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Arun Aikido History
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Tony Wilden began his study of the art of Aikido in 1985 after many years of extensive research into a wide variety of Spiritual paths.
The Founder, Master Morihei Ueshiba, Koichi Tohei and Gozo Shioda all inspired Tony to make an intense study of the Aiki arts and Principles.
In 1987 Tony began his training in Aikido Yoshinkan with Sensei Garry Masters and the Ken Shin Kai Aikido Association, who are based in Hampshire, UK.
He received his Shodan - 1st Dan black belt in 1991 from David Eayrs Sensei - Principle Coach and Founder.
The Arun Aikido Club was Founded by Tony in 1992 to make the art available to the community and as part of the growth of the Ken Shin Kai Aikido Association.
The Arun Aikido Junior Club was opened in 1993 after a successful summer school course.
Tony received his Nidan - 2nd Dan award in 1996 from Garry Masters Sensei after many years of hard training, coaching, club promotion and development.
In 1998, after many successful years, the Arun Aikido Club began a new journey, leaving the Ken Shin Kai Aikido association to become an Independant Dojo.
They joined the Nakmas National Governing Body and continued to focus on the practical aikido basic techniques of Aikido Yoshinkan as taught by Garry Masters Sensei.
Tony received his Sandan - 3rd Dan award in 1998 from Brian Prince Sensei and the Bushinkan Martial Arts Association, who are based in Hampshire, UK. In recognition Nakmas promoted him to 3rd Dan and Senior Instructor.
In 2000 Tony received his Yondan - 4th Dan award, by surprise from Brian Prince Sensei in recognition of his abilities and efforts to promote the art.
In 2002 the Arun Aikido Club closed their Junior Club after 9 years and left the Nakmas Organisation. This was due partly to insufficient student numbers. They joined the Bushinkan Martial Arts Association.
Unfortunately the Arun Aikido Club, based in West Sussex UK has now closed its doors for good... 1992-2007.
From late 2008 we will be offering Private Lessons and Aiki Warrior Training Camps, but not traditional classes. These will be available one-to-one, or for small groups, adults and juniors.
Over the years Tony Wilden Sensei received Coaching Qualifications...
Martial Arts Commission (MAC), Ken Shin Kai Aikido Association, British Aikido Board (BAB), National Association for Karate and Martial Arts Schools (NAKMAS), and the Bushinkan Martial Arts Association.
He has also trained at many Aikido Seminars featuring...
Over the years we have taken part in numerous seminars, lectures and demonstrations on the Art of Aikido, including...
Arun District Council, Midhurst Youth Club, Bognor Sports Club, Stanley Friendship Club, The Birdman Rally, Junior Oscar Program, Multi-Sports Open Day, The Garnet Trust, Felpham Adult Education Centre, Get Moving in Middleton. We have also featured many articles in the local press.
Tony Wilden Sensei and the Arun Aikido Club are indebted to the following people for their valuable time and energy...
Garry Masters, Roger Bish, Malcolm Crawford, Brian Prince, Tony Wilden, Josephine Wilden, Robin Wilden, Natasha Wilden, Edward Snodin, Ken Ryall, Julian Jessup, Richard Pearce, Ian Upstone, Mary-Jayne Bosley, David Foxwell, and all past members.
Arun Aikido Club History Picture Gallery
Arun Aikido History Movie Slide Show
