Aikido

Developed from techniques of the Samurai Aikido uses a combination joint locks, nerve strikes, throws, and standing grappling.

An Aikidoist blends with the movements of an attacker compromising balance and directing an attacker to the ground.

Techniques are performed in natural positions.  Defenses are practiced for use against attacks of various schools of martial arts, not just our own style, or unskilled attackers.

Weapons practice is integrated with empty handed practice to assistant in Aikido development.  The jo (short staff), bokken (wooden sword), and tanto (wooden knife) are part of practice at all levels of rank.

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