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Aikido Media
Sites that provide articles, discussion, dojo listings, seminars and camps.
Aiki WebAikiWeb's principal purpose is to serve the Internet community as a repository and dissemination point for aikido information.
Dojo search, seminar listings, much more!
Aiki.com
Aiki.com is the residual business of Aikido Today Magazine, Aikido's premier magazine for 19 years. Aikido Today Magazine was an international non-partisan magazine dedicated to opening the Aikido world. It began in 1987 and finished its run with the 100th issue covering July/ Aug 2005.
Dojo search, seminar listings, store.
Aikido Books
Looking for an Aikido Book? Try our Aikido by Author book list. We'll be working on updating this list before too long, but many of these are classics and of value to the interested Aikidoka. (Be sure to check the current prices as the prices we list here are out of date.)
Aikido FAQ
This is an interesting collection of information on Aikido by Kjartan Clausen. While it appears not to have been updated since 2004, it is still quite useful.
Aikido Journal
All sorts of good information and conversation about Aikido.
Blog, forum, store, dojo search, event listing.
Aikido World Web Journal
News, articles, book reviews.
Aikido Schools of Ueshiba
Aikido Schools of Ueshiba and affilitated dojos
Aikido Bushin (Spokane, WA)A fourth degree black belt, Gene Nelson Sensei has been studying Aikido for over 30 years, and instructs the majority of the classes.
Aikido Eastside - Bellevue, Washington
Aikido Eastside offers daily classes for adults and children in the non-violent, non-competitive Japanese martial art of Aikido providing Mind, Body, Spirit integration as well as effective self defense. Aikido focuses on center to center connection and strives to allow one to defend without the necessity of seriously harming the attacker. The art developed in the mid 20th century as a gift to all mankind by Master Morihei Ueshiba, whom practitioners call "O Sensei" or revered teacher.
George Ledyard, 6th dan, Chief Instructor.
Aikido Heiwa - Lynnwood, Washington
AIKIDO is often called "The art of doing nothing" because of nearly effortless techniques that triumph over hard attacks. Through control of a partner's balance any attack can be rendered ineffective, without having to apply much force.
At Aikido Heiwa - Martial Arts for Peace we teach the natural flowing, graceful movements of Aikido, as well as the art's explosive, self-defense oriented techniques.
To enable the martial arts student to better understand a wide range of different attacks, we practice the strikes and throws from KarateDo and Judo, and the close combat skills of AikiJutsu and Chinese Wushu.
Aikido of Flagstaff
The intent of Aikido of Flagstaff and its teaching staff
is to transmit the principles of traditional Budo (martial way),creating a healthy training environment as we strengthen our bodies, forge our character and develop a positive training community.
Aikido of Tucson
Aikido of Tucson has provided the Tucson area with quality Aikido training since 1974. The current teaching staff consists of three black belts who are all registered with the Aikikai Foundation, Aikido World Headquarters, Tokyo, Japan. Both open hand and weapons techniques are taught in basic Aikikai style. Students are challenged in a safe non-threatening environment suitable for the personal and physical development of both men and women. Our location provides a large, comfortable practice area. Aikido of Tucson is a non-profit dojo. Please feel free to stop by the dojo to observe or ask questions of our students and instructors. All visitors are welcome to train with us.
Aikido Schools of Ueshiba
This site provides information regarding the Aikido Schools of Ueshiba, a federation of more than ninety dojos. Two thousand students train through these ASU schools. Mitsugi Saotome Shihan is the master instructor for ASU. The ASU is affiliated with World Aikido Headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.
Arizona Aikido Katsujinken Dojo
Arizona Aikido Katsujinken Dojo offers Aikido practice for people of all ages in a welcoming, traditional setting. The dojo is an ASU dojo affiliated with Arizona Aikido in Phoenix. E-mail
Boulder Aikikai
The website for Shihan Hiroshi Ikeda's school includes class schedules, seminar information, clips from some of the Bujin Design aikido videos, and a brief explanation of aikido.
