Aikido Cocks Moors Woods Central Aikikai

Aikido classes have been running at Cocksmoorswoods Leisure Centre in Birmingham since the centre opened in 1984.

Cocksmoorswoods Central Aikikai is a strong dojo with many students, and is recognised nationally for its quality and high standards. Mark Pickering Sensei 6th Dan Black belt holds a Shihan or teacher of teachers recognition from Japan and teaches internationally.

the Dojo is affiliated to the British Birankai organisation under the technical direction of Master Chiba Sensei.

Additionally, Mark is a member of: The British Birankai Association, The Aikikai Council and Birankai International

Aikido is a self-defence art that enables you to use your opponents strength against themselves which allows anyone big or small, junior or adult to apply techniques, so physical fitness and strength is not essential to start practicing.

Through Aikido and the guidance of Chief instructor Mark Pickering Sensei you will learn the most effective self defence taught today, whilst also gaining fitness and confidence.

In the class’s you will learn to defend from any attack, with or without a weapon.

Adult and Junior classes are available on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Wednesday 19:15-20:30 separate Adult and junior (over 7s) split class

20:30-21:30 Weapons Adults only

Thursday 18:15-19:15 Juniors (over 7s)

19:30-20:30 Adults

20:30-21:30 Weapons

All Dan grade instructors hold coaching qualifications and are fully insured and DBS checked.

We pride ourselves on being a friendly and inclusive club.

for more information please see the information on our website.