A Brief History of Aikido

This page gives a very brief history of Aikido.

More Information

The links below provide more information about Aikido, Tomiki Aikido, and the Kikusui Kai clubs.

Kikusui Kai Aikido Pedigree 

Traces the roots of Kikusui Kai Aikido back to Morehei Ueshiba (Aikido) and Jigoro Kano (Judo).

Kikusui Kai Tomiki Aikido New Zealand

Aikido for Life

Japan Aikido Association

The home page of the Japan Aikido Association.  This is the focus for Tomiki  Aikido in Japan.

British Aikido Association

The home page of the British Aikido Association.  This page was out of service on 3 April 2006.

Tomiki Syllabus (still)

Still pictures demonstrating basic techniques of the Tomiki Syllabus

Kikusui Kai Mon

The history and meaning of the Kikusui Kai mon (badge).

Tomiki Syllabus (video)

Videos demonstrating basic techniques of the Tomiki Syllabus

Kenji Tomiki

The originator of our particular system of Aikido.

Morehei Ueshiba

The Founder of Aikido.

Senta Yamada

Sensei Yamada was a student of Jigoro Kano, Kenji Tomiki and Morehei Ueshiba.  He was a major early influence on Aikido in the UK.

 Kikusuikai International

This site contains history and general information about Aikido and the Kikusui Kai organization

Tomiki Syllabus Description

A description of the basic Tomiki syllabus and grading system.

Aikido UK

This is the home site for the UK Kikusui Kai organization

Japan Aikido Association USA

The association for Tomiki Aikido in the US.

Shodokan Aikido in Switzerland

The association for Tomiki Aikido in Switzerland.



Dojo Etiquette

General rules of conduct in the dojo.