Fukasa-ryu Aikido

Aikido is a “way of the martial arts” with the goal of finding balance in In & Yo (positive and negative forces), Yin and Yang, and the unification of body and mind, self and others, man and the universe. Aikido is “harmony in motion”. Aikido is both a means of self-defense and a path of spiritual enlightenment. The skilled Aikido-ka (practitioner of Aikido) would have a calmness of mind, like the eye of a tornado, indifferent to the chaos of life continually spinning around him/her. If one should get caught up in life’s whirlwind, they’ll lose control and get blown away. The Aikido-ka is mindful of the fact that the only thing they can control is themselves, not their attackers, their surroundings or situations that may befall them. Aikido is not a sport and there is no competition outside one’s personal, inner quest for greater self-improvement. In time, Aikido can become an effective way of self-defense (as well as self-discipline), eventually leading to self-mastery. Aikido works by basic principles of physics. When applying the teachings of Aiki (the symbiosis of breath control, visualization and movement), the practitioner can redirect the force of an aggressor by using it against him. The more force exerted by the attacker, the more energy for the Aikido-ka to utilize defensively. The techniques of Fukasa-Ryu Aikido are performed in a totally relaxed manner, with movement coming from the hips, allowing for a balanced center and even-flowing movement. The Aikido techniques in this system are based on a three-dimensional sphere instead of the two-dimensional line characteristic of most martial arts, thus creating a more efficient and circular method of defense.

Aiki-Jodo, (4 Foot Staff)

Aiki-jodo translates as “Internal Energy Way of the Staff”. This art not only uses blocking and striking methods, but also incorporates locking, throwing and disarming techniques making this a complete weapon system. In addition, kata (pre-arranged forms), are taught to train the body to react in the most efficient way possible.