There are currently openings for Adult and Children students. Interested candidates are invited to observe a class. The dojo is co-located with the Toledo Zen Center at 6537 Angola Road Holland, OH 43558 jayrinsenweik@gmail.com

Aikido is a non-competitive martial art that can be practiced by almost anyone. Aikido techniques do not rely on physical strength but rather develops relaxed power through the focus of intention and Ki. The result is a creative method of non-destructive conflict resolution.

Aikido is practiced on many levels. The first level is includes the development of stamina, flexibility, and learning how to focus one's intention. The second level is built on the first and stresses self-defense techniques that teach the natural order of movement. In this process the students also become adept at ukemi, the art of rolling, falling and protecting oneself. Aikido provides the opportunity for the development of the entire person. It is a workout of the entire body and mind and results in increased strength, overall physically fitness, flexibility and centeredness.

At the third level students are gradually introduced to the secrets of receiving and harnessing the power of ki, they also develop spatial awareness and learn to judge proper timing and distance. During this training the goal is to establish and maintain an energetic connection to your partner and to lead them off balance. This eliminates the need for more destructive means of resolving situations.

The highest level of aikido is mind over matter. This involves the use of visualization techniques, the power of intention and ki, breath control and meditation. Aikido is truly a spiritual martial art that explores themind - body - spirit connection. This advanced level of training at Shobu Aikido reaches a level not easily found elsewhere. The student learns how to manifest power and effectiveness by the focusing of intention alone. This level depends on and can only be reached through the refinement of technique and the students own deepest feeling. For this reason it alternates between the physical and the spiritual.

In the process of practicing aikido, students inevitably find themselves less stressed and more energetic, better equipped to manage life's many conflicts with calm control. Aikido is great for adults and kids alike because practice encourages respect for self and others, self control, cooperation and responsibility.

Gasshuku or weekend long intensive seminars with William Gleason Sensei are available seasonally.

Children's aikido classes provide a friendly, non-competitive environment for students to become more physically fit, agile, flexible, aware, focused, and relaxed. They learn how to safely fall, roll and perform a variety of self-defense techniques in a supportive, comfortable setting, and parents like Aikido because kids learn how to be powerful without becoming destructive.

aikido club


hello shobu community, i (danny kline) will be leading an aikido club at the fitness connection in tecumseh, michigan beginning jan. 9 and continuing each wednesday following. all are welcomed and encouraged to join in should you ever find yourself far from holland and in need of keiko. as this is very much an extension of my training at our home dojo, i wanted everyone to feel a part of it. arigato, see you on the mat!!

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Danny, Welcome to the Tecumseh Fitness Connection and allow me to introduce myself. My name is Lee Miller and I teach the Japanese art of Kosho Sho Shorei Ryu Kempo at the FC. My Sensei's web page can be found at www.oldpinetree.com for a comprehensive review of the art. I will make every attempt to participate in your class. I can be reached at 517-423-2712 if you have any questions about the FC or the general area.

December 27, 2007 at 1:01 PM
Anonymous said...

I think faster than I type... make that Kosho Shorei Ryu.

December 27, 2007 at 1:04 PM
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