MARPLE AIKIDO
More About Us (and Links)
Our Aikido Association - Lancashire Aikikai
https://www.lancashireakikai.org/index2.html
Marple Aikido was jointly formed by Christine Shepherd and Chris Wallace in 2007
Technical Director
Lancashire Aikikai Technical Director
Atsushi Mimuro Shihan (7th Dan Hombu)
Director of Yokohama International Aikido
See Mimuro Sensei in Action
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_Ku3XSrCcg&t=18s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLRlkx6MsKI
Yokohama International Aikido
http://aikido-yokohama.com/syoukaie.htm
Head of Association
Andrew Baird Sensei (6th Dan) - Level 3 BAB Coach
Started Aikido at Reading University in 1973
Moved to Stockport in 1976 and trained under Lancashire Aikikai; Marian Mucha Sensei (Chorley) and Bob Spence Sensei.(Manchester then Chorley).
Trained on courses taken by Saito, Chiba and Doshu and more locally Bill Smith and Terry Ezra.
Trained over 25 students to 1st Dan. Started Hazel Grove Club in 1978 moved to Trafford in 1989.
Held Lancashire Aikikai posts at various times; Secretary, Newsletter editor , Membership, BAB Rep and member of its Executive 2010 to 2016.
BAB Coaching Liaison Officer from early 1990’s for ten years – formulated Coaching and implemented in the BAB with Spence Sensei.
Previous Principal
Bob Spence Sensei
Bob Spence Sensei 6th Dan passed away Summer 2024
Bob Sensei was a student of Chiba Sensei
Founder
Mucha Sensei
The Lancashire Aikikai was founded by Mucha Sensei - a student of Chiba Sensei
History of our founder
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