6 Educators providing Japanese courses in Glasgow

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senshin dojo - aikido in glasgow

Senshin Dojo is located close to the city centre of Glasgow. We provide a safe, supportive and creative training environment to study the Japanese martial art of aikido. The dynamic movements of aikido can be used for self protection and its principles can be used to develop confidence, relaxation, fitness and promote a positive mind. We principally follow the teaching and technical direction of Hiroshi Ikeda Shihan (7th Dan, Aikikai).

sanchin aikido uk

Sanchin Aikido UK is a study group dedicated to learning the Japanese martial art of aikidō. The group is based out of Paisley (Scotland), and currently trains twice a week on Sundays and Fridays at the Floor4orce Dance Academy (Unit 12) in the Sir James Clark Building.

glasgow aikido club

We are a non-profit making organisation dedicated to teaching the Japanese martial art of aikido. Here on our web site you will find information about aikido, our organisation, and full listings of our classes and practice times. Aikido UK was founded in May 2000 by Sensei William Andrew and our aim is to enable our members to cultivate and develop the coordination of mind and body using the principles of ki. The current President and Technical Director of Aikido UK is Sensei Edward Dunne, who took up the position in 2011. At this time we offer a number of classes in Glasgow and the surrounding areas, and training is available almost every day of the week. We also have an affiliated club in Canada. It is our firm belief that everyone, irrespective of age or ability level, can experience a wide variety of benefits through the study of aikido and ki development.

wado kai central karate

Wado Kai Central Karate teaches the style of karate known as Wado-Kai which is a blend of traditional Japanese Karate and Jujitsu. Wado Kai Central Karate are members of the Scottish Karate Federation which is affiliated to the Scottish Karate Governing Body (SKGB). The SKGB is the only recognized Governing Body for Karate in Scotland. Wado Kai Central Karate is made up of 2 clubs- Holytown Karate club and Shotts Karate club. At Wado Kai Central Karate we teach Karate in a fun and exciting environment. The class consists of basic techniques, combination techniques, bag work, kata and free sparring. All the games and skills we do teach self discipline as well as develop co-ordination and increase confidence. Wado Kai Central Karate is all about team work and helping each other, we encourage the children to work together and learn about sportsmanship.

glasgow zen group

This course will include everything you need to get started with practising Zen. Each week will feature informal talks, practical demonstrations and plenty of opportunities for questions and discussions. Getting Started – looking at what meditation is and how it’s practised within the Zen tradition. In the first week we’ll have practical posture workshops to help you sit with ease and find rest in a balanced posture that suits you. We’ll also look at embarking upon a daily practice and tips for how you can get started practising at home. Turning In, Facing Out – introducing some of the traditions and rituals of Zen and how they might help us to practice together with the space, with each other and with the wider world. We’ll go on to have a look at Kinhin and the practice of walking meditation.