MARTIAL arts practitioners from across the South-West came together to experience the teachings of Seizo Takimoto Shihan, a high-ranking Aikido 7th Dan Black Belt.

The event at Heathfield Community School was attended by members of Aikido clubs across the region.

Aikido is a form of martial art, originating from Japan, which requires very little physical strength, and concentrates on turning an attacker’s momentum against them.