Desert Wind Aikido - Las Vegas
Desert Wind Martial Arts is a traditional Japanese martial arts dojo. Founded in the spirit of the Samurai DWMA is organized and operated in the spirit of true Budo with training emphasis on both mental and physical, as well as spiritual martial development.
Red Rock Aikido
Red Rock Aikido (No Web Site; please call or e-mail for information.)
Eric Henkels Sensei
c/o Sedona Moving & Storage
2060 Contractors Road
Sedona, AZ 86336
928-282-1734
eric@sedonamoving.com
Redlands Aikikai
Eric Henkels Sensei
c/o Sedona Moving & Storage
2060 Contractors Road
Sedona, AZ 86336
928-282-1734
eric@sedonamoving.com
Redlands Aikikai (formerly San Bernardino Aikikai) was established in 1994 as a member dojo of Aikido Schools of Ueshiba which is in turn affiliated with the World Aikido Headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. Redlands Aikikai is the largest school offering adults and children the martial art of Aikido in the Inland Empire (comprising San Bernardino and Riverside counties).
Equipment
Dogi, hakkama, weapons and other Aikido-related products
Bujin DesignSpecializing in the finest quality uniforms and equipment for aikido, kendo, iaido, karate and kung fu. Quality equipment for the serious practitioner.
Karate Mart
Local Phoenix supplier of student-quality gis, colored belts and other martial arts equipment. Store location: 1411 W. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, Arizona 85013
International Aikido Federation
International Aikido Federation and related sites.
Aikikai World HeadquartersThe Aikikai Foundation (Aikido World Headquarters) is the parent organization for the development and popularization of Aikido throughout the world.
Other Aikido Organizations
Aikido BridgeAikido Bridge is not really an "organization" in the sense of the other organizations listed here, but is a collection of Aikido-related groups who sponsor a Friendship Seminar that allows a broader exposure to Aikido than one might find at most other seminars. Visit the Web site for more information.
Birankai International North America
The Western Region USAF is now Birankai International North America. T.K. Chiba, Shihan.
California Aikido Association
History of the CAA
The Aikido of Northern California Yudansha Kai was organized in 1974 by black belt holders dedicated to the task of exploring the path shown by Master Ueshiba, and to teaching Aikido philosophy and techniques to all those who wished to follow. In 1980, the name of the Yudansha Kai was changed to Aikido Association of Northern California (AANC) to take into consideration the many people represented by the association who are not black belt holders. By 2001 the AANC had evolved into 3 divisions and had grown to over 100 member dojos. The California Aikido Association (CAA) was formed in 2002, from a majority of the AANC membership, based upon the principle of training together in friendship with a minimum of formal organizational structure. The CAA is affiliated with Hombu Dojo, Aikido Headquarters, in Tokyo, Japan.
The CAA Today
The CAA has grown into a worldwide community and is fortunate to have within its membership many teachers with varied backgrounds and complementary skills. Thus the CAA embraces many stylistic and technical traditions but is guided by the physical and philosophical ideals established by the founder, Morihei Ueshiba. It is this very open-ness and diversity that uniquely defines the CAA not so much as an organization but as an 'Association' of teachers, dojos, and aikidoka whose primary common bond is the art we practice. This loose association also means that the CAA does not mandate, enforce, govern, oversee, direct, sanction, or otherwise control the specific operations and events within its member dojos. Each dojo and each member is solely responsible for their own actions.
Jiyushinkai Aikibudo
The Jiyushinkai is an independent group with roots in the teaching methods of: Kano, Mifune, Ueshiba, Tomiki, Ohba, Nishioka, and Miyake senseis. The senior students of the Jiyushinkai are motivated to teach the less experienced how to "stand on their teachers' shoulders" as the saying goes. We all have much to learn from each other.
Aikido as practiced in the Jiyushinkai (freedom of heart / mind / spirit organization) stresses systematic explanation and understanding of principle along with the practice of ki hon dosa (basic principles) in sotai seiteigata renshu (prearranged standardized forms practiced by two people) and then the application of these basics in randori (free practice).
