MEET THE DIRECTOR

Sensei Jihad Francis
5th Dan Aikikai

Founder & Director , Aikiway Dojo

Sensei Jihad Francis is a 5th Dan Aikikai instructor with over 25 years of Aikido practice and the Founder & Director of Aikiway Dojo.

Rooted in traditional Aikido, his approach extends beyond physical technique to explore how its principles can be applied to everyday life, leadership and personal development.

He is the creator of the ‘Applied Aikido’ methodology, translating principles such as awareness, timing, balance, adaptability and non-resistance into practical tools for navigating pressure, conflict and change.

Beyond the Dojo

Alongside his Aikido practice, Sensei Jihad Francis has built a career in international business leadership. This experience shapes his Applied Aikido methodology, connecting awareness, timing, adaptability and non-resistance with leadership, conflict and change. His work explores how Aikido principles can become practical tools for navigating life beyond the dojo.
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