| History : The National Aikido Federation was founded in 1980, by Michael Narey. A Federation of Aikido clubs practising within the broad framework of Aikido developed by Tamura Shihan who was the NAF,s initial Technical Director. This role was continued by Tamura`s long time French disciple, Pierre Chassang who was the founder of the National Aikido Federation of France and the European section of the International Aikido federation. Follow the death of Pierre this Technical Director role was continued by Sensei Narey and is now filled by Daren Sims Sensei who is Head of the NAF & its principle Instructor. Michael Narey continues as President. | |
| Membership Type : Full Member | |
| Style : The roots of the NAF Aikido lie with Shihan Nobuyoshi Tamura who was the European Representative of the Ueshiba hombu Dojo in Tokyo. While Technical Director of the NAF he was the senior Japanese sensei in Europe and was particularly renowned for the purity and classicism of his technique. Pierre Chassang continued to emphasise the importance of Aikido as both a martial and spiritual way. This work continued with Sensei Narey who aligned traditional aikido with modern teaching methodology . Currently the NAF continues with a style with its roots in our legacy teaching above combining with weapons practice and Internal training which is influenced by Dan Harden's Sangenkai organisation. Daren Sims | |
| Association Website : http://www.bnad.org/ | |
| Email the National Aikido Federation Chairman : Daren Sims | |
| Email the National Aikido Federation Vulnerable Adult & Child Safety Officer : Daren Sims | |
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British Aikido Board
The National Governing Body for Aikido in the United Kingdom.
Aikido is a martial art founded by Morihei Ueshiba, that focuses on harmonising with your opponent, it can be practised as a sport, self defence and an art using hand to hand and japanese weapons.
