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British Aikido History

1955 - 2012

BRITISH AIKIDO HISTORY BLOG - Is dedicated to the true history of Aikido in the UK from its inception in 1955 by the legendary Budo Master Kenshiro Abbe Sensei.

Right: Kenshiro Abbe Sensei with Ken Williams Sensei at the Hut Dojo.

The site is maintained by AikiKai Shihans Henry Ellis and Derek Eastman -  The last two surviving pioneers from that exciting era of the birth of Aikido in the UK at the famous "Hut Dojo"

Ellis & Eastman Sensei's are co-authors of the book `Positive Aikido`- they are proud to have their diplomas signed by legends - Osensei Morihei Ueshiba - Kenshiro Abbe - Masahilo Nakazono - Masamichi Noro - TK Chiba - Doshu Moriteru Ueshiba.

Right: Mitsusuke Harada SenseiRight: Henry Ellis - Mitsusuke Harada - Derek Eastman join Harada Sensei at the TK Chiba Celebration in 2006. Harada Sensei was invited to the UK in 1963 by Kenshiro Abbe Sensei - He held his first classes at the Hut Dojo. Harada had no students to begin with - Henry Ellis and Derek Eastman studied Karate with Harada, he in turn studied Aikido with them - Harada began to incorporate Aikido moves into his Shotokai Karate as can be seen in his teachings today.

Click here for the British Aikido History Blog > British Aikido History Site

______Aikiweb Articles - K Abbe - M Nakazono - M Noro - TK Chiba____

                                                                                "THE BUDO MASTERS"

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Henry Ellis 6th dan AikiKai Hombu - Co-author of "Positive Aikido". Relates stories of training with the early Budo Masters.
_______4 Articles - featuring 1st Kenshiro Abbe Sensei - 2nd Masahilo Nakazono - 3rd Masamichi Noro - 4th TK Chiba_______

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1st - Article: Kenshiro Abbe Sensei   _____“Trying to Catch the Wind”_____
Click Here - AikiWeB Article - "It Had to be Felt".~ Kenshiro Abbe - "Trying to Catch the Wind".

2nd - Article: Masahilo Nakazono Sensei______”A Man of Peace and Pieces”______
.Visit Aikiweb Click here >- Aikiweb - Nakazono Sensei Article

3rd - Article: Masamichi Noro Sensei______The White Tornado__
Visit Aikiweb - Click Here - "The White Tornado"

4th - Article: Kazuo Chiba Sensei ______Two Handsome Young Men___Click here - "Two Handsome Young Men"

Henry Ellis a direct student of the legendary Budo master Kenshiro Abbe Sensei from 1957. "AikiWeb" has published 4 articles to add to their popular Ellis Amdur article collection of "It Had to be Felt" `IHTBF`.

Welcome to theFight Science Gym Aldershot

Fight Science Gym - New members welcome - Nick`headhunter`Chapman makes his dream a reality."Fitness Training"~"Fitness Conditioning"~"MMA/Cage"~ "All Martial Arts".We want to see you there.




The new " Fight Science Gym " Is now open to the public. This gym will be the largest and the best equipped gym in the UK.We are here for you whether it is fitness or Training the complete combat athlete with all that one can possibly need or imagine. Large Judo mat area for all training and martial arts. Large cage for training and getting the feel of the real atmosphere of MMA - Cage Fighting.Large car park for members with a massive gym to match.
For membership information contact Nick Chapman.
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Fight Science - Hospital Road/Queens Avenue - Aldershot GU11 2BT

Rik Ellis Aikido - MMA vs Russell Dennis 6th dan TKD - MMA

Rik Ellis wins in the 46th sec of the first round.

Rik Ellis 62 secs 1st Round Win - Oct 15th

Click Enlarge.Rik Ellis UK1 MMA Cage Event Oct 15th
Main Event Rik hammer Ellis vs Arunas Klivcus
A Grant Waterman Promotions UK1 MMA Event

Rik Ellis Pre-Fight training >





UK1 MMA Fight Night - Mountbatten Centre Portsmouth UK October 15th 2011UK1 MMA Cage Fight Night October 15th
Rik `hammer` Ellis MMA / Aikido wins in 62 seconds first round.

Rik Ellis fighting out of ` Prize Fighters Gym ` Farnborough and ` Fight Science Gym ` Guildford.

17 yr old Jay Dods Ellis MMA / Aikido fighting a 30 yr old Polish Fighter wins in the first round giving Jay a 4 - 0 record to date - Not bad for a college kid studying sports science. Click here for Jay Fight and Blog >Jay Dods Video
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Rik Ellis Aikido / MMA vs Chris Head MMA - 27 sec win

Rik Ellis brief TV interview with Nick-headhunter-Chapman before his 27 sec win in the 1st round ~ Some Aikidoka say " I don't see Aikido " what do you want for 27 secs an Aiki Ribbon Dance ?.



