About Sotenjuku dojo
We practise the Japanese martial art of aikido in Egham. We’re part of the UKA, which is one of the largest national aikido organisations in the UK. We practise the mainstream “aikikai” style of aikido and are affiliated to the Aikikai Foundation in Japan, which is headed by the grandson of Morihei Ueshiba, the founder of the art. In fact, all of our club’s senior instructors (and quite a few of our other members too) have practised at the Aikikai hombu dojo (that is, the worldwide headquarters) in Tokyo.
History
Neil Mould, our instructor, opened the club in Staines in 2004 (we've celebrated our tenth and fifteenth anniversaries with special events). The club expanded to more than one venue (currently we have classes in Egham, but we used to train in Staines too). Neil is assisted by other experienced instructors, Masayo, Rob, and Stu, and we have a friendly group of regular members.
For more information visit our club website: www.sotenjuku.uk
