© 2004 The Welsh Aikido Society

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A.The Tonypandy Aikido Club, The Alec Jones Scout & Community Hall, Brynamlwg, Tonypandy (next to King Georges Park (Wednesday 19.00 - 21.00))

B.The Ynyshir Aikido Club, South street, Ynyshir, Porth, Rhondda (Monday 20.00 - 21.00)

C.The Cardiff Aikido Club, The University Hospital of Wales, Heath park, Cardiff (Wednesday 20.30 - 22.00)

Formed in 1992 under the direction of Malcolm Saunders, the Society has grown rapidly in an area already well served by other styles of Aikido.

Mal Saunders has practiced the art for over forty  years, many of them under the direction of Mr. Ken Williams. Teaching within the WAS seeks to build upon, and develop, principles of co-ordination of mind and body.

The style is based essentially, upon principles of Ki development. Basic techniques, both hand to hand and with weapons, are taught within a traditional framework, but throughout, the teaching emphasizes the attainment of harmony between partners and movement with both co-ordination and relaxation so as to allow greater extension of Ki.

A fundamental principle stressed to all students is that progress beyond mere basic techniques can only be by personal development via complete acceptance of the principles and practices of Ki development both on and off the mat.