The Chief Instructor, Michael Flynn Shihan began his study of Aikido in 1982 at San Diego Aikikai under the direction of Shihan TK Chiba. He was promoted to 6th Dan in 2001, and named Shihan in June of 2005. He has also received Iaido Shihan title from Mitsuzuka Sensei.

Since arriving in Scotland, Flynn Sensei has established the Thistle Aikikai, and is currently a member of the Executive Council, British Birankai.

Thisle Aikikai offers beginner through to advanced classes in Aikido, weapons and Iaido. All are welcome.

The club trains at the Iain Nicolson Recreation Centre, Chryston (near Glasgow), Scotland. See here for a map.

If you have any questions or would like further information please contact Mike Flynn on 01236 631465 or send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it