Dojo search, seminar listings, much more!

Dojo search, seminar listings, store.

Blog, forum, store, dojo search, event listing.

First recognized world-wide for publishing the quarterly Journal of Asian Martial Arts, Via Media Publishing built a reputation for works based on high academic standards and practical experience in the martial traditions. Founded in 1992, the journal was also published in Greek (Athens) and in Spain (University of Leon). Although it ceased being published in 2012, the nearly 500 individual articles in our archive continue to be sought after as authoritative references by serious scholars and practitioners.

Since 2012, Via Media has focused on producing anthologies from journal materials to conveniently provide rich collections of writings on specific martial topics. Over 30 anthologies published to date are on this website, along with other books we’ve published.

We hope the articles, anthologies, and books by Via Media will benefit your academic perspective of the Asian martial traditions, as well as assist and inspire your practice for self-defense and health.

In 1993, after a trip to the Hombu dojo in Tokyo in 1990, he decided to leave France for Washington D.C. to attend Saotome Sensei Shihan’s classes at the Aikido Shobukan Dojo. He stayed 4 years and met Ikeda Sensei Shihan during the Winter and Summer camps organised by ASU. He passed his shodan, nidan, and back in 2001 his sandan.

Late 1997, back in France, he studied under several teachers in Nice and Marseille, and return to attend class of Alain Guerrier, nanadan.

His martial art background includes Tai Chi, Karate and Iaido.

In 2007, he passed his Aïkido Professional Diploma (BEES1).

He continues to attend several japanese master’s seminar in France and particulary Le Vigan International Aikido Seminar, held by Saotome Shihan during 18 years and now conducted by Ikeda Shihan. He has been the translator for this event since 1996.

Currently, he is leading several seminars throughout France and in Munich, Germany.

Stéphane Le Derf is now part of the board of the Côte d'Azur Ligue, local representative of the french federation FFAAA, and the Vice President of Aikido Harmonie, the organization that sponsors the International Aikido Seminar in Le Vigan, France.

George Ledyard, 6th dan, Chief Instructor.

Students are taught to relax, focus energy, concentrate and move in harmony with a partner. Negative power from an attack is not met with conflict, but joined, interpreted, and redirected through the power of spiral movement. Because Aikido does not depend on physical strength, it is especially attractive to men and women of all ages.

Aikido improves physical conditioning, concentration, and mental clarity. It is a practical self-defense and helps develop balance and coordination.

Through Aikido training, the student finds the strength and confidence to control the conflicts that are faced everyday. As they refine their reaction to stress and pressure in the physical training, they can begin to refine their reaction to the stresses of life in their relationships with others.

Lee Crawford, Sensei

Shinrei Dojo is a member of Aikido Schools of Ueshiba (ASU), an international association of more than 70 affiliated dojos. Mitsugi Saotome Shihan serves as the supervisory instructor for these ASU dojos. Saotome Shihan began as a special apprentice with the founder of Aikido, Morihei Ueshiba (O Sensei), in 1955, and continued for 15 years until the founder's death in April of 1969. In 1975, Saotome Shihan decided to leave his highly respected position as a senior instructor at Aikido World Headquarters in Tokyo to come to the United States. ASU is affiliated with Aikido World Headquarters - Aikikai Hombu Dojo in Tokyo, Japan.

Our dojo is also affiliated with the International Shinkendo Federation founded by Toshishiro Obata Soke, who acts as head instructor for over 46 Shinkendo dojos around the world.

After many years of study and mastery of many different schools in his native Japan, Obata Sensei came to America to distill all of the different aspects of Japanese Swordsmanship into one complete and comprehensive art. Obata Kaiso has dedicated over thirty years to teaching and researching the almost lost art of true Japanese Swordsmanship as it was practiced by the Samurai of Japan's feudal era.