Midwest Aikido Federation
Agatsu
"self victory".
According to Morihei Ueshiba, the founder of Aikido, is true victory ... "the victory one achieves over oneself"...
Seidokan
The objectives of Seidokan Aikido are to study the philosophy and the arts of Aikido and further develop them to best suit the modern way of life. Seidokan Aikido is the study of Aikido as a whole. Old traditions are analyzed and only the good traditions are kept and further developed so that they can be useful in our daily lives. Seidokan Aikido emphasizes the attitude of training. The students and the instructors grow together at Seidokan Aikido dojos. The students learn the fundamentals from the instructors and the instructors gain deeper understanding of Aikido while sharing their knowledge with the students. Through earnest, realistic and sincere training, the students of Seidokan Aikido will learn the true meaning of Aikido.
United States Aikido Federation
The main aims of the USAF are to develop and guide the practice and instruction of Aikido as established by Hombu, to promote and develop good will, fellowship and lines of communication among its members, to standardize gradings, to register dan (senior level) grades with Hombu, and to establish and maintain close contact with the Shihan (master teachers) officially dispatched as representatives by Hombu.
To accomplish this, the USAF organizes, promotes and conducts Aikido demonstrations and seminars, encourages activities of member dojos, and researches, studies and publishes information and materials pertaining to Aikido.
Yoshimitsu Yamada, Shihan
Other Aikido Schools
These are various Aikido schools that are not affiliated with Aikido Schools of Ueshiba, but whom we know through our history in the greater Aikido community.
Aikido-Ai of Southern CaliforniaAikido-Ai of Southern California is under the direction of Sensei Frank McGouirk, 6th Dan and is affiliated with the California Aikido Association.
Instruction at Aikido-Ai is non-intimidating. Our highly respected and skilled teachers lead with a sense of humor and enjoyment of their art.
The Dojo, a refuge from a hectic world for students seeking a commitment to self, is also an oasis in a continuing search for a healthier existence.
Other Arizona Dojos
Other dojos located in Arizona not affiliated with Aikido Schools of Ueshiba.
Aikido and Aikibujutsu Tanren Kenkyu KaiAiki-Buken Aikido
Affiliated with Toshishiro Obata
Ed Bergwerff, 4th dan; Brian Vickery, 4th dan Senseis
aikidude@hotmail.com
Aikido at the Center
Affiliated with Toshishiro Obata
Ed Bergwerff, 4th dan; Brian Vickery, 4th dan Senseis
aikidude@hotmail.com
Sensei Judith Robinson has twenty-five years of experience in the martial arts. She is a student of Hans Goto Sensei, who was an uchideshi at Iwama, Japan, training under Morihiro Saito Shihan, 9th Dan. She has also trained with Mitsugi Saotome Shihan, Bill Witt Shihan, Frank Doran Sensei, John Stevens Sensei, and Hiroshi Ikeda Sensei. She holds a fifth degree black belt (godan) in Aikido, a first degree black belt in karate and has also studied wing chun and tai chi. She is a graduate of the Model Mugging Program with certification in both single attacker and weapons disarm. She has also been a professional body guard.
Aikido Kokikai Southwest
Aikido Classes in Tempe, Arizona, and at Arizona State University.
Aikido of Phoenix
Aikido of Phoenix is an independent dojo training in the Seidokan style. Fred Mastison Sensei.
Aikido of Prescott
Aikido of Prescott is a school dedicated to the practice of the Japanese martial art of Aikido in Prescott, Arizona. We are located three blocks west of downtown in the 100 block of South Summit Avenue. We welcome visitors from other dojos. Aikido of Prescott is a member dojo of the United States Aikido Federation.
