TAKEMUSU AIKIDO ONLINE DOJO

“One does not need buildings, money, power, or status to practice the Art of Peace. Heaven is right where you are standing, and that is the place to train.“

– Morihei Ueshiba

We are a dedicated group of Aikido enthusiasts training in the Takemusu Aikido line, a traditional form of Aikido that was passed on from Morihei Ueshiba (O Sensei) to Morihiro Saito Sensei (1928 – 2002). The philosophy of the Online Dojo is to create a space where we can share our practice wherever, whatever the current circumstances.

Early 2020 saw the creation of the Takemusu Aikido Online Dojo, as a response to the Covid Pandemic – giving people the opportunity to continue their daily practice. All classes are online, live, and interactive via Zoom Meetings. Our community is made of members from many different countries, all training in the spirit of sharing and learning together.

Our Classes

The Online Dojo runs daily classes, where all levels are welcome. It is an opportunity to go deeply into a modern embodiment practice, rooted in the Japanese Martial Tradition and Culture. Whilst the training is serious and demanding, it is always carried out in a playful and joyful manner, designed to engage and challenge the beginner and seasoned practitioner of all levels.

It is also possible to arrange one-on-one and small group sessions at any time suitable for your schedule and requirements. See our PRIVATE CLASS page and feel free to get in touch for more info.

Learn more about the Online Dojo and check out our Training Schedule

LIVE + INTERACTIVE CLASSES

“You yourself have to change, and therefore you have to learn to observe, to know yourself. This learning about yourself is a fascinating and joyous business.”

– J. Krishnamurti

PRIVATE CLASSES

Our LINEAGE

All our classes are guided by Michael Ormerod – 4th Dan Aikikai. Michael began his training in 2005 at the age of 15 in the UK. He has trained extensively throughout Europe and undertaken an intensive training period in Iwama (Japan) under the guidance of Hiroki Nemoto Sensei (7th Dan). From 2016, he began a full-time ‘live in’ apprenticeship, living with, and training daily, with his teacher Lewis Bernaldo de Quiros (7th Dan Aikikai), Chairman of Traditional Aikido Europe and direct student of the late Morihiro Saito – 9th Dan Aikikai.

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“We discover that the richness of life isn’t all created by people, events, and acquisitions, but by our ability to open up and fully be with whatever is occurring – present in heart, body, mind, and connecting fully with others and with life.”

― Peter Ralston, The Book of Not Knowing

What our MEMBERS saY:

“Michael’s classes feel very much like having a personal trainer. It feels like a very one-to-one relationship. He provides the motivation and inspiration and technical guidance, he sets the challenge. I remain focused on what I am doing and each class is an achievement of personal discovery.”
– Adrian, UK

“Michael Ormerod’s online training is fun, motivating and deepens my understanding of Takemusu Aikido. For me, a perfect complement to training in my home dojo. In short: highly recommended.”
– Roland, Germany

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ONLINE CONTENT

The training is recorded LIVE and available for you to review in your own time. This can be accessed through YouTube. You can find over 700 videos uploaded on our Channel, including over 500 hour-long classes, Workshops, and week-long Intensives.

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For more general information on getting started and Aikido as a lifestyle, please visit our blog.

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“When the first lockdown was announced in Spain, in March, my initial concern was about for how long I would not be able to train, for some it may sound ridiculous, but it was a serious concern. Luckily one of us suggested using zoom to arrange online trainings. Many of our teachers around Europe responded very quickly and got organized to provide us with online- trainings.

Michael was one of them. He even took it one step further and built up his Online Dojo by which he made his classes available to us almost every day.

For me online-training in the very beginning was a substitute until I would be back on the mat again. However, it did not take me long to appreciate the value of the solo training especially under instruction of highly competent teachers. Now I am considering it complementary to my training on the mat, and I am trying to join as many sessions as I can.

Michael, beside being a great teacher, gave us the comfort of knowing that Aikido is just a click away for us under any circumstances. For that I am grateful.”