Aikido is a Japanese martial art, founded in 1942 by O’ Sensei, Morihei Ueshiba (1883-1969): Aikido as we know it today was based on O’ Sensei’s study of many of the ancient martial arts of Japan, including: Japanese sword techniques, some of which go back to the 11th century

UK Shinwakai Association was formed, in 1993, under the direction of Sensei Jack Poole 7^th Dan, who holds senior grades in both Yoshinkan and Aikikai styles of Aikido. The Association was established to pursue the study of Aikido through the incorporation of the structure and discipline of Yoshinkan, with the flowing movements of Traditional Aikido. Sensei Poole also wished to promote a true family spirit within the Association and over the years other like minded organisations have joined and regularly train together, in harmony

Sensei Jack Poole 7^th Dan

Founder & Principal of Shinwakai Aikido and UK Shinwakai Association