Aikido Facts

• Aikido was developed by O-Sensei Morihei Ueshiba (1883 - 1969)
• Aikido is a relatively young martial art; it is less than one hundred years old.
• Aikido is a defensive martial art, using an opponents momentum against him or her self.

Aikido

Aikido is the harmony of the body, mind, and spirit. This martial art utilizes an opponent's momentum to cause imbalance resulting in the opponent being rendered harmless.

Schedule of Fees
Lifetime Ryokukai membership and registration at Japan Ryokukai
Dojo
$70.00

Monthly Fee
$70.00

(For new students, the first month is $140.00, including membership fee)

International Ryokukai Japan Dojo rank registration fees
Kyu - $25.00
Dan - $100.00

Information

You can view photos of Aikido in action here.

Vocabulary commonly used in Aikido practice.

History of Aikido and etiquette during classes.