While Shinkendo requires rigorous physical training, depth of coordination, and intense focus, one of the most important aspects of Shinkendo is the emphasis on spiritual forging, which inspires "Bushi Damashii" (the samurai/ warrior spirit), a quality that we feel is as relevant now as it was hundreds of years ago. Proper practice of Shinkendo should provide one with not only a strong body and mind, but also a calm, clear and focused spirit.

Aikido training opens fresh sources within us of energy and intelligence as well as revealing the obstacles we have accumulated to a sane and centered life. Alignment with the natural flow of Aikido movement brings awareness to the fear and aggression we unconsciously carry, often reflected in distorted posture and unbalanced, inflexible movement. Through openhearted vital training, we approach an enhanced capacity to protect and enjoy ourselves and our surroundings.

A full schedule of classes is available six days a week, including beginning, intermediate and advanced classes. Weapons training (sword, staff and knife) is integrated with empty hand training at all levels beyond beginning classes. Meditation and Aikido classes explore consciousness in movement and stillness. Young People's classes are offered twice weekly for ages 7-14. We generally host two seminars yearly taught by guest instructors.

Aikido of Missoula is affiliated with Aikido Schools of Ueshiba, a nonprofit educational organization headed by Mitsugi Saotome Shihan, which is dedicated to the practice and philosophy of Aikido as developed and taught by founder Morihei Ueshiba. ASU is affiliated with World Aikido Headquarters. All affiliations are welcome to train with us.

Denver Aikikai is affiliated with Aikido Schools of Ueshiba.

AIKIDO is a Japanese martial art that teaches practical techniques and personal development by focusing mind, body and spirit attained through honest training. In Aikido, the goal is self-development. There are no competitions and strong emphasis is placed upon practicing in a spirit of cooperation.

Founded in 1984 by Mark Adachi, 5th dan, Chief Instructor, Glendale Aikikai provides a safe and friendly training environment filled with positive energy and support for individual growth. This is a great place to start your journey on the path of classical warriorship.

We welcome you to stop by and observe our class.

Glendale Aikikai is a member of the Aikido Schools of Ueshiba (ASU) headed by Mitsugi Saotome Shiha, a direct student of the founder of Aikido. The ASU is affliliated with the Aikido World Headquarters in Tokyo Japan.

South Austin Aikido is a non-profit school devoted to the purpose of teaching Aikido to the Austin community, founded and run by a non-profit educational organization: South Austin Aikido Association, Inc. We are a group of individuals with many years of Aikido practice and teaching experience, who are dedicated to spreading the principles and art of Aikido. Membership is open to all: the Association and any of its associated entities, does not discriminate based upon age, sex, race, handicap, color, nationality, or creed.

Our dojo is an affiliate of the Aikido Schools of Ueshiba under the leadership of Mitsugi Saotome Sensei. Mitsugi Saotome Shihan is the master instructor for ASU. The ASU is affiliated with World Aikido Headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.

Established in 1994, Nine Circles has grown to be Europe's biggest suppliers of traditional Japanese Budo Equipment. From our inception we have always stressed the importance of supplying quality Japanese Budo products at competitive prices.

Since our foundation we have specialised in top quality Iaido swords and we continue to do so to this day, with our ranges of high class Iaito and Shinken. Our ranges of Kendo armour are extremely popular throughout Japan where our manufacturers primarily distribute, and their quality is very well received throughout our European customer base. To complement these exquisite ranges, we offer a comprehensive array of Iaido and Kendo clothing and accessories.

We also cater to Aikido, Jodo and many other Koryu arts, and regularly add to and update our ranges to offer our customers trustworthy favourites and innovative new products. Nine Circles are the sole European distributors for a number of the worlds leading Budogu manufacturers and we pride ourselves on supplying an unrivalled sales and advisory service.

505 W. DUNLAP AVE., STE E, PHOENIX AZ 85021

Our staff is exclusively composed of Aikido practicioners practicing in dojos accross Japan. This allows us to get daily feedback on the mat and therefore, to have a total confidence in the quality and relevance of our products, as well as in the very high level of our customers service. We consider all our clients as fellow practiconers.

