Belfast Shodokan Aikido

A Belfast based Martial art club that coaches the Shodokan Aikido. The club is based at Courtney Scout Hall (in between Iceland and B& M), Cregagh Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Aikido is a modern Japanese martial art founded in the early 20th Century by Morihei Ueshiba (1883-1969). After mastering classical styles of Judo, Kendo and Jujitsu, he created Aikido. Although there are now many varying styles of aikido taught throughout the world, the basic principles remain the same. The force of any attack is controlled and diffused without injury to either instigator or defender. This is achieved by using avoidance and balance breaking followed, if necessary, by techniques including a range of locks and throws.