History

Opened February 2005 at Albion College, 23 Bloomsbury Square London WC1A 2PJ

Instructor Profile

Mission Statement - In this age of ‘sport for all’; my mission is to facilitate life-long learning opportunities for the local community; specifically through Shodokan Aikido. Keeping mind and body healthy through the practice of ‘kata’ and ‘randori’. Tailoring these two elements to the age and physical ability of all participants.

 Marlon Hoating

● 3rd Degree Black Belt (Japanese Aikido Association)
● Aikido Coach (British Aikido Board)
● Level 3 Advanced Fitness Instructor (UK Register of Exercise Professionals)
● Personal Trainer (YMCA Fitness Industry Training)
● UK Shodokan Aikido Squad Osaka 2001


'you sense in him a deep wish to improve well-being through aikido' (London Metro Nov'04)

Membership Survey results (2007)

91% rate quality of training Good to Exceptional
92% rate quality of service Good to Exceptional
98% rate tutor knowledge Good to Exceptional
95% rate the tutor as Approachable
100%  rate the tutor Safe and Effective
93% rate the tutor as Motivational
95% rate their class experience Good to Exceptional
95% rate their learning experience Good to Exceptional