Founded in 1989, in Kyoto – the center of traditional Japanese culture, Tozando is a budo (Japanese martial arts) equipment manufacturer. From the conception and development of products, to the final sale, Tozando covers all aspects of the production process and distribution. Tozando’s mission is to help all people gain access to budo equipment made in accordance with the highest manufacturing standards and Japanese traditions.

Matsuoka Sensei was a direct student of Seiseki Abe Sensei, (1915-2011), one of the closest and highest ranking disciples of the founder of Aikido, and the founder’s shodo (Japanese calligraphy) instructor. His aikido has appeared in numerous feature films and was an instrumental catalyst in bringing awareness of aikido to the United States after moving to America in the 1980s with Steven Seagal, his first aikido teacher.

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.

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).

The Takemusu Aikido Association is an association of dojos, clubs, and individuals who have a common interest in Aikido. It functions for the mutual benefit of its members, serves as a center of support to its members, and promotes Aikido nationally and internationally. The Association is managed by a Board of Directors of Senior Instructors. Board members take turns volunteering to fill the administrative roles of President, Secretary, and Treasurer.

The Association is recognized as a qualified Aikido organization by the Aikikai Foundation, the Hombu, in Tokyo, Japan. It seeks to work cooperatively with other Aikido organizations nationally and internationally. This recognition enables the Association to obtain from the Aikikai Foundation internationally registered and recognized ranks for qualified students of its members.

The Association follows the teaching and training philosophy of Morihiro Saito, Shihan. Saito Shihan's method of training and teaching has greatly influenced the senior members of the Association. We have all trained for various lengths of time with him and feel his training methods, style of Aikido, and long personal association with the Founder have significant value to our own progress in Aikido. We have found that this view has strengthened our relationships with each other and gives us a common purpose.

Sensei Dang Thong Phong is the President of the Federation and the head instructor at the dojo. Sensei Phong has over 50 years of experience in martial arts. He holds a 6th degree black belt in Aikido, 5th degree black belt in Judo and 6th degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do. Sensei Phong also holds an 8th degree black belt in Han Bai Duong Vietnamese Shaolin Kungfu and is the 3rd generation Grandmaster of this art.

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

The Dojo was established in 1974 by Reverend Kensho Furuya, Aikido 6th Dan and Iaido 6th Dan Kyoshi. Furuya Sensei was a direct student of the late Doshu Kisshomaru Ueshiba and trained at the Aikido World Headquarters Hombu Dojo in 1969. We are directly affiliated with the Aikido World Headquarters, Hombu Dojo Aikikai.

The Dojo is also the Headquarters for the Los Angeles Sword and Swordsmanship Society which is dedicated to the study of Japanese swords and the discipline of Japanese swordsmanship, Muso Shinden Ryu Iaido and Toyama Ryu Iaido.

(718) 788-5932

Affiliated with New York Aikikai.

Dojo ist die Übungsstätte des Aikido. Es bedeutet wörtlich übersetzt " Ort des Weges" aber auch Ort der Erleuchtung. Buddhistische Klöster werden auch als Dojo bezeichnet. Hier treffen sich die Mönche zu Atem- und Bewegungsübungen und zur Meditation.

Unser Dojo befindet sich in der Liebigstrasse 25, Osnabrück. Nur wenige Gehminuten vom Stadtzentrum und Altstadt Bahnhof entfernt ist es mit Verkehrsmitteln aller Art gut zu erreichen. Überdachte Einstellplätze für Fahrräder befinden sich im Hof. Wir haben 126 qm festverlegte Mattenfläche, die auf einem Schwingboden aufliegen. Eine Höhe von 6,5 m sorgt für gute Luft und genügend Raum für Schwert und Stockübungen. Die bis zu 1m dicken Wände ermöglichen auch im Hochsommer ein Training bei angenehmen Temperaturen.

