Welcome To Broadland Aikido
Sensei Riley annual seminar 2025
What Is Aikido?
Aikido is a Japanese Martial Art created in the 1920’s by Morihei Ueshiba (1883 – 1969), one interpretation of the name is “The Way of Harmony of Spirit”. It is an art that does not seek to meet violence with violence yet maintains its martial origins. It is based on spherical movements by which an attackers aggressive force is turned against itself.
The main form of Aikido techniques are joint immobilisations and throws using the opponent’s momentum. Practices with Bokken and Jo (wooden training weapons) serve to assist in the understanding of techniques and their development.
Traditional Aikido has since its conception been non-competitive, however other styles have developed which have introduced competitive aspects.
The main form of Aikido techniques are joint immobilisations and throws using the opponent’s momentum. Practices with Bokken and Jo (wooden training weapons) serve to assist in the understanding of techniques and their development.
Traditional Aikido has since its conception been non-competitive, however other styles have developed which have introduced competitive aspects.
History Of Broadland Aikido
Broadland Aikido Club was established in 1982 by Alan Morton Sensei who moved to the USA
in 1988.
Alan Morton Sensei
in 1988.
Alan Morton Sensei
At this point Frank Burlingham Sensei took over the leadership.
Frank Burlingham Sensei
Frank Burlingham Sensei
Both Alan and Frank being former students of Htun Han Sensei.
Htun Han Sensei
Htun Han Sensei
Broadland Aikido Club is recognised and a member of the British Aikido Board, the governing body for Aikido in the UK. All our instructors hold coaching awards, first aid certification, and are insured through the British Aikido Board.
We are a non profit making club dedicated to the teaching of traditional Aikido and have our Dojos in Suffolk and Norfolk. We practice twice a week training is open to men, women and children.
Our chief instructor is Frank Burlingham 7th Dan, Aikikai Zen Ten and 6th Dan Hombu (United Kingdom Aikikai) and an honorary 6th Dan member of the Institute of Aikido. He has been in Aikido for 50 years and has trained in many countries throughout the world.
Broadland Aikido Club is a member of Aikikai Zen Ten, whose principal is Frank Burlingham Sensei.
We also have strong links with the United Kingdom Aikikai, Yama Arashi, Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre Toronto Canada and the Shinju-Kai Singapore.
Broadland Aikido Club is the home of the BIG 3 / LOWESTOFT COURSE and the INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP SEMINAR!
Broadland Aikido Club also hosts many other courses throughout the year...
We are a non profit making club dedicated to the teaching of traditional Aikido and have our Dojos in Suffolk and Norfolk. We practice twice a week training is open to men, women and children.
Our chief instructor is Frank Burlingham 7th Dan, Aikikai Zen Ten and 6th Dan Hombu (United Kingdom Aikikai) and an honorary 6th Dan member of the Institute of Aikido. He has been in Aikido for 50 years and has trained in many countries throughout the world.
Broadland Aikido Club is a member of Aikikai Zen Ten, whose principal is Frank Burlingham Sensei.
We also have strong links with the United Kingdom Aikikai, Yama Arashi, Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre Toronto Canada and the Shinju-Kai Singapore.
Broadland Aikido Club is the home of the BIG 3 / LOWESTOFT COURSE and the INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP SEMINAR!
Broadland Aikido Club also hosts many other courses throughout the year...
Our Aikido Style
The style of Aikido practised by Aikikai Zen Ten incorporates all forms (styles) of Aikido from Traditional Aikido to the concept of Aikido with Ki combined with the use of the Jo (staff) and Bokken (practice sword).
Emphasis is placed upon dynamic and effective technique, maintaining a high standard of behaviour and etiquette while working in harmony with their training partener.
Emphasis is placed upon dynamic and effective technique, maintaining a high standard of behaviour and etiquette while working in harmony with their training partener.
