AIKIDO
AIKIDO 合 気 道
AIKIDO is the art of gathering and combining forces. Formerly the ART of AIKI ("AIKI NO JUTSU") was the spiritual and strategic fighting system of the Samurai. When the Samurai laid down their weapons in the late 1800’s many traditional schools began to emphasise the ‘DO’ philosophy, that of creating a better person through the techniques of the warrior. Techniques were modified slightly to make them more appropriate to times of peace, but old battlefield techniques (KORYU-WAZA) have been retained and are taught to senior instructors. A very high level of control is required to defend against sticks, knifes and swords. A master is able to defend himself by using throwing and locking techniques to gain full control of the opponent.
AIKIDO is carried out strictly according to the traditional methods including KATA (formal exercise), RANDORI (free exercise) and SHIAI (contest). It requires a great deal of discipline, concentration and stamina from the pupil.
TAKEDA-RYU NAKAMURA HA - 武 田 流 中 村 派
THE ART OF THE SAMURAI
AIKIDO - 合 気 道
IAIDO - 居 合 道
JODO - 杖 道
JUKEMPO - 柔 拳 法
KENDO - 剣 道