Auf einer zweiten Etage befindet sich eine Meditationsfläche und eine großzügige Teeküche. Im Sommer lädt ein Garten zum verweilen ein.

Historisches:

das 1859 erbaute Gebäude steht unter Denkmalschutz und ist eines der ältesten Industrie- Gebäude Osnabrücks . Hier befand sich die Tischlerei und das Lager für die Holzmodelle der bekannten Gießerei Weyman.

Speziell auf die Bedürfnisse eines Aikido-Dojo wurde das Gebäude von 2009 -2010 umgebaut . Hier haben sich so viele Osnabrücker Aikidokas z.T.ehrenamtlich und mit Sachverstand eingebracht, dass ich an dieser Stelle nicht alle einzeln aufzählen und nur sagen kann:

Meinen herzlichsten und aufrichtigsten Dank

Jiai is located in San Diego, California.

Our carefully structured programs go far beyond punching, blocking, and kicking. We will help you acquire effective self-defense skills and provide you with a comprehensive, personal development program. It is our goal to raise the quality of life for all our students in every way possible.

Although we honor Martial Arts traditions that go back centuries, we are dynamic and are constantly seeking new and innovative ways to enthuse and excite our students.

Larry Reynosa, Sensei

Located in Portland, Oregon. Aki Fleshler, 6th dan, shihan, is the chief instructor. Multnomah Aikikai is a member of Birinkai International, headed by T. K. Chiba Shihan.

Mumei Shudan instructors are certified by the Aikikai Foundation Aikido World Headquarters in Tokyo.

The name of the Dojo - Mumei Shudan literally translates from Japanese as "Anonymous group" and it reflects the desire of its members to stay independent and open to any Aikido practice.

Main concepts of training in Mumei Dojo is the Ki Musubi or Ki-no-Musubi. Ki Musubi is translated literally as "knotting/tying-up Ki". It means the act/process of matching one's partner's movement/intention at its inception, and maintaining a connection to the partner throughout the application of an Aikido technique. Proper Ki Musubi requires a clear, flexible, and attentive mind.

Mumei Shudan welcomes kids (from 5 to 12), teenagers (above 13) and adults of all beliefs, abilities, races, genders and nationalities to extend the horizons of our daily life by training diligently in Aikido.

Classes currently run 7 times a week in downtown Singapore at 149C Selegie Road, Anchorvale Community Centre and NTU Aikido Club.

Use the phone or email for contact.

felipe0751@netzero.net

Use phone or email for contact.

Five Rings Aikido is located in Tempe, Arizona.

Sierra Montana Recreation Center
14861 W. Spring Lane
Surprise, AZ 85374

Please call or email for directions (623) 734-0067 or aikilew@aol.com

Kimeshinkan strives to continue the traditional teachings of the Japanese budo of Aikido. It strives to provide an authentic dojo surrounding for a better training atmosphere. Those that desire a true budo spirit for "polishing the stone" are encouraged to come and experience the dojo.

All are welcome.

415 S. McClintock Dr. #7
Tempe, AZ 85281-2250
Phone: 480.968.6646

Scottsdale Aikikai Chief Instructor Asim Hanif, is ranked 4th dan by the Aikikai Foundation, Japan. Hanif Sensei is a student of Clyde Takeguchi Shihan of Capital Aikikai (Washington, DC). Hanif Sensei is also the founder of Potomac Aikikai (Virginia, US).

Training at our dojo requires serious focus and mutual respect. During training conversation is kept to a minimum thereby allowing the body to do the work. We believe aikido is learned through the body, not the head.

Our aikido emphasizes 'soft power' by focusing on correct posture, stability, intent, and connection within ourselves and (by extension) our partners. Also important is the ability to have a relaxed body and mind, free of tension.

We are members of the Capital Aikido Federation.