Welcome to Gen Sen Jyuku
A University Dojo
合気道
Aikido: “The way of harmonious spirit”
Ai
Unifying, harmony
Ki
Spirit, energy
Do
Way, path
about us
Aikido is a modern martial art (gendai budō) and a philosophy developed in the early 20th century in Japan by Morihei Ueshiba, known as Ō-Sensei meaning “great teacher”. The philosophy of Aikido is to harmonise with your opponent to neutralise attacks without injury, and it is non-competitive. Its techniques include pins, controls and throws, which use the attackers’ strength and weight against them. Using rotational motions, Aikido neutralises the aggressors’ force and includes empty hand, bokken (sword), jo (wooden staff), and tanto (knife) defences.
“Everyone has a spirit that can be refined, a body that can be trained in some manner, a suitable path to follow. You are here to realise your inner divinity and manifest your innate enlightenment.”
– Morihei Ueshiba, Ō-Sensei (1883-1969)
Chris Mooney
Mooney Sensei studied and travelled with the eminent T.K Chiba Sensei 8th Dan Shihan and has one of the only full-time dojos in the UK: The Ei Mei Kan Dojo - Our parent dojo.
Currently on the Council of the British Birankai (British Aikikai), Mooney Sensei oversees the work of the Teaching Committee and the cultivation of the next generation of Aikido teachers.
Mooney Sensei is the current technical director of Birankai in Germany, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan.
We all discover Aikido for ourselves through training. Seeking it in the here and now means fulfilling the spirit of the tradition instead of merely copying it. We honour the past by cultivating martial valour in our own hearts through our practice now, and for the future.
The more that I thought about it, the more natural it became: the treasures of the future are contained in the young, so where better for me to invest my time?
Chris Mooney 7th Dan Shihan
Head of the Ei Mei Kan Dojo
Our team
Zoltán Áldott
President
Alexia Huang
Vice President
Yan Hin Loke
Co-Social Secretaries
Harvey Holliday-Williams
Treasurer
Yanni Zhou
Marketing Officer
Fu Ge Yang
Secretary
Class Structure
Ceremonial bowing
Our sessions begin and end with ceremonial bowing and are conducted with respect to the instructor.
Conditioning
The classes begin by warming up through various stretching and conditioning exercises.
Body Art
Unarmed (empty hand) training. We learn basic body movements in solo and partner practice with the art of ukemi (falling safely and absorbing one’s partner motion), thus preventing damage or injury.
When it comes to body art, we focus on elbow control, throws, pinning. The body must learn to move in a coordinated manner and with relaxation.
Weapon training
Many Aikido movements originate from the use of the Japanese sword. Bokken (wooden sword), jo (wooden staff), and tanto (wooden knife) defences practices are an integral part of the Aikido curriculum.
Depending on the nature of a given lesson, weapon training will be incorporated in to it. In Aikido, great attention to detail is given to weapons. Weapons training teaches you correct posture and stance, alongside developing your sense of distance and timing.
Information
Where? In the Combat Rooms in Sports and Wellness Hub at the University of Warwick.
- Address: University of Warwick Sports and Wellness Hub Cryfield Village, Leighfield Rd, Coventry CV4 7EU
When? Twice a week.
- Wednesday: 20:00 – 21:30
- Friday: 19:00 – 21:00
2019-2020
Alongside the number of seminars throughout the year, we have our annual trip to a dojo in another country. Our previous trips have been to Berlin, Athens and soon to Landau, Germany and Strasbourg, France on our upcoming tour in 2020!
Beginners' Seminar
A fantastic opportunity for the more inexperienced members to improve their Aikido.
Christmas Seminar
A get together for our annual seminar and grading at the Ei Mei Kan Dojo in Birmingham.
Tour Abroad!
Our annual tour abroad to another country! This time, we visit Landau, Germany and Strasbourg, France. Exclusive to Gen Sen Jyuku members.
Weapons Seminar
Learn how to handle the classic weapons - Jo and Bokken.
Somerset Seminar
19th -21st of June 2020
Get away from the hustle and bustle and enjoy the weekend away in Somerset, as we train on the beach.
Spring Seminar
Our biggest event of the year with a guest instructor travelling from abroad to teach.
Get in Touch
For any inquires, do not hesitate to provide us an email and we shall aim to respond as soon as possible.
Alternatively, you can contact us on Facebook and Instagram.
Gen Sen Jyuku
About us
Founded in 1988. Our culture is strengthened by our deep rooted traditions. We hope to see you soon!
Where to find us
The Combat Rooms - University of Warwick Sports and Wellness Hub Cryfield Village, Leighfield Rd, Coventry CV4 7EU
