Aikido classes have been running at Cocks Moors Woods Leisure Centre in Birmingham since the Centre opened in 1984. Cocks Moors Woods Central Aikikai is a strong dojo with many students, and is recognised nationally for its quality and high standards. It is affiliated to the British Birankai organisation under the technical direction of Master Chiba Sensei.
We are part of the Central Aikikai, which also includes Ei Oh Kan and Tudor Grange. We are also associated with Dornbirn Aikikai in Austria. Please use the main menu at the top of the page to learn more about Aikido and the dojo. New beginners highly encouraged to take part! Click below for details.
BEGINNERS CLASSES STARTING
WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY 7.30pm -9.30pm
BLACK BELT INSTRUCTION.
ALL WELCOME
Courses and special classes
Gallery from last course (Gun retrieval)
Instructors
Sensei Mark Pickering
6th Dan, Shihan chief instructor of Cocks Moors Woods dojo and member of the British Birankai Teaching Committee.
Footage of Shihan Pickering in action with tanto
Footage of Shihan Pickering in action
Sensei Stuart Lovering
5th Dan Shidoin Chief instructor Tudor Grange dojo
and member of the British Birankai Teaching Committee.
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Footage of Sensei Lovering at BBSS
Footage of Sensei Lovering at CMW course
Sensei T Doxsey
Assistant Instructor 2nd Dan: Cocks Moors Woods
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Sensei J Thomas
Assistant Instructor 1st Dan: Cocks Moors Woods
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Address
Cocks Moors Woods Leisure Centre
Alcester Road South
Kings Heath
Birmingham
B14 6ER
Contact Mark
Email cocksmoorsaikido@gmail.com
Phone number 0775 448 0805