Aikido of Scottsdale
Aikido of Scottsdale offers traditional Aikido training for adults and children of all ages. The chief instructor is Glenn Brooks, Shidoin 5th degree black belt. Aikido of Scottsdale is a member of the United States Aikido Federation and is directly affiliated with the Aikido World Headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. Aikido of Scottsdale was under the direction and support of Akira Tohei Shihan, 8th degree black, until his passing in July 1999.
Aikido of the Canyon Lands
Aikido of the Canyon Lands is affiliated with USAF East.
Gail Skinner Sensei. Please call for class information.
(520) 888-4030
deacontate@rocketmail.com
Gail Skinner Sensei. Please call for class information.
(520) 888-4030
deacontate@rocketmail.com
Aikido School of Maricopa
Aikido School of Maricopa is affiliated with USAF East.
Felipe Diaz Sensei
Casa Grande, AZ
(602) 405-2645
felipe0751@netzero.net
Felipe Diaz Sensei
Casa Grande, AZ
(602) 405-2645
felipe0751@netzero.net
Aloha Ki-Aikido Center of Tucson
Arizona Aikido Ki Society
This is the site for the Arizona headquarters of Ki Society. Kirk Fowler Sensei, 7th dan.
Body Wisdom Aikido
Body Wisdom Aikido is an Aikikai dojo affiliated with the CAA
Mark Stempel Sensei
(520) 235-6985
ms@markstempel.com
Martial Arts of Tucson
Mark Stempel Sensei
(520) 235-6985
ms@markstempel.com
Martial Arts of Tucson is dedicated to helping you fulfill your training, self defense and fitness goals. Our top notch instructors offer classes in 5 distinct martial disciplines and have a combined experience of more than 80 years. That experience, knowledge, and dedication in helping students reach their potential, is what separates us from our competitors – and it's why we feel our level of instruction is unmatched in the Tucson area. Find out for yourself what sets us apart from the rest.
* Aikido
* Jujutsu
* Karate
* TaeKwondo
Mushin Dojo of Wickenburg
Mushin Dojo is affiliated with JAA/USA, Jiyushinkai
(928) 684-7149
Thomas D. Manfredi
tdmanfredi@hotmail.com
San Tan Aikido (Kokikai)
(928) 684-7149
Thomas D. Manfredi
tdmanfredi@hotmail.com
Our San Tan Aikido dojo is dedicated to developing a strong community of dojo members who sincerely care about bringing out the best in themselves, their training partners, and the dojo community. Our training style recognizes that everybody has unique gifts and learning styles. Thus our instruction invites students to experience Aikido at their pace through whichever learning style(s) best facilitates their learning. We believe that the best way to learn is experience, and that the best way to progress is to teach. So, all our students help each other. As lifelong learners in pursuit of excellence, we are all forever the eager student and the facilitative teacher dedicated to furthering the art of Aikido.
Sierra Vista Martial Arts Center
San Fernando Valley Aikido Club is training at the Sierra Vista Martial Arts Center in Sierra Vista, Arizona.
Sonoran Aikikai
We offer Aikido classes for adults & children, and Iaido classes. The dojo is affiliated with Birankai International North America, and is under the guidance of T. K. Chiba Shihan, 8th dan, Chief Instructor of San Diego Aikikai, Chairman of the Teaching Committee of the USAF Western Region and founder of Birankai International.
The Aikido Academy of Self-Defense
The Aikido Academy of Self-Defense offers a complete martial art and self-defense program for the entire family. (Tucson) Steven A. Weber Sensei
White Tanks Aikido
White Tanks Aikido is an independent dojo descended from the Seidokan organization.
Russ Fleegle Sensei
(623) 326-6493
fleeglesan@yahoo.com
Yuma Ki-Aikido
Russ Fleegle Sensei
(623) 326-6493
fleeglesan@yahoo.com
Yuma Ki-Aikido will be a non-profit organization affiliated with Ki Society USA and Ki Society International dedicated to teaching the greatest number of people Ki Development and Ki-Aikido regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sexual preference, gender or age. While Yuma Ki-Aikido remains as a future organization we have actually begun formal practice...
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