Yes. Aikido is first and foremost a martial art. Aikido is famous as being a defensive based art, but that does not lessen the effectiveness of its techniques. In Yoshinkan Aikido there are hundreds of different techniques applied in various situations. We learn how to react differently depending on the attack. Strikes, counter strikes, locks and throws are all part of the regular curriculum....
Read MoreYes, but not to beginners. Weapons such as knife, staff and sword play a part in aikido, but we emphasise open handed aikido first. As you continue you will be exposed to more weapons and taught how to handle them and defend against them. Share...
Read MoreKan refers to the building or system of aikido known as Yoshinkan. Kai refers to the organization. This subtle difference in name can be seen in many organizations in Japan. We basically follow the Japanese method and use Yoshinkan to refer to the style of aikido and Yoshinkai as the organization name. Share...
Read MoreAYACT is a branch dojo of Aikido Yoshinkai NSW (AYNSW). Through AYNSW, members of AYACT can be assured of strong contacts with other Yoshinkai dojo in Australia, the Yoshinkai headquarters in Japan and Aikido Yoshinkai Federation registered dojo worldwide. All black belt (Dan) grades are registered in Japan and are recognized world wide. Share...
Read MoreYoshinkai Aikido does not emphasise or teach ki specifically. For more remarks about this aspect of aikido, please see “Instructor’s Musing – Do you teach ki Sensei?”. Share...
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