Why take years to achieve something that can only take you months to learn? Well now you don't have to... if you practise in the right way!
All of our instructors are highly qualified to teach the art of Aikido. They hold professional liability insurance, are CRB checked, and first aid certified.
Many dojo's offer you a family atmosphere to train in, but we actually do. This is because our instructors are me (Tony), my son Robin and daughter Natasha! Even my wife Josephine and grandson Samuel are involved. That's 3 generations... truly a family atmosphere :)
For full, step-by-step instructions on how to sign up and pay for our classes, self defence courses, or private lessons, see below or... Click Here
TONY WILDEN 4TH DAN SENIOR INSTRUCTOR
Tony Wilden has been studying the art of Aikido since 1985. In 1992 he founded the Arun Aikido Club in West Sussex UK. He has trained over 500 students, conducted more than 50 grading seminars, and arranged dozens of lectures, courses, demonstrations and workshops for the Community.
Tony has achieved coaching qualifications from these organisations...
Martial Arts Commission (MAC), Ken Shin Kai Aikido Association (KSKAA), British Aikido Board (BAB), Bushinkan Martial Arts Association (BMAA), National Association for Karate and Martial Arts Schools (NAKMAS).
Tony has also studied ancient and traditional healing systems and holds qualifications in... anatomy & physiology, acupressure, reflexology and applied kinesiology. He has given 1000's of health treatments since 1993.
ROBIN WILDEN 2ND DAN CLUB INSTRUCTOR
Robin Wilden has been studying the art of Aikido since 1990 and was the first junior black belt in the Ken Shin Kai Aikido Association. He has tons of experience and plenty of insights to pass on to you.
NATASHA WILDEN 1ST DAN CLUB INSTRUCTOR
Natasha Wilden has been studying the art of Aikido since 1990. She is the Arun Aikido Club welfare officer, and makes sure everything is ok with our members and deals with any problems that may arise.
JOSEPHINE WILDEN 5TH KYU CLUB SECRETARY
Josephine Wilden has been studying the art of Aikido since 1987. She is the Arun Aikido Club secretary and deals with many aspects of the day to day running of the club. Membership and uniform etc.
We Have A Variety of Lessons Available, Which Ones Are Most Suitable For YOU?
The Arun Aikido Club Lessons are available to adults and children (7+), one-to-one, or for small groups (max 10). At this time, they are only available in the Bognor Regis area, on the south coast, West Sussex UK.
Tony has decided to keep the Arun Aikido Club student numbers low and only offers his unique skills to a few selected individuals and small groups.
What does this mean for you?
Well, if you meet our requirements, then you will be accepted into our unique programme and offered a variety of different lessons to quickly learn some amazing skills... maximum benefit from minimum time and effort!
Here's are the different lessons available to you...
TRADITIONAL AIKIDO CLASSES
All of the theory, principles, and techniques of Aikido Yoshinkan up to 1st Dan black belt. You'll take gradings, achieve belt ranks and receive grading certificates, and reach high levels of skill in the art of Aikido... fast!
AIKIDO SELF DEFENCE
You'll learn some of the very best methods available to protect yourself, your family, and the general public from aggressive people. The 3 key simple moves to use whatever the attack, the effective use of pressure points and how to develop massive power in your strikes!
AIKIDO PRINCIPLES
You'll quickly learn the key Aiki principles that can be used to make your Aikido techniques more effective, for health, increased energy, self improvement, creating harmony with other people, and self protection!
PRESSURE POINTS POWER GENERATION
If you are studying a martial art and want your skills to be even more effective, then this is for you. You'll learn the most effective pressure points, how to hit them for best results and how to almost double your striking power. By invitation only, because of the devastating effects.
AIKI WARRIOR TRAINING CAMPS
These are available to adult members and by special invitation only.
An opportunity for you to gain valuable experience at an outdoor secluded location, regardless of environmental conditions. They are held once a month in three different locations that are rotated... Seafront, Woodland and by a Lake. The subjects covered include...
Ki breathing exercises, relaxation, meditation, harmonising exercises, revitalisation and stimulation of energy centres (chakras), discipline, body conditioning, awareness, avoid direct conflict, correct distance, distracting strikes, balance taking, control or throw... its all here!
MEMBERSHIP
Membership of the Arun Aikido Club is required for everyone who trains with us. Even for short courses and private lessons. This is to make sure that our students are protected by the best insurance cover through NAKMAS.
Club Membership, Licence & Insurance - £15 per year.
Aiki Warrior Training Camps Adults 18+ - £10 for 2 hours (max 10) (Training in an outdoor environment by special invitation only)
Please Note
All of our fees can be reduced by booking and paying for lessons in advance, or in certain cases of need, hardship, etc. We also ocassionally hold special offers, promotions and competitions.
ARUN AIKIDO CLUB TRAINING UNIFORM & EQUIPMENT
Training uniforms are essential for all of our traditional Aikido classes. Loose fitting clothes or uniform for our private lessons.
Juniors 3'5"-5'0" - £15.00 (RRP £30)
Adults 5'0"-6'3" - £20.00 (RRP £35)
New Grade Belts - £ 3.00 (RRP £ 4)
A complete catalogue of martial arts equipment & products can be viewed by request. For further information about the Arun Aikido Club - see below!
ARUN AIKIDO CLUB HEAD OFFICE
Arun Aikido Club 98 Linden Road Bognor Regis West Sussex PO21 2BD United Kingdom Telephone 01243 824329
1 - Show your interest and tell us your requirements by filling out our booking form (below) or phone 01243 824329.
2 - To begin training with us you'll need to complete a pre-training form which you can fill in before your 1st lesson... OR, to save yourself time download it print it off, and bring it with you to your 1st lesson.
3 - Before your 3rd lesson with us you must apply for Arun Aikido Club membership, at £15 a year. You can do this by filling a form at the training hall, OR to save time download it, print it, and bring it with you.
4 - Paying for your membership and lessons can be done easily through Paypal Lesson payment OR... by cash or cheque at the training hall.
