Genryukan Aikido is a non-profit martial art club created for the purpose of spreading and maintaining the integrity of the Japanese martial art of Aikido, as exemplified and developed by its Founder, Ueshiba Morihei. The club does this by using the teaching and training methods developed by Tomiki Kenji.
Aspects from Traditional and Yoshinkan Aikido styles are also explored during the training sessions. We are located in Dover, Kent (United Kingdom) and train Mondays and Saturdays at the Clarendon & Westbury Community Centre. Genryukan is a member of the British Aikido Association, and therefore conform to the high standards set by the association.
Aspects from Traditional and Yoshinkan Aikido styles are also explored during the training sessions. We are located in Dover, Kent (United Kingdom) and train Mondays and Saturdays at the Clarendon & Westbury Community Centre. Genryukan is a member of the British Aikido Association, and therefore conform to the high standards set by the association.
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Genryukan Aikido is run as a "not for profit" organisation. This means, all revenue received by the club is used purely to operate the club and to invest in our students' learning and enjoyment of Aikido. Genryukan's team of instructors are all volunteers, giving their time purely for the love of Aikido.
In 2009 Phil, along with Christophe Courtin, co-founded Genryukan Aikido in Dover and began coaching under the auspices of Shaun Hoddy Sensei. Whilst Genryukan trains using the Tomiki system, Phil has always been very open to other approaches to Aikido. This lead him to Neil Saunders (6th Dan Yoshinkan) who is experienced in both the Tomiki and Yoshinkan systems of aikido.
Robert Mustard - I practice Yoshinkan Aikido but have had the pleasure of teaching in this dojo. Wonderful experience. Phil Eyers sensei is top notch and the students were enthusiastic, hard working and made me feel very welcome. Joe Thambu - The Genryukan is a very well established and respected dojo.
You are welcome to come to any of our training session and watch, as long as you behave in a quiet and respectful manner. We practice primarily Tomiki aikido, though the principles of all aikido styles are explored during the training sessions. We have links with both Yoshinkan and Aikikai clubs for instance.
Proper observance of etiquette is as much a part of your training as is learning techniques. Please take the following guidelines seriously. When entering or leaving the dojo, it is proper to bow in the direction of O'Sensei's picture, the kamiza, or the front of the dojo. You should also bow when entering or leaving the mat.
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Emily McKnight
Aug 28, 2021
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