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Come play with us and learn self defense, self-confidence, aerobic and mental conditioning, and build physical and mental strength. Regardless of age, Aikido can be enjoyed by all Women, Men and Children. So what are you waiting for?
What is Aikido?

 
Aikido is the modern Japanese martial art developed between 1920 and 1960 by Morihei Uesihiba who was said to have been influenced by Omoto-kyo. It is the pacifist nature of Omoto-kyo that is said to be the fundamental principle of this "Art of Peace"

"Come play with us and Learn how to use your mind and body as one"

                        
                        Ai = Harmony/Love
                        Ki = Energy
                        Do= The Way

Words from O'Sensei


Aikido is not a technique to fight with or defeat an enemy. It is a way to reconcile the world and make human beings one family. The secret of Aikido is to harmonize ourselves with the movement of the universe and bring ourselves into accord with the universe itself. I am never defeated, however fast the enemy may attack. It is not because my technique is faster than that of my enemy. It is not a question of speed...the fight is finished before it is begun. When and enemy tries to fight with me, the universe itself, has to break the harmony of the universe. Hence the movement he has the mind to fight with me, he is already defeated.


Morihei Ueshiba

Founder of Aikido