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YOSHINKAN AIKIDO - DEL MAR
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Aikido Shugyo by Gozo Shioda
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Boys and Girls Clubs of San Dieguito
Polster Branch - Carmel Valley
3800-A Mykonos Lane
San Diego, CA 92130 map
email: info@aikidodelmar.com
phone: 805.907.0782
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Aikido Del Mar
is committed to
the teaching of Budo or martial way. Its holistic approach
to the traditional Yoshinkan style of Aikido training stresses strong posture,
constant repetition of basic movements and techniques
specifically designed to develop perfect balance, body
center line, focus of power and breath power, while
timing and speed are added to achieve extremely powerful
techniques with zero strength. Such training develops
strong spirit and allows the vital energy of ki to flow
at will in the body.
At the same time students learn that good technique
cannot be achieved without the proper attitude or state
of mind. Aikido must be practiced with an open mind
in a spirit of compassion and respect for each other.
It is only when the body, mind and heart become one
and in harmony that the technique is truly expressed.
Yoshinkan Aikido
The style of Aikido we practice is called “Yoshinkan” Aikido. It was
developed by Gozo Shioda, one of the earliest and most talented of the
students of Morihei Uyeshiba- the man who is the founder of Aikido.
Shioda was very energetic and studied with Uyeshiba for many years.
With his master’s blessings he founded the Yoshinkan style of Aikido.
Yoshinkan literally means “House for the cultivation of the spirit”.
Yoshinkan Aikido is known for its clear, precise movements resulting in
effective and powerful techniques that do not rely on strength to
execute. It is also known for its step-by-step teaching method, which
comes to us directly from Gozo Shioda Sensei. We develop our knowledge
in this art through our study of the building blocks of Yoshinkan
Aikido- the six basic movements and basic techniques.
Yoshinkan Aikido is the official martial Art of the
Tokyo riot police and compulsory training for Tokyo
policewomen, making it a particularly efficient system
for self-defense. However the “way” of Aikido
is a way of life where “life” confounds
with “way”. The art of Aikido is the sincere
expression of one’s true self by means of the
body. The ultimate goal is to express beauty and grace
while pursuing self-knowledge and enlightenment. Aikido of Del Mar is a registered dojo (school) with the Aikido Yoshinkai Honbu (headquarters) Dojo in Tokyo, Japan. |
