合気道 · Zenreikan Aikido
Traditional Aikido
in Southport.
New students are very warmly welcomed and are quickly integrated into the school.
Why Aikido
Perhaps you're looking for something more.
Most people don't begin by searching for Aikido. They begin by searching for something they feel is missing from their lives.
Greater confidence. Better balance. A healthier challenge. A supportive community. A practical martial art with depth and purpose.
Whatever your reason, Aikido offers a lifelong journey of learning through regular practice.
Explore Why AikidoHow We Train
Train with purpose.
Everyone begins Aikido for different reasons.
Some people are looking for practical self-defence. Others want greater confidence, improved wellbeing, or simply the opportunity to study a traditional Japanese martial art.
Whatever brought you to the dojo, we believe your training should always reflect that purpose.
Every class develops the same fundamental principles, but each student is encouraged to explore them through the goals that matter most to them.
Progress comes through understanding, regular practice and thoughtful instruction—not simply repeating techniques.
Our dojo
About Southport Aikido.
At Zenreikan Southport we train in the classical Aikikai tradition as part of the North West Aikikai. As much as a martial art, Aikido is a holistic study: both the love of the art and deep friendships are built into the ethos of our practice.
Our approach“A thousand days of training to develop, ten thousand days of training to polish. You must examine all this well.”
— Miyamoto Musashi
New to Aikido?
You don't need to be fit, flexible, or fearless.
The first level of progress includes a range of basic movements that can be learned relatively quickly. Early gradings bring new Aikidoka closer to the student group. After that, and with a little hard work, there is plenty of time to develop at your own pace.
- Wear loose, comfortable clothes. We train barefoot.
- Come along, watch a class, or step onto the mat
- Tuesday & Thursday · 7:30pm · see Schedule for venues
Latest news
From the dojo
Recent
Thursday class now at Beat Box Studio
190a Sussex Road, Southport PR8 6DQ — see the schedule for times.
Recent
New technique videos online
Short clips are being added to the Technique Library in Resources.
Ongoing
Beginners welcome any week
Come along, watch a class, or step onto the mat.
道 · Dō
The best way to understand Aikido is to step on the mat.
Pick a class that suits you, send us a quick message so we know to expect you, and come along. We'll take care of the rest.