About us
Learn about the dojo and the instructors.
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Gyodokan Instructors
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Ivan Melo
Ivan Melo, a dedicated martial artist, embarked on his martial arts journey over thirty years ago in Brazil. Aikido became his passion in 1997, leading him on an unexpected path of self-discovery across the globe. During his time in Brazil, Ivan trained under the guidance of Ricardo Leite sensei and received extensive instruction from Donovan Waite sensei. Since 2014, Ivan has been an active member of Aikido of London, where he serves as a senior instructor under Ismail Hasan sensei.
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Cathy Okada
Cathy Okada is an Aikido and Iaido practitioner, training under the tutelage of Ismail Hasan Sensei since 2018. Cathy has taught both locally and internationally. She co-created and produces the Maai Perspective- Women Talk Budo video podcast series, providing a platform for women in martial arts to lead discussions on budo and related topics. Cathy remains committed to her martial arts journey and strives to contribute to the growth of others as Gyodokan instructor, and an assistant instructor at Aikido of London.
About Gyodokan
Gyodokan is a recently established Aikido dojo based in Ealing London, founded by dedicated Aikido and Iaido teachers and practitioners Ivan Melo and Cathy Okada in the summer of 2023. Serving as a sister dojo to Aikido of London, Gyodokan encourages people of all ages and backgrounds to embark on their Aikido journey.
Benefitting from the lineage and teachings of Ismail Hasan Sensei, the instructors at Gyodokan bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to their students.
Through their dedication and commitment to preserving the traditions of Aikido, Gyodokan aims to cultivate both the physical and mental abilities of its students. By fostering a lifelong passion for Aikido, the dojo strives to instil confidence, discipline, and personal growth in each practitioner.
Join Gyodokan
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Contact
St Matthew's Church Hall, North Common Road, Ealing W5 3QA (no mail by post)
Hours
Mondays
6:30pm-7pm: Zazen
7:10pm-7:30pm Aikido (Adults)
Tuesdays:
6:30pm-7:30pm: Aikido (Adults & under 18s)
7:30pm-8:30pm: Weapons
Thursdays
6:30pm-7:30pm: Aikido (Adults & under 18s)
7:30pm-8:30pm: Aikido (Adults)