Our Instructors

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Sensei Alan Roberts has been an Aikido practitioner for over 50 years. Having studied with Steven Seagal at the Tenshin Dojo in Osaka, Japan, he subsequently studied with Kanshu Sunadomori Sensei 9th Dan. Sensei Roberts teaches traditional Manseikan and Shin Gi Tai styles of Aikido.

Andrew Hopkins is a multi-disciplined Martial Artist and instructs in Shin Gi Tai style of Aikido. Through Aikido, Andrew also teaches techniques for the coordination of mind and body to respond calmly to stress in everyday situations in healthy measured ways.

Rachel Baglow is a multi-disciplined Martial Artist having studied Kung Fu, Tai Chi and Aikido. Rachel is the Swansea and District Aikido lead weapons instructor teaching traditional sword, staff and knife techniques.

We are committed to offering the benefits of Aikido to everyone - regardless of physical fitness, personal beliefs or social background, in keeping with the founding principles of Aikido. O Sensei developed Aikido to be a system that was non-competitive, non-combative, harmonious and inclusive.