Why train with us?
Beginner friendly classes
No experience needed. Swansea Bay Aikido welcomes complete beginners and helps you learn at your own pace.
A Warm, Inclusive Dojo
We’re an 18+ club open to anyone — all backgrounds, fitness levels, and abilities are welcome. We also invite university students to join.
Regular Socials and Community Events
It’s not all training — we host relaxed socials, meals, and meet‑ups to build real connections off the mat.
Authentic Aikido Training
We follow the British Aikido Federation syllabus, rooted in traditional Japanese practice and mindful movement.
100+ Years of Combined Instructor Experience
Our teaching team brings over a century of shared Aikido experience. See our Club Instructors page to know more.
Beginner Courses and Flexible Pricing
We offer structured beginner courses and a range of payment options to suit different schedules and budgets. See our Pricing page for more info.
What our members say? 🥋
Kieran – Swansea Bay Aikido Club member for 8 years
“Personally, the thing I enjoy the most about Aikido is the feeling of improvement. Like, we’ll practice a new technique for the first time, and I can just feel that I’m not doing it right. But after a while, we’ll have practiced it a few more times, and it’ll click, and suddenly I can do it, and I’ve always found that feeling of overcoming challenges to be really satisfying.”
Osian – Swansea Bay Aikido Club member for 12 years
“Every class at Swansea Bay Aikido resets my mind and builds real self‑defence confidence — teaching controlled aggression without ever slipping into unnecessary force”
Judith – Swansea Bay Aikido Club member for 7 years
“Aikido has many different benefits for me as a working mum. It not only helps me keep physically active but it also engages my brain, so after a really stressful day it helps me clear my mind. Even after doing it for seven years there are is still much for me to learn. All this has helped build my self confidence and make new friends along the way. I would fully recommend everyone gives it a go”
“The purpose of training is to tighten up the slack, toughen the body, and polish the spirit.” – Morihei Ueshiba (founder of Aikido)
Have we got you interested? See our About Us page to know more
