Martial arts can be broadly grouped into the following: – grappling and/or throwing arts (e.g. aikido, jujitsu, judo) – kicking, punching and striking arts (e.g. karate, taekwondo, boxing) Martial arts can also be grouped into: – “soft” or internal arts (e.g. aikido, tai chi) – “hard” or external arts (e.g. karate, taekwondo) Philosophically, a...
Read MoreYes! That is the great thing about Yoshinkan Aikido. Anyone, irrespective of age or background can train. We do not rely on body strength or size, but emphasize movement, balance and timing. Morihei Ueshiba, the founder of modern aikido, and Gozo Shioda, one of his students and the founder of Yoshinkan Aikido, were both men of small stature yet were masters of the art. Shioda Sensei (teacher)...
Read MoreLocation The Tuggeranong-Greenway Dojo is in the Tuggeranong Seniors Centre – 55 Plus Club, 101 Cowlishaw Street, Greenway (nearest intersection: Anketell-Cowlishaw). The Centre overlooks Lake Tuggeranong, is within easy walking distance of the Bus Interchange and Tuggeranong Town Centre. Seniors have priority over the limited parking spaces at the Centre. Please park in the nearby public...
Read MoreIn our style of aikido we stress cooperation and blending with our partner’s movements, physically and mentally. There is no competition, no winners and no losers. (See Dojo Etiquette – the relationship between Shite and Uke. Shite does the technique while Uke receives the technique). Share...
Read MoreThere is no need to worry. People with absolutely no experience in Yoshinkan Aikido are treated as complete beginners and taken through all the basic movements before moving on to advanced techniques. We provide a safe learning environment and teach how to train properly with an emphasis on minimizing injury. Share...
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