Bushido Academy of Martial Arts

Welcome to Bushido Oxford.  Here we encourage anyone who wants  to learn in an environment free of fear and competition, to discover or rediscover their own physicality and self connection, to develop themselves toward harmony and self power and away from fear and violence. The subjects of Aikido - Te and Sword are martial arts forms exploring the artist expression of the warrior way at the highest level of perfection, power and technical expertise and taught in an environment of modern Western spiritual positivity and well being. Body, mind and well being are connected through skill and when you train one, you train them all. Train the skill and experience for yourself, the benefits that follow. Whether you are an existing martial artist looking for something new and inspirational or a complete beginner, we offer unique and modern martial arts, ahead of its time with no violence, no cages and no fear. A way of exploring the warrior way at the highest level of perfection and power and a home to modern Western spiritual positivity and well being. Together, we seek security and confidence through physical and mental harmony. Bring loose plain clothes suitable for moving freely in, you do not have to bring anything else with you in order to train. As with any physical activity, ensure that you are hydrated and it is best not to indulge in heavy food a couple of hours before training. Your first class is complimentary. Each club class is a 60 minute session that generally comprises of a warm up, skill practice and kata (forms). Men and women of all levels practice together in the club class. Be prepared to work hard, learn and take away with you, something  to work on at home for next time. This is entirely up to you and what you are looking to get out of the training. Some students practice once a week and others attend every session and the workshops. Whatever your level of commitment, we encourage students to practice the forms ( kata ) at home that they learn and study in class. Your truest answers will come from personal experience. Experiencing martial arts first hand will provide you your own answers and will be a rewarding way of learning them. Come down and try a class yourself and find the answers to those questions you have. The club is an environment for like spirits to train incredible skill, develop awesome power and learn harmonious movement through the development of technical martial arts. It is a place where we encourage anyone who wants to learn in an environment free of fear and competition. Martial Arts Oxford was opened in 2008 and has gone from strength to strength growing into an established club in Oxford. The standards are ensured through membership of the B.A.M.A. with continuous training and assessment of the instructors and a passion to bring out the best in all who come to train.