Join us for a focused two-day online workshop to optimize your martial arts performance through strategic body conditioning. A well-conditioned body with overall, balanced strength provides martial artists with the force necessary to execute techniques with precision and power. Optimal joint mobility ensures fluidity in movement, and greater ease and adaptability in diverse scenarios.

Each day is dedicated to specific aspects of conditioning…

Day 1: Strength + Mobility

Build a robust foundation with targeted exercises and techniques aimed at increasing muscle strength while maintaining optimal joint mobility.

Day 2: Resilience + Flexibility

Develop resilience for long-term martial arts practice. Learn strategies to endure physical demands and prevent injuries. Advance your flexibility training for improved range of motion, quicker reflexes, and heightened agility.

Training Schedule: (Saturday and Sunday)

9.30 – 10.00 Warm up

10.00 – 10.45 Class 1

11.00 – 11.45 Class 2

11.45 – 12.00 Closing discussion + Q&A

IMPORTANT – All times are Central European Time (CET)

You can convert the class times to your local time zone using the following:

https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html

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 to the late Morihiro Saito (1928 – 2002). The philosophy of the Online Dojo is to create a space where we can share our practice wherever, whatever the current circumstances.

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.

Classes are led by Michael Ormerod, 3rd Dan Aikikai. Michael is a student of Lewis Bernaldo de Quiros, 6th Dan Aikikai, Chairman of Traditional Aikido Europe and direct student of the late Morihiro Saito – 9th Dan Aikikai.

The Workshop will be led by Michael Ormerod, 3rd Dan Aikikai.

Michael began his training in Aikido at the age of 15 in the UK. He has trained extensively throughout Europe and undertaken an intensive training period in Japan under the guidance of Hiroki Nemoto Sensei (7th Dan) and training in the Founder’s Dojo and Hombu Dojo. In 2016, he began a full time apprenticeship under his teacher Lewis Bernaldo de Quiros (6th Dan), training and teaching in the Takemusu Aikido Motril Dojo and attending international seminars as assistant. In 2019, Michael received the rank of Sandan (3rd Dan) from the Aikikai in Japan, Tokyo. Early 2020 saw the creation of the Takemusu Aikido Online Dojo, as a response to the Covid Pandemic. The philosophy of the Online Dojo is to create a space where students can share their daily practice wherever, whatever the current circumstances.

Michael also serves as technical director for Chet Valley Aikido (based in Norfolk, UK) which was established in September 2021.

Join the Takemusu Aikido Online Dojo for both days, or one. A recording of the Workshop will be made, if you cannot attend live – and to review in your own time afterwards.

Places are limited, get in touch for more info or click below to reserve your place on the ‘Budo Conditioning’ Workshop: