Martial Arts Clubs
in Towcester

Aikido Aikido is a Japanese Martial Art created in the 1920’s by Morihei Ueshiba (1883 - 1969). One translation of Aikido is The Way of Harmony of Spirit”. Based on spherical movements by which an attackers aggressive force is turned against itself, Aikido uses energy from the opponent’s momentum to execute joint immobilisations and throws.

Aikido is a practical and effective defensive martial art working by using the attackers force back against them. It is a subtle art as the idea is to blend with an attack and re-direct it, rather than brute force blocking and counter striking. It is suitable for men and women, large or small, as physical size and strength are not requirements.

Shinri Karate Schools first opened in September 2010 by three professional Karate instructors, Gareth Richards, Phil Culley and Andy Wightman. The three co-owners had been long time friends and training partners and were even National champions together in team Kata. In January 2014 Andy Wightman decided to leave the partnership to concentrate on his own karate clubs and Gareth and Phil made the decision to continue what they had started.

Tanigawa Martial Arts, this new website is still undergoing construction and is a work in progress. Tanigawa Martial Arts, is the group of Judo, Karate and Aikido clubs owned and operated by Sensei's Adrian and Mandie Price running in Daventry, Fenny Compton, Wodson Park and Brackley.