Welcome to White Rose Aikikai

White Rose Aikikai is an independent association of Aikido dojos. It was formed in 1979 by Shane Riley Shihan, 7th Dan, to promote and foster the practice and spirit of Traditional Aikido as originated by O-Sensei Morihei Ueshiba.

The association is a member of the British Aikido Board (BAB), and enjoys links with many Aikido organisations and individual high-ranking instructors in the UK and throughout the world, which enables it to fulfill its primary aims.

These are the further development of Aikido through the individual’s commitment to its principles and philosophy, and conversely, the development of the individual through a lifetime study of Aikido.

Within White Rose the emphasis is placed on dynamic and effective technique, although all aspects of Traditional Aikido are taught.

In practising Aikido students are encouraged to maintain standard rules of etiquette on the mat. The enjoyment of training is enhanced by a positive and enthusiastic spirit, a high standard of dress and behaviour and a respect for all other students.

White Rose Aikikai has its hombu (headquarters) dojo in Dewsbury,West Yorkshire, but also has dojos in Pudsey, the North East and North West of England, along with one in Herefordshire, and two international dojos in Kyoto and Bangkok respectively.