Fudoshin Aikido Caerphilly

About

In Caerphilly, this martial arts club teaches Aikido, the traditional Japanese art built around harmony, balance and fluid movement. Classes run twice a week for children and adults from Caerphilly and nearby areas, and complete beginners are welcome alongside more experienced students. Teaching covers both the physical techniques and the philosophy behind them, including self-defence and mindfulness.

Aikido is generally known for redirecting an opponent's energy rather than meeting force with force, which makes it appealing to people of many ages and fitness levels. Newcomers to an Aikido class can usually expect to learn safe falling, joint locks and throws, practised cooperatively with a partner in a respectful setting.