Chief Instructor: Thomas Grimaldi

AikidoThe word "Aikido" is made up of three japanese characters: ai - harmony, ki - spirit, mind, or universal energy, do - the way. Thus Aikido is "the way of harmony with universal energy." is a modern Japanese martial art developed by Morihei UeshibaThe founder of Aikido (dec 14, 1883 - apr 26, 1969), also known as O'sensei, O-SenseiGreat teacher; the founder of Aikido, Morihei Ueshiba, or Great teacher(1883-1969). It is based on traditional Japanese martial arts and the spiritual practices of O-SenseiTeacher; anyone who gives guidance along the way; literally "born before", a one time soldier in the Japanese army and devoted friend of the Omoto-kyo(a sect of ShintoThe way of the gods, japanese religion). Through many years of practice and service, O-Sensei refined Aikido into what it is today. Aikido is a martial art that uses the attacker's body weight and momentum of the attack against the attacker. Aikido is especially suited for women.

Aikido weapons training is an integral part of training in this dojoPlace of the way; a place for strengthening and refinement body, mind and spirit; training hall. Chiba ShihanMaster teacher has spent decades developing a style of weapons that requires total concentration during the partner work because of its martial intent. The training consists of the use of the bokkenWooden sword(wooden sword) and jyo(wooden staff) in solo forms and the more advanced partner work.