Aikido
The Way of Harmony
What is Aikido?
Aikido is a modern Japanese martial art (gendai budo) that teaches practitioners to neutralize aggression through harmony of movement and precise timing. Aikido is an extremely effective self-defence art that is both non-competitive and non-aggressive. It does not meet force with resistance or brute strength. Instead, it redirects an aggressor’s force with well-timed, flowing, and circular movements. In this way, the attacker’s own movements and momentum are used to compromise their posture and balance.
In Aikido there are no competitions, no tournaments, and no trophies to win. On a physical level, the focus is on self-protection rather than fighting. On a personal level, the focus is on self-improvement rather than competing with others.
Yoshinkan Aikido
Yoshinkan Aikido was established by Gozo Shioda in the late 1950s. Gozo Shioda was a principal student of the founder of Aikido (Ueshiba sensei) during the 1930s and following World War II. The Yoshinkan style emphasizes solid basics, effective techniques, and mind-body integration. Yoshinkan is currently the second largest style of Aikido worldwide.
In Yoshinkan Aikido there are six fundamental training movements (called Basic Movements) and roughly 150 common defensive techniques (called Basic Techniques) which are practiced in depth. Mastering these basics equips students with the fundamental skills required to execute the remaining, more advanced, techniques. The Yoshinkan Aikido training method allows students to acquire skills at a faster pace than other styles of Aikido. Yoshinkan Aikido is the style of Aikido favoured by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police; especially, for its female members, and for the select trainees of the Riot Police unit.
Yoshinkan Aikido At The Takahashi Dojo
Takahashi Dojo offers authentic instruction in Yoshinkan Aikido. Our focus is on teaching individuals 14+ of all skill levels — from beginner to advanced. Our Yoshinkan Aikido club is affiliated with Aikido Yoshinkan Canada under the direction of Takeshi Kimeda sensei (9th dan AYF), the most senior teacher of Yoshinkan Aikido in the world. Our chief instructor, Hans de Groot (5th dan AYF), is a direct student of Kimeda sensei and is Japan-certified.
The schedule
| DAY | TIME | Level/Training |
| Wednesday | 6:30-7:45 PM | Beginner to advanced |
| Friday | 6:30-7:45 PM | Beginner to advanced (+ weapons) |
| Saturday | 3:30-4:45 PM | Beginner to advanced |
| Sunday | 11:30- 12:45 PM | Beginner to advanced |
Website:
https://aikidoyoshinkanottawa.ca
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