Aikido
The fundamental goal of Aikido is to unify the mind, body and spirit, through development of kokyu-ho (breath power), enabling the individual to harmonize his/her ki (energy) with the attacker's energy and effectively neutralizing the attack.
Aikido is a traditional Japanese Martial Art. It is a highly effective form of self-defense that does not require great size or strength to perform effectively because the attacker's own force is used against them.
Classes begin with jumbi taiso (warm-up exercises). Techniques covered during each class vary widely - some classes cover exercises for the fundamental (core) principles of Aikido, others may focus on techniques with a specific weapon.
Training includes the following:
- Taijutsu (Empty-hand technique)
- Kenjutsu (Sword technique)Jodo (Jo technique)
- Tanto Waza (Knife Defense)
- Gun Defense
- Knife Throwing
- Kokyu-ho (Breath power development)
- Ki development
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Schedule
Tuesday: 6:30-7:30 p.m. (Chicago-Belmont Dojo)
Thursday: 6:30-7:30 p.m. (Chicago-Belmont Dojo)
Wednesday: 7:30-9:00 p.m. (Evanston Dojo)
Sunday: 4:30-5:30 p.m. (Evanston Dojo)
Sunday: 5:30-6:30 p.m. (Weapons class -Evanston Dojo)
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