Gozo Shioda's Yoshinkan Aikido

The Yoshinkan 'House for Cultivating the Spirit' was founded after World War Two by Gozo Shioda. This style of aikido is occasionally called the hard style because the training methods are a product of the grueling period Soke Shioda Gozo spent as a student of Ueshiba. Yoshinkan Aikido has continued to evolve since then with some 150 basic techniques which are practiced repeatedly, these enable the student to master the remaining ones, which total some 3000 overall.

Yoshinkan Aikido is not a sport, it is it is a martial art which develops Spirit, Strength, and  Harmony.   At Seikeikan you will hone and develop your character through the practice of Aikido.

The practical side of Aikido must never be forgotten, its roots in JiuJitsu are clearly present and practiced in a safe and controlled manner inclusive of everyone, regardless of age, sex, race or culture.  

The literal translation is Way (do) of Harmony (ai) with Spirit (ki) is a powerful and dynamic martial art which is non-aggressive and defensive with emphasis on cooperation rather than competition.  Our Japan certified instructors will provide professional, and personal training!

Students learn through exercises designed to teach balance, coordinated movement, and timing. These include basic movements (kihon dosa),  basic techniques (kihon waza) with partners, as well as weapons forms with a Jo, Bokken, and Tanto.