Ken Marsden

I started Aikido 53 years ago back in September 1971. Originally going along to a class to try something different and I enjoyed it so much I’ve continued to practice and study Aikido ever since. During the early 1970’s I practiced regularly with Chiba Sensei until he left the UK in 1976. From 1976 onwards, I practiced with Kanetsuka Sensei until his sad passing in 2019.

In my many years practicing Aikido, as well as training with a number of Japanese Sensei, I have been lead instructor for the Yorkshire Aikikai and now in two Dojos in Leeds and Bradford.

Aikido keeps me fit, challenges my understanding of technique and application and makes me continually curious about how I can improve. Chiba and Kanetsuka Sensei’s teaching have left me with much to think about. I continue to train three times a week and I’m still studying and enjoying my practice.