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" FIGHTERS ONLY MAGAZINE " Steven Seagal ~ Rik Ellis.
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" Fighters Only Mag "
Steven Seagal Article plus Rik Ellis contribution...The worlds leading international fighters magazine discusses Seagals involvement in MMA...... Rik Ellis offers his view of the application and transference of Aikido techniques / movement to MMA...






RIK hammer ELLIS ~ FIGHT PHOTO SLIDE SHOW



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MMA PROSPECTS UK interviews Rik Ellis talks to Dan Beazley of MMA PROSPECTS UK ~ interviews ~ RIK ELLIS

Visit ` MMA Prospects UK ` for a new interview article by Rik Ellis on his adaptation of Aikido in to his MMA..There is also an interview with Rik's father Henry Ellis on his thoughts on MMA..Click for interview ->MMA Prospects UK

MMA Prospects UK interviews three generations of the family of Henry Ellis with his son Rik and his 17 yr old grandson Jay who has a 3 wins - 0 losses record as a semi pro MMA Cage Fighter.

Rare Aikido & Judo Video Collection

Scroll down for Fight Videos also NEW " Origins of British Aikido "..

The Kenshiro Abbe 50th Memorial Event May 14th 2005.

This movie slide-show offers an in depth look at this very special day of Budo.Narrated by Henry Ellis....I was pleased to be involved in this event with my father ~ Rik Ellis.


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Henry Ellis with Rik Ellis at the Kenshiro Abbe 50th Memorial Event 2005.....Crystal Palace Sports Arena - London....Henry Ellis a direct student of Abbe Sensei from 1957 - was one of 5 senior teachers at this great sold out event.












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Seen above: Rik Ellis as a 13 & 14 yr old school boy studying with his father Henry Ellis 6th AikiKai Hombu from the age of 5 yrs. Rik followed his fathers ``Positive `` approach to Traditional Aikido...No Aikido to music - or breathing through your toes - or Aikido with ribbons ..Just strong effective Aikido that can be transferable to MMA if needed....


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AIKIDO in MMA - Scroll down to Item 17 for the article " Aikido in MMA ".

THE RIK ELLIS FIGHT VIDEOS

If you don't see Aikido in my videos? avoid stress,just try to relax by breathing through your toes - or put on some music and get out your coloured ribbons and have a relaxing Aiki dance. or perhaps extend your Ki to the Aikiweb forums.

For my father and I - Aikido is a traditional martial art, I believe that it should maintain these classical roots, whilst doing so, It should also move into the 21st century by teaching a more self - defence applicable form of Aikido for the modern era..Unlike most martial arts and sports generally, there is no competition in Aikido ( please do not refer me to Tomiki competition ) If there were to be competition in Aikido there would be a lot of so called `masters` high grades tucking up their Hakama's and running for the hills clutching their Kellog grades...In particular the self graded who devalue the good name of Aikido by spawning more of their ilk, complete with self awarded pompous titles - Kenshiro Abbe Sensei often said " No matter your pretense - you are what you are - nothing more ..

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Rik Ellis MMA / Aikido ~ Cardio Training at " Fight Science " gym Guildford with Nick - headhunter - Chapman..


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NICK CHAPMAN ~ COMPLETE TRAINING for the COMBAT ATHLETE

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My good pal and Cardio Coach ` Nick - Headhunter - Chapman ` ~ Nick runs the Guildford gym of " Fight Science " Leading the way for MMA / Cage Fighters to train with all the physical and mental science available for the successful combat athlete.."VISIT ~ Complete Conditioning for the Combat Athlete" Click -> Fight Science

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Rik Ellis ~ Aikido / MMA ~ Pre-Fight TV interview by Mark Carling featuring Nick ` Headhunter` Chapman & Rik Ellis ~ Followed by Rik's 27 seconds Fight win Footage from UK1 MMA on " WarTime TV " Click here Click for Fight Footage


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The Calm before the Storm ~ Click photos to enlarge.


November 20th 2010 " Fight Night " at the South Parade Pier Portsmouth UK.

Rik ` Hammer` Ellis vs Chris Head ~ Rik Ellis wins with a KO in 27 seconds of the first round....Beating his previous first round win of 46 seconds.....















Left: Nick Chapman MMA ~ Right: Rik Ellis Aikido MMA...Nick Chapman the new Light Heavyweight Champion prospect is also the`` Fight Science `` Cardio Coach for Rik Ellis.
Below: The article " Aikido in MMA " by Rik Ellis. Rik is a long time student of Aikido from the age of five with his father Henry Ellis a pioneer of Traditional Aikido from 1957 and a direct student of the legendary Budo Master Kenshiro Abbe Sensei.

Protect British Budo History ~ visit the " Aikido Controversy " blog Click for Aikido Controversy Blog
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British Aikido Origins from 1955 - Narrated Slide-Show by Henry Ellis