Yoshinkan Aikido

---

Yoshinkan Aikido is a Japanese martial art, which originates from the pre-war era of Aikido Master Morihei Uyeshiba. Uyeshiba did not believe his aikido was for a particular individual, elite group or nation, but for the whole human family. Gozo Shioda, Uyeshiba's top student at the time, formed the Yoshinkan Aikido organization in honor of Master Morihei Uyeshiba and to promote the universal practice of Aikido.


Aikido techniques and training methods are based on control, not pain; blending, not stopping; using, not resisting power of the aggressor. Aikido can be very effective in a street situation. In fact, it is a requirement for all Japanese Law Enforcement Officers from the lowest ranks to the Tokyo Riot Squad.

Like all martial arts, Aikido develops a high level of awareness in an individual. This benefit, among many others, helps to provide greater personal discipline and overall balance in everyday life, both inside and outside the training hall (dojo). In our dojo, Aikido is taught as an art, a life-long search that begins with Ikkajo, the first technique.

Related Links:

Adelaide Yoshinkan Aikido
International Yoshinkan Aikido Federation (IYAF)