Kobukan Aikido Association

We are an association of Aikido clubs based in the Northeast of England. Teaching traditional aikido since the 1980's under our chief instructor Sensei Warren Butcher (8th dan).

As a founding member of the International Aiki-Budo Council (IABC) we maintain strong links with other martial arts clubs throughout the UK. We regularly host and attend seminars where various traditional and modern martial arts can be learnt.

Aikido is a Japanese martial art created by Master Morihei Ueshiba known as 'O Sensei' to bring universal harmony and world peace by overcoming violence and agression by harmony of spirit.

Aikido does not rely on strength to be effective and is suitable for men and women of all ages and abilities.