Arun Aikido Courses
Bognor Regis, UK

Robin Wilden 3rd Dan, Tony J. Wilden 5th Dan, Natasha Hadwick 2nd Dan


The Arun Aikido club have been offering unique training in Aikido since 1992. We had a break in 2007 for intense instructor training, then in 2010 we reopened our junior and adult classes again. In 2020 the pandemic/lockdown shut us down.


We are preparing for our return. In 2025 we may offer small group seminars on aikido and self defence. Are YOU interested in joining us? Seminars/Courses


What Lessons
Interest You?


AIKIDO SEMINARS

You will learn the theory, principles, and techniques of Aikido. Plus unique strategies and key action steps to develop your skills quickly. 2 hours £20


PRESSURE POINT SELF DEFENCE SEMINARS

Learn the Most Effective Methods to protect yourself from aggressive people. Including verbal conflict strategy, 3 key moves to use whatever the attack, the effective use of pressure points and how to double your power. 2 hours £20



TAILOR-MADE COURSES

Topics like Aikido, aiki principles, self defence, pressure points, power generation, aiki exercises, tibetan yoga, chakra energy balancing, and breath control. 




ARUN AIKIDO & HEALTH HQ

Bognor Regis, UK


CONTACT NUMBERS

Aikido & Self Defence Courses: 01243 824329 / 07709 557487



Instructor/Founder

Sensei Tony J. Wilden 5th Dan


Tony Wilden has been studying the art of Aikido since 1985. In 1992 he founded the Arun Aikido Club in Bognor Regis, West Sussex UK.


He has trained over 500 students, conducted more than 50 grading seminars, and arranged dozens of lectures, courses, demonstrations & workshops.


Tony has achieved coaching qualifications from these organisations...

Martial Arts Commission (MAC), Ken Shin Kai Aikido Association (KSKAA), British Aikido Board (BAB), Bushinkan Martial Arts Association (BMAA), National Association for Karate and Martial Arts Schools (NAKMAS).


In 2010, after an intense training course, Tony qualified as a pressure point fighting instructor under Master Russell Stutely. He learnt THE most effective methods, which he offers in his... Self Defence Courses


Tony is experienced in the security industry, he holds an SIA licence, and has worked as a door supervisor, store detective, and security guard. He is now retired and planning on offering small group, short courses on aikido, self defence, and health & energy balancing.


Tony has also studied healing systems, qualified in anatomy & physiology, acupressure, reflexology & kinesiology & given 1000's of treatments since 1993.


Senior Instructor

Sensei Robin Wilden 3rd Dan (right)


Robin Wilden has been studying the art of Aikido since 1990 and was the first junior black belt in the Ken Shin Kai Aikido Association.


He has tons of experience and plenty of insights to pass on. Robin is an Arun Aikido senior instructor. He has also studied Wing Chun and Kick Boxing.


Instructor

Sensei Natasha Hadwick 2nd Dan


Natasha Hadwick has been studying Aikido since 1990. She is an Arun Aikido instructor. She has also worked with children for Fit for Sport.


Secretary

Josephine Wilden 5th Kyu


Josephine Wilden has been studying the art of Aikido since 1987. She deals with many aspects of the day to day running of courses and training fees, etc.


Welfare Officer

Kate Jackson 5th kyu


Kate has been studying the art of Aikido since 2012. She was the Arun Aikido Club welfare officer who is no longer with us due to the pandemic... thanks Kate!


Club History in Pictures
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Arun Aikido Videos

Arun Aikido grading preparations 2013



Sensei Natasha Wilden 2 weeks before giving birth to her 2nd son Leo in 2013