Club Instructor - Matt McLoughlin 2nd Dan So Hombu
Kenshikikan Aikido
Sensei McLoughlin began his Aikido training in summer 2003 under Sensei Mike Forster.
He graded to Shodan on the 15th May 2014 by Brian Burrows of Shun Poo Kan Aikido club and established the Kenshikikan Dojo in Shevington in late September that same year.
He was graded to Nidan (2nd Degree black belt) on 26th April 2015 by Brian Burrows Shihan
7th Dan So Hombu
Mcloughlin Sensei has been influenced by a number of instructors throughout his Aikido Journey including Sensei Mike Forster of Wigan Aikido and Sensei Les Baker of Crosby Aikido Tenshinkan.
His classes cover both empty handed and weapons techniques and are conducted in a traditonal manner with emphasis placed on respect, integrity and above all friendship -
"Aikido is for all, young and old, rich or poor - we all train together, sweat together and develop ourselves together, striving to be just that little bit better every day"
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