What Is Aikido

Overview

“There are no contests in the Art of Peace. A true warrior is invincible because he or she contests with nothing. Defeat means to defeat the mind of contention that we harbor within.” O sensei

Aikido is a non-competitive Japanese martial-art that uses partner practice to nurture a spirit of harmony and mutual assistance. The techniques are based on the principle of blending movement with the breath and energy of our partner. Its is an effective martial art designed to lead to a peaceful resolution of conflict and is well suited for men, women and children of all ages. Central to Aikido is the concept of peaceful resolution to conflict.

Aikido is designed to relate ethically against an attack and it teaches us to defend ourselves without inflicting serious injury. 

 

 The dojo is a great place to learn about yourself, your relationships with individuals and the world.For children and teens, Aikido is a great way to support character development, responsibility, respect, discipline, self confidence and excellent choice making skills. Our youth program instill these values at the dojo and our young practitioners bring them home as well.

Benefits

 
Aikido’s wide range of movement promotes flexibility, core strength and aerobic conditioning. All of these positive changes take place in a supportive  community. Our training helps us relax our bodies, focus our minds, and develop greater physical and emotional awareness. We build confidence and resilience, and learn to reduce negative emotions like anger and fear, helping to reduce stress and strengthen the body’s immune system as well as improve our emotional wellbeing.

Origins

Ueshiba known as O sensei saw Aikido as an art for protecting society and spreading peace in the world. He felt his art should lead to empowerment of the human spirit and nurture our humanity in

5 main ways:

Ki- connection to universal energy  

Chi- wisdom and its underpinnings intellectual studies and knowledge

Tai- a strong, supple and healthy body

Toku- ethical development

Joshiki- common sense in social situations.

 

Five Class Intro membership

We are accepting new dojo members. These are stressful times and Aikido practice can help you reduce stress and find some calm in a hectic world.

 

Register today!

Our Dojo is a member of the Aikido schools of Ueshiba under the direction of Mitsugi Saotome sensei, a direct student of Aikido’s founder. The ASU mission is to pass down aikido in this